His grandfather, who was a russian jew, was one of 12 musicians allowed to leave russia in the 1920s to promote russian culture, but he never returned. Highlights of the 1516 season include a survey of the complete bach cello suites at the wigmore hall and elsewhere. Steven isserliss awardwinning discography spans his diverse interests in repertoire and his musicological enthusiasm, as well as demonstrating his supreme. Acclaimed worldwide for his technique and musicianship, british cellist steven isserlis enjoys a distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster. The complete rca recordings by steven isserlis now. Interestingly, steven isserlis was born knowing the cures to all known diseases, and the answers to all the major scientific problems that have perplexed mankind for the past few thousand years. His rich and muscular sound, combined with interpretive sensitivity, has made him one of worlds preeminent cellists. Steven isserlis cello page 1 of 9 presto classical. Sonata for cello and piano treasures of the masterclass media foundation. Acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, british cellist steven isserlis enjoys a distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster. Like casals, isserlis bided his time before committing them to disc, and he has looked for interpretative guidance to extramusical ideas.
Childrens cello by steven isserlis on amazon music unlimited. International musicians seminar, prussia cove prussia cove, great britain 53. Steven isserlis cello mahler chamber orchestra, daniel harding this performance is remarkably fine and the interaction between soloist and orchestra generates one of the most exciting ensemble performances of recent years. Hough and cellist steven isserlis give the work their all, and the result is a performance that puts across the sensuous and somewhat exotic feel griegs music would have had in its own time.
Steven isserlis, a british cellist, poses this question in a note to for the love of brahms, a cd he has just recorded with an american violinist, joshua bell. He recently gave the world pr iere of wolfgang rihm cello concerto at the salzburg festival, and future plans include the pr iere performances of works written for him by mikhail pletnev and thomas ade. Of the two copies of the cello suites mentioned above, anna. He acknowledges the advantage nerves can bring, by keeping an edginess and a particular energy to performing, and how he. His childrens books about composers reflect a passionate. International musicians seminar, prussia cove prussia cove, great britain. Unfortunately, however, he forgot all of this vital information just before he learnt to speak, so it was rather wasted. The film claims that johann sebastian bachs 6 suites for solo cello, among the greatest.
Isserlis is coolly admiring of yoyo mas rendering of the bach cello suites in one threehour sitting at the proms last year. Its rediscovery in time for this new recording of the suites by steven. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His recording of the complete solo cello suites by bach for hyperion met with the highest critical acclaim, and was gramophone magazines instrumental disc of the year and critics choice at the classical brits. Unfortunately, bachs original manuscript was long thought lost, and with it the went the original tabla part. His recording of the complete bach cello suites will be released by hyperion records in may this year. The concerto dates from 1902 and the sonata from 1905, but the musical language of the two works would not have seemed out of place 50 years earlier. The fiftyfive year old cellist has an infectious enthusiasm and curiosity which leads his. Steven isserlis books for children about the lives of the. Listen to your favorite songs from childrens cello by steven isserlis now. Steven isserlis playing the courante from js bachs cello suite no 3 in c major, and the earlier music you heard was from his performance of robert schumanns concerto for. With an awardwinning discography, steven isserliss recordings reflect his diverse interests in repertoire. Bach for hyperion met with the highest critical acclaim, and was.
Buy bach cello suites steven isserlis by steven isserlis, johann sebastian bach, traditional, from amazons classical music store. Its rediscovery in time for this new recording of the suites by steven isserlis is cause for celebration, even if it might have been better to engage the services of a professional percussionist rather than having isserlis himself overdub bachs enthusiastically written tabla counterpoints. The bach cello suites must have been recorded by virtually every great cellist past and present, beginning with pablo casals. Cello steven isserlis composed by johann sebastian bach tracks. As a soloist, meanwhile, he acknowledges bachs six cello suites as his. Steven isserlis, a british cellist, poses this question in a note to for the love of brahms. Steven isserlis, cello philadelphia chamber music artists. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Isserlis received a raft of awards for his version of the suites including the coveted gramophone instrumental recording of the year award in 2007.
Steven isserliss awardwinning discography spans his diverse interests in repertoire and his musicological enthusiasm, as well as demonstrating his supreme artistry and uniquely beautiful sound, and his first recording of the complete bach cello suites is an indelibly important addition to the set. The booklet contains 19 pages and contains linernotes by the performer himself. He has also written three stories that have been set to music by oscarwinning composer anne dudley. Bach for hyperion met with the highest critical acclaim, and was gramophones.
Rodney farrars fat notes cellobration cd cello bands 2cellos the piano guys apocalyptica portland cello project folk and fiddle cello natalie haas rushad eggleston liz davis maxfield. With numerous available recordings of beethovens music for cello and piano available, one might wonder what british cellist steven isserlis has to add on this hyperion release, which includes not only the five beethoven cello sonatas but three entertaining early sets of variations and a transcription, by beethoven himself, of the horn sonata in f major, op. Steven isserlis books for children about the lives of the great composers why beethoven threw the stew and its sequel, why handel waggled his wig are published by faber and faber. Steven isserlis is the author of two books for children on the lives of famous composers. A few little thoughts on playing bach steven isserlis. Steven isserlis clearly venerates casals as an important figure in the suites history, even paying touching homage to him by appending a performance of a catalan folksong. The cello in wartime, and pieces played on a trench cello steven isserlis.
Hailed as a dream team of performers, longtime musical collaborators and friends, violinist joshua bell, cellist steven isserlis and pianist jeremy denk, will unite this spring 2019 for their. David watkin has recently produced something that sounds like a breathing wild animal and makes you wonder if his authentic ancient instrument will survive the agonies of the 5th. The result was a pathbreaking series of six suites for solo cello plus tabla. His first recording of the complete bach cello suites is an indelibly important addition to the set. Hello and welcome to the website of steven isserlis, cellist, author, musical explorer and general enthusiast. I have eight versions of the suites and this would be in my top one or two.
I agree with bbc radio 3 that claims this recording that this is some of the best bach i have heard since casals. Steven isserlis award winning discography spans his diverse interests in repertoire and his musicological enthusiasm, as well as demonstrating his supreme artistry and uniquely beautiful sound. Stevens awardwinning discography includes bachs complete solo cello suites gramophones instrumental album of the year. David watkin has recently produced something that sounds like a breathing wild animal and makes you wonder if his authentic ancient instrument will survive the. He had also, despite his fame as one of todays leading cellists, waited until his late 40s to set down his readings. Steven isserlis books for children about the lives of the great composers why beethoven threw the stew and its sequel, why handel waggled his wig are published by faber and faber, and have been translated into multiple languages. His recording of the complete solo cello suites by j.
The cello suites is a recording played by steven isserlis on this hyperion records 2007. Worldrenowned cellist, steven isserlis, gives an insightful and particularly candid interview sharing how stressful he finds performing, particularly playing from memory and how he has enormous compassion for any musician who has a memory slip. As a concerto soloist he appears regularly with the worlds leading orchestras and conductors, recent engagements including performances with the berlin philharmonic, budapest festival, philharmonia, cleveland. Available on hyperion records downloads mp3, alac, flac cd. One could thus hear the first suite as the nativity, the fifth suite as the crucifixion, and the sixth suite as the.
Steven isserlis is a keen exponent of contemporary music and works with many composers on new commissions. Bach steven isserlis the cello suites 2007, cd discogs. The 48second lulu waltz of sibelius is a charming snatch of melody that distills the quiet elegance of works like the swan of tuonela down into a few gestures, and even the very easy pieces will. For decades, steven isserlis was terrified of recording bachs enigmatic suites for solo cello. Cellist steven isserlis, presented by washington performing arts.
Steven s latest news steven gives a streamed childrens concert during the lockdown now available to watch ondemand. Johann sebastian bachcello suitessteven isserlis cello. Playing another cellists version makes it more of a secondhand experience. May 01, 2007 one could, as cellist steven isserlis evidently does, consider bachs six suites for solo cello to possess a hidden inner program following the joyful, the sorrowful, and the glorious mysteries of the christian faith. It is a wonderful cello, with an amazing warmth and a particularly rich bass. One could thus hear the first suite as the nativity, the fifth suite as the crucifixion, and the sixth suite as the resurrection or not, depending on. Steven isserlis cello cd page 1 of 4 presto classical. Listen to your favorite songs from steven isserlis. Stephen isserlis the cello suites hyperion cda 675412 rec. Steven isserlis books for children about the lives of the great composers. Cello concertos steven isserlis, mahler chamber orchestra, daniel harding hyperion a67917 by steven isserlis, mahler chamber orchestra, et al. The best thing about the disc is that it includes not only famous short cello pieces but also, as isserlis says, more or less unknown pieces that somehow caught our fancy.
December 19, 1958 london, england the english cellist, steven isserlis, was born into a musical family. Renowned cellist steven isserlis debunks the claim. He plays a wide range of repertory and is noted for using gut strings and a great deal of vibrato. Jun 09, 2007 for decades, steven isserlis was terrified of recording bachs enigmatic suites for solo cello. As a concerto soloist he appears regularly with the worlds leading orchestras and conductors, recent engagements including performances with the berlin. Steven isserliss recording of the bach cello suites was gramophone magazines instrumental disc of the year, while his story the little red violin and the big bad cello, with music by anne dudley, has an enthusiastic following with the younger set. When he finally faced the challenge, he discovered a surprising humour and irreverence.
Oct 20, 2015 steven isserlis, cello robert levin, fortepiano thu, oct 29, 7pm kennedy center terrace theater beethoven. Gramophone wrote, these are fullblooded but sensitive readings which, far from being contrary to bachs spirit, seem rather to magnify it. His grandfather, who was a russian jew, was one of 12 musicians allowed to leave russia in the 1920s to promote. Bach at last steven isserlis, who has just committed the bach cello suites to disc, explains why it took him so long, and how he set about scaling the everest of the repertoire. Stevens latest news steven gives a streamed childrens concert during the lockdown now available to watch ondemand. Steven isserlis cellist and childrens book writer the. Steven isserlis is one of the leading international cellists. Pianist and conductor robert levin has held a post at harvard for twentyfive years, where a prize for outstanding musicianship bears his name. One could, as cellist steven isserlis evidently does, consider bachs six suites for solo cello to possess a hidden inner program following the joyful, the sorrowful, and the glorious mysteries of the christian faith. S teven isserlis made a fine, fierce recording of the elgar cello concerto with the lso 18 years ago. He is the grandson of composer and pianist julius isserlis and can trace his family tree back to connections with both karl marx and felix mendelssohn. Writing and playing for children is another major interest. Steven isserlis cello acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, british cellist steven isserlis enjoys a uniquely varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster.
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