Thursday, August 22nd
by musicclipoftheday
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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), Suite No. 1 in G major for Unaccompanied Cello; Anner Bylsma, live, Germany (Dornheim), 2000
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As I’ve said, I first encountered Bach’s cello suites in the ’70’s, when I was in college. Since then they’ve lost none of their magnetic power—it’s only increased. Living without them is unimaginable.
I love Bylsma’s interpretation. Be sure to check out Pieter Wispelwey (once a pupil of Bylsma) new 2012 recording, it is astonishing!
Thanks for the tip!