Richard Tunnicliffe – J.S. Bach: Cello Suites (2012) [LINN FLAC 24bit/192kHz]

Richard Tunnicliffe – J.S. Bach: Cello Suites (2012)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 137:49 minutes | 5,56 GB
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Performing Bach’s iconic suites has become a rite of passage for many cellists, but Richard Tunnicliffe’s extensive experience and virtuosity allowed him to create a recording that highlights the distinct personality and individuality of each movement. His performances of the six works have been acclaimed in Europe and Australia as well as at numerous venues in Great Britain, including Wigmore Hall and the Purcell Room in London. Experience, virtuosity and individuality are all required when tackling J.S. Bach’s popular cello suites; Richard Tunnicliffe brings a lifetime of study to his debut solo recording.

As a skilled performer on both the cello and the viol, and as a respected leader of Britain’s movement for period practice, Richard Tunnicliffe brings a wealth of scholarship to his tasteful performances of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites, and his knowledge is of critical importance in his interpretations. Many cellists with romantic inclinations, who often follow the liberating example of Pablo Casals in his landmark recordings, tend to treat these extraordinary solo works as vehicles for rhapsodic expression and play with too much freedom, ignoring the essential nature of the suites. Tunnicliffe, as a clear-headed interpreter who observes historical research and understands the forms and particular characteristics of Baroque dances, plays with a clear rhythmic emphasis and always keeps in mind the pronounced styles of the allemandes, courantes, sarabandes, and other dances Bach employed. This distinguishes his performances from many popular sets on the market, and even though other cellists have greater name recognition, Tunnicliffe should be appreciated for his artistry and given a thorough hearing. Linn’s sound is resonant and warm, and the cello is close-up and clear, but has little grittiness.

Tracklist:
01 – Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV. 1007 – I. Prelude
02 – Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV. 1007 – II. Allemande
03 – Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV. 1007 – III. Courante
04 – Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV. 1007 – IV. Sarabande
05 – Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV. 1007 – V. Menuet 1 & 2
06 – Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV. 1007 – VI. Gigue
07 – Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV. 1008 – I. Prelude
08 – Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV. 1008 – II. Allemande
09 – Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV. 1008 – III. Courante
10 – Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV. 1008 – IV. Sarabande
11 – Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV. 1008 – V. Menuet 1 & 2
12 – Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV. 1008 – VI. Gigue
13 – Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV. 1009 – I. Prelude
14 – Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV. 1009 – II. Allemande
15 – Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV. 1009 – III. Courante
16 – Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV. 1009 – IV. Sarabande
17 – Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV. 1009 – V. Bourree 1 & 2
18 – Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV. 1009 – VI. Gigue
19 – Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV. 1010 – I. Prelude
20 – Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV. 1010 – II. Allemande
21 – Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV. 1010 – III. Courante
22 – Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV. 1010 – IV. Sarabande
23 – Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV. 1010 – V. Bouree 1 & 2
24 – Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV. 1010 – VI. Gigue
25 – Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV. 1011 – I. Prelude
26 – Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV. 1011 – II. Allemande
27 – Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV. 1011 – III. Courante
28 – Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV. 1011 – IV. Sarabande
29 – Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV. 1011 – V. Gavotte 1 & 2
30 – Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV. 1011 – VI. Gigue
31 – Suite No. 6 in D Major (for 5 string cello), BWV. 1012 – I. Prelude
32 – Suite No. 6 in D Major (for 5 string cello), BWV. 1012 – II. Allemande
33 – Suite No. 6 in D Major (for 5 string cello), BWV. 1012 – III. Courante
34 – Suite No. 6 in D Major (for 5 string cello), BWV. 1012 – IV. Sarabande
35 – Suite No. 6 in D Major (for 5 string cello), BWV. 1012 – V. Gavotte 1 & 2
36 – Suite No. 6 in D Major (for 5 string cello), BWV. 1012 – VI. Gigue

Recorded at St. George’s Church, Chesterton, Cambridge, UK on 12th-16th October 2010, 14th-16th February 2011 and 21st November 2011.
Produced and Engineered by Philip Hobbs.

Cello attributed to Leonhard Maussiell, Nuremberg c.1720.
5-string cello piccolo by Pierre Malahar, Bordeaux 1726.
Pitch: A = 415Hz

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