Search - Matt Haimovitz :: J. S. Bach: 6 Suites for Cello Solo

Outstanding.

Xyp | Cincinnati, OH | 08/15/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"These CDs are a favorite of my classical collection. Haimovitz's tone is clear, warm, and beautifully recorded, and I found his interpretation to be very emotional and expressive but still energetic. He does some very adventurous things in his interpretation that may be frowned upon by a Bach "purist", but none of them are outside the realm of good taste in my opinion- Haimovitz has a very good ear. I recommend this CD often to those looking for the Bach Suites: this collection stands up to the best that I have heard, those being the Fournier, Tortelier, and Starker, all of which are routinely touted as the definitive versions. Certainly nothing against those recordings in the slightest, on the contrary I think one needs them all, but this Haimovitz takes its place at the top of my list of recent digital readings. It makes a great addition to any collection, and is also an interesting alternative to the aformentioned.



As an added bonus, the CDs are mastered in 24 bit HDCD format for the audiophile who has the stereo gear to take advantage of this technology- but also play normally on regular CD players."