Johann Sebastian Bach

Although some swear by his Mercury recording, this fifth, Grammy-winning interpretation of the Bach cello suites is Starker's most mature. He balances stately tempi with flashes of nimble brilliance, playing equally well between sonorous melody and the intimation of a full orchestra's worth of harmony. The recording is intimate and a perfect mix of bright overtones and that characteristic deep cello resonance. Unlike his previous recordings, Starker plays all the score's repeats here, an added bonus to an already outstanding performance