Mstislav Rostropovich - Cello-Suiten (1995), 6/10

A pleasant and worthwhile recording of Bach’s Cello Suites but does not live up to the music’s potential at times. This leaves a feeling of aridity that is hard to escape but comes and goes in waves. There is an obvious mastery to the performances yet in the end the recording itself is underwhelming even with realistic expectations. This may be due to the recording itself or to Rostropovich in moments but regardless these piece together what is a great recording, not the best. Look to Fournier or even Wispelwey. Still worth its time and a rather beautifully performed rendition in certain stages.