Cello Suites Main Performer or Conductor: Mstislav Rostropovich Instrumentation: Cello Individual Works: Suite for solo cello No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007 Suite for solo cello No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010 Suite for solo cello No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011 Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008 Suite for solo cello No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 Suite for solo cello No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: EMI Classics Catalog Number: 55365/4 Year Released/Recorded: 1995 Comments: Mike Lavocah said: In these remarkable recordings the 80 year old cello maestro Mstislav Rostropovich pours his entire being into the trascendental works that are the Bach Cello Suites. Rostropovich's resonant tone, coupled with sprightly tempi that serve to convey the melodic line, reveal the works as never before. EMI's recording is also nothing short of perfect. Purists will prefer the classic recording of Pablo Casals, freshly remastered by Naxos Historical, whilst Yo-Yo-Ma's recent, second recording over romantices the music, lending weight to Rostropovich's comment that one should not attempt these pieces until one is at least sixty. Musicians though will love this one. A masterpiece. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Mike Lavocah Date First Submitted: 09/23/2002 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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