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: RCA Catalog Number: RD70950 Year Released/Recorded: 1976 Total Playing Time: approx. 126 mins. Comments: Bylsma's earlier recording of the set. Indicates a more classical approach to the works, distinguished by the quieter and austerer sound of a typical Baroque cello (Matthio Goffrileri, Venezio 1699) as compared to his recent Sony recordings, using a large Starivarius instrument. Still very valuable for those who admire his playing. Frank Lynch said: I know it's dangerous to describe this in human terms, but Bylsma's playing here has a far more human tone than he does with his later recording on Sony. The cello seems to sing here, although occasionally the woody sounds like a throat clearing. The tempi are also far preferable. The prelude to #6 has verve; the bourre to #4 is something you would share with all your friends. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: (Mr.) Fang-lin Hou Frank Lynch Date First Submitted: 03/31/1996 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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