A very enjoyable program. However, the item I received had the same three suites (1-3) on each of the two DVDs. I am returning the item and purchasing a replacement.

Beautiful performances, but for my purposes, a total 'FAIL' [as the kids say] as a listening experience with the otherwise interesting and thoughtful but lengthy introductions by Rostropovich interrupting each piece. I have a Cantatas dvd that also does this and I never play it as a result. Would have preferred them placed all together at the beginning or end of the set, or with a digital feature option to play all performances or all lectures separately. Oh well, still worth owning, but may not have purchased had I known that.

I'm neither a professional musician nor a Bach expert. Writing as a simple enthusiast of cello music, I can state unequivocally that this is the finest recording of Bach's cello suites that I've ever heard. I know that many consider Casals to be the standard, and it's hard to argue with that view. For my ear, however, Rostropovich has no equal. I would have been thrilled had this been merely an audio recording, but the added bonus of being able to watch the maestro perform and to hear his expert commentary before each suite is extraordinary. I'm extremely happy with this DVD - a great value from MovieMars.

My most recent purchase of this DVD was a gift for a friend, but I already own a copy; and the Bach Unaccompanied Cello Suites are for me a map of my inner landscape or the shape and sound of my own thinking and feeling. Rostropovich's performances are, as could be expected, among the very best, ranking with those by Pablo Casals or Janos Starker. This DVD version allows the added pleasure of watching Rostropovich as he engages with the music. Highly recommended.

My most recent purchase of this DVD was as a gift for a friend. I already own both the CD and DVD versions. Bach's Suites for Unaccompanied Cello are for me like maps of my own inner life, or incarnations of the elusive shapes of thinking and feeling. The DVD version allows the added pleasure of watching Rostropovich as he engages with the music and brings it to life. Watch this if you want to begin to know what music is about.

Retirement gift for an aspiring cellist. Well received.