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Overlooked, it appears

S. Hawkins | New York, NY | 02/13/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Listening to the Bach Cello Suites has become something of an addiction for me. And within that addiction, I suppose I could say this particular recording of them has become a sub-addiction. Don't get me wrong, I love the Yo Yo Ma and Rostropovich recordings. However, after a while, something new and different is much appreciated.ter Linden performs these at a fairly pedestrian rate (especially when compared to some of the newer recordings done by, say, Maisky). Also, he plays with a an understated dynamic range and avoids heavy vibrato (he is playing on a baroque cello, of course). While for many cellists, this approach would lead to a flat, plodding, and uninspired sound. However, out of Jaap ter Linden's cello comes a delicately phrased sound, and an undeniable dance feel, unique to each movement. It's a truly remarkable feat.If there is one complaint, it'd be the audible huffing and puffing on some of the more difficult passages. However, this isn't anything new - many of the cellists do this, and it's hard to blame them for such exertions on monsters like the 6th Suite.This is a wonderful recording of the suites, and should be added to the collection of anything who enjoys interpretations like those of Fournier and Wispelway."

Wonderful

Andrew Westcott | 01/03/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I really like these recordings. they are simple, clean, and allow Bach to come through. Beautifully recorded."

Bach's Zealot

Felipe Rodriguez Fernandez | Seville, Spain | 06/22/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am not a musician, nor an expert. By no mean. I am just a Bach's zealot. I love Bach's music over anything else in the world (I mean in the music world! I am not crazy yet... I hope).

And the cello suites are among my very best Bach's favorite works. I have Rostropovich's Casals' and quite a few further versions. But I prefer Jaap's one. As one already said, it's a kind of addiction.

Moreover, I used this music to get my little baby asleep when she was weeks, months old. She now is 5, and calls Bach her "Uncle Johann Sebastiann". I am proud of her!

Regards from Spain."