Janos Starker was a true aristocrat of the cello. He was universally acknowledged as one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century, and a devoted pedagogue. This recording contains a broadcasting recital in Paris, 1983, with his regular partner in chamber music from the 1970s, eminent French pianist Alain Planes. Starker played Beethoven's Third Sonata and Bach's second Cello Suite, the pieces for which he was greatly admired and acclaimed. Starker was still very much in his prime, playing with a refined and subtly colored tone and an immaculate legato. Although his Bach was remarkably consistent over the years, this performance of Suite No. 2 stood out for his vital rhythm and great style.

180g Audiophile Virgin Vinyl

From the Original Master of INA

Pressed at Toyokasei in Japan

Tip-On Jacket with Obi Strip

First Time Ever on Vinyl

Import

Musicians

Janos Starker cello

Alain Planes piano

Selections

Side A:

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Cello Sonata No.3 in A major, op.69

I. Allegro ma non tanto

II. Scherzo. Allego molto

III. Adagio cantabile - Allegro vivace

Side B:

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Suite No. 2 in D minor for Cello Solo, BWV 1008

Prelude

Allemande

Courante

Sarabande

Minuet I / II

Gigue