Previously on “Tune in Today,” we explored the revival of J.S. Bach in the 19th century and Pablo Casals’s improbable rediscovery of the “Six Suites for Solo Cello” in the 20th century. The “Six Suites” has since become one of the most widely performed works in all classical music, boasting a veritable plethora of recordings to choose from.
Yet unlike many other classical pieces, each recording of the “Six Suites” sounds wholly unique. This isn’t only true from performer to performer, but even between recordings by the same performer across their career.
