Cello suites to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Fournier s choice of instrument is vital in that bach wrote these pieces between 1717 and 1723, while kappelmeister in kothen. Johann sebastian bach pierre fournier 6 suites for violoncello bwv 10071012. I have loved the bach cello suites since i was a hopelessly bad teenage cellist a long time ago now. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. All three are highly regarded interpreters of this music, but in terms of the sound of the cello, starkers recording is by far the most rich, luscious and complex. Elegance is the quality in pierre fourniers playing that makes the first and, ultimately, the most lasting impression.
S the cello suites by pierre fournier on amazon music. Its consistent excellence and beauty makes it a pleasure every time i listen to it. Pierre fournierbach js cello suites bwv 10071012flac. Fournier speaks in english for those of us not completely fluent in his native tongue, you know. Pierre fournier sarabande from bachs cello suite no. He seems to have possessed all the virtues of his fellow cellists without yielding to any of their selfindulgences. Pierre fournier johann sebastian bach suites for cello nos. See all formats and editions hide other formats and. The first time i listened to the suites it was by fournier, this very cd. S cello suites, bwv 10071012 flac 192khz24bit download. S the cello suites johann sebastian bach by pierre fournier download and listen to the album. S cello suites, bwv 10071012 johann sebastian bach by pierre fournier download and listen to the album. Pierre fournier, one of the preeminent cellists of his generation and perhaps one of the greatest of all time, was a staunch advocate for the importance of adhering to the score and composers wishes.
Cover art and liner notes included of all the great cellists, pierre fournier came closer to the heart of the music than almost any other. His were not the sweeping, ravishing gestures of du pre, nor the assertive, punctuated playing of rostropovich. Johann sebastian bach, pierre fournier 6 cello suites 2 cd. Fournier uses a rare circa1722 venetian matteo goffriler cello for these recordings. Pierre fournier talks about the bach cello suites during a live concert cycle in 1972. Bach cello suite no 4, pierre fournier, cello youtube. Johann sebastian bach, pierre fournier 6 cello suites 2. Six suites for cello solo sheet music 1972 by j s bach author, pierre fournier author. Pierre leon marie fournier 24 june 1906 8 january 1986 was a french cellist who was called the aristocrat of cellists, on account of his elegant musicianship and majestic sound. Fournier is splendidly assured in technique and warm in tone throughout, and is excellently recorded. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Johann sebastian bach pierre fournier 6 cellosuiten. Prelude, a song by pierre fournier on tidal home featured about. I also bought the book the cello suites and sat down at a quiet cafe near work, ordered a large tea and just savored every note.
Aug 21, 2009 pierre fournier talks about the bach cello suites during a live concert cycle in 1972. Pages in category fournier, pierreperformer the following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. The incredibly talented pierre fournier performs a variety of bach s solo cello suites. At the age of 9, he suffered a mild attack of polio. Bach, cello suite no 5, pierre fournier, cello youtube. The incredibly talented pierre fournier performs a variety of bachs solo cello suites. P c 1961 deutsche grammophon gmbh, berlin under exclusive license to universal music classics, a division of umg recordings, inc.
Its also recorded with a fullness of tone which still makes the instrument sound almost alarmingly present. Like many of his string playing contemporaries, his musical integritymusicianship alone make it worth ones time to sit, listen and marvel. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The notes are a little sketchy, but the musics the really important thing. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from pierre fournier. Listen to your favorite songs from pierre fournier aristocrat of the cello by pierre fournier now. Johann sebastian bach pierre fournier 6 suites for. Cello sonatas pierre fournier, cello wilhelm backhaus, piano sonata no. Fournier, pierre all works by this person are still under in canada, the eu, japan, and elsewhere and are thus subject to deletion. Pierre fournier 19061986 was born in paris on june 24, and known in his lifetime as the aristocrat of cellists, because of his lyrical playing, and for his impeccable artistic sensitivity. Listen to the biggest hits from pierre fournier, including seven variations on the duet bei mannern, welche liebe fuhlen, woo 46variation 3, haydn. Weakness of his legs made pedaling the piano difficult. Fournier leans and breathes his way around the notes, always flexibly responsive. Pierre fournier s recordings of bach s cello suites have been landmark interpretations ever since their first release in 1961, when they were presented in one of archiv produktions iconic linen boxes with silver sticker.
Fournier brings a kind of intensity to virtually every note a glow thats almost palpable. While reading i had to stop several times because the. Fourniers choice of instrument is vital in that bach wrote these pieces between 1717 and 1723, while kappelmeister in kothen. Download our free nook app kids books special offer things to do at home next. See more ideas about cello, classical music and neck injury.
Fourniers rendition of the cello suites displays more aristocratic, more refined playing than casalss, but its equally dedicated. His mother taught him to play the piano, but he had a mild case of polio as a child and lost dexterity. The recording quality from 1961 is very good and the digital transfer seems to have preserved the fabulous sound of fournier s cello beautifully. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Johann sebastian bach pierre fournier johann sebastian bach pierre fournier 6 suites for violoncello bwv 10071012. The following 1 pages are in this category, out of 1 total. Pierre fourniers recordings of bachs cello suites have been landmark interpretations ever since their first release in 1961, when they were presented in one of archiv produktions iconic linen boxes with silver sticker.
He finds great depth in the suites, but he shows constant awareness that he is playing mostly dance music usually, and importantly, french dance music, that joy is its most important underlying emotion and that graceful movement and rhythmic. Pierre fournier discusses the bach cello suites youtube. Johann sebastian bach, pierre fournier 6 suites for violoncello bwv 10071012 barcode and other identifiers label code. Cello suites pierre fournier with fournier, pierre on cd.
He was born in paris, the son of a french army general. Fournier speaks in english for those of us not completely fluent in. S the cello suites by pierre fournier from amazons classical music store. Bach, cello suite no 5, pierre fournier, cello duration.
Janos starker, pierre fournier and mstislav rostropovich. So he turned to the cello, and after making rapid progress, he was admitted to the paris. His mother taught him to play the piano, but he had a mild case of polio as a child and lost dexterity in his feet and legs. Fournier was the son of a french army general, and as a child was taught piano by his mother.
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