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