Arranger(s): McFadden, Jeffrey
Label: Naxos
Genre: Instrumental
Period: Baroque
Catalogue No: 8.573626
Barcode: 747313362677
Release Date: 10/2020

BACH, J.S.: Cello Suites, Vol. 2 - Nos. 4-6, BWV 1010-1012 (arr. J. McFadden for guitar) (McFadden)

J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites are believed to have been written in the Saxon town of Cöthen between 1717 and 1723. They stand near the apex of Bach’s compositions for a single instrument and contain some of his most beautiful and vivid writing. Jeffrey McFadden’s guitar arrangements augment these elements with their own harmonic complexity, creating a new string medium for these epochal works. Volume 1, containing the first three suites, is on 8.573625. ‘McFadden's ability to make the guitar sing is second to none’ (Daily Telegraph, UK).

Tracklist

Bach, Johann Sebastian
McFadden, Jeffrey - Arranger
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
1 I. Prélude 03:26
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
2 II. Allemande 04:13
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
3 III. Courante 03:24
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
4 IV. Sarabande 03:23
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
5 V. Bourrée I-II 04:35
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
6 VI. Gigue 02:34
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
7 I. Prélude 05:22
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
8 II. Allemande 05:11
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
9 III. Courante 02:01
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
10 IV. Sarabande 02:37
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
11 V. Gavotte I-II 04:36
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
12 VI. Gigue 01:56
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
13 I. Prélude 04:36
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
14 II. Allemande 06:58
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
15 III. Courante 03:36
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
16 IV. Sarabande 04:05
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
17 V. Gavotte I-II 04:08
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)
18 VI. Gigue 03:55
McFadden, Jeffrey (guitar)

Total Playing Time: 01:10:36