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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