In fact, since I started learning the cello, Bach's unaccompanied choro suite is the "Old Testament" of the cello,
I learned that Beethoven's cello sonata is called the "New Testament". Now that I see it, I wonder if that is indeed what it is....
There are six unaccompanied cello suites, but for over 15 years, I’ve been repeatedly practicing Suites No. 1 to 3 at the beginning of my daily practice. Right now, I’m slowly working on sequencing Kreutzer, but I’ve decided to try sequencing the Unaccompanied Suites for the first time as part of my cello studies.
As I started working on it, I realized that I should have done this much sooner. Until now, I had only been playing the piece with a rough understanding, but by sequencing each note one by one, the structure of the music is emerging in much greater detail. This experience has inspired me to approach my playing with a fresh perspective, carefully considering each note as I play.
Title: Cello Suites No. 2 in D minor, BWV 100 Prelude
Sound Source: Spit Fire Solo Strings (Cello)
Audio file format: mp3