Bach: Cello Suites
Hyperion is proud to present a major milestone for a performer at the zenith of his career - described recently in The Independent as "the stuff of legend." Steven Isserlis" award winning discography spans his diverse interests in repertoire and his musicological enthusiasm, as well as demonstrating his supreme artistry and uniquely beautiful sound. His first recording of the complete Bach cello suites is an indelibly important addition to the set. This release is a triumphant conclusion to an artistic pilgrimage. Isserlis" eloquent booklet notes reveal his personal thoughts about the suites, as well as extensive academic research. His is an interpretation that has come from his passionate involvement in the music rather than from following the various theories that abound in Bach scholarship, and he discusses it fully in an article that is a perfect complement to this wonderful release.