Bach: Six Suites Unaccompanied For Cello

All three in the list are indispensible classics for the Cello Suites in stereo. You can't do without any of them. I'd buy all.

I have the Starker LP and the Rostropovich EMI CD, I prefer Rostropovich's more "emotional" presentation. That being said I listen to both and pick between them depending on my mood.

...i agree with bryoncunningham..the zeller recording on MA is superb...

I prefer Rostropovich's more "emotional" presentation.

Samhar - I initially wrote the same thing in my post - i.e. that the Starker performance feels more intellectual, while Rostropovich feels more emotional - but then I rephrased it because I didn't want to anger any Starker fans. ;-) But I agree with you about this impression.

I also agree with the folks who suggest getting multiple versions of the Suites. I have three versions and I listen to them all, depending on my mood.

Bryon

I own and enjoy both the Starker and Rostropovich, both excellent, but if you really want to enjoy yourself, get a copy of Edgar Meyer playing these suites on the double bass: very musical, but a very different tonal quality.