The first in 1965 for mercury living presence, was a triumph. He was also nominated for a grammy award for his 1990 recording of the read more. Bach for walter legge which was released on emi, formerly available on emi 5684852. These current performances were recorded for wilma fine in late 1965 and he recorded a third set for rca in 1972. Smith at sterling sound using an ampex atr100 tape machine customized with 3track flux magnetic heads. Js bachs suites for unaccompanied cello complete performed by janos starker. For me, janos starkers mercury set would be the desert island one. Apart from the original vinyl release, this famous recording has been released as a remastered recording by speakers corner recordings in 2004, a recording much sought after. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Janos starkers recording of the suites from 1965 makes a lasting impression on the listener, and even record producers who are well used to recorded excellence have been highly impressed.
Soon he entered the franz liszt academy of music in budapest, making his debut there at 11. On these historic recordings, starker delivers bachs six suites for solo cello and sonatas with technical expertise and authenticity. Bachs six cello suites and dvoraks cello concerto, to be released on 45rpm 200g vinyl by. The playing is great too, flawless and with plenty of feeling. Janos starker plays bach cello suite 1 in g bwv 1007. Charles gounod 1818 1893, johann sebastian bach 1685 1750. The twoway cellist janos starker has died at 88, ending a life and career that saw him renowned for his skills as a soloist, his prodigious work. Js bach s suites for unaccompanied cello complete performed by janos starker. Bach janos starker integrale en 2 disques des six suites pour violoncelle seul bwv 10071012. These six suites, each a prelude followed by six dances, represent the pinnacle of cello repertoire. Janos starker, london symphony orchestra, antal dorati.
Variations on a rococo theme suite for cello solo no. Bachs six cello suites and dvoraks cello concerto, to be released on 45rpm 200g vinyl by chad kassems analogue productions label. Aug 23, 2016 janos starker was one of the 20th centurys best cellists, known for his warmth and expression, as well as a thorough knowledge of the instrument. An in stock item is available to ship normally within 24 business hours. S suites for solo cello by janos starker from amazons classical music store. His two brothers were violinists, and he was given a cello before he was six. Alliance janos starker bach6 solo cello suites release date.
New mercury living presence analog releases part 1. I say mostly solo, as this release contains the six cello suites plus two sonatas for cello and piano. The latest mercury living presence reissues feature cellist janos starker. Janos starker recorded bach s cello suites five times, two of which are available on cd. Six suites for unaccompanied violoncello bwv 10071012. Cellist janos starker was born in hungary to musicloving russian parents. Speakers cornermercury records sr39016 three 33rpm 180g lps 19652004 my intoduction to bachs music was courtesy of my dad, via wendy carlos switchedon bach, and later from skys brilliant take on toccatta from their second lp, unimaginatively called sky 2. Suites for solo cello by janos starker on amazon music. The sound of the rostropovich is not quite as good but still quite lovely. Remastering of mercury living presence recording from 1965.
I have for decades been enthralled by these janos starker performances of the great bach cello suites, thanks to the early mono version of these cds issued by mercury, feeling that sacds of. Janos starkerbach suites for unaccompanied cello complete. If i had to choose fewer than ten recordings to listen to the rest of my life bach s suites for solo cello would be one of them. He set his reputation for technical perfection, sensitive phrasing and a supreme expressive intensity. Starker was one of the 20th centurys best cellists, known for his warmth and expression, as. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Smith at sterling sound using an ampex atr100 tape machine customized with 3. Suites for solo cello to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Janos starker recorded bachs cello suites five times, two of which are available on cd. Dec 08, 2017 janos starker was one of the 20th centurys best cellists, known for his warmth and expression, as well as a thorough knowledge of the instrument. Janos starker and his organized method of string playing. The cello suites, for example, have been regarded for almost 300 years as purely a set of tricky etudes that every virtuoso in the making simply must tackle.
May 07, 2017 if i had to choose fewer than ten recordings to listen to the rest of my life bach s suites for solo cello would be one of them. The twoway cellist janos starker has died at 88, ending a life and career that saw him renowned for. Janos starker bach suites for unaccompanied cello by rich teer october 29th, 2010. Janos starker bach cello suites sonatas 24176, mercury, 2004. Janos starker bach suites for unaccompanied cello complete 200g 45rpm 6lp janos starker. In 1958, starker moved to bloomington, indiana, where. This is janos starkers fifth recording of bachs cello suites. Janos starker bach6 solo cello suites musicians friend. All three are highly regarded interpreters of this music, but in terms of the sound of the cello, starkers recording is by far the most rich, luscious and complex. Buy 6 solo cello suites vinyl by bach from amazons classical music store.
After a few months, his parents decided to take him to tellers teacher adolph schiffer. I first encountered janos starkers rendition in the early 1970s and it competed well with the grateful dead and james taylor for listening time. Classical johann sebastian bach suites for solo cello. Janos starker was born on july 5, 1924 in budapest, hungary. Johann sebastian bach, janos starker suites for solo cello. Suites for solo cello janos starker on allmusic 1997. All three are highly regarded interpreters of this music, but in terms of the sound of the cello, starker s recording is by far the most rich, luscious and complex. He has recorded the bach solo cello suites five times, most recently for rca in 1992 for which he won a grammy award.
He treats bach reverentially, dwelling on nuances, taking his time, and with an intense sound emphasised by the recording level. Bach, cello suites no 1,2,3,6, janos starker youtube. Janos starker bach cello suites analogue productions aapc 3901645. Bachs cello suites performed by starker the classical. Suites pour violoncelle seul cello janos starker 62. I am looking to add an affordable recording of j s bachs cello suites to my library on cd. This is janos starker s fifth recording of bach s cello suites. If i had to choose fewer than ten recordings to listen to the rest of my life bachs suites for solo cello would be one of them. Johann sebastian bach, janos starker suites for solo. But the musical maturity, the subtlety of inflection and expression, in this set is truly incomparable. Suites for solo cello by janos starker 90266143627.
Johann sebastian bach janos starker suites for unaccompanied cello complete. I first encountered janos starker s rendition in the early 1970s and it competed well with the grateful dead and james taylor for listening time. It was in new york that starker made the first of his recordings of the bach cello suites. Its wonderful to follow the melodic line and architecture of these beautiful and timeless suites, and listening to them you hit a double jackpot. Starker was one of the 20th centurys best cellists, known for his warmth and expression, as well as a thorough knowledge of the instrument. Typically the label will set a projected release date that is subject to. Suites pour violoncelle seul cello janos starker 52. Today it is difficult to understand that despite the tremendous bach renaissance that took place in the 19th century many compositions by the cantor of st. Cut directly from the original 3track, firstgeneration master tapes at 45 rpm by ryan k. Janos starker performs bach suite in g major youtube. Janos starker, pierre fournier and mstislav rostropovich. Bach suites for solo cello and 2 cello sonatas mercury living presence reissue 19652004 classical. In 1958, starker moved to bloomington, indiana, where he settled for the rest of his life. Bluray, album, ltd, rm, dsd stereo sound publishing, inc.
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