Maxim Rysanov performs the Courante from Bach's Cello Suite no.2 in D minor arranged for viola.
The violist released Suites nos. 1, 4 and 5 in July 2010 and nos. 2, 3 and 6 in March this year, each on BIS. In the January 2014 issue, the viola player discussed practising Bach's Cello Suites arranged for viola. Click here to read about his detailed warm-up regimen.
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