Pre-Order: Janos Starker - Bach-6 Solo Cello Suites (LP) (New (N))

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Today it is difficult to understand that despite the tremendous Bach renaissance that took place in the 19th century many compositions by the Cantor of St. Thomas's Church in Leipzig had been underrated. The Cello Suites, for example, have been regarded for almost 300 years as purely a set of tricky etudes that every virtuoso in the making simply must tackle. What recording engineers and their equipment can bring to the ears is quite astounding. So it was back in the Thirties with Pablo Casal's legendary recording against which every cellist is measured today and to whose perfection he aspires.Janos Starker's recording of the Suites from 1965 makes a lasting impression on the listener, even when compared with other recordings from the digital era, and even record producers who are well used to recorded excellence have been highly impressed. For Charlotte Gilbert of the Mercury record label, these recording sessions were one of five truly great events in all her 20 years of recording experience. Without a doubt, Starker allows his instrument to resound freely but without forcing the tone. Starker's full-bodied sound and technical brilliance are complemented by his finely chiselled interpretation that lends immense expression to Bach's thrilling harmony and verve to the strict rhythmic construction of the movements. Just listen to his organ-like double-stopped passages, the eloquent dialogues, and the pure excitement created by his highly individual treatment of tempo. Then you will surely agree with the often-quoted paradox that Bach's Cello Suites are 'polyphony for a solo instrument'..

Tracklist:

  1. Suite No. 1 in G
  2. Praeludium
  3. Allemande
  4. Courante
  5. Sarabande
  6. Menuets
  7. Gigue
  8. Suite No. 2 in D minor
  9. Praeludium
  10. Allemande
  11. Courante
  12. Sarabande
  13. Menuets
  14. Gigue
  15. Suite No. 3 in C
  16. Praeludium
  17. Allemande
  18. Courante
  19. Sarabande
  20. Bourr'es
  21. Gigue
  22. Suite No. 4 in E-Flat
  23. Praeludium
  24. Allemande
  25. Courante
  26. Sarabande
  27. Bourr'es
  28. Gigue
  29. Suite No. 5 in C minor
  30. Praeludium
  31. Allemande
  32. Courante
  33. Sarabande
  34. Gavottes
  35. Gigue
  36. Suite No. 6 in D
  37. Praeludium
  38. Allemande
  39. Courante
  40. Sarabande
  41. Gavottesgigue

UPC: 4260019712196
Label: Speakers Corner
Release Date: 9.4.26
Format: Vinyl

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    Today it is difficult to understand that despite the tremendous Bach renaissance that took place in the 19th century many compositions by the Cantor of St. Thomas's Church in Leipzig had been underrated. The Cello Suites, for example, have been regarded for almost 300 years as purely a set of tricky etudes that every virtuoso in the making simply must tackle. What recording engineers and their equipment can bring to the ears is quite astounding. So it was back in the Thirties with Pablo Casal's legendary recording against which every cellist is measured today and to whose perfection he aspires.Janos Starker's recording of the Suites from 1965 makes a lasting impression on the listener, even when compared with other recordings from the digital era, and even record producers who are well used to recorded excellence have been highly impressed. For Charlotte Gilbert of the Mercury record label, these recording sessions were one of five truly great events in all her 20 years of recording experience. Without a doubt, Starker allows his instrument to resound freely but without forcing the tone. Starker's full-bodied sound and technical brilliance are complemented by his finely chiselled interpretation that lends immense expression to Bach's thrilling harmony and verve to the strict rhythmic construction of the movements. Just listen to his organ-like double-stopped passages, the eloquent dialogues, and the pure excitement created by his highly individual treatment of tempo. Then you will surely agree with the often-quoted paradox that Bach's Cello Suites are 'polyphony for a solo instrument'..

    Tracklist:

    1. Suite No. 1 in G
    2. Praeludium
    3. Allemande
    4. Courante
    5. Sarabande
    6. Menuets
    7. Gigue
    8. Suite No. 2 in D minor
    9. Praeludium
    10. Allemande
    11. Courante
    12. Sarabande
    13. Menuets
    14. Gigue
    15. Suite No. 3 in C
    16. Praeludium
    17. Allemande
    18. Courante
    19. Sarabande
    20. Bourr'es
    21. Gigue
    22. Suite No. 4 in E-Flat
    23. Praeludium
    24. Allemande
    25. Courante
    26. Sarabande
    27. Bourr'es
    28. Gigue
    29. Suite No. 5 in C minor
    30. Praeludium
    31. Allemande
    32. Courante
    33. Sarabande
    34. Gavottes
    35. Gigue
    36. Suite No. 6 in D
    37. Praeludium
    38. Allemande
    39. Courante
    40. Sarabande
    41. Gavottesgigue

    UPC: 4260019712196
    Label: Speakers Corner
    Release Date: 9.4.26
    Format: Vinyl

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