![]() In “Why did Bach write the suites?” he surveys earlier works-Italian pieces for unaccompanied cello, and a German repertoire for unaccompanied violin and he often contrasts Bach’s own violin sonatas and partitas from around the same period. his fine post on Harpo).Īfter a brief biography of Bach, in Part 2 (“The genesis of the suites”) Steven ponders some basic questions. Do also consult his website, where he writes engagingly (e.g. The book is intended “for music-lovers of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the casual listener to the performing musician” by contrast with the ponderous style of academics whose worthy, voluminous research he digests so well, his chatty style feels personal and communicative rather than twee, always informed by his insights as a performer. “ Writing about music is like dancing about architecture”, and indeed, Steven writes about them too-but his comments are glorious, leading one irresistibly to the music, and performance. ![]() ![]() Here’s a trailer for his complete recordings of the suites (2007): Stephen Isserlis, The Bach cello suites: a companion (2021).I’ve already praised Stephen Isserlis’s wonderful performances of Bach cello suites, and now, as if by magic, he’s written a definitive guide: ![]()
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