Cello-Suiten

by Johann Sebastian Bach & Mstislav Rostropovich

Cello-Suiten cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 June 1995
  • Label: EMI Classics
  • Country: Russia
  • Length: 2:27:49
  • Community rating: 4.04/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The legendary Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich delivered his definitive, highly anticipated recording of Bach's foundational unaccompanied cello suites. Captured in the remarkably resonant acoustic environment of a French abbey, his incredibly warm, technically flawless performance profoundly highlights the deep emotional resonance and structural genius of the baroque masterworks. The universally acclaimed, remarkably intimate recording is widely considered one of the absolute greatest interpretations in modern classical history.

Genres

Descriptors: suite, acoustic, instrumental, unaccompanied-solo, chamber, strings, melodic, delicate, sophisticated

Tracklist

  1. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude (2:04)
  2. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: II. Allemande (3:20)
  3. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: III. Courante (2:34)
  4. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: IV. Sarabande (3:21)
  5. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: V. Menuet I (1:17)
  6. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: VI. Menuet II (2:03)
  7. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: VII. Gigue (1:36)
  8. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: I. Prelude (4:25)
  9. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: II. Allemande (3:32)
  10. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: III. Courante (3:39)
  11. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: IV. Sarabande (5:09)
  12. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: V. Bourr茅e I (3:24)
  13. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VI. Bourr茅e II (2:45)
  14. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VII. Gigue (2:39)
  15. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: I. Prelude (7:23)
  16. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: II. Allemande (5:11)
  17. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: III. Courante (2:26)
  18. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: IV. Sarabande (3:51)
  19. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: V. Gavotte I (2:46)
  20. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: VI. Gavotte II (2:55)
  21. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: VII. Gigue (2:25)
  22. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: I. Prelude (4:08)
  23. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: II. Allemande (2:49)
  24. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: III. Courante (2:09)
  25. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: IV. Sarabande (6:06)
  26. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: V. Menuet I (1:20)
  27. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: VI. Menuet II (1:58)
  28. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: VII. Gigue (2:53)
  29. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: I. Prelude (3:23)
  30. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: II. Allemande (3:47)
  31. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: III. Courante (3:47)
  32. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: IV. Sarabande (5:18)
  33. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: V. Bourr茅e I (1:56)
  34. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: VI. Bourr茅e II (2:42)
  35. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: VII. Gigue (2:59)
  36. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: I. Prelude (5:16)
  37. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: II. Allemande (10:31)
  38. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: III. Courante (3:32)
  39. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: IV. Sarabande (4:51)
  40. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: V. Gavotte I (2:17)
  41. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: VI. Gavotte II (2:53)
  42. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: VII. Gigue (4:08)

Credits

  • Johann Sebastian Bach - primary artist, composed by
  • Salvador Dal铆 - illustration [drawing], cover [front], painting [cover]

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