Denise Djokic - Britten, B.: Cello Suites Nos. 1-3 (2008)

Considered one of the most captivating young artists of her generation, Denise Djokic chose to perform Benjamin Britten's Three Cello Suite for her first ATMA recording. Britten composed his Three Cello Suites between 1964 and 1971 for his friend, the legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich. Like other composers such as Hindemith, Bloch, Prokofiev and Shostakovich, Britten remembered J.-S. Bach, whose Six Suites for Solo Cello, composed in the 18th century, remain the supreme achievement of solo works for this instrument. "I still love writing music, not just for performers, but for people who are close to me spiritually." This is what Britten wrote about his intimate suites inspired by the friendship he felt for the great Russian cellist.