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When was Bach cello suite made?
1720
Bach composed the cello suites sometime around 1720, the same time (and most likely before) he wrote the equally astonishing six partitas and sonatas for solo violin.
Why is Bach so beloved?
Johann Sebastian Bach is regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. He is celebrated as the creator of many masterpieces of church and instrumental music. His compositions represent the best of the Baroque era.
Which cello Suite is the hardest?
The most difficult of the Suites is the 6th by far. However, I would recommend something from either the 1st, 3rd or 5th Suites. Pick a prelude from any of these, and then a different movement from another of the three.
What happened to Bach’s Cello Suites?
The Bach Revival had begun, but the cello suites still languished without recognition.
Who is Jaap ter Linden?
Jaap ter Linden (born 10 April 1947, in Rotterdam) is a Dutch cellist, viol player and conductor. He specialises in performance of baroque and classical music on authentic instruments . He began his career as principal cellist of notable baroque orchestras, including Musica Antiqua Köln, The English Concert and Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra.
Why did Bach play the cello in Bach’s Tango in E minor?
Bach Scholars believe that this was the first time Bach experimented with solo performance for instruments like cello, which many believed were best suited to play in the background, supporting the melody of more dazzling instruments.
Why did Pablo Casals record the cello suites?
The suites were the background music for some of the worst moments of social and political strife for Casals. While Francisco Franco’s forces attacked his homeland of Catalonia in the Spanish Civil War, Casals was in the midst of recording the cello suites for the first time.