J.S. Bach: Three Cello Suites
Navona, 2021
8/10
Listen to J.S. Bach: Three Cello Suites
A very interesting project, the esteemed clarinetist Joshua Ranz interprets Bach’s legendary works arranged for bass clarinet here. Ranz decided on Suites #1, #2 and #4 cause they form a cohesive and dynamic whole, as he puts a fresh coast of paint on Three Cello Suites with much skill.
“Cello Suite #1 In G Major, BWV 1007” leads the listen with 6 movements where a low pitch shows us much depth and playfulness, and this creativity continues to “Cello Suite #4 In E Flat Major, BWV 1010”, where a hypnotic approach also injects plenty of melody and even some intimacy in the later movements.
The album exits on “Cello Suite #2 In D Minor, BMV 1008”, as a warm and cozy delivery spreads across 6 chapters of emotive, swift and even vulnerable playing that Ranz executes with a meticulous energy.
Though his name might not be familiar to you, if you’ve seen Toy Story 3 &4, Catch Me If You Can or Star Wars Episodes VII and IX, you’ve already heard Ranz’s work. Here, he proves just how diverse his talent can get while offering just as much beauty as the originals thanks to his timeless vision.
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