J.S. Bach - 6 Cello Suites - Jean-Max Clément (2LP, Mono)
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Johann Sebastian Bach - Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello
Jean-Max Clément - cello
2 LP, Gatefold
Limited edition of 2,000 numbered copies
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Mono
Studio
Record Press : Pallas GmbH in Germany
Label : Analog Phonic
Original Label : L’Oiseau-lyre
Recorded at Centre D’enregistrement Des Champs-Élysées, Paris, France on 5-6 July 1958
Engineered by André Charlin
Remastered by Hans-Jörg Mauksch at Pauler Acoustics from the original masters of Universal Music
Originally released in 1960
Reissued in 2017
Tracks:
Side A:
- Suite No. 1 In G Major - Prelude - Allemande - Courante - Sarabande - Menuets 1 and 2 - Gigue
- Suite No. 2 In D Minor (First part) - Prelude - Allemande - Courante - Sarabande
Side B:
- Suite No 2 In D Minor (Concluded) - Menuets 1 and 2 - Gigue
- Suite No. 3 In C Major - Prelude - Allemande - Courante - Sarabande - Bourrées 1 and 2 - Gigue
- Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major (First Part) - Prelude-Allemande-Courante
Side C
- Suite No. 4 In E Flat Major (Concluded) - Sarabande - Bourrées 1 and 2 - Gigue
- Suite No. 5 In C Minor (First Part) - Prelude - Allemande - Courante-Sarabande
Side D
- Suite No. 5 In C Minor (Concluded) - Gavottes 1 and 2 - Gigue
- Suite No. 6 In D Major - Prelude - Allemande - Courante - Sarabande - Gavottes 1 and 2-Gigue
Reviews :
« He has an excellent sense of phrasing, and conveys all that one needs of the dance-like character in each movement. The solemn preludes, especially those of the C major and D minor Suites, come off beautifully, and there is plenty of contrast in timbre. Clément can develop a good, sonorous tone on his C and G strings... He certainly enjoys a far better recording acoustic than Cassadó. Jean-Max Clément is playing the arpeggio figures with clarity of technique, excellent tone, and harmonic intent. » - The Grammophone Magazine
« The Jean-Max Clément cycle has much to commend it. He’s a communicative player, and whilst some of his tempi are generally on the slower side than we are used to today, the music-making has a spontaneity, leaving the favourable impression of music freshly composed and being created on the wing. He draws a big, rich, full-bodied sound from his instrument, and his varied vibrato endows his playing with a wealth of tonal shadings. He’s not averse to the use of portamenti to obtain a particular expressive effect. Nor is he afraid of applying some tasteful rubato to enhance the line. I love the way he captures the sombre introspection of Suite No. 5, gauging to perfection the ebb and flow of the melancholy Sarabande. To the faster dance movements theres rhythmic vitality. This is certainly a premier league set, in admirable sound for its age." - Stephen Greenbank, Music Web International
Ratings:
Discogs : 5 / 5