Bach+

Release Date: 12th Oct 2009
Catalogue No: MSV28511
Label: Metier
Length: 2 hours 28 minutes

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Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV1007

Work length15:41

Ulrich Heinen (cello)

I. Prelude

Track length2:00

II. Allemande

Track length3:58

III. Courante

Track length2:43

IV. Sarabande

Track length2:02

V. Menuet I-II

Track length3:04

VI. Gigue

Track length1:54

Zimmermann, B A: Sonata for solo cello

Work length15:54

Ulrich Heinen (cello)

I. Rappresentazione

Track length2:36

II. Fase

Track length3:59

III. Tropi

Track length3:22

IV. Spazi

Track length3:50

V. Versetto

Track length2:07

Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV1008

Work length18:28

Ulrich Heinen (cello)

I. Prelude

Track length3:44

II. Allemande

Track length3:20

III. Courante

Track length2:06

IV. Sarabande

Track length3:44

V. Menuet I-II

Track length2:59

VI. Gigue

Track length2:35

Skempton: 6 Figures

Work length6:11

Ulrich Heinen (cello)

I. Comodo

Track length0:59

II. Allegro

Track length1:16

III. Lento

Track length0:51

IV. Adagio

Track length2:07

V. Grave

Track length0:30

VI. Vivo

Track length0:28

Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV1009

Work length20:58

Ulrich Heinen (cello)

I. Prelude

Track length3:19

II. Allemande

Track length3:56

III. Courante

Track length3:33

IV. Sarabande

Track length3:10

V. Bourree I-II

Track length3:48

VI. Gigue

Track length3:12

Holt, Simon: Feet of Clay

Work length12:31

Ulrich Heinen (cello)

Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV1010

Work length23:03

Ulrich Heinen (cello)

I. Prelude

Track length4:09

II. Allemande

Track length4:20

III. Courante

Track length3:37

IV. Sarabande

Track length3:11

V. Bourree I-II

Track length4:38

VI. Gigue

Track length3:08

Barry, G: Triorchic Blues

Work length4:49

Ulrich Heinen (cello)

Bach, J S: Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV1011

Work length23:07

Ulrich Heinen (cello)

I. Prelude

Track length5:42

II. Allemande

Track length4:49

III. Courante

Track length2:21

IV. Sarabande

Track length2:50

V. Gavotte I-II

Track length4:52

VI. Gigue

Track length2:33

Henze, H: Sérénade

Work length7:36

Ulrich Heinen (cello)

I. Adagio rubato

Track length0:53

II. Poco allegretto

Track length1:04

III. Pastorale

Track length0:40

IV. Andante con moto, rubato

Track length0:39

V. Vivace

Track length0:41

VI. Tango

Track length1:05

VII. Allegro marciale

Track length0:46

VIII. Allegretto

Track length0:45

IX. Menuett

Track length1:03

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Cellist Ulrich Heinen has over the years commissioned solo cello pieces from composers Simon Holt, Howard Skempton, and Gerald Barry. He has performed all of them many times, mostly in conjunction with Bach’s cello suites (as demonstrated here) or in connection with the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group. Also included on this recording are two 20th century “classics” – Hans Werner Henze’s Serenade and Bernd Alois Zimmermann’s Sonata.

In order that these modern but very accessible pieces receive exposure to a wider audience, they are presented here with five of the six Bach suites – all played on the same cello (at modern pitch). The sixth and final suite is omitted as that asks for a 5-string cello with a top E-string, and have been performed in this manner by Heinen on many occasions.

Ulrich Heinen came to the UK in 1984 at the request of Sir Simon Rattle to become principal cellist of the CBSO. His formidable technique and musicianship have enabled him to further develop his solo career with numerous recitals, concerts and radio broadcasts. He co-founded the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, which is one of Britain’s most important ensembles for contemporary music.

Ulrich Heinen plays a cello by Giovanni Grancino (Milan 1722)

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