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Bach · Six Suites

BBC Music Magazine Instrumental Album of the Month, August 2026

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Portrait of Marc Sabbah with his viola

Biography

Marc Sabbah is widely celebrated for his charismatic artistry, emotional intensity, and commanding stage presence.

Named BBC Music Magazine's “Instrumental Choice” of August 2026 and recipient of 5 out of 5 stars for his landmark recording of J.S. Bach's Six Suites for Cello on viola, critics praised his playing as “superbly eloquent” with a tone that is “beautifully focused” and phrasing that “continually draws the listener's attention.”

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Photo: Sarah Wijzenbeek

Videos

Concertos, recitals and chamber music – watch Marc Sabbah perform works from Bach to Walton.

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H. Vieuxtemps – Capriccio 'Hommage à Paganini'

Marc Sabbah, viola

Chamber Music

Verklärte Nacht

Mons, Belgium · Conservatoire Royal de Mons (Arts²)

  • Karen Su, violin
  • Marc Sabbah, viola
  • and students from the Royal Conservatory of Mons
  • Arnold Schoenberg, Verklärte Nacht – String Sextet

Chamber Music

Trio NOMADA

Berlin, Germany · Belgian Embassy

  • Noé Inui, violin
  • Marc Sabbah, viola
  • David Cohen, cello
  • Program to be announced

Masterclasses & Recital

Masterclasses & Recital

Salamanca, Spain · Conservatorio Superior de Música de Castilla y León

  • Marc Sabbah, viola
  • J.S. Bach, Suite no. 2 in D minor BWV 1008

Recordings

Cover of Bach · Six Suites

Bach · Six Suites

Prospero Classical, 2026

Recorded in a monumental three-day session, Marc Sabbah's album of J.S. Bach's six cello suites on viola was named Instrumental Album of the Month by BBC Music Magazine (August 2026) and Classical Album of the Month by Audio Stereoplay (November 2026).

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