Bach was not very familiar with the cello, and learned about its possibilities from his close friend Christian Bernhard Linike, who was also the work's first performer.
Composition History
The Suites were copied out by Anna Magdalena, Bach's second wife, who was a celebrated soprano before being forbidden to sing by Lutheran puritans.
Composition History
The manuscript of Bach's Cello Suites was miraculously rediscovered by Pablo Casals, a renowned cellist.
Recording & Production
The cello suites were recorded in multichannel with additional microphones placed at different points in the hall to capture the acoustic response for immersive 3D production and Dolby Atmos broadcasting.
Recording & Production
This recording uses transaural stereophonic reproduction, a technique that simulates binaural listening using two loudspeakers to create a more natural and realistic sound.
