Mischa Maisky conveys a strength, majesty and grandeur which reflect the intrinsic nature of these masterpieces. As is the general case, for most who have fallen in love with this specific music, a favourite version will invariably exist. Of the dozen or so versions in this writer’s collection that of Mischa Maisky, conveying a strength, majesty and grandeur which reflect the intrinsic nature of the original compositions, holds special favour. Maisky has recorded the cycle three times and it is the second, DG 445 373-2, which holds special appeal. -- Zane Turner, MusicWeb International Works on This Recording 1. Suite for Cello solo no 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010 by Johann Sebastian Bach ■ Performer: Mischa Maisky (Cello) ■ Period: Baroque ■ Written: circa 1720; Cöthen, Germany ■ Length: 29 Minutes 1 Secs. 2. Suite for Cello solo no 1 in G major, BWV 1007 by Johann Sebastian Bach ■ Performer: Mischa Maisky (Cello) ■ Period: Baroque ■ Written: circa 1720; Cöthen, Germany ■ Length: 19 Minutes 43 Secs. 3. Suite for Cello solo no 3 in C major, BWV 1009 by Johann Sebastian Bach ■ Performer: Mischa Maisky (Cello) ■ Period: Baroque ■ Written: circa 1720; Cöthen, Germany ■ Length: 24 Minutes 40 Secs. 4. Suite for Cello solo no 5 in C minor, BWV 1011 by Johann Sebastian Bach ■ Performer: Mischa Maisky (Cello) ■ Period: Baroque ■ Written: circa 1720; Cöthen, Germany ■ Length: 30 Minutes 4 Secs. 5. Suite for Cello solo no 6 in D major, BWV 1012 by Johann Sebastian Bach ■ Performer: Mischa Maisky (Cello) ■ Period: Baroque ■ Written: circa 1720; Cöthen, Germany ■ Length: 30 Minutes 42 Secs. 6. Suite for Cello solo no 2 in D minor, BWV 1008 by Johann Sebastian Bach ■ Performer: Mischa Maisky (Cello) ■ Period: Baroque ■ Written: circa 1720; Cöthen, Germany ■ Length: 23 Minutes 22 Secs.