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Books > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > String instruments > General
One autumn evening, not long after ending a stint as a pop music
critic, Eric Siblin attended a recital of Johann Sebastian Bach's
Cello Suites - and fell deeply in love. So began a quest that would
unravel three centuries of mystery, intrigue, history, politics,
and passion. The Cello Suites weaves together three dramatic
narratives: the first features Bach and the missing manuscript of
the suites; the next, the legendary Spanish Catalan cellist Pablo
Casals and his historic discovery of the music; and finally, Eric
Siblin's own infatuation. From the back streets of Barcelona to
archives, festivals, and conferences, and even to cello lessons,
Siblin attempts to unravel the enigmas that continue to haunt this
mesmerisingly beautiful music.
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