The Six Cello Suites Main Performer or Conductor: Morten Zeuthen Instrumentation: Cello Individual Works: Suite No 1 for Violoncello Solo in G Major BWV 1007 Suite No 2 for Violoncello Solo in D Minor BWV 1008 Suite No 3 for Violoncello Solo in C Major BWV 1009 Suite No 4 for Violoncello Solo in E flat Major BWV 1010 Suite No 5 for Violoncello Solo in C Minor BWV 1011 Suite No 6 for Violoncello Solo in D Major BWV 1012 Partita for Violoncello Solo in D Minor BWV 1013 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Classico Catalog Number: Classcd 104-105 Year Released/Recorded: 1992-1993 Total Playing Time: 146:48 Comments: Mikael Aktor said: This is a remarkable recording for several reasons. Apart from the very high standard of musicianship, Morten Zeuthen endeavours to follow the intentions of the composer, having first studied the existing manuscripts with great care. He chooses to put greatest trust in Anna Magdalena's copy from 1729-31, and his interpretation is based on the indications of stroke in this copy compared with other manuscripts. He follows all instructions of the score, for instance he plays the 5th suite in c-minor with the upper string tuned down one whole tone as indicated. This recording also contains Zeuthen's own d-minor transcription of the a-minor partita for solo flute BWV 1013, the original instrument of which has been disputed. Comparing with the other solo works Zeuthen concludes that the work has more in common with the cello suites than with the solo works for violin or harpsichord. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Mikael Aktor Date First Submitted: 07/08/1999 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.