3 Versions of Bach’s Cello Suites Worth Hearing

Pablo Casals on cello Casals’ recordings are the historic benchmark, capturing the suites with a warm, authoritative tone that defined their modern revival.

Andrés Segovia on guitar Segovia’s guitar transcription offers a lighter, more intimate interpretation, emphasizing the music’s melodic clarity and dance-like rhythms.

Isaac Stern on violin Stern’s violin performance brings a brighter, more agile sound, highlighting the suites’ virtuosic and lyrical qualities.