Here's the most recent weekly
free download from Classical-music.com.
This week's free download is the Bourée from JS Bach's Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, played by David Watkin. Bach's six suites for cello are some of the most recognisable compositions ever written for the instrument. As is usual in Baroque suites, each movement is based on a different dance form. A bourée is a quick-step dance that originated in the French courts of Louis XIV.
This recording won the BBC Music Magazine Instrumental Award in April 2016. This is particularly poignant given it is Watkins's last. While he was making the recording he was diagnosed with scleroderma, a chronic skin condition which means he can no longer play.
The procedure, once again, to get the
freebie is this. Navigate to
http://www.classical-music.com/free-...e-no-3-c-major. If a red "Download Now" button does not appear over the thumbnail of the album cover, you need to log in. Once you've logged in and the red button has appeared, click on it. You'll know what to do then, I think.
The cello is one of my favorite instruments. I'm looking forward very much to listening to this one.
I have the piece playing now. If I detect any problems with the recording, I'll let you know.