Johann Sebastian Bach - Cello Suites (Inbal Megiddo)

Information

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

• Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007
• Cello Suite No. 2 in D Minor, BWV 1008
• Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009
• Cello Suite No. 4 in E-Flat Major, BWV 1010
• Cello Suite No. 5 in C Minor, BWV 1011
• Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012

Inbal Megiddo, cello

Date: 2025

Label: Atoll

_____________________

Cellist Inbal Megiddo offers a deeply expressive and free interpretation of Bach’s six Cello Suites in this new recording. Playing a 1923 Giuseppe Fiorini cello with a rich, resonant tone, she brings warmth and insight to these timeless works. Her performance highlights the enduring power and complexity of Bach’s music, demonstrating why these masterpieces continue to captivate and challenge musicians and listeners alike.

Inbal Megiddo is an internationally acclaimed performer known for her expressive artistry and technical mastery. She has appeared as soloist with major orchestras and in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Berlin Philharmonie. Praised for her “magical expression” and “sincerity personified,” she has collaborated with conductors including Zubin Mehta and Daniel Barenboim. Her acclaimed recordings include Bach’s Cello Suites, Beethoven’s complete cello works, and Debussy’s chamber music. A dedicated educator, she is Associate Professor of Cello at the New Zealand School of Music and founder of the Cellophonia International Festival.