Paul Tortelier plays Bach: Prelude from Suite No. 1 in G major (vaimusic.com)

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Excerpt from "Prelude" from: Suite No. 1in G major, BWV 1007 (Bach)
From: VAI DVD 4481 Paul Tortelier Testament to Bach
The Complete Cello Suites Produced and Directed by Peter Ammann.
In July 1990, the renowned cellist Paul Tortelier played the complete Bach Suites for the 40th anniversary of the first Festival Pablo Casals of Prades, in the beautiful Abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuba. Though in ailing health (he died later that same year), Tortelier undertook the performances as an homage to his mentor, Casals. Filmed by Peter Ammann, this document is, in the words of the cellists son, Yan Pascal Tortelier, unique in that it sums up my fathers whole life on the cello. On the eve of his death it tells us forever how the music of Bach was singing in his heart and soul a musical testament. 156 minutes, Color, mono, All regions.
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[CDMOOVEE]

I know nothing about reading or playing music, but I know beautiful music when I hear it. *This* is beautiful. Tortelier played the ending with such passion! I saw a comment about "a few mistakes." I am glad I do not know so much about music that I listen for "mistakes."

[shunnehling]

Bach. I love you. Paul Tortelier. I love you.

[znile1]

@TheMsAlexis It's supposed to be bent

[daniel3231995]

Paul Tortelier was the best interpreter and performer of the Bach Cello Suites.As I remember what he said in a masterclass,the Prelude should travel like a river,breathing in and out in a smooth uninterrupted continuous flow.And that is exactly how he plays it here and with every performance of it.He was THE best classical cellist.Rest in peace,maestro.You still seem so alive,hearing your soul sing through your recordings.

[luzenflormelomania]

En el minuto 2,22” empieza el éxtasis en estado puro. Impresionante su forma de transmitir, llega profundamente. Inmejorable.

[newFranzFerencLiszt]

@shunnehling quel passion

[Axxrat]

OMG! awesome, as good as Rostropovich imo. For those who pick faults I have two words, and the second is off.

[elidavidyan]

BEAUTIFUL



[Colethecelloplayer]

@CDMOOVEE Even if he may have made a mistake (please don't thumb me down people) he was my favorite cellist, and still is. The way that he performs is like no other; There is no way to describe it. His knowledge was so amazing.

[TheMsAlexis]

I know the music is awesome congrats but whats wrong with the inpin its like about to break o_o

[luccigniolo666666]

What delight to listen the songs composed by Mr. TOTELIER, cello partner has a genie gives you so much emotion that c d is hard to contain!

[TalkingCardCreator]

His cello skills are over nine thousand