Of all of the works composed by J.S. Bach, his solo Cello Suites are among his best known, and most frequently played. They are also some of the most revered and difficult pieces for the instrument.

Conceived as individual suites and not as a set of 6, Bach designed each suite to explore a player’s technique. The 2nd suite challenges the player to perform chords in a variety of ingenious ways ...

In this week's Gramophone Podcast, cellist Anastasia Kobekina talks about her new recording of one of the most revered series of works for her instrument - Bach's Solo Cello Suites. While the album ...

Sometimes, the world just needs Bach. And in these moments, the great cellist of our times always steps up. This takes place on a grey day at Crane Beach, which is a few miles from his home in ...

J.S. Bach: Solo Cello Suite No. 1 – "Prelude" J.S. Bach: Solo Cello Suite No. 2 – "Sarabande" J.S. Bach: Solo Cello Suite No. 3 – "Prelude" There's something about the rich and resonant sound of the ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Calm and graceful, this cello piece by Bach slowly dances through hopefulness, longing and introspection. Calm and graceful, this cello piece ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Critic’s Notebook With an ear for dance and a new five-string violin, Johnny Gandelsman set out to transform a towering classic. By Joshua Barone ...

Earlier today, President Obama led the city of Boston at an interfaith service at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. It was an emotional tribute in which the President Obama vowed that Boston ...