Perhaps for one of bachs musical colleagues at cothen, such as the famous cello and viol player christian ferdinand abel. Cancan macabre steven isserlis cello connie shih piano april 25, 2017 denver. Steven isserlis clearly venerates casals as an important figure in the suites history, even paying touching homage to him by appending a performance of a catalan folksong. Both venerate casals as an important figure in the works history, with steven isserlis even paying touching homage to him by appending a performance of a catalan folksong.
Bach are masterpieces of western music, and pieces which figure prominently each day of my life. Page 2ive decided to work on the bach cello suites, using the kynaston editions, and i was wondering if all of you can give me advice on recordings of it both on saxophone, and cello. Steven isserlis s awardwinning discography spans his diverse interests in repertoire and his musicological enthusiasm, as well as demonstrating his supreme artistry and uniquely beautiful sound, and his first recording of the complete bach cello suites is an indelibly important addition to the set. His rich and muscular sound, combined with interpretive sensitivity, has made him one of worlds preeminent cellists. Though these two new recordings of the bach cello suites sound rather different, reading the two artists booklet essays reveals interesting similarities of approach. Stylistically, too, the cello suites seem to fit this period of bachs creative life. Buy bach cello suites steven isserlis by steven isserlis, johann sebastian bach, traditional, from amazons classical music store. The cello suites is a recording played by steven isserlis on this hyperion records 2007. One could, as cellist steven isserlis evidently does, consider bachs six suites for solo cello to possess a hidden inner program following the joyful, the sorrowful, and the glorious mysteries of the christian faith. The existence of bachs six suites for cello remains something of a sacred mystery. The cello suites of js bach asu digital repository arizona state. Find out more about our use of this data, and also our policy on profanity find out more about our use of. Also includes the sarabande from the cello suite no. The six cello suites, bwv 10071012, are suites for unaccompanied cello by johann.
His recording of the complete solo cello suites by j. The suites take center stage in the cello literature. Stevens latest news steven gives a streamed childrens concert during the lockdown now available to watch ondemand. As with every piece of music that is so widely recorded there are more than five dozen versions currently available, not counting transcriptions for recorder, guitar, marimba, harp, viola, double bass, the question arises why yet another recording is necessary or what it. Writing in the guardian in 2014, cellist steven isserlis said, im afraid that his theory is pure rubbish. 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. Johann sebastian bach at grove music online cello suites. Bachs cello 1 suite tuba in easy key sheet music for. However, a marimbist who wishes to approach bachs cello suites bwv.
Bach, pablo casals, and the search for a baroque masterpiece complete suites for unaccompanied cello and sonatas for viola da gamba dover chamber music scores bach j. Steven isserliss awardwinning discography spans his diverse interests in repertoire and his musicological. Classical music reference recording 58,538 views 1. Suite i bwv 1007 suite ii bwv 1008 suite iii bwv 1009 suite iv bwv 1010 suite v bwv 1011 suite vi bwv 1012. With numerous available recordings of beethovens music for cello and piano available, one might wonder what british cellist steven isserlis has to add on this hyperion release, which includes not only the five beethoven cello sonatas but three entertaining early sets of variations and a transcription, by beethoven himself, of the horn sonata in f major, op. Steven gives a streamed childrens concert during the lockdown now available to watch ondemand. Bachs cello suites as the everest to be conquered by every cellist.
We have each outlined in our personal profiles how we came to look upon this work as possibly the greatest ever written for any instrument let alone the cello. Stephen isserlis the cello suites hyperion cda 675412 rec. While technically superb in the prelude of the sixth suite, isserlis could perhaps have found more radiance in the sarabande of the kind projected by. Just as unclear is for whom the suites may have been written. Steven isserlis award winning discography spans his diverse interests in repertoire and his musicological enthusiasm, as well as demonstrating his supreme artistry and uniquely beautiful sound. Check out cello concertos by steven isserlis on amazon music. On the midweek programme on 29 january 2014, steven isserlis revealed that on arrival in vienna in 1922, his. Bach cello suites, performance, practice, preparation, reflection.
Best recording of the bach cello suites since rostropovich and maisky. Thank you for checking out this web site which reflects our passion and curiosity about all things related to the bach cello suites for solo cello. Youtube video lesson 4k im offering a few editions here. Other recent releases include the elgar and walton concertos, alongside works by gustav and.
Cello sonatas, including cello sonata in f major, op. An outline of the edition history of the solo cello suites by js bach. December 19, 1958 london, england the english cellist, steven isserlis, was born into a musical family. Steven isserlis plays bach cello suites and kurtags signs. Six cello suites, bwv 10071012 transcribed for viola by simon. Then you can easily print only the violin part example. Steven isserlis, one of the worlds most outstanding cellists, is a musician known for his strong ideas and passionate convictions about music. For decades, steven isserlis was terrified of recording bachs enigmatic suites for solo cello. The six cello suites, bwv 10071012, are suites for unaccompanied cello by johann sebastian bach. Cello suites steven isserlis cello from cda675412 johann sebastian bach 16851750 goldberg variations angela hewitt piano from cda67305 johann sebastian bach 16851750 keyboard concertos angela hewitt piano australian chamber orchestra richard tognetticonductor from cda67307 johann sebastian bach 16851750 toccatas and fugues. They are some of the most frequently performed and recognizable solo compositions ever written for cello.
Interpreting the mystery playing the bach solo suites for. May 01, 2007 one could, as cellist steven isserlis evidently does, consider bachs six suites for solo cello to possess a hidden inner program following the joyful, the sorrowful, and the glorious mysteries of the christian faith. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This is a wonderful account of the concertobrave, imaginative, individualindeed, quite the most personal in its perception of the piece that ive encountered since the treasurable du pre on emi. The suites are comprised above all of dance music and the bow has to dance. I havent decided which suites im going to be working on, but will probably go with the first and move on as i progress through the summer. An analysis and interpretive guide for the modern guitarist. Steven isserlis books for children about the lives of the great composers why beethoven threw the stew and its sequel, why handel waggled his wig are published by faber and faber. Isserlis was born in london on 19 december 1958 into a musical family. Doctor of musical arts performance, may 2007, 57 pp. Free pdf sheet music arranged for classical guitar.
Students are highly encouraged to look at bowing for clues as to how they contribution to interpretation, articulation, and motivic and compositional devices used by bach. His grandfather, julius isserlis, who was a russian jew, was one of 12 musicians allowed to leave russia in the 1920s to promote russian culture, but he never returned. I agree with bbc radio 3 that claims this recording that this is some of the best bach i have heard since casals. We have no idea whether he wrote them all within the same period, or whether they were written at different times. Sep 30, 2016 isserlis has performed, for example, elgars cello concerto, one of the bestknown british pieces of music and played in a classic recording by jacqueline du pre. Like casals, isserlis bided his time before committing them to disc, and he has looked for interpretative guidance to extramusical ideas. His first recording of the complete bach cello suites. The booklet contains 19 pages and contains linernotes by the performer himself. Bach for hyperion met with the highest critical acclaim, and was gramophones instrumental album of the year and critics choice at the classic brits. You can add or edit information about cello suites steven isserlis at. The purpose of this dissertation is to present a comparative analysis of the sarabandes. Notes the title page reference to robert schumann is due to the fact that schumanns arrangement used dotzauers edition as its source. Cello concertos by steven isserlis on amazon music.
Poems and paintings can give us some idea but, as this disc from steven isserlis proves, so can music. Bach cello suites this longawaited reading of the cellists bible found isserlis delving behind each suite to find its religious correlatives. The bach cello suites are the everest to be conquered by every cellist, and the latest assault has been made by steven isserlis, with triumphant success with this cellists ability to catch exactly the rhythmic movements and contrast them with the steady beauty of the slow passages, this is a specially fine account liverpool daily post. The cello suites, bach ii fournier, isserlis, harnoncourt. For bowings and other reference please see the following editions. Stades revised arrangement incorporated features from the dotzauer and grutzmacher editions, while the original version is mainly based on norblins edition from ca. One could thus hear the first suite as the nativity, the fifth suite as the crucifixion, and the sixth suite as the.
Bach for hyperion met with the highest critical acclaim, and was. Suffice to say that isserliss bach is a major entrant into an already highly distinguished field, and a disc many will want to return to again and again. His grandfather, who was a russian jew, was one of 12 musicians allowed to leave russia in the 1920s to promote russian culture, but he never returned. His diverse interests are reflected in an extensive and awardwinning discography. Each phrase should sound as natural as it would if one were singing it in the shower. The title given on the cover of the anna magdalena bach manuscript was suites.
Feb 18, 2016 in between suites 1 and 4 came kurtags hommage a john cage, and a new yet familiar voice was talking to us from isserliss cello, half lilting, half stuttering. Bachs cello suites have been popping up left and right, recently reissues and new recordings alike. Steven isserlis cello acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, british cellist steven isserlis enjoys a uniquely varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster. For the sixth suite, in the interests of sonority, isserlis has opted to play his fourstring cello rather than the fivestringed model the suite may have been originally written for. When he finally faced the challenge, he discovered a. It tells the life stories of bach and casals in relation to the cello suites, along with the story of the authors discovery of the suites and subsequent research into them. Despite the extra position work this decision meant, the technical pressure is never heard, leaving the listener free to be caught up in the emotional, joyful music. I havent decided which suite s im going to be working on, but will probably go with the first and move on as i progress through the summer. Pierre fournier 1997, maurice gendron 1964, steven isserlis 2007, yoyo.
May 11, 2018 free cello score references for errors and bowingsslurs. Bach cello suites are some of the most frequently performed and recognizable solo compositions ever written for cello. The title interpeting the mystery is inspired by steven isserliss suggestion that. We do not know exactly when he wrote them, nor why, nor for whom.
His grandfather, who was a russian jew, was one of 12 musicians allowed to leave russia in the 1920s to promote. At wigmore hall, in the first of two recitals, he paired three bach suites with music by gyorgy kurtag who turns 90 on friday february 19. Steven isserlis bach cello suite 6 in d major sarabande. An expert of schumanns works, he also gets satisfaction in discovering and introducing to the repertoire works by less popular composers who he considers deserve a wider audience. Scores at the international music score library project imslp. Pdf files available of movements from the bach cello suites in a performing edition for trombone by douglas yeo. Hello and welcome to the website of steven isserlis, cellist, author, musical explorer and general enthusiast. Bach most likely composed them during the period 171723, when he served as kapellmeister in kothen. Its not a bad book by any means and im glad i read it. Pdf scanned by bach digital mkxscorpion 2017722 copyist anna magdalena bach 17011760. His latest recordings include the brahms double concerto with joshua bell and the academy of st martin in the fields, and as.
Steven isserlis performs bach suite for solo cello no. Pianist and conductor robert levin has held a post at harvard for twentyfive years, where a prize for outstanding musicianship bears his name. He had also, despite his fame as one of todays leading cellists, waited until his late 40s to set down his readings. Bachs cello suites, volumes 1 and 2 book description. Johann sebastian bachcello suitessteven isserlis cello. Isserlis considered borrowing a fivestring cello from the royal academy of music for the sixth suite but here opts for his own fourstring stradivarius, employing a guadagnini to take care of the scordatura required for the fifth suite. Isserlis received a raft of awards for his version of the suites including the coveted gramophone instrumental recording of the year award in 2007. British cellist steven isserlis performs sarabande from bachs cello suite no. Free sheet music bwv 10071012, 6 cello suites for ukulele. Cellists are apt to come of age in recordings of the elgar. You will need the acrobat reader to view and print these 6 suites. Bachs suites for unaccompanied cello are among the most cherished and frequently played works in the entire literature of music, and yet they have never been the subject of a fulllength music analytical study.
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