Steven Isserlis
The Bach Cello Suites: A Companion
The Bach Cello Suites: A Companion
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Steven Isserlis, a renowned cellist, has released a companion book to J S Bach's iconic Cello Suites. The book offers a deep exploration of the emotional journey through the suites, providing insights for music lovers of all levels. Isserlis's expertise and passion for the music make it an invaluable guide to one of the greatest works in classical music.
Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 07 October 2021
Publisher: Faber & Faber
A unique Companion to J S Bach s iconic Cello Suites from internationally-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis. Isserlis is the master of the material,yet always able to make it accessible . . . It is an absolute treat to be led to this sublime music by such an ethusiastic expert. MICHAEL PALIN The book I ve always wanted: an accessible,eloquent guide to the world s greatest - and maybe most elusive - pieces of music. And written by the man I d want to tell me about it. This is such a delight. DERREN BROWN Illuminating. OBSERVER Striking. THE SPECTATOR Bach s six Cello Suites are among the most cherished of all the works in the classical music literature. Shrouded in mystery - they were largely unknown for some two hundred years after their composition - they have acquired a magical aura which continues to attract and fascinate audiences the world over. To cellists they represent a musical bible,to listeners,scarcely less. Through what are on the surface simple dance suites,Bach takes us on a spiritual journey like no other,leading us from joy to tragedy,concluding in jubilation,even triumph. Award-winning international cellist Steven Isserlis,whose recent recording of the Suites met with the highest critical acclaim,goes deep into that emotional journey,bringing to bear all his many years experience of performing the Suites . His book is intended as a rewarding companion for all music lovers,ranging from the casual listener to the performing musician. By offering his own very personal observations of the music,Isserlis s aim is to take the reader further into the world of the Suites in order to enhance the experience of hearing some of the greatest works ever composed.
A unique Companion to J S Bach's iconic Cello Suites, from internationally renowned cellist Steven Isserlis.
Isserlis is the master of the material, yet always able to make it accessible.
It is an absolute treat to be led to this sublime music by such an enthusiastic expert.
MICHAEL PALIN
The book I've always wanted: an accessible, eloquent guide to the world's greatest - and maybe most elusive - pieces of music.
And written by the man I'd want to tell me about it.
This is such a delight.
DERREN BROWN
Illuminating.
OBSERVER
Striking.
THE SPECTATOR
Bach's six Cello Suites are among the most cherished of all the works in the classical music literature.
Shrouded in mystery - they were largely unknown for some two hundred years after their composition - they have acquired a magical aura which continues to attract and fascinate audiences the world over.
To cellists, they represent a musical bible, to listeners, scarcely less.
Through what are on the surface simple dance suites, Bach takes us on a spiritual journey like no other, leading us from joy to tragedy, concluding in jubilation, even triumph.
Award-winning international cellist Steven Isserlis, whose recent recording of the Suites met with the highest critical acclaim, goes deep into that emotional journey, bringing to bear all his many years of experience performing the Suites.
His book is intended as a rewarding companion for all music lovers, ranging from the casual listener to the performing musician.
By offering his own very personal observations of the music, Isserlis's aim is to take the reader further into the world of the Suites in order to enhance the experience of hearing some of the greatest works ever composed.
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BACH: THE CELLO SUITES
A unique Companion to J S Bach's iconic Cello Suites, from internationally renowned cellist Steven Isserlis.
Isserlis is the master of the material, yet always able to make it accessible.
It is an absolute treat to be led to this sublime music by such an enthusiastic expert.
MICHAEL PALIN
The book I've always wanted: an accessible, eloquent guide to the world's greatest - and maybe most elusive - pieces of music.
And written by the man I'd want to tell me about it.
This is such a delight.
DERREN BROWN
Illuminating.
OBSERVER
Striking.
THE SPECTATOR
Bach's six Cello Suites are among the most cherished of all the works in the classical music literature.
Shrouded in mystery - they were largely unknown for some two hundred years after their composition - they have acquired a magical aura which continues to attract and fascinate audiences the world over.
To cellists, they represent a musical bible, to listeners, scarcely less.
Through what are on the surface simple dance suites, Bach takes us on a spiritual journey like no other, leading us from joy to tragedy, concluding in jubilation, even triumph.
Award-winning international cellist Steven Isserlis, whose recent recording of the Suites met with the highest critical acclaim, goes deep into that emotional journey, bringing to bear all his many years of experience performing the Suites.
His book is intended as a rewarding companion for all music lovers, ranging from the casual listener to the performing musician.
By offering his own very personal observations of the music, Isserlis's aim is to take the reader further into the world of the Suites in order to enhance the experience of hearing some of the greatest works ever composed.
Weight: 306g
Dimension: 138 x 265 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571366248
Edition number: Main
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