Bachs cello suites are currently on the eighth tier of the talk classical communitys favorite and. Listen to your favorite songs from bach cello suites by various artists now. Cellist and composer paul tortelier 19141990 entered the paris conservatoire when 12 and studied the cello there. The six cello suites, bwv 10071012, are suites for unaccompanied cello by johann sebastian bach. They are some of the most frequently performed and recognizable solo compositions ever written for cello. Joachim was a familiar figure on the sidewalks of siblins montreal neighborhood, but the writer approaches him only after overhearing him utter the word cello during a conversation. Wispelwey, isserlis, watkins are very good recent recordings while tortelier. Cello suites paul tortelier by bach, johann sebastian on cd. Bach cello suite no 1 in g major bwv 1007 prelude tortelier. Bach most likely composed them during the period 171723, when he served as kapellmeister in kothen. Paul torteliers well loved and much rereleased account of the cello suites arrives anew on classics for pleasure at budget price. Eric silbins the cello suites tenderly tracks them through bachs creation, their discovery by pablo casals and to the authors own exploration of the music and himself.
Cello suites paul tortelier on allmusic 2004 how many recordings of bachs cello suites does. Its refreshing to see an approach that doesnt lean too far either to the overlyreverent scholarly. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. You could always expect the unexpected from tortelier. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Bach suites nos for solo cello paul tortelier ebay. Paul tortelier takes a class on the prelude to bachs cello suite no 1 in g major, followed by a performance. Tortelier bach s six suites for cello are at the pinnacle of works for that instrument. Bach cello suites 24 lossless recordings download torrent. This recording was tortelier s second of the suites when he was in his late 60s, possibly at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It took place in a small concert hall where a cellist with a shock. Paul tortelier, noted for his invention of a bent cello endpin, was the son of a breton cabinetmaker.
Tortelier was endlessly judged against his colleague fournier in this repertoire read more but its just as. My own discovery of the cello suites had taken place one autumn evening in 2000, a bach year marking two and a half centuries since the death of the composer. Discover lyrics and videos from paul tortelier on shazam. Its likely bach wrote his cello suites between 171723 when he was serving as kapellmeister in kothen, along with his other famous secular triumphs including the brandenburg concertos and the welltempered clavier. Paul tortelier the great emi recordings warner classics. In july 1990, the renowned cellist paul tortelier played the complete bach suites for the 40th anniversary of the first festival pablo casals of. Nehers advice and emphasized the cello suites as platforms for lifelong musical growth, reminiscing a lot on his own personal journey with them and how they helped to inspire him even to seek out rabbath when he heard rabbaths interpretations. Jan 29, 2010 phil daoust on the story of an obsession with a masterpiece. There is a cornucopia of riches in this box and a few highlights will be in order. At age 14, he was a firstprize winner for violin at the paris conservatoire. Bach cello suites by various artists on amazon music unlimited. Elgar, paul tortelier, london philharmonic orchestra, sir adrian boult. It turns out that the frail yet determined 89yearold. Works for orchestra include brahmss towering piano concertos, bachs 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 from wagners ring cycle, villaloboss bachianas brasileiras, and gilbert and sullivans the gondoliers.
The cello suites 3x 180g 12 vinyl lp, clothbound box. 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. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own. Tortelier echoed casals, saying first comes bach then all the others. The last two suites particularly build to a climax at the end with all guns blazing. Yan pascal tortelier born 19 april 1947 is a french conductor and violinist. An encounter with bachs solo cello suites at a concert in toronto, a chance conversation in a montreal cafe with an elderly cellist who turns out to be a living breathing link with the past, the opportunity to study the oldest existing score of the suites in a brussels library all this spurs eric siblin to uncover the story behind.
Paul tortelier sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. Apr 09, 2016 the six cello suites, bwv 1007 to 1012, are suites for unaccompanied cello by johann sebastian bach. In addition to being a comprehensive view of tortelier s playing, it also covers the greatest works of the cello repertoire, from bach s suites to tchaikovsky s rococo variations to richard strauss don quixote, a piece with which tortelier became particularly associated. Whether pablo casals, paul tortelier, rostropovich, or whoever your favorite cellist may be, they all rightfully speak of the suites with an effusive reverence. His compositions include a concerto for two cellos and orchestra 1950, a solo cello suite in d, and a sonata for cello and piano. Of course the bach cello suites are the cello repertoire, so you could also try janos starker, rostropovich, casals of great historical interest, du pre, and yo yo ma, basically in that order. His edition is festooned with symbols coolly analysing every bowstroke, but their synthesis in his playing is passionate and defies changing fashions. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more. No other works for solo cello have made my personal list of the worlds greatest classical music, populated as it is by piano sonatas, trios, quartets, quintets and works for larger ensembles. Cello suites paul tortelier emi great recordings of.
Tortelier s visit came not long after he had recorded bachs. Paul tortelier the great emi recordings 6886272 jw. He won the 1st prize in cello at the conservatoire when 16, playing the elgar cello concerto. 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. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 cello suites click to activate the. Sarabande and 40 more tracks from this album here for free. The bach cello suites have been among my favorites since childhood. December 18, 1990 villarceaux yvelines, near paris, france the french cellist, conductor and composer, paul tortelier, was the son of a cabinet maker with breton roots. Notes the title page reference to robert schumann is due to the fact that schumanns arrangement used dotzauers edition as its source. The reality is that i love whichever one i happen to be listening to, and ive lost count of whats on my shelf. The one that appears on this recording is the latter. They are some of the most frequently performed and recognizable. Belgium cellist born in 1879 passed away in december 1955 iwan darchambeau was a member of the flonzaley quartet from 1903 til 1929.
Cello suites by johann sebastian bach, paul tortelier from amazons classical music store. Tortelier playing bach cello suites numbers 1 to 3 bwv 1007 to 1009. Cello suites to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. In the case of paul tortelier s 1983 recording of the suites, the answer is yes, indubitably, yes. I yearn to deeply comprehend the bach cello suites.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Tortelier was endlessly judged against his colleague fournier in this. Apr 30, 2008 steven isserlis bach suites in the dance sections, the sense of rhythm and pace is unerring, but playful and liberating at the same time. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Find the song lyrics for paul tortelier top tracks. Suite pour violoncelle seul n3 en ut majeur bwv 1009. A consummate artist whose approach to the cello was directed toward breathing life into the music, paul tortelier earned the respect and affection of countless colleagues. Anyway, he recommended clean truetobach editions similar to mr. Best editions of the bach cello suites sheet music. He also wrote a set of variations for cello and orchestra may music save peace. Chandos reengineering of torteliers own 1977 emi recording of his d minor suite for solo cello, a meditation on the solo cello works of bach and reger, is very upclose and personaland you wont get a more authoritative performance than this, in which torteliers magnificent tone and brilliant personality are ideally displayed. The cello suites 3x 180g 12 vinyl lp, clothbound box vinyl by. It was no surprise when, at the height of his career, tortelier went. Bach, paul tortelier the cello suites 1971, vinyl discogs.
Paul torteliers 1973 elgar cello concerto with adrian boult and the london philharmonic still holds its own among todays available recordings. The french cellist paul tortelier is one who fully mastered these works. Tortelier made two recordings of the bach cello suites. The renowned 20th century cellist paul tortelier recorded exclusively for emi during most of his career. Torteliers way with bach will not please everyone, especially the authenticists. He was encouraged to play the cello by his father joseph and mother marguerite boura, and. Stades revised arrangement incorporated features from the dotzauer and grutzmacher editions, while the original version is mainly based on norblins edition from ca. Paul tortelier march 21, 1914 december 18, 1990 was a french cellist and composer. Paul tortelier, the great emi recordings sound recording. Rostropovich plays bach 6 suites for cello solo dvd 1991. The first two discs are given over to his 1992 bach suites cycle. If forkels characterization of bachs designs is correct, than it is possible to view the cello suites as the culmination of bachs pursuit of containing the maximum of musical information in a single, beautifully flowing line.
Bachs suites for unaccompanied cello have long been among my favorite pieces of music. Afraid im too lazy to comply with your request fully. Youll find a wide selection of paul tortelier sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. Oct, 2016 the bach cello suites are some of the most recognizable and wellloved pieces of music in both classical and popular circles. He studied the cello there with louis feuillard and then gerard hekking. Cello recordings music, musicians and bands stereonet. Although the cello suites first flowed from the composers quill sometime in the early 1700s, it was casals who, two centuries later, made them famous.
Testament to bach the complete cello suites s2 suites for solo cello, bwv 10071012 paul tortelier cello vai dvd4481. He debuted with the orchestre lamoureux in 1931 at 17 performing lalos cello concerto. An outline of the edition history of the solo cello suites by js bach. He was the second cellist who recorded the 6 bach cello suites. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Bach composed his six suites for unaccompanied cello between 171723, based on six dance movements. Paul tortelier albums, pictures naxos classical music. He was given a cello at the age of six by his mother, who loved the cello and wanted a cellist for a son. No information about the cello used but no 5 string instrument used for sixth suite.
We must put a bookend lest the whole lot fall on the shelf. More than any other performance, tortelier brings out the beauty of the music, the achingly beautiful melodies, the sensuously beautiful harmonies, and the thrillingly beautiful rhythms. Paul tortelier s well loved and much rereleased account of the cello suites arrives anew on classics for pleasure at budget price. Paul tortelier 21 march 1914 18 december 1990 was a french cellist and composer. The bachs were a german family of amateur musicians who played in the church and the. This page lists all recordings of cello suites nos.
Tortelier was born in paris, the son of a cabinet maker with breton roots. The cello s 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. Suites for cello solo, an album by 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. Tortelier himself sits enthroned, as it were, in all this we see his face in riveting detail, the folds of his jacket, the burnish of the cello in the streaming light, the cool, white stone walls as they hold the secrets of the ages, and of bach. They have been featured in concerts and commercials alike, transcribed for a diverse array of instruments, and interpreted by every style of music imaginable, from swing to electronic. Interpretational angst and the bach cello suites by tim janof.
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. In the dance sections, the sense of rhythm and pace is unerring, but playful and liberating at the same time. Tortelier s way with bach will not please everyone, especially the authenticists. Suites for solo cello by paul tortelier on amazon music. Biography, bach discography and photos of the artist. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options.
Formally, the cello suites are typical of french dance suites. Much to my dismay, so does everybody else, including the worlds greatest musicians. Bach paul tortelier les 6 suites pour violonelle the 6. Emi electrola 1c183 10828 10830, stereo, 3 lp box, blue semi circle label, made in germany. O ne evening in 2000, the canadian journalist eric siblin found himself pushing through the shroud of stuffiness at torontos royal. Feb 17, 2015 johann sebastian bach 16851750 cello suites click to activate the english subtitles for the presentation 00. An enduring friendship with pablo casals found him playing, in the words of a french critic, apollo to casals jupiter. In summary, i would recommend this recording to anyone, whether they are looking for a cheap introduction to the suites or a significant staging post in the history of recordings of the suites, or even as a definitive version. Paul tortelier 19141990 french cellist and composer. The instant we put a mark on the music, we have started the process of creating our own edition. Download bach cello suites horn pdf free letitbitsociety. Cellists who tackle them successfully must have outstanding technical ability, rhythmic acuity, and the insight to convey the depth and drama inherent in the music. M y first exposure to bachs cello suites, after working as a pop music critic for a daily newspaper, rewired my audio circuitry.
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