The six Cello Suites, BWV 1007–1012, are suites for unaccompanied cello by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750). They are some of the most frequently performed solo compositions ever written for cello.

In the Fifth Suite, the pitches are notated at their true pitch (not with scordatura) while the Sixth Suite is transposed down a fifth into G major for reasons that are explained on the cellofun.eu website. For best results, print on A4 size paper.

Jul 25, 2018 · But Bach's six suites haven't always been so beloved or renowned. The story of the Suites for Unaccompanied Cello is one of genius and tragic neglect, with a triumphant and long-lived...

Aug 25, 2021 · J.S. Bach composed six suites for unaccompanied cello in the approximate period between 1717 and 1723. Three centuries later, they remain some of the most iconic pieces of cello literature in the world of classical music and remain a core part of a …

Aug 13, 2012 · Bach’s instrumental output encompasses a wide spectrum, but none so intimate as his suites for solo cello. Watch and listen to six great cellists playing highlights of these amazing pieces.

Nov 26, 2017 · Johann Sebastian Bach’s Six Solo Cello Suites are some of the most iconic classical music works. They have inspired not only cellists and audiences but other artforms as well, and they...

Oct 13, 2016 · The Bach Cello Suites are some of the most recognizable and well-loved pieces of music in both classical and popular circles. They have been featured in concerts and commercials alike, transcribed for a diverse array of instruments, and interpreted by every style of music imaginable, from swing to electronic.

Apr 25, 2023 · Johann Sebastian Bach’s Six Solo Cello Suites are some of the most iconic classical music works. They have inspired not only cellists and audiences but other art forms as well, and they have been featured in ballet and theater productions, even in films.

Dec 24, 2024 · WETA resident cello player James Jacobs joins John Banther for a deep dive into the 6 iconic cello suites by JS Bach. With cello in hand, James demonstrates different aspects of the suites and shows us what to listen for, plus we enjoy a full recording performance of one of the suites at the end!

May 2, 2024 · Johann Sebastian Bach's six cello suites stand as a pinnacle of musical achievement, both in the work of the great composer, and the Baroque period as a whole. Composed around 1720, these suites represent a culmination of Bach's mastery of melody, harmony, form and expression.