Renowned cellist steven isserlis debunks the claim. Steven isserlis, cello philadelphia chamber music artists. 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. His recording of bachs solo cello suites has won many awards, including critics. His recording of the complete solo cello suites by bach for hyperion met with the highest critical acclaim, and was gramophone magazines. Steven isserlis is one of the worlds leading cellists and the author of childrens books why beethoven threw the stew and why handel waggled his wig. Isserlis has written two books for children about great composers. A few little thoughts on playing bach steven isserlis. The bach cello suites must have been recorded by virtually every great cellist past and present, beginning with pablo casals. The cello suites by eric siblin goodreads share book. Stephen isserlis the cello suites hyperion cda 675412 rec.
The book is structured in six chapters the suites of six subchapters the bachs suites for unaccompanied cello have long been among my favorite pieces of music. Steven isserlis playing the courante from js bachs cello suite no 3 in c major, and the earlier music you heard was from his performance of robert schumanns concerto for cello and. Steven isserlis award winning discography spans his diverse interests in repertoire and his musicological enthusiasm, as well as demonstrating his supreme. Isserlis eloquent booklet notes reveal his personal thoughts about the suites, as well as extensive academic research. The cello suites is a recording played by steven isserlis on this hyperion records 2007. Steven isserliss recording of the bach cello suites was gramophone. His grandfather, who was a russian jew, was one of 12 musicians allowed to leave russia in the 1920s to promote russian. Honored as a commander of the british empire, he specializes in period performance practice early music, contemporary music. Steven isserlis, a british cellist, poses this question in a note to for the love of brahms, a cd he has just recorded with an american violinist, joshua bell. His recording of the complete bach cello suites will be released by hyperion. An interview with steven isserlis by aron zelkowicz.
Stevens acclaimed book revisiting robert schumanns advice to young musicians is published today 5 march in paperback by faber and faber. Steven isserlis cellist and childrens book writer the. Steven isserliss 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. Johann sebastian bach cello suites steven isserlis cello hyperion records. This page lists all recordings of cello suites nos. Six suites for violoncello solo bwv 10071012 cello sheet music. Writing in the guardian in 2014, cellist steven isserlis said, im afraid that his theory is pure.
The question that immediately springs to mind on the release of a new cd set of the bach cello suites is what, of value, could this. Explore books by steven isserlis with our selection at. 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, and have been translated into multiple languages. Bach, steven isserlis the cello suites file discogs. Buy bach cello suites steven isserlis by steven isserlis, johann sebastian bach, traditional, from amazons classical music store. Steven isserlis, a british cellist, poses this question in a note to for the. 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. December 19, 1958 london, england the english cellist, steven isserlis, was born into a musical family. One of his most recent highlights is his performance of bachs complete cello suites, live and from memory at londons wigmore hall in 2016. I agree with bbc radio 3 that claims this recording that this is some of the best bach i have heard since casals.
Steven isserlis is a cellist whose passion for music transcends conventional. Hello and welcome to the website of steven isserlis, cellist, author, musical explorer and general enthusiast. His first recording of the complete bach cello suites is an indelibly important addition to the set. Steven isserlis, musical educator string fellow books and arts. 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. Isserlis received a raft of awards for his version of the suites including the coveted gramophone instrumental recording of the year award in 2007. Isserlis was very influenced by the great russian cellist, daniil shafran pictured. Steven isserlis cello and details of their recordings available to browse and buy.
Johann sebastian bachcello suitessteven isserlis cello. With an awardwinning discography, steven isserliss recordings reflect his diverse interests in repertoire. The film claims that johann sebastian bachs 6 suites for solo cello, among the greatest. Steven isserlis cello artist hyperion records cds, mp3 and. Of the two copies of the cello suites mentioned above, anna. For his first recording of bachs cello suites, steven isserlis has approached these wonderful works with the application of a subtext, offering the idea that each. His disc of the six suites which his father, aged 92, had begged him to make, is one of the great cello recordings. Carmine miranda captures the essence of cello performance up close with this double cd recording of the complete suites for solo cello 6 suites a violoncello solo senza basso by johann sebastian bach under the label centaur records. This release is a triumphant conclusion to an artistic pilgrimage. As a soloist, meanwhile, he acknowledges bachs six cello suites as. Acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, british cellist steven isserlis enjoys a distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster. I agree with bbc radio 3 that claims this recording that this is.
Steven isserlis is considered britains greatest cellist. If i stay by gayle forman, the cello suites by eric siblin, where she went by gayle forman, the garden of letters by alyson richm. The cello in wartime, and pieces played on a trench cello steven isserlis. The six cello suites, bwv 10071012, are suites for unaccompanied cello by johann.
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