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Eleonor Bindman, pianist

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Eleonor Bindman

“A Lifelong Love fo Bach” – The Cross-Eyed Pianist Previews the Bach Cello Suites for Piano

Published 09/21/20

It is my pleasure to share The Cross-Eyed Pianist‘s preview of my October 9 release of J.S. Bach Cello Suites for Solo Piano in a… 

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Bach Cello Suites for Solo Piano Release Day is October 9!

Published 08/14/20

The Naxos/Grand Piano label has set Eleonor Bindman’s J.S. Bach Cello Suites for Solo Piano recording’s release date for October 9, 2020! J.S. Bach Cello… 

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Eleonor Bindman on The Violin Channel

Live on the Violin Channel

Published 08/14/20

Eleonor Bindman joined the Violin Channel’s “Living Room Live” program:

Monday Morning Bach Spring Giveaways

Published 05/22/20

Over the past two months, I’ve been doing a free transcription score giveaway as part of my recent Monday Morning Bach posts to help people… 

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Eleonor Bindman

The Cello Suites for Piano are Complete!

Published 05/08/20

My J.S. Bach Cello Suites transcriptions for Piano are complete and the recordings have officially been submitted to Naxos Records. I’m looking forward to the… 

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Eleonor Bindman, pianist

Help Support Local Musicians

Published 04/29/20

In support of my musician colleagues during the COVID health crisis, from now through Sunday, May 3, 2020, all proceeds from the sale of my… 

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J.S. Bach Cello Prelude

A Meaningful Pause

Published 03/30/20

Pause. That word reminds me of a memorable lesson I learned from my last teacher, Mr. Feltsman. In Russian musical terminology, we use it (pronounced “pauza”) to… 

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Eleonor Bindman recording the Cello Suites

The Cello Suites Project, Part 1: The Inspiration

Published 03/02/20

Earlier this week – on February 24th and 25th – I recorded my piano transcription of the Bach Cello Suites, to be released in the fall on… 

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Bach and Beethoven on the Piano with Piano Duets

The Joy of Piano Duets

Published 02/20/20

My first duets were little 8-measure Russian folk songs but they already offered glimpses into a bigger world. Here I was, a struggling beginner, meekly… 

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New Piano Duets Facebook Group

Published 02/20/20

In the late 18th and 19th centuries, piano duets provided an overwhelmingly popular and sociable medium of domestic music-making. Playing duets was the best way to bring… 

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Concert With Brooklyn Brandenburgers at Old Stone House

Published 12/06/19

Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15 at 2pm, I will be joining The Brooklyn Brandenburgers as a special guest in their 2019 Family Holiday… 

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Stepping Stones to Bach – Book Two Available Now!

Published 09/20/19

Johann Sebastian Bach left us an unparalleled legacy. His music has accompanied people through centuries of worship and brought countless moments of reflection, inner peace… 

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Bindman takes [Bach] quite literally, transcribing in the register he wrote in, mostly, and clearly with enjoyment. Her tempos are sometimes faster than a cellist’s fingers might find practical, but her musical sense is excellent. She observes most of the written repeats.

David W Moore
American Record Guide

Bindman maintains the majesty of Bach’s music, via both her transcription and her convincing command of the keyboard. Whether you’re a purist or a Bach devotee, this satisfying 2-CD set is worthy of a thoughtful listen.

Sharna Searle
The Whole Note

Quite simply (and irrespective of the particular novelty factor here) this is Bach playing of the highest order. … Listening to Bindman’s recording, I was immediately struck by the mellifluous beauty and sensitivity of her renditions of these iconic cello works; that she has transcribed them so well and plays them with such assurance, grace and finesse makes this 2CD set an easy choice for my Recording of the Month.

Andrew Eales
Pianodao

“Prepare to be surprised when you listen to the new 2-CD release of Eleonor Bindman playing her piano arrangements of Bach’s Cello Suites. Ms. Bindman’s arrangements faithfully include the notes you will find in the original Bach, but have become works that are new, unique, and completely satisfying on their own terms.”

Barry Lenson
Classical Archive

“Her skillfully wrought arrangements… [treat] the solo cello lines straight, and… you get Bach’s text served up with sensitivity and taste… Bindman’s well-considered tempos address the music’s dance origins. …her Preludes and Sarabandes sing out well”

Jed Distler
ClassicsToday
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