Pierre Fournier discusses the Bach Cello Suites

[cellodachs]

Fournier was my teacher, and it takes my breath away to hear his voice again after 30 years. Thank you so much posting this recording!!!!

[fedfingold]

You know, i thank you very much for posting! Fournier is wonderful.

[ThreesecondHero]

Just out of curiosity - Does anyone know if the Schumann piano accompaniment he mentions has turned up since then?

[cello1753]

As far as I know the only one that has survived is for the 3rd suite. There is a recording by Peter Bruns and Roglit Ishay, which is on iTunes and cd. I was not able to find any sheet music during my short search, but it must exist somewhere.

[levapk]

Have you any talking in french language please?

[cello1753]

I have about 20 seconds of Fournier speaking french, but it just repeats some of what he says here. Still, I could upload it if you would like.

[cello1753]

The video of him speaking French is now up. It is titled "Pierre Fournier Speaks".

[levapk]

Thanks!!!