Recommendations for music with Cello and Barogue?

**John72953** · 11-24-2011, 03:01 PM

I love the sound of the cello and I also really like barogue, but I'm somewhat ignorant of things classical, so I need your help.

I'd like to find one or two albums (preferably vinyl) that would give me a good starting point, should I wish to continue and expand.

As usual, your expert advice is always appreciated, so thank you in advance for any and all recommendations.

**Bruce B** · 11-24-2011, 03:24 PM

Some of the best Cello music I've heard:

Title: Bach, J.S.: Suites for Solo Cello and 2 Cello Sonatas
Artist: Janos Starker
Genre: Classical
Label: Mercury Living Presence
Release Date: 1991

**John72953** · 11-24-2011, 03:31 PM

That's one album I've heard mention of more than once! Obviously this is a winner! Thank you!

**MylesBAstor** · 11-25-2011, 04:46 AM

Originally Posted by John72953

That's one album I've heard mention of more than once! Obviously this is a winner! Thank you!

The Starker was reissued by Speakers Corner or else one can get it on the original Mercury release. It is however among the pricier Mercs.

Another sleeper that I recommend is:

http://www.themusic.com/search.cfm?a...Gary%20Karr%20

There are also recordings by DuPre and Tortelier on EMI that are very nice. I'd have to search thru my collection for some specific recordings.

**RBFC** · 11-25-2011, 06:56 AM

John,

These are very good:

http://www.amazon.com/C-P-Bach-Conce...232928&sr=1-10

Might want to buy them used, considering they're out of print.

Lee

**Wardsweb** · 11-25-2011, 09:18 AM

Yo-Yo MA Simply Barogue II

Bach Cello Suites

**jazdoc** · 11-25-2011, 10:54 AM

Keep 'em coming. This is great for a classical newb like me

**John72953** · 11-25-2011, 02:34 PM

Indeed....keep 'em coming! I went to look for the Janos Starker vinyl, but couldn't find it, although he had several others including a boxset of Bach/Starker. This dealer had quite a bit of stuff, including a lot of Yo Yo Ma. Will have to try him again soon!

**Vincent Kars** · 11-25-2011, 03:02 PM

There are 2 ways to play baroque music.
One is the traditional way. The big symphony orchestras playing Bach.
They do so with modern instruments and modern playing techniques.
They make Bach or Beethoven sound as if they were nephews of Wagner.
So a romantic interpretation of pre-romantic music.

In the 70’s a movement started called ‘authentic performance’.
Using old instruments (or replicas), the playing techniques of that time (no vibrato) and small settings. Often higher tempi too.
This result in a leaner and far more transparent sound.

The godfathers of this authentic movement are Gustav Leonhardt and Nikolaus Harnoncourt.

I recommend the Brandenburger Concerto’s by Ton Koopman.
A very fine cellist is Anner Bylsma.

**MylesBAstor** · 11-25-2011, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by John72953

Indeed....keep 'em coming! I went to look for the Janos Starker vinyl, but couldn't find it, although he had several others including a boxset of Bach/Starker. This dealer had quite a bit of stuff, including a lot of Yo Yo Ma. Will have to try him again soon!

The boxset is what Bruce was referring to:

http://store.acousticsounds.com/d/14...Vinyl_Box_Sets