The Six Cello Suites Of J.S. Bach
Albany, 2024
8/10
Listen to The Six Cello Suites Of J.S. Bach
An effort that goes back to the pandemic, Eric Kutz faced plenty of cancelled performances, and he focused on the Bach Suites from the angle of adulthood that unfold here across 2 discs.
“Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007” opens the first half with his swift and detailed string manipulation that radiates much skill and maturity, and “Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009” follows with a more melodic aspect that flows with strong attention to mood.
Advancing towards the middle, “Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011” finds lower moments to reside in via the meticulous cello prowess, while “Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008” is an intimate moment of sublime beauty that’s heartfelt and stirring.
The final and best track, “Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012”, then exits with a rich, poetic and highly memorable display of timeless playing.
Kutz is active as a teacher, a chamber musician, an orchestral musician, and a concerto soloist, and this body of work illustrates careful and timeless interpretations of Bach that we’ve never heard quite like this.
Travels well with: Bradley Ellingboe- StarSong; Patrick Yim- New Waves