If you want to do an abstract bach, then the water turns cold. Testament to bach the complete cello suites available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Since bach composed his suites for unaccompanied cello between 17171723, theyve been. Paul tortelier 21 march 1914 18 december 1990 was a french cellist and composer. Temple church, london, april 1982 emi classics for pleasure 50999 2 28358 2 6 71. Paul tortelier, the famous french cellist, was born march 21, 1914 in paris, where his father was a carpenter and cabinetmaker, who played the violin and the mandolin. Youll find a wide selection of paul tortelier sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. Testament to bach the complete cello suites s2 suites for solo cello, bwv 10071012 paul tortelier cello vai dvd4481. Cellosuiten bwv 10071012 paul tortelier, johann sebastian bach. Thats no longer a bach who glorifies god and nature in these performances of the cello suites, the charismatic tortelier gives lucid, vivid, dancing expression to his admiration and veneration for the composer.
Learn the best approach to master the most famous piece for cello of all time. But it is his interpretations of the bach cello suites which dominate his discography. Of the classics, i remain in awe of paul torteliers emi set, which was the first one i ever owned. Tortelier was born in paris, the son of a cabinet maker with breton roots. The mischa maisky renditions are also great, and all on youtube if you like to watch the performers shred. The music of johann sebastian bach remained a linchpin in paul torteliers musical thinking for his entire life.
I am not a fan of the yoyo ma recordings, as i personally find them insipid and insufficiently soulful, but you can see reasonable people can disagree. Paul tortelier compare 2 versions, an album by johann sebastian bach, paul tortelier on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The earlier one dates from the 50s and is mono only, as i recall. Paul tortelier, who was principal cello of orchestras in paris, monte carlo and boston in the 1930s and early 1940s, met pablo casals in 1950 who engaged him at his newly founded festival in prades and perpignan in 1951. Vai dvd 4481 paul tortelier testament to bach the complete cello suites produced and directed by peter ammann.
Bylsma first recorded the works in 1979, using a matteo goffriller cello from 1699 and switching to a fivestring cello piccolo for the sixth suite, and returned to them in the early 1990s on the rarelyrecorded servais stradivarius from the smithsonian. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. All cellists, whether on modern or period instruments, operate at the same disadvantage when playing bachs six solo cello suites. But unlike some of his pieces, especially those championed by mendelssohn and other romanticera bach fans, the cello suites stayed buried for a long time. Cello suites paul tortelier on allmusic 2004 how many recordings of bachs cello suites does. The renowned 20th century cellist paul tortelier recorded exclusively for emi during most of his career. Click to activate the english subtitles for the presentation 00. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists. Bach paul tortelier les 6 suites pour violoncelle the 6 cello suites 6 suiten fur violoncello. The six cello suites, bwv 10071012, are suites for unaccompanied cello by johann sebastian bach.
Cello suites to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. When first introducingteaching the bach suites, i usually start with suite i minuets, then gigue, and work backward through the movements, saving the prelude for last. In addition to being a comprehensive view of torteliers playing, it also covers the greatest works of the cello repertoire, from. Bach cello suites are some of the most frequently performed and recognizable solo compositions ever written for cello. If you like pablo casals as i do, and i agree on the sound quality, you might enjoy the mstislav rostropovich recording. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. In addition to the later recordings, there is, if my memory is serving me properly, a cbc broadcast recording of one of the suites, too. He also wrote a set of variations for cello and orchestra may music save peace. Cello suites paul tortelier emi great recordings of.
Paul torteliers well loved and much rereleased account of the cello suites arrives anew on classics for pleasure at budget price. Torteliers way with bach will not please everyone, especially the authenticists. Vai dvd 4481 paul tortelier testament to bach the complete cello suites produced and directed by. These eleven new releases in the classics for pleasure series feature some of the finest orchestral and vocal music ever composed. He was given a cello at the age of six by his mother, who loved the cello and wanted a cellist for a son.
There is now a daunting number of available recordings of bachs six suites for unaccompanied cello. Bach, paul tortelier the cello suites vinyl discogs. A practical guide to bach cello suite editions teaching. The music of johann sebastian bach remained a linchpin in paul tortelier s musical thinking for his entire life. French cello pedagogue paul tortelier was born on this day. What is the easiest to play movement of any of bachs six. The manuscript was lost long ago and with it his thinking about the most important component beyond just the notes. They are some of the most frequently performed and recognizable solo compositions ever written for cello. Bach most likely composed them during the period 171723, when he served as kapellmeister in kothen. Feb 17, 2015 johann sebastian bach 16851750 cello suites nos. The cellos lowest note, the bottom c string, is often played to make up a meaty c major chord, showing off the full range of the instrument. This 2010 box set includes most of these recordings by this musician, who was a student of pablo casals and a teacher for a short time of jacqueline du pre.
The dance movements have a more linear structure thats easier to grasp. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Paul tortelier sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. Suites for solo cello by paul tortelier and tens of millions of other songs on all your devices with amazon music unlimited. You could always expect the unexpected from tortelier. His compositions include a concerto for two cellos and orchestra 1950, a solo cello suite in d, and a sonata for cello and piano. Joseph mendoes tackles the famous prelude from suite no. Paul tortelier the great emi recordings 6886272 jw. The suites have been transcribed for numerous instruments, including the violin, viola, double bass, viola da gamba, mandolin, piano, marimba, classical guitar, recorder, electric bass, horn, saxophone, bass clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, ukulele, and. As with many of bachs works, the six solo suites were ignored after the composers death. Suites for solo cello bwv 10071012 bach cantatas website. Works for orchestra include brahmss towering piano concertos, bach s intimate cello suites, haydns elegant london symphonies, and tchaikovskys wrenching pathetique symphony, while vocal music is represented by strausss autumnal four last songs, and highlights. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube.