Anner Bylsma.

Anner Bylsma recorded the Bach Cello Suites twice. The first was an early example of authentic or Historically informed performance. In contrast, the second performed on the Servais Stradivari cello is quite “modern” sounding. Both are well worth a listen.

click here to see a cool study comparing the two recordings.

Bylsma 1977

First recording originally released on RCA/SEON in 1977.

later released on Sony Classical.

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Review of recording of Bach Cello Suites by Anner Bylsma 1992

Recording released on Sony Classical 1992.

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