J.S. BACH – Cello Suites on the Classical Cretan Lyra

Greek cellist, improviser, and composer Yiorgos Kaloudis presents one of the most important cycles of Baroque music on the Classical Cretan Lyra.

The solo suites, composed by Bach during his Köthen period, are a cornerstone of the cello repertoire. They combine hidden polyphony with dance forms, creating a melodic flow of profound emotional depth.

Kaloudis developed a new interpretive approach for the Classical Cretan Lyra, adding a fourth string (low C) and adapting both left- and right-hand technique. His transcriptions remain faithful to Bach’s original tonalities while fully exploiting the lyra’s expressive potential.

Program

• 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

Yiorgos Kaloudis – Classical Cretan Lyra, transcriptions

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