Unaccompanied Cello Suites Main Performer or Conductor: Daniil Shafran Instrumentation: Cello Individual Works: Suite No. 2 in d minor, BWV 1008 Suite No. 3 in C, BWV 1009 Suite No. 4 in E flat, BWV 1010 Suite No. 5 in c minor, BWV 1011 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Russia Revelation Catalog Number: RV 10086 Comments: Mark Goldenberg said: Daniil Shafran ( 1924 - 1997 ) is much less known in the West than his illustrious coleague and compatriot Rostropovich, but this recording is a must for anyone who cares about great cello playing and great performances of Bach. Shafran was one of the instrumental giants of the 20th century .He plays these Suites with ravishing tone, deep feeling and spiritual strength. This is a "live" recording , but the sound is very good. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Mark Goldenberg Date First Submitted: 07/04/1998 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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