The magic realm of the baroque violincello
Moonfish | Santa Cruz, CA USA | 08/07/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Anner Bylsma has enchanted me in this program covering a number of relatively obscure composers from the 17th century. Most of the pieces have a relatively slow pace (for the baroque) giving ample room for the violincello to bring its warmth and timbre to listener. Bylsma has grown on me over time as I listen to more and more of his recordings. Listen to his recording of Bach's cello suites if you haven't done so. However, I thoroughly enjoyed this hour (67:46) of being transported in time and being embraced by the baroque cello. Great clear and warm recording from 1988. Highly recommended. The disc I listened to was part of the Deutsche Harmonia Mundi's 50th anniversary box Deutsche Harmonia Mundi: 50 Years (1958-2008) available at a bargain price from Amazon France."