Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) probably wrote the Six Suites for Solo Cello while he was Kapellmeister in CÃ¶then between 1717 and 1723. His manuscript is lost and cellists turn to his second wife Anna Magdalena's copy for guidance, together with others made at around the same time, especially that copied by Johann Peter Kellner (1705-1772). Anna Magdalena's manuscript is written in a bold, clear hand and is remarkably accurate. However, the placing of the slurs against the notes seems to be less meticulous than the writing of the notes and rhythms. As the bowings breathe life into the music and add shape and character to each phrase, cellists can only play with confidence once they have thought carefully about this issue, as the Six Suites are undoubtedly considered some of Bach's greatest musical achievements. Robert Max enjoys a career that weaves together solo performance, chamber music, orchestral playing, conducting and teaching. He has given recitals throughout the UK, Europe, Russia and the USA and performed concertos with the BBC Concert Orchestra, London Mozart Players, English Sinfonia, Covent Garden Chamber Orchestra and many others. Robert has been the cellist of the Barbican Piano Trio for more than thirty years and has made recordings with them for Guild Music, as well as many other commercial recordings. Robert is an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music and is the principal cellist of the London Chamber Orchestra and also conducts the Oxford Symphony Orchestra and the North London Symphony Orchestra.

Tracklist:

Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major, Bwv 1007: I. Prélude
Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major, Bwv 1007: II. Allemande
Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major, Bwv 1007: III. Courante
Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major, Bwv 1007: IV. Sarabande
Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major, Bwv 1007: V. Menuetts I & II
Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major, Bwv 1007: VI. Gigue
Cello Suite No. 2 In D Minor, Bwv 1008: I. Prelude
Cello Suite No. 2 In D Minor, Bwv 1008: II. Allemande
Cello Suite No. 2 In D Minor, Bwv 1008: III. Courante
Cello Suite No. 2 In D Minor, Bwv 1008: IV. Sarabande
Cello Suite No. 2 In D Minor, Bwv 1008: V. Menuetts I & II
Cello Suite No. 2 In D Minor, Bwv 1008: VI. Gigue
Cello Suite No. 3 In C Major, Bwv 1009: I. Prélude
Cello Suite No. 3 In C Major, Bwv 1009: II. Allemande
Cello Suite No. 3 In C Major, Bwv 1009: III. Courante
Cello Suite No. 3 In C Major, Bwv 1009: IV. Sarabande
Cello Suite No. 3 In C Major, Bwv 1009: V. Bourrées I & II
Cello Suite No. 3 In C Major, Bwv 1009: VI. Gigue
Cello Suite No. 4 In E-Flat Major, Bwv 1010: I. Prélude
Cello Suite No. 4 In E-Flat Major, Bwv 1010: II. Allemande
Cello Suite No. 4 In E-Flat Major, Bwv 1010: III. Courante
Cello Suite No. 4 In E-Flat Major, Bwv 1010: IV. Sarabande
Cello Suite No. 4 In E-Flat Major, Bwv 1010: V. Bourrées I & II
Cello Suite No. 4 In E-Flat Major, Bwv 1010: VI. Gigue
Cello Suite No. 5 In C Minor, Bwv 1011: I. Prélude
Cello Suite No. 5 In C Minor, Bwv 1011: II. Allemande
Cello Suite No. 5 In C Minor, Bwv 1011: III. Courante
Cello Suite No. 5 In C Minor, Bwv 1011: IV. Sarabande
Cello Suite No. 5 In C Minor, Bwv 1011: V. Gavottes I & II
Cello Suite No. 5 In C Minor, Bwv 1011: VI. Gigue
Cello Suite No. 6 In D Major, Bwv 1012: I. Prelude
Cello Suite No. 6 In D Major, Bwv 1012: II. Allemande
Cello Suite No. 6 In D Major, Bwv 1012: III. Courante
Cello Suite No. 6 In D Major, Bwv 1012: IV. Sarabande
Cello Suite No. 6 In D Major, Bwv 1012: V. Gavottes I & II
Cello Suite No. 6 In D Major, Bwv 1012: VI. Gigue

UPC: 5065002170224
Label: Guild
Release Date: 9.4.20
Format: CD

J Bach S / Max - Ix Suites for Solo Cello (2 CD)