Unaccompanied Cello Suites Main Performer or Conductor: Anner Bylsma Instrumentation: Cello Individual Works: Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008 Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 Suite No. 4 in E Flat Major, BWV 1010 Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011 Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Sony Classical Vivarte Catalog Number: S2K 48047 Year Released/Recorded: 1992 Total Playing Time: 127'17" Comments: FLH: Listen to the deep resonance of the Stradivarius "Servais" cello, from the doyen of the Baroque string playing. An utterly personal yet "historically compatible" interpretation. JAS: Anner Bylsma plays the Stradivarius "Servais", Cremona, 1701 (Suites 1-5), strung with a plain gut A string and three metal-oversprun gut lower strings; and a 5 string violoncello piccolo, Tirol, ca. 1700, anonymous (Suite 6). John Cameron said: Undoubtedly, a definitive recording of these masterpieces would be impossible. If, however, one wishes to hear them played by a master musician, recognized not only as a virtuoso cellist but as a pioneer in baroque performance practice, then these interpretations should be heard. Anner Bylsma's late 17th century cello, strung with gut strings and played with a baroque bow, evokes a tangible, dynamic soundscape. Whether ethereal or robust,joyous or introspective - as each phrase unfolds the music is always alive and vibrant. These magnificent pieces are played by Mr. Bylsma with great skill, wit, passion and love. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Mr. Fang-lin Hou Juan A. Souto John Cameron Date First Submitted: 11/29/1995 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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