Janos Starker has made five studio recordings of the Bach Cello Suites. Most importantly, Numerous re-issues with scanty information make it very difficult to be sure which one we are reviewing. However, we have done our best to enlighten you. Factual corrections are welcome!
click here to read an interesting study comparing the Mercury and 1992 RCA recordings.
Recording on the Period label, Suites 1,3,4&6 only. Re issued on Nixa and Saga records. Early 1950s.
Review awaited.
Recording on Columbia/EMI late 1950s.
Review awaited.
Recording released on Mercury, in mid 1960s the most popular and recommended version.
Recording on the Sefel label in 1984,
Recording on RCA Red Seal, at end of artists performing career in 1992.