The schola cantorum, paris provides an ideal, sympathetically warm acoustic for the cellists 1964 traversal of the bach cello suites. Julian lloyd webbers performances of the concertos and maurice gendron s interpretations of the bach suites are very bare bones. He makes life difficult for his readers by copying the. Oct 22, 2015 maurice gendron was born near nice at grezsurloing, france. The suites, as played here, are played in a very modern style with a romantic sheen and are simply not competitive with the best available. The six cello suites, bwv 10071012, are suites for unaccompanied cello by johann sebastian bach. Maurice gendron film internet cello society forums on. Does anyone here know any details about the cello played by maurice gendron on the 1964 recording for phillips classics of bachs six cello suites. Then i had the privilege of accompanying a cellist in church, and the tone of this instrument impressed me even more thanks to the apt soloist who could make her 200 years old instrument sing.
He is widely considered one of the greatest cellists of the twentieth century. December 26, 1920 grezsurloing, near nice, france died. Variations 12 for cello and piano in g major on a theme by handel, woo 45 by ludwig van beethoven performer. Bach most likely composed them during the period 171723, when he served as kapellmeister in kothen. Maurice gendron recording of the cello suites 1964. Serenade, transcribed for cello and piano by maurice gendron. Maurice gendron, philippe entremont maurice gendron, philippe entremont, beethoven, brahms sonata no. Classical music reference recording 59,302 views 1. The first time that he heard fueremann concertise, he was ten years old. Suites for solo cello bwv 10071012 general discussions part 2.
His version of the suites was recorded in the early 60s and yet was still being reissued in the past decade. Gendron made many recordings during his career, one of the most famous and celebrated being the unaccompanied bach cello suites. August 1990 in grezsur loing, departement seineetmarne war ein franzosischer cellist. Bach, pablo casals, and the search for a baroque masterpiece, by eric siblin new york. Maurice gendron bach the 6 cello suites 180g 3lp box new vinyl.
He played a quartersize cello and was in lovewith the instrument. Aug 21, 1990 maurice gendron, the french cellist and conductor whose lyrical style brought him international renown, died yesterday at his home in grezsurloing, near paris. Bachs cello suites is one of the most popular and best works written for the cello. Maurice gendron, small pieces for cello and janos starker, a tribute to cellist and composer david popper. His mother played the violin in a theater orchestra, and maurice received violin lessons at the age of four. If daniil shafran played with unconventional hand positions, gendrons are nearest to the ideal. I have come across several renditions of this work, but the rendition by maurice gendron is considered one of the best if not the best version. The six suites for unaccompanied cello by johann sebastian bach are acclaimed as some of the greatest works ever written for solo cello. The youtube site then led me to two other gems that are direct recordings of 2 vinyl disks about 50 years old.
Join six of the fine cellists of the boston symphony orchestra as they each perform one of the bach cellos suites. The most recent starker version on rca suffers from the same kind of excesses described here. He is widely considered one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century. They were most likely composed during the period 17171723, when bach served as a kapellmeister in cothen. I really enjoyed the gendron file especially listening. Rostropovich and maurice gendron, to name two of the best. Maurice gendron s family was poor and his mother helped support them by playing cello in a local silent movie house. The soundtrack featured the smooth, rich voice of the cello including excerpts of the bach cello suites which made a favorable impression to my ear. August 20, 1990 grezsurloing, france the french cellist, conductor and teacher, maurice gendron, was born to a poor family, and his mother helped support them by playing cello in a local silent movie house. Maurice gendron 26 december 1920, near nice 20 august 1990, grezsurloing was a french cellist, conductor and teacher. Siblins book is partly an attempt to flesh out these portraits. Maurice gendron, cellist, soloist here the new york times. If anyone can name the maker and put a date on it i would be very greatful.
S the 6 cello suites by maurice gendron on amazon music. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from maurice gendron at the discogs marketplace. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I also checked a record seller in holland who has written an immense book on early. The gendron tarot companion book melanie gendron 2004, paperback brand new. He was an officer of the legion of honor and a recipient of the national order of merit. Maurice gendron the 6 cello suites philips duo 442 2932 rec. For listeners simply seeking a quick introduction to the cello. He disliked the violin, and took up the cello a year later at the age of five. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from maurice gendron.
They are some of the most frequently performed and recognizable solo compositions ever written for cello. His musical studies began with the violin at the age of four but at the age of five he decided to change to the cello. See more ideas about cellist, cello, string player. Maurice gendron, the french cellist and conductor whose lyrical style brought him international renown, died yesterday at his home in grezsurloing, near paris. Maurice gendron was a french cellist and teacher and widely considered one of the best cellists of the twentieth century. She would take him to the theater, where he had his first exposure to musical performance. This welldeserved retrospective from decca france is timed to coincide with the twentyfifth anniversary of the death of french cellist maurice gendron 19201990. It tells the life stories of bach and casals in relation to the cello suites, along with the story of the authors discovery of the suites and subsequent research into them. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Its not a bad book by any means and im glad i read it.
Frenchman maurice gendron 19201990 was known for his poise and elegant, pristine playing. Analysis of fundamental principles, technical exercises and examples from the cell repertoire all demonstrate the art of playing the cello, written during the lifetime of the celebrated cellist maurice gendron and now published by his pupil walter grimmer. Boston symphony orchestra cellists perform the bach cello suites. He played a quartersize cello, and like it very much. Cellosuiten bwv 10071012 paul tortelier, johann sebastian bach. The cello suites david lander dec 20, 2010 the cello suites. Maurice gendron musician music database radio swiss classic. Shop and buy serenade, transcribed for cello and piano by maurice gendron sheet music. The cellist was soloist in all three works on the evenings program, haydns cello concerto in d, the dvorak b minor concerto and blochs schelomo. Welche anderen artikel kaufen kunden, nachdem sie diesen artikel angesehen haben.
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