Bach Suite No.2 Journal Entry #1
since the beginning of this blog, I thought it would be incredibly useful for myself to record my approach to pieces to share with my teachers, have a clearer goal, etc. however, I kinda slacked on posting here for a bit, so I’ve missed recording my approach to sonatas but I caught myself in time for the start of Bach Suite No. 2
I’ve done a little bit of work so far, but only on the prelude. I find bow distribution as well as interpretation throughout the prelude to be difficult. Something my teacher told me that was helpful was how he viewed the prelude as a peaceful prayer. Something extremely helpful has been to think in large phrases instead of measure to measure.
Since I’ll be starting the Allemande, I’ll be working on refining the prelude as I go along.
All the recordings I have heard of the Prelude:
Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008 (Transcr. for Viola) : I. Prelude Lillian Fuchs - https://youtu.be/JJLFAj6DPS0
Bach Suite No. 2 in d minor | Erika Gray (viola) https://youtu.be/Q0O9gFf-tiI
Bach Cello Suite No. 2 in D min. BWV 1008 Casals https://youtu.be/HhMo7320RlI
Bach, J.S.: Cello Suite No.2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: I. Prelude by Mstislav Rostropovich
Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BMV 1008: I. Prelude by Anner Bylsma
Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BMC 1008: I. Prelude by Andre Navarra
Suite No. 2, BMV 1008, in D Minor: Prelude by Janos Starker ( cadenza is A+++)
Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008: I. Prelude by Yo-Yo Ma
Suite No. 2 in D Minor BWV 1008.: I. Prelude by Jean-Guihen Queyras
*I might eventually make another journal entry on why I like each recording since I strongly like certain parts of each one
