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This is the first disc of EMI Classics issue of Rostropovich's 1995 set of Bach's cello suites. Rostropovich's interpretations may be considered reverent but idiosyncratic, based as they are on his subjective associations of emotions and spiritual qualities with the musical characters of the suites. This may appeal to listeners who like rapt, mystical readings, though skeptics may find that expression can be elusive in Bach and harder to identify than Rostropovich supposes. Even so, Rostropovich's innate musicianship and sincerity make these performances fairly enjoyable, and one need not take his intentions too seriously. One drawback of the recordings, however, is the resonance of the Basilique Sainte-Madeleine, Vézelay, a live acoustic that covers a few sins of intonation and scratchy bowing, but unforgivably blurs Bach's rhythms and contrapuntal voicings. Its aural halo is a distraction on the CD.
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 Mstislav Rostropovich under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 Mstislav Rostropovich under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 Mstislav Rostropovich under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 Mstislav Rostropovich under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 Mstislav Rostropovich under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 Mstislav Rostropovich under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Johann Sebastian Bach, Composer - Mstislav Rostropovich, Cello, MainArtist - Guy Chesnais, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1995 SGOL Music Limited under exclusive licence to Parlophone Records Limited
Album review
This is the first disc of EMI Classics issue of Rostropovich's 1995 set of Bach's cello suites. Rostropovich's interpretations may be considered reverent but idiosyncratic, based as they are on his subjective associations of emotions and spiritual qualities with the musical characters of the suites. This may appeal to listeners who like rapt, mystical readings, though skeptics may find that expression can be elusive in Bach and harder to identify than Rostropovich supposes. Even so, Rostropovich's innate musicianship and sincerity make these performances fairly enjoyable, and one need not take his intentions too seriously. One drawback of the recordings, however, is the resonance of the Basilique Sainte-Madeleine, Vézelay, a live acoustic that covers a few sins of intonation and scratchy bowing, but unforgivably blurs Bach's rhythms and contrapuntal voicings. Its aural halo is a distraction on the CD.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 21 track(s)
- Total length: 01:08:50
- Main artists: Mstislav Rostropovich
- Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
- Label: Warner Classics
- Genre: Classical
A Warner Classics release, © 2003 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2003 Parlophone Records Limited
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