Octave Records is both proud and excited to release one of the world’s greatest works of music by one of the world’s most celebrated musicians. The Bach Cello Suites, recorded in both two-channel and 5-channel surround in a magnificent live hall in pure DSD is performed by Zuill Bailey, widely considered one of the premiere cellists in the world. He is a Grammy Award-winning, internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, Artistic Director, and teacher. This remarkable Octave Record’s release is the culmination of the artist’s long-held dream of sharing with the world his musical journey. Zuill Bailey first recorded the suites in 2008 on the Telarc label. Now, more than a decade later, this Octave Records performance reflects the artist’s mature yet daring approach, captured with remarkable realism as never before in stunning high-resolution stereo and surround sound. There has never been a recording or performance like this. An absolute treasure.
Zuill Bailey's rare combination of celebrated artistry, technical wizardry and engaging personality has secured his place as one of the most sought after and active cellists today. A consummate concerto soloist, Mr. Bailey has appeared at Disney Hall, the Kennedy Center, the United Nations, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
In his storied career, he has collaborated with such conductors as Itzhak Perlman, Alan Gilbert, Andrew Litton, Neeme Jarvi, Giancarlo Guerrero, James DePriest, Jun Markl, Carlos Kalmar, Andrey Boreyko, Krzysztof Urbanski, Jacques Lacombe, Grant Llewellyn and Stanislav Skrowaczewski. He also has been featured with musical luminaries Leon Fleisher, Jaime Laredo, the Juilliard String Quartet, Lynn Harrell and Janos Starker.
His international appearances include notable performances with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra, as well as concerts in Cuba, Australia, the Dominican Republic, France, Israel, Spain, South Africa, Hong Kong, Jordan, South America and the United Kingdom. Festival appearances include Ravinia, the Interlochen Center for the Arts, Manchester Cello Festival (UK), Wimbledon (UK), Consonances- St. Nazaire (France), Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Deia Music Festival- Mallorca (Spain), Montreal (Canada), and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Mr. Bailey is a renowned recording artist with over thirty titles. He won a best solo performance Grammy Award in 2017 for his Live Recording of “Tales of Hemingway,” by composer Michael Daugherty. The award winning CD, recorded with the Nashville Symphony, Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor, also won the triple crown with Grammys for best composition, “Tales of Hemingway,” and Best Compendium. His celebrated live performances with the Indianapolis Symphony of the Bloch Schelomo, Muhly Cello Concerto (World Premiere), Elgar and Dvorak Cello Concertos, described by Gramophone magazine as the new “reference” recording and one that “sweeps the board.” In addition, the Dvorak Cello Concerto CD is listed in the “Penguin’s Guide,” as one of the Top 1000 Classical Recordings of all time.| Volume 1 | |
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| BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major - Prelude | |
| BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major - Allemande | |
| BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major - Courante | |
| BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major - Sarabande | |
| BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major - Menuet 1 & 2 | |
| BWV 1007 Suite No. 1 in G Major - Gigue | |
| BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major - Prelude | |
| BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major - Allemande | |
| BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major - Courante | |
| BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major - Sarabande | |
| BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major - Bourée 1 & 2 | |
| BWV 1009 Suite No. 3 in C Major - Gigue | |
| BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor - Prelude | |
| BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor - Allemande | |
| BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor - Courante | |
| BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor - Sarabande | |
| BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor - Gavotte 1 & 2 | |
| BWV 1011 Suite No. 5 in C minor - Gigue | |
| Volume 2 | |
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| BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor - Prelude | |
| BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor - Allemande | |
| BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor - Courante | |
| BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor - Sarabande | |
| BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor - Menuet 1 & 2 | |
| BWV 1008 Suite No. 2 in D minor - Gigue | |
| BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major - Prelude | |
| BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major - Allemande | |
| BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major - Courante | |
| BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major - Sarabande | |
| BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major - Bourée 1 & 2 | |
| BWV 1010 Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major - Gigue | |
| BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major - Prelude | |
| BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major - Allemande | |
| BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major - Courante | |
| BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major - Sarabande | |
| BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major - Gavotte 1 & 2 | |
| BWV 1012 Suite No. 6 in D Major - Gigue | |
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