Bach Cello
The debate still rages about the origins and intention behind these suites. Were they written for the cellist of the court (Christian Ferdinand Abel and Christian Bernhard Linke) where Bach was employed at the time? Were they written for a strange instrument called a violoncello de spalla?
Since Pablo Casals brought these works to public attention and presented them in their entire form, these six suites have formed the backbone and engine room of musical understanding for every modern cellist. The suites are the heartbeat of the cello repertoire and are true windows into Bach's world.
Zoe Knighton has been performing the solo cello Bach suites since 2008 and has now has this complete recording on a two CD set.
Press quote
“Zoe Knighton’s Bach Suites recording is wonderfully insightful and of assured musicianship ... Knighton has produced a reading of great artistic integrity.”
Read full review— Gordon Kerry, Loudmouth, The Music Trust
Artists
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist, violist, and violinist whose sacred and secular works for choir, orchestra, and solo instruments drew together the strands of the Baroque period and brought it to its ultimate maturity.
Zoe Knighton
Zoe is at the forefront of a new generation of performers intent on forging an innovative path for the enjoyment of classical music. She is a founding member of Flinders Quartet.
Audio previews
Track Listing
- Prelude
- Allemande
- Courante
- Sarabande
- Menuet 1 and 2
- Gigue
- Prelude
- Allemande
- Courante
- Sarabande
- Bourée 1 and 2
- Gigue
- Prelude
- Allemande
- Courante
- Sarabande
- Gavotte 1 and 2
- Gigue
Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007 Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010 Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011 Johann Sebastian Bach
Disc 2
- Prelude
- Allemand
- Courante
- Sarabande
- Menuet 1 and 2
- Gigue
- Prelude
- Allemande
- Courante
- Sarabande
- Bourée 1 and 2
- Gigue
- Prelude
- Allemande
- Courante
- Sarabande
- Gavotte 1 and 2
- Gigue
Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008 Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012 Johann Sebastian Bach
Performers
Where to listen
Bach Cello is available for streaming through Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.
Bach Cello is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.
Product details
- Catalogue number
- MD 3422
- List price
- $25.00 AUD
- Release date
- 11 Aug 2017
- Musical work
copyright - © 2017 Move Records
- Sound recording
copyright - ℗ 2017 Move Records
- Category
- Classical
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574342222
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