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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.”

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— Gordon Kerry, Loudmouth, The Music Trust

Artist

Photograph of Zoe Knighton

Zoe Knighton

Zoe is at the fore of a new generation of performer intent on forging an innovative path for the enjoyment of 'classical' music. She is a founding member of Flinders Quartet

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Track Listing

    Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007 Johann Sebastian Bach

  1. Prelude
  2. Allemande
  3. Courante
  4. Sarabande
  5. Menuet 1 and 2
  6. Gigue

    7. Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010 Johann Sebastian Bach

  7. Prelude
  8. Allemande
  9. Courante
  10. Sarabande
  11. Bourée 1 and 2
  12. Gigue

    13. Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011 Johann Sebastian Bach

  13. Prelude
  14. Allemande
  15. Courante
  16. Sarabande
  17. Gavotte 1 and 2
  18. Gigue

Disc 2

    Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008 Johann Sebastian Bach

  1. Prelude
  2. Allemand
  3. Courante
  4. Sarabande
  5. Menuet 1 and 2
  6. Gigue

    7. Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009 Johann Sebastian Bach

  7. Prelude
  8. Allemande
  9. Courante
  10. Sarabande
  11. Bourée 1 and 2
  12. Gigue

    13. Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012 Johann Sebastian Bach

  13. Prelude
  14. Allemande
  15. Courante
  16. Sarabande
  17. Gavotte 1 and 2
  18. Gigue

Performers

Composer

Photograph of Johann Sebastian Bach

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.

Where to listen

Bach Cello is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through Apple Music.

Bach Cello is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.

Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.

Product details

Catalogue number
MD 3422
List price
$25.00 AUD
Release date
Copyright
© 2017 Move Records
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℗ 2017 Move Records
Category
Classical
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EAN 9314574342222