RIP Janos Starker

[Bruce B]

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way...a-master-of-the-cello-dies-at-88?ft=1&f=10003

 

[flez007]

great performer, will play a tape of him right now.

 

[LL21]

Was just playing his BACH cello suites this morning.

 

[Steve williams]

sad news

I have many of his CD's

 

[MylesBAstor]

That's incredibly sad news; had the privilege of seeing Starker perform many times in NYC. My favorite Starker story took place many years ago at a rehearsal concert at Columbia Univ. Starker was the guest soloist with this "youth" orchestra who were performing Dvorak's Cello Concerto. As I often do when seeing soloists, I brought along a copy of his Mercury/Bach/Cello recording for him autograph after the concert. As Starker was graciously signing his recording, he looked at me and said, "Ah, the sins of my youth." Also always remember him having a beautiful young lady on his arm.

 

[Bill Hart]

Thanks for posting this.

 

[mep]

Janos Starker was a professor at IU school of music. He was a true icon and was treasured on the IU faculty.

 

[garylkoh]

Rest in Piece. Janos Starker will continue to live through his wonderful recordings - some of my favourite cello recordings.

One of the best digital cello recordings I have is this 26/96 DVD-Audio. Music is also brilliant!

 

[microstrip]

His performance of Max Bruch "Kol Nidrei" with the LSO is one of my favorites for cello and orchestra. RIP Janos Starker.

 

[Steve williams]

His performance of Max Bruch "Kol Nidrei" with the LSO is one of my favorites for cello and orchestra. RIP Janos Starker.

It was because of my finding that album that made me search out other works of his

 

[Joe Galbraith]

His performance of Max Bruch "Kol Nidrei" with the LSO is one of my favorites for cello and orchestra. RIP Janos Starker.

I just listened to that last night in his honor.

 

[MylesBAstor]

Another highly recommended for his performance:

http://www.popsike.com/BLOCH-STARKER-MEHTA-DECCA-SXL-6640-SAMPLE-RECORD/230546066712.html

 

[Jazzbo]

I am just finding this bad news out. What a terrible blow to classical music. I love this gentleman's playing especially of Bach's music. He was a very blessed talent. Are there any recent reel to reel tapes of his music?

jazzbo

 

[LL21]

I just listened to that last night in his honor.

I have the Remastered Dvorak and Bruch Hybrid SACD...great stuff.

 

[defride]

I have the Remastered Dvorak and Bruch Hybrid SACD...great stuff.

As a result of this thread I also bought it. Beautiful music, thanks to those who suggested it

 

[oceancall]

This guy's fingers are like little spiders when he is playing fast...may he rest in peace!