Bach Cello Suites – PS Audio Gold SACD Octave Records is both proud and excited to release one of the world’s greatest works of music by one of the world’s most celebrated musicians. The Bach Cello Suites, recorded in both two-channel and 5-channel surround in a magnificent live hall in pure DSD is performed by Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world. He is a Grammy Award-winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, Artistic Director, and teacher. This remarkable Octave Record’s release is the culmination of the artist’s long-held dream of sharing with the world his musical journey. Zuill Bailey first recorded the suites in 2008 on the Telarc label. Now, more than a decade later, this Octave Records performance reflects the artist’s mature yet daring approach, captured with remarkable realism as never before in stunning high-resolution stereo and surround sound. There has never been a recording or performance like this. An absolute treasure. The Bach cello suites are structured in six movements. Each begins with a prelude followed by a similar progression of movements based on Baroque dance forms such as the allemande, courante, sarabande, two minuets, bourrées, or gavottes, and a final gigue. As Bach left no musical annotations in the score, the magic of the cello suites lies in the interpretive skill of the performer, making each performance a unique treasure. Zuill Bailey’s first recording of the complete suites was released on the Telarc label in 2008. This second recording on the Octave Record label reflects his ever-evolving interpretation more than a decade later. In this remarkable performance and recording, Bailey offers a compelling new interpretation of Bach’s masterworks informed by decades of immersion in the suites, and the personal and emotional impact the artist felt from the pandemic. “When I was a kid, the Bach Cello Suites were not played in public – they were so difficult that people were afraid of them,” said Bailey. “Yet in my 20s and 30s they became my guide and have remained so.” As Bailey approached age 50 he started feeling burned out – and then the pandemic hit. “Like so many others, I found myself in a strange place, alone and vulnerable. I had been on the road for 315 days a year, and now was cut off from performing.” Bailey didn’t touch his cello for weeks. “On the other hand, in isolation, I rediscovered what ‘home’ was.” When he resumed playing, he once again turned to the Bach Cello Suites. “I began playing Bach very differently – simpler. I found it purifying.” He stated, “the less I tried to ‘interpret’ the music, the better it sounded. It was more symbolic of the solitary feeling I was going through.” Thus, when Zuill Bailey reached out to us at Octave Records, he wanted nothing but the world’s finest recording equipment and a label that would fund and give the artist all the tools necessary for his dream to come true. This work is the result of a remarkable team effort by people who cherish and honor the music. We at Octave Records are honored to have helped make this happen. We hope you share with us the joy in this creation. Track Listing Volume 1 BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major – Prelude BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major – Allemande BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major – Courante BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major – Sarabande BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major – Menuet 1 & 2 BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major – Gigue BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major – Prelude BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major – Allemande BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major – Courante BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major – Sarabande BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major – Bourée 1 & 2 BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major – Gigue BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor – Prelude BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor – Allemande BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor – Courante BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor – Sarabande BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor – Gavotte 1 & 2 BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor – Gigue Volume 2 BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor – Prelude BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor – Allemande BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor – Courante BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor – Sarabande BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor – Menuet 1 & 2 BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor – Gigue BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major – Prelude BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major – Allemande BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major – Courante BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major – Sarabande BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major – Bourée 1 & 2 BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major – Gigue BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major – Prelude BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major – Allemande BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major – Courante BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major – Sarabande BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major – Gavotte 1 & 2 BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major – Gigue New Quick view Add to wishlist Add to basket 2Pac – The Best Of 2Pac – Part 1: Thug – 2LP Gold Vinyl £45.95 Quick view Add to wishlist Add to basket 4 mm Gatefold Vinyl Record Outer Sleeve (12 inch) £22.50 Quick view Add to wishlist Add to basket 4mm Dual Pocket LP Vinyl Record Outer Sleeves – Tuckable (SINGLE FLAP) – CPP- 25 pack £24.00 Quick view Add to wishlist Add to basket 4mm Dual Pocket LP Vinyl Record Outer Sleeves (RESEALABLE) – Crystal Clear CPP- 25 Sleeves to a pack £22.50 Quick view Add to wishlist Add to basket Acc Sees Velvet Record Cleaning Brush £7.99 Quick view Add to wishlist Select options Acoustical Syatems Arche VTA Headshell £575.00 – £649.00 Quick view Add to wishlist Add to basket Acoustical Systems – Fideles m/m Cartridge £950.00 Quick view Add to wishlist Add to basket Acoustical Systems – P.A.S. – The Professional Phono Alignment Set £3,475.00 Quick view Add to wishlist Add to basket Acoustical Systems – Titanium SMART Screws £175.00 Quick view Add to wishlist Add to basket ACOUSTICAL SYSTEMS FIDELES HO CARTRIDGE £850.00
