Bach Cello Suites
Atoll, 2025
9/10
The New Zealand cellist Inbal Megiddo brings her inimitable talents to this detailed performance of Bach’s Cello Suites.
“Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007” opens with the flowing cello and charming detail that flows in and out of 6 engaging movements, and “Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008” follows with an emotive capacity that’s thoughtful and introspective thanks to the meticulous progressions.
In the middle, “Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009” uses brighter ideas that radiate much color and precision that can get quite animated, while “Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010” emits much wonder and grace via Megiddo’s unparalleled string performance.
“Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012” exits, and it offers intimate ideas versus frisky bouts of timeless and mesmerizing cello prowess.
An effort that creates the illusion that you’re hearing more than one instrument, Megiddo explores a variety of expressions that truly does justice to these pivotal pieces.
Travels well with: Daniel Strong Godfrey- Toward Light; Louise Dubin- Passages: French Cello Works