Review: The Bach Cello Suites: A Companion (Steven Isserlis)
Steven Isserlis proves the ideal companion in a journey through Bach’s mighty cello suites.
Will Yeoman is a former senior arts writer and current travel journalist for The West Australian newspaper. A regular contributor to Limelight and Gramophone, he is also Artistic Director of the York Festival and a keen classical guitarist.
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