Bach Plus
The Cello Suites of J S Bach are the corner stone of the repertoire for the solo instrument and have also inspired and informed the work of many modern composers. Here Ulrich Heinen provides a superlative performance of the first 5 cello suites (the sixth was written for a differently strung cello) and seminal modern pieces.
Ulrich’s solo career flourished due to his phenomenal technique and musicianship, following his initial arrival in the UK at the invitation of Sir Simon Rattle to be principal cellist with the CBSO.
Please note that there are two errors in the booklet: the recording date of the Henze piece was omitted (14 July 2009); and we also omitted to credit Steve Portnoi of Outhouse Audio who splendidly produced and mastered the recording; these will be rectified on reprint. The booklet also does not carry the movement titles for the Henze work which were not supplied to us in time, and again these will be included in the next printing, the titles of the nine movements are given in the track list below.
Track Listing
- Johann Sebastian Bach:
- Cello Suite no. 1 in G major, BWV1007 - I. Prelude (1:59)
- Cello Suite no. 1 in G major, BWV1007 - II. Allemande (4:00)
- Cello Suite no. 1 in G major, BWV1007 - III. Courante (2:43)
- Cello Suite no. 1 in G major, BWV1007 - IV. Sarabande (2:06)
- Cello Suite no. 1 in G major, BWV1007 - V. Menuets (3:04)
- Cello Suite no. 1 in G major, BWV1007 - VI. Gigue (1:50) Bernd Alois Zimmermann:
- Sonata for Solo Cello - I. Rappresentazione (2:36)
- Sonata for Solo Cello - II. Fase (4:02)
- Sonata for Solo Cello - III. Tropi (3:24)
- Sonata for Solo Cello - IV. Spazi (3:51)
- Sonata for Solo Cello - V. Versetto (2:09) Johann Sebastian Bach:
- Cello Suite no. 2 in D minor, BWV1008 - I. Prelude (3:45)
- Cello Suite no. 2 in D minor, BWV1008 - II. Allemande (3:24)
- Cello Suite no. 2 in D minor, BWV1008 - III. Courante (2:06)
- Cello Suite no. 2 in D minor, BWV1008 - IV. Sarabande (3:46)
- Cello Suite no. 2 in D minor, BWV1008 - V. Menuets (3:01)
- Cello Suite no. 2 in D minor, BWV1008 - VI. Gigue (2:32) JHoward Skempton:
- Six Figures for Solo Cello - I. Comodo (0:58)
- Six Figures for Solo Cello - II. Allegro (1:25)
- Six Figures for Solo Cello - III. Lento (0:51)
- Six Figures for Solo Cello - IV. Adagio (2:08)
- Six Figures for Solo Cello - V. Grave (0:30)
- Six Figures for Solo Cello - VI. Vivo (0:27) Johann Sebastian Bach:
- Cello Suite no. 3 in C major, BWV1009 - I. Prelude (3:14)
- Cello Suite no. 3 in C major, BWV1009 - II. Allemande (3:57)
- Cello Suite no. 3 in C major, BWV1009 - III. Courante (3:29)
- Cello Suite no. 3 in C major, BWV1009 - IV. Sarabande (3:13)
- Cello Suite no. 3 in C major, BWV1009 - V. Bourrées (3:46)
- Cello Suite no. 3 in C major, BWV1009 - VI. Gigue (3:08) Simon Holt:
- Feet of Clay (12:26) Johann Sebastian Bach:
- Cello Suite no. 4 in E flat, BWV1010 - I Prelude (4:05)
- Cello Suite no. 4 in E flat, BWV1010 - II Allemande (4:23)
- Cello Suite no. 4 in E flat, BWV1010 - III Courante (3:37)
- Cello Suite no. 4 in E flat, BWV1010 - IV Sarabande (3:11)
- Cello Suite no. 4 in E flat, BWV1010 - V Bourrées (4:38)
- Cello Suite no. 4 in E flat, BWV1010 - VI Gigue (3:04) Gerald Barry:
- Triorchic Blues (4:45) Johann Sebastian Bach:
- Cello Suite no. 5 in C minor, BWV1011 - I Prelude (5:41)
- Cello Suite no. 5 in C minor, BWV1011 - II Allemande (4:49)
- Cello Suite no. 5 in C minor, BWV1011 - III Courante (2:17)
- Cello Suite no. 5 in C minor, BWV1011 - IV Sarabande (2:49)
- Cello Suite no. 5 in C minor, BWV1011 - V Gavottes (4:49)
- Cello Suite no. 5 in C minor, BWV1011 - VI Gigue (2:29) Hans Werner Henze:
- Serenade for Solo Cello - I Adagio rubato (0:53)
- Serenade for Solo Cello - II Poco allegretto (1:05)
- Serenade for Solo Cello - III Pastorale (0:41)
- Serenade for Solo Cello - IV Andante con moto rubato (0:39)
- Serenade for Solo Cello - V Vivace (0:42)
- Serenade for Solo Cello - VI Tango (1:06)
- Serenade for Solo Cello - VII Allegro marciale (0:46)
- Serenade for Solo Cello - VIII Allegretto (0:45)
- Serenade for Solo Cello - IX Menuett (0:59)
Reviews
“His Bach is nimble-footed. Zimmermann’s Sonata Heinen despatches with authority. Heinen shows lyricism, charm and humour, great control and narrative flair. The recording is clean and close.”
” —Tim Homfay
“A hugely interesting double CD…all exhilarating stuff, passionately performed and superbly recorded.
” —Gerald Fenech
