Bach Cello Suites

[MN Dave]

Yes, it's a nice addition to my Casal and Schiff. Must listen to it more.

[Grazioso]

Well, I am lucky, and no mistake:  BRO has the Queyras back in stock.

And, yes, I done pulled the trigger.

I started listening to his traversal recently, and man is it wonderful! I think I may have a new favorite. Nice that the set comes with a bonus DVD, too.

[Peregrine]

For those interested, someone has posted a recent live performance of Queyras playing all of the Bach Cello Suites over at symphonyshare:

http://bit.ly/cTvoAO

[Maciek]

You can also listen to Queyras' Bach on France Musique (for another 2 weeks, roughly) here (click on the headphones icon). With a few cantatas tucked in between.

[james66]

Jaap ter Linden has recorded the Cello Suites twice, first for Harmonia Mundi and then Brilliant Classics. Which would be the better recording to acquire?

[Bulldog]

Jaap ter Linden has recorded the Cello Suites twice, first for Harmonia Mundi and then Brilliant Classics. Which would be the better recording to acquire?

Very interesting.  I assumed that the set on Brilliant was the same as on Harmonia Mundi; I was way off on that one.  Will have to check it out - thanks for the heads-up.

[Antoine Marchand]

Jaap ter Linden has recorded the Cello Suites twice, first for Harmonia Mundi and then Brilliant Classics. Which would be the better recording to acquire?

I have both of them and Brilliant Classics is clearly prefereable for sound quality reasons. The HM version is beautiful, but notoriously damaged for its over-reverberant sound.

[james66]

Your welcome, Don. I believe you gave a favourable review of the first set, look forward to reading your views on the second.

Antoine, after trying samples from jpc and amazon, I readily agree with you about the sound quality of both recordings. How do you find interpretation though? Are they similar or are there marked differences? From what I heard, they seem quite similar, introspective and almost meditative. But even from the samples the cello on the Brilliant Classics recording sounds absolutely gorgeous.

[Antoine Marchand]

Antoine, after trying samples from jpc and amazon, I readily agree with you about the sound quality of both recordings. How do you find interpretation though? Are they similar or are there marked differences? From what I heard, they seem quite similar, introspective and almost meditative. But even from the samples the cello on the Brilliant Classics recording sounds absolutely gorgeous.

IMO you are totally right, James.

Both interpretations are quite similar, but the sound quality is a decisive aspect in favour of the Brilliant set. Besides, the 1703 Giovanni Grancino used there sounds gorgeous (different cellos are used in the HM set).

Jaap ter Linden is generally a sober, meditative artist and his performances in these works are full of what I would call certain beautiful autumnal spirit.     

[james66]

Thanks, Antoine, will be getting Linden's Brilliant Classics recording. So far, I have three sets (all on modern cellos), Ralph Kirshbaum (beautiful singing interpretation, although occasionaly a bit romanitized), Paul Tortelier (1961, which I find more spontaneous and enjoyable than his 1983 recording) and Heinrich Schiff (sprightly and vigorous in nature). The next sets will hopefully feature baroque cellos, and besides Linden, I also have my eye on Paolo Beschi, Ophelie Gaillard and Bruno Cocset.

[Antoine Marchand]

The next sets will hopefully feature baroque cellos, and besides Linden, I also have my eye on Paolo Beschi, Ophelie Gaillard and Bruno Cocset.

... and currently the violoncello da spalla is also an option on period instruments:

[Que]

And there is an option on viola da gamba.

Though your eye on Beschi, Gaillard and Cocset seem to be right on target IMO.



Q

[karlhenning]

Even though I had pulled the trigger on the Queyras as soon as BRO had notified me they had it back in . . . they were out of it when time came to prepare my shipment.

Who knows? They may get it back in next month.

[Antoine Marchand]

And there is an option on viola da gamba.

Yes, but that is a transcription for viola da gamba.

[Coopmv]

And there is an option on viola da gamba.

Though your eye on Beschi, Gaillard and Cocset seem to be right on target IMO.



Q

I have this twofer and thought the performance was quite refreshing on my first and only listen.  I will have to find time to relisten.  How do you like this set, Q?

[Scarpia]

Even though I had pulled the trigger on the Queyras as soon as BRO had notified me they had it back in . . . they were out of it when time came to prepare my shipment.

Who knows? They may get it back in next month.

You do know you can get it any time you want for less than 13 quid at MDT?

[karlhenning]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[Scarpia]

Thanks for the suggestion!

Plus shipping.   

[karlhenning]

Well, my curiosity for the Queyras set easily extends to the $12 that BRO listed it at.  I don't think it quite runs to £13 plus shipping.

[Josquin des Prez]

Sometimes the boring choices are the best: