This audiophile series sources the original first-generation master tapes, with HD transfers made at Abbey Road Studios. Master files, including 3-to-2 mixes for stereo titles, were produced by Thomas Fine, son of the original producer and recording engineer for the majority of Mercury Living Presence titles. Originally released in 1964, this first LP of Starker's legendary Bach Suites recordings for Mercury met immediate acclaim and encouraged Starker and the recording team to wax the other four Suites. All six Suites were released together in a 1966 box set. Recorded April 15 and 17, 1963, in Fine Recording Ballroom Studio A, New York City, using three Schoeps M201 microphones..
Track Listing:
1. Suite no. 2 in D minor, Prelude (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker (6.4)
2. Suite no. 2 in D minor, Allemande (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker
3. Suite no. 2 in D minor, Courante (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker
4. Suite no. 2 in D minor, Sarabande (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker
5. Suite no. 2 in D minor, Menuet 1 & 2 (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker
6. Suite no. 2 in D minor, Gigue (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker
7. Suite no. 5 in C minor, Prelude (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker
8. Suite no. 5 in C minor, Allemande (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker
9. Suite no. 5 in C minor, Courante (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker
10. Suite no. 5 in C minor, Sarabande (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker
11. Suite no. 5 in C minor, Gavotte 1 & 2 (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker
12. Suite no. 5 in C minor, Gigue (Johann Sebastian Bach) - János Starker
