Trills in the bach cello suites by jerome carrington. One of the releases is the 1995 recording of bach s cello suites by the hip specialist hidemi suzuki. Violin book 4 discussion suzuki association of the. Violin book 4 discussion suzuki association of the americas. Often played today on the modern piano, these works are central not only to the western concert repertory but to musical pedagogy and study throughout the world. Japanese baroque cellist and conductor hidemi suzuki will perform. Im really looking forward to seeing what now he will study under birthma and who has a lot of experience in the old music field. Johann sebastian bach 16851750 six suites for solo cello, bwv 10071012 disc 1. Bach 6 suites for violoncello solo bwv 1007 1012 hidemi suzuki eac flactorrent seeds. Bach provides an introduction to and comprehensive discussion of all the music for harpsichord and other stringed keyboard instruments by johann sebastian bach 16851750. There are only two paintings of bach, and both show him as a stuffy, severe figure an old fuddyduddy, in the words of the violist miles hoffman. Listening to this irresistibly joyful and magnificently musical set of bachs brandenburg concertos and orchestral suites, one is immediately struck by two thoughts. With this ensemble he is recording the complete choral works of johann sebastian bach for the swedish label bis records, for which he is also recording bachs concertos, orchestral suites, and solo works for. Bach minuet book 3 suzuki youtube suzuki violin, suzuki, bach.
Beginning his allbach recital with the cello suite no. Bach 6 suites for violoncello solo bwv 1007 1012 hidemi name. Learned a lot, to be sure, about bach, casals and these wonderful notes. Suzuki took his music degrees at the toho gakuen school of music in tokyo, with a focus on cello and conducting. Join facebook to connect with hidemi suzuki and others you may know. Masaaki suzuki bachs instrumental works discography.
Bachs suites for unaccompanied cello have long been among my favorite pieces of music. Hidemi suzuki, commentary on johann sebastian bachs 6 unaccompanied cello suites translation currently underway, book originally published as mubanso chero kumikyoku kaisetsu by. From a teachers standpointi know exactly what needs to be in place to play book 4 so i make sure im dealing with those teaching points in books. Suzuki since 1978, the editing of the suzuki cello school is a continuing cooperative effort of the intemational. Bwv 1011 performed by hidemi suzuki kit royal tropical institute, amsterdam. I dropped out of the conservatory string ensemble for the fall term. Goldberg variations masaaki suzuki bach, zelenka, kuhnau.
Six cello suites bwv 10071012 hybrid sacd japan music. Aug 01, 2009 listening to this irresistibly joyful and magnificently musical set of bach s brandenburg concertos and orchestral suites, one is immediately struck by two thoughts. Hidemi suzuki, commentary on johann sebastian bachs 6 unaccompanied cello suites translation currently underway, book originally published as mubanso chero kumikyoku kaisetsu by tokyo shoseki in 2009. Bach6 suites for violoncello solo ke0s0fuxfgudiggo. I dont think that the fans of casals and other greats from the past need to share suzukis views about casals art, but his. A hybrid disc,bis2031 now what bach enthusiast does not have at least one version of the brandenburg concertos. With this ensemble he is recording the complete choral works of johann sebastian bach for the swedish label bis records, for which he is also recording bachs.
First, masaaki suzuki and the bach collegium japan have been wasting their time concentrating on bachs dour cantatas, and second, bach himself was wasting his time writing his melancholy church music when he could have. Masaaki suzuki, suzuki masaaki, born 29 april 1954 is a japanese organist, harpsichordist and conductor, and the founder and musical director of the bach collegium japan. Itll offer a much fuller understanding to your of the benefits and drawbacks of it. Listeners who already know masaaki suzuki and the bach collegium japan from their recordings of bachs brandenburg concertos, violin concertos, cantatas, and passions will know what to expect from their recording of bachs overtures. Music magic and sorcerers js bach unaccompanied cello suite. Hidemi suzuki, suzuki hidemi, born 1957 in kobe is a japanese cellist career. Instead, bmg sliced and diced the dhm catalog with a vengeance. Johann sebastian bach 21 march 1685 28 july 1750 hidemi suzuki b. Hidemi suzuki baroque cellos deutsche harmonia mundi. And i did not know hidemi suzuki before, but now i do. Hidemi suzuki nagoya philharmonic orchestra official web. Suzuki s approach is more romantic than starkers, and i like it very much.
It is intended primarily for parents of young children studying violin with a qualified suzuki teacher. Browsing the consumer evaluations of bach6 suites for violoncello solo before acquire. Jul 29, 2019 a few years later, i was able to hear him play three bach suites at the walter reade theater, a woefully dry acoustic situated at lincoln center in manhattan. In this interview he focusses on his period instrument of which the maker is unknown. Eric silbins the cello suites tenderly tracks them through bachs creation, their discovery by pablo casals and to the authors own exploration of the music and himself. Kate conway demonstrates the bach minuet in book 3 with the written ornaments. I play early music on period instruments because of the great dutch cellist anner bylsma, who died july 25 at the age of 85. Before you purchase bach6 suites for violoncello solo, it is advisable to to. I am familiar with maestro suzuki from his masterful recording of bachs 55th cantata which i acquired just this year. Jan 29, 2010 there are only two paintings of bach, and both show him as a stuffy, severe figure an old fuddyduddy, in the words of the violist miles hoffman. Listening to this irresistibly joyful and magnificently musical set of bach s brandenburg concertos and orchestral suites, one is immediately struck by two thoughts. Bach, hidemi suzuki 6 suites for violoncello solo 2004. If i know a student is not ready for book 4 i will supplement with other material until they are ready.
Suzuki was the first japanese cellist to record the six cello suites of johann sebastian bach on a period instrument, in 1995. When i was 14, i entered the classical music section of a tower records store where bylsmas recent release of arrangements of music for unaccompanied flute and. This recording of the bach cello suites by hidemi suzuki has much to commend it. Art of the fugue hans fagius bach, johann sebastian. You ought to to find a very much the same products to examine because sometimes it helps you throughout buying possibilities. Note in the youtube video suzukis clear confession of christ and the resurrection, offered in a humble and winsome manner.
Suzuki, however, produces a penetrating yet curiously unattractive sound. Suzuki went to the netherlands to study under anner bijlsma at the royal conservatory. First, masaaki suzuki and the bach collegium japan have been wasting their time concentrating on bachs dour cantatas, and second, bach himself was wasting his time writing his melancholy church music when he could have been. Magnificats suzuki, bach collegium japan the d major magnificat was apparently bachs preferred version and is the one commonly played today, as on this latest instalment of masaaki suzukis acclaimed survey of bachs sacred vocal music. This keyboard treatise is indeed a conscious departure from j. Oct 04, 2014 posts about suzuki book 7 written by racingbeachart. Guide to suzuki violin book 1 teaching points who is this guide for. Suzuki book 2 cello march in g bach string students. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. It tells the life stories of bach and casals in relation to the cello suites, along with the story of the authors discovery of the suites and subsequent research into them. Violin music instruments video tutorials finger education musical instruments educational illustrations learning sleeve.
Bach, suzuki 115 violin music instruments video tutorials finger education musical instruments educational illustrations learning sleeve place the 4th finger accurately. In measure 12 of the old version there is a bflat at the end of the 3rd beat. In order to obtain more infonnation about the suzuki association in your region please contact. Bach cello suites, bwv 10071012 hidemi suzuki, baroque. Suzuki is a fine cellist and he invests a good deal of feeling and excellent technique in this interpretation. Often played today on the modern piano, these works are central not only to the western concert repertory but to musical pedagogy and study. Chamber music,volumen 1 9 cds y chamber music,volumen 212. Hidemi suzuki graduated from toho gakuen school of music in tokyo, studied violoncello and conducting technique under prof.
He delves into the different parts of this suite, giving his interpretation of this deeply moving. It was a long drive, the music hadnt been that challenging the past few sessions and the conductor didnt seem to be enjoying the group as much as in the past. The set of bachs six suites is indeed special in cello history because of its construction. Music magic and sorcerers js bach unaccompanied cello. His cello sounds truly lovely throughout, with a fabulous rich tone emphasised by a very resonant acoustic. After listening to the suites several times i can say, that this version is another favorite of mine. After a successful career as a modern cellist, he went to the netherlands in 1984 to study baroque cello with the dutch periodinstrument pioneer anner bylsma. His cello sounds truly lovely throughout, with a fabulous rich tone emphasised. He addressed the audience to explain why he was sitting on a throne, as he called it a podium barely wider than a chair, regularly used by concerto soloists it sounds better. So it is good to see that a new midpriced series called dhm splendeurs is bringing back to the market previous dhm fullprice releases. Its not a bad book by any means and im glad i read it.
Eric siblin discusses his new book, studio grace, and new cd. Richardson, tx 75080 internationalsuzukiorg under the guidance of dr. Finishing book 4 is a huge confidence and self esteem builder for violinists. Posts about suzuki book 7 written by racingbeachart. Suzuki book 7 cello bourrees, from suite in c major, bvw 1009 bach suzuki book 7 cello gavotte, op. Another reason why i am enthusiastic about this sacd is the sound quality. I have been teaching suzuki violin for 30 years and move frequently so ive just come across the new book 4 violin version and have a question about the concerto for two violins. Such concerts for all bach accompaniment cello suites will be held twice in november and december. Hidemi suzuki nagoya philharmonic orchestra official. Most period cello or gamba renditions of the bach suites are characterized by a softer, more veiled sonority and narrower dynamic range than afforded by the modern instrument. Six cello suites bwv 1007 1012 hybrid sacd japan music. Bach could make a cello throb like an organ, as shown in the cello suite no. Parents can browse through previouslylearned repertoire to remind themselves of the important.