Track Listings (16) - Disc #1| All Artists: Johann Sebastian Bach, Luigi Boccherini, Ton Koopman, Yo-Yo Ma, The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra Title: Yo-Yo Ma - Simply Baroque ~ Bach & Boccherini / ABO, Koopman Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 3 Label: Sony Release Date: 2/9/1999 Genre: Classical Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Suites, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Keyboard, Sacred & Religious Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 074646068021 |
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It was only a matter of time before the remarkable Yo-Yo Ma went along with the tide and dipped his talent into the so-called authentic instrument movement. On this recital, abetted by Ton Koopman--one of the most respecte... more »     |
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Amazon.com It was only a matter of time before the remarkable Yo-Yo Ma went along with the tide and dipped his talent into the so-called authentic instrument movement. On this recital, abetted by Ton Koopman--one of the most respected names in early-music practice--Ma plays Bach and Boccherini. The Bach are all transcriptions and very fine ones, indeed--the alto aria "Erbarme Dich" from the St. Matthew Passion; the equally famous "Air on a G String" from the Third Orchestral Suite; Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; and six others, most less well-known. These are followed by two fascinating cello concertos by Boccherini, made all the more interesting by Koopman's cadenzas, which are pretty outrageous. Throughout, Ma's stunning virtuosity is matched by his taste and musicality. The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra plays handsomely, and the recorded sound is warm and full. "Authentic" or not, this is mighty fine playing, and wait till you hear those cadenzas. --Robert Levine Similar CDsSimilarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsMusic to Cleanse the Palate Grady Harp | Los Angeles, CA United States | 09/12/2005 (5 out of 5 stars) "Though this recording is over six years old now, it remains one or the mainstays of everyone's collection of music meant to soothe and succor. Yo-Yo Ma is at his peak in this repertoire (and that is saying a lot about an artist who has successfully conquered just about every form of music for the cello!). The real delight of this collection for this listener is the decision to include transcriptions for the cello of some of Bach's most beautiful melodies. His eloquent phrasing and compassion for such vocal solos as the 'Erbarme dich' from the St Matthew Passion, the famous 'Air on a G String', 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben' and 'Lass mein Herz die Munze sein' make this recital worth buying. Add to these two perfect performances of the Luigi Boccherini Cello Concertos No. 5 and 7 and the program is richly rounded. Ma is sensitively supported by Ton Koopman and the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra. From the first to the last work this collection is a treasure trove. Grady Harp, September 05" Just Guessing. Patrick G. Nelson | Huntsville, AL USA | 03/01/2006 (5 out of 5 stars) "I suspect that this CD is wonderful. However, Amazon had to sub this order out to CD NOW which is more aptly named CD NEVER. I am and experienced internet shopper and I understand that mistakes happen, shipments get lost, and shipments can be stolen. But, that is what email is for-- tracking lost shipments. I emailed CD NEVER and received no response, so now I call them CD NEVER MIND.
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