| All Artists: Mischa Maisky Title: Bach: 6 Cello-Suiten Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label: Dg Imports Original Release Date: 1/1/2000 Re-Release Date: 4/11/2000 Album Type: Enhanced, Import Genres: Special Interest, Classical Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Strings Number of Discs: 3 SwapaCD Credits: 3 UPCs: 028946331422, 002894633142 |
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 | Mischa Maisky Bach: 6 Cello-Suiten Genres: Special Interest, Classical There are many ways of playing Bach--the austere and the mathematical or the deliberately simple have dominated in recent years--in an attempt to recapture the style of the unknown soloist for whom he wrote these peculiarl... more » |
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Amazon.com There are many ways of playing Bach--the austere and the mathematical or the deliberately simple have dominated in recent years--in an attempt to recapture the style of the unknown soloist for whom he wrote these peculiarly beautiful works. Mischa Maisky's second recording, based on years of study of the scores, opts for a more passionate, almost Romantic approach--this is a Bach all about expression and dance, and the gestures here are big gestures. Maisky's commitment to his reading is absolute and carries real conviction--he plays the suites as the work of a musician of incomparable gifts, not a machine or a demigod. Even those who prefer a more intellectualized Bach will have to accept his earthy approach as a possible reading. Maisky's edition of the suites is included on a CD-ROM along with articles on artist, composer, and works and a facility that allows the listener to follow the scores as they are played, or even to play along with them. --Roz Kaveney Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsGreat, artistic achievement Vincent Vo | Los Angeles, CA | 09/27/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Many people have accused the Maisky interpretation of the Bach Unaccompanied Cello Suites as "romanticized." I have just two words for Maisky's critics: "So What?" What truly matters is that Mischa Maisky is the most energetic and most original devotee of Bach. His version of the Bach Cello Suites is not only the best in the market today, but more importantly, demonstrates that music should be played by an artist, not for the sake of accuracy, but for the purpose of art and its resulting empathy which infuses the audience.The Bach Cello Suites have never been played with such virtuosity. The flourishing vibrato and climaxes of the D minor Prelude, the joyous, celebratory exultations of the D major Gavotte and Gigue, and the haunting intonations of the C minor Sarabande, demonstrates that Mr. Maisky expresses and translates his own subjective, emotional candor in a very objective and skillful interpretation of the Bach Suites. The Maisky interpretation does not fulfill the ascetic, baroque qualities of Bach, such as in the superb recordings of Yo-Yo Ma. Yet, it completely transcends Bach to a more modern and ethereal focus. Only a handful of Bach devotees have attempted to do this and still be able to maintain the spirit of Bach. These artists would include names such as, Glenn Gould, Arthur Grumiaux, Mstislav Rostropovich, Oscar Shumsky, and now, with his splendid interpretation, Mischa Maisky.The criticism inflicted upon Mr. Maisky is probably as a result of the first impressions made with his expeditious rendition of the G major Prelude. At first, this unorthodox rendition threw me off as well, yet I became captivated with this approach, because of the enigmatic energy it exudes the more the listener accepts its uninhibited artistry.Conductor Daniel Barenboim once said that musicians must have a "child-like" quality in their music. He stated this remark because music, in its essence, is an expression of unadulterated, spiritual creativity that musicians must express as if they are playing it for the first time, as a transcendent revelation. Maisky's interpretation, without a question, follows this philosophy and fills the void that has been lacking in Bach since the Rostropovich interpretation of the suites, seven years ago. Thus, it is not unfair to label Mischa Maisky's recording as "child-like," whereas his critics, and their criticism of his interpretation as romanticized, can be called "childish."" The way it should be.... Robert S. Eisenberg | Chicago, Illinois USA | 03/31/2001 (5 out of 5 stars) "Bach wrote for God, not for Early Music fanatics, who invent a rhythm neither godly nor manly for their music: people cannot count in even time when emotions run raw, as a matter of science (try it yourself).Maisky understands that and plays these suites with the freedom of a singer, giving us the performance this exquisite music deserves.Bravo, Maisky!Reader, enjoy@" VER vs VER Sergio Carnahan | Virginia Beach, VA United States | 09/27/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "I think there might be some confusion betwixt these reviews.
To those who do not know... there are 2 versions of this recording.The original circa 1985ish is more romantic and at the same time more standard a rendition. It is a younger Mischa eager to please. Its the up and coming Mischa paying careful attention to correctness of form, yet imbuing the work with as much emotion as he can muster without breaking the propriety barrier.This newer version strikes me as that of a gilded primadona Mischa. To hell with convention... This version verges on jazzy. (the metronome has been relegated to the waste-basket)BUT HEY !!! That may be exactly what you are looking for.It may seem that I am partial to the original recording but actually they both have their strengths. The newer version appears to be more closely miked as well (more pronounced fret noise / slightly sharper harmonics).New version: An exercise in self expression. "I love performance art"Old version: A meticulously crafted rendition. "All mimes should be shot on sight!"" |
