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J.S. Bach, Schiefen
Cello Suites
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
1. Suite for solo cello No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: Prelude
2. Suite for solo cello No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: Allemande
3. Suite for solo cello No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: Courante
4. Suite for solo cello No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: Sarabande
5. Suite for solo cello No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: Menuet I / Menuet II
6. Suite for solo cello No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007: Gigue
7. Suite for solo cello No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009: Prelude
8. Suite for solo cello No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009: Allemande
9. Suite for solo cello No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009: Courante
10. Suite for solo cello No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009: Sarabande
11. Suite for solo cello No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009: Bourree I / Bourree II
12. Suite for solo cello No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009: Gigue
13. Suite for solo cello No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012: Prelude
14. Suite for solo cello No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012: Allemande
15. Suite for solo cello No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012: Courante
16. Suite for solo cello No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012: Sarabande
17. Suite for solo cello No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012: Gavotte I / Gavotte II
18. Suite for solo cello No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012: Gigue
Track Listings (18) - Disc #2
1. Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008: Prelude
2. Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008: Allemande
3. Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008: Courante
4. Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008: Sarabande
5. Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008: Menuet I / Menuet II
6. Suite for solo cello No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008: Gigue
7. Suite for solo cello No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010: Prelude
8. Suite for solo cello No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010: Allemande
9. Suite for solo cello No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010: Courante
10. Suite for solo cello No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010: Sarabande
11. Suite for solo cello No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010: Bourree I / Bourree II
12. Suite for solo cello No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010: Gigue
13. Suite for solo cello No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011: Prelude
14. Suite for solo cello No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011: Allemande
15. Suite for solo cello No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011: Courante
16. Suite for solo cello No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011: Sarabande
17. Suite for solo cello No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011: Gavotte I / Gavotte II
18. Suite for solo cello No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011: Gigue

CD Details

All Artists: J.S. Bach, Schiefen
Title: Cello Suites
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Arte Nova Records
Release Date: 1/1/1998
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Instruments, Strings, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 743213904528

Synopsis

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Among the many young cellists tackling these pillars on CD of late, Guido Schiefen makes a distinct impression with his clear, even tone, flexible bow arm, dead center intonation, and effortless shifts between registers. The works unfold as if a great singer was in charge rather than an instrumentalist, from the eloquent, unhurried preludes and sarabands to the lilting gigues. While there are more internalized, individual versions in the catalog, Schiefen's heartfelt, communicative music-making is irresistible at its bargain price. --Jed Distler

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CD Reviews

Great Bach Review

11/28/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"These works are played with enormous conviction and although this version does not adhere to any historically-oriented dogma,they are compelling from the very first notes.Strongly recommended."

Contrived

R. C. Ross | 03/26/2001

(2 out of 5 stars)

"This is a vigorous performance of Bach's Cello Suites, but one that sounds rather exaggerated. The performer's use of dynamic accents and rubato are a bit extreme and often misplaced, detracting from the overall musical effect."

Beauty in Spades

R. C. Ross | Birmingham | 02/10/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Guido Schiefen coaxes the most sumptuous noises from his cello. It's not surprising to read that his first comment about the suites in the short note he supplies for the leaflet is a reference to their beauty. His playing exemplifies that priority. These are rich and lavish performances - blithely untroubled by the rigours of `period performance'. Schiefen has a delightful habit of sustaining crucial notes - generous tenuto and full tone! The effect in the preludes and slow movements can be mesmerising. This doesn't imply that line or rhythm suffer. It emphasises that Schiefen's `beautiful' approach couples a rich, opulent, unstinting voice to a singing line and an alert (if not vigorously athletic) rhythm.There's no point in picking these performances to analytical pieces, and no need to do so. They are thoroughly and consistently enjoyable. And that may be their weakness. Some will read `consistent' as 'unimaginatively uniform'. It is undeniable that penetrating original insights of imaginative recreation are not so obvious in Schiefen's performances of these glorious pieces as a patent delight in a mellifluous and articulate signing line. Delicious."