John Smyth wrote:

>I am looking to upgrade my Bach Cello Suites.  I have a copy of Lynn
>Harrell doing them on London, but I think that a period instrument
>performance might add a little color to the situation.
>
>I found Bylsma on Sony for the bargain price of $6.99 and then Kirshbaum on
>Virgin for an astonishing $10.99 for 2 CD's.  (I realize that the Kirshbaum
>is not exactly period performance.)

Both of these recordings are spectacular.  I absolutel adore the Kirschbaum
recordings for the pure heart and spirit that he puts into them.  I lost my
copy in a fire a while back and am thrilled to see them reissued.  Don't
miss this recording.  It's fabulous!

Kevin Sutton