TITLE : J.S Bach - The 6 Solo Suites, BWV 1007-1012
CATALOGUE NUMBER : 462 798-2
INTERNATIONAL RELEASE DATE : July 1999
 
WORKS
Suite for Cello Solo No. 1 in G, BWV 1007 (Transcribed for viola)
Suite for Cello Solo No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008 (Transcribed for viola)
Suite for Cello Solo No. 3 in C, BWV 1009 (Transcribed for viola)
Suite for Cello Solo No. 4 in E flat, BWV 1010 (Transcribed for viola)
Suite for Cello Solo No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011 (Transcribed for viola)
Suite for Cello Solo No. 6 in D, BWV 1012 (Transcribed for viola)

 
ARTISTS
Nobuko Imai, viola
 
COMPOSERS
Bach
 
RECORDING INFORMATION
A unique rendition of Bach's cello suites arranged for viola, performed by one of the world's greatest violists, Nobuko Imai.

Following her highly acclaimed Bach and Sons recording, Nobuko Imai turns to one of the cornerstones of the repertoire for solo strings, Bach's cello suites in this transcription for viola.
PRESS QUOTES
"Imai is gloriously firm and true in all of her playing."
Gramophone

"Nobuko Imai, one of the most outstanding viola players of our time."
Fono Forum
 
LATEST RELEASES
454 449-2 Bach & Sons/Viola da Gamba Sonatas/Imai/Pöntinen
446 103-2 Viola Bouquet/Imai/Pöntinen
 
FORTHCOMING RELEASES
None at present