Fifty Shades of Grey: The Classical Album - Bach, "Adagio" from Concerto #3, BWV 974 (15x50)

Going track-by-track, in 50 words or less, through all 15 of E.L. James' favorite classical music.

Today...Bach, "Adagio" from Concerto #3, BWV 974

Alexandre Tharaud proves capable and cantabile enough here, even if Bach probably never wanted any "adagio" this slow. (Same for Tharaud's instrument, itself.) With so many other "Adagios" from which to choose, though, kudos to Mrs. James for keeping it Brandenburg. Christian never comes off as Sam Barber man.