Cello-Suiten

by Johann Sebastian Bach & Mstislav Rostropovich

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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

  • Baroque Music
  • Baroque Suite

Tracklist

  1. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude
  2. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: II. Allemande
  3. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: III. Courante
  4. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: IV. Sarabande
  5. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: V. Menuet I
  6. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: VI. Menuet II
  7. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: VII. Gigue
  8. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: I. Prelude
  9. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: II. Allemande
  10. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: III. Courante
  11. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: IV. Sarabande
  12. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: V. Bourrée I
  13. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VI. Bourrée II
  14. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010: VII. Gigue
  15. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: I. Prelude
  16. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: II. Allemande
  17. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: III. Courante
  18. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: IV. Sarabande
  19. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: V. Gavotte I
  20. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: VI. Gavotte II
  21. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011: VII. Gigue
  22. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: I. Prelude
  23. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: II. Allemande
  24. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: III. Courante
  25. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: IV. Sarabande
  26. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: V. Menuet I
  27. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: VI. Menuet II
  28. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: VII. Gigue
  29. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: I. Prelude
  30. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: II. Allemande
  31. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: III. Courante
  32. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: IV. Sarabande
  33. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: V. Bourrée I
  34. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: VI. Bourrée II
  35. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009: VII. Gigue
  36. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: I. Prelude
  37. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: II. Allemande
  38. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: III. Courante
  39. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: IV. Sarabande
  40. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: V. Gavotte I
  41. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: VI. Gavotte II
  42. Bach, JS: Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012: VII. Gigue