For Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, New Impossibilities capt ures an extraordinary yearlong Silk Road Chicago celebration. Partnering with th e City of Chicago and its leading arts and cultural organizations, in perfo... more »rmanc es, exhibitions, and workshops, the Silk Road Project traced the weave of tradit ion and innovation through Chicago. In New Impossibilities, recorded duri ng a series of sold-out concerts at Daniel Burnham's historic Orchestra Hall, Yo -Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble convey the essence of their unique creative cu ltural exchange. More from Yo-Yo Ma
For Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, New Impossibilities capt ures an extraordinary yearlong Silk Road Chicago celebration. Partnering with th e City of Chicago and its leading arts and cultural organizations, in performanc es, exhibitions, and workshops, the Silk Road Project traced the weave of tradit ion and innovation through Chicago. In New Impossibilities, recorded duri ng a series of sold-out concerts at Daniel Burnham's historic Orchestra Hall, Yo -Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble convey the essence of their unique creative cu ltural exchange. More from Yo-Yo Ma
Silk Road Journeys: Beyond the Horizon
Appassionato
Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone
Obrigado Brazil
Vivaldi's Cello
The Essential Yo-Yo Ma
"As you might note from my other reviews, I find the work and range of Yo Yo Ma to be quite stimulating and wonderful to hear. I often take chances and buy his work without previewing it based on past happy purchases. I fell in love with the first album in the Silk Road series since it was full of bright new and interesting melodies and performances. It is surely a work of great interest. However, I found this album to be less bright and without the stimulating variety of the first work. The second was just alright and I find this one to be just dull. Maybe, it was my mood but that is my first reaction. I have seen the first two concerts that supported the first two albums and loved the music live and on disk. It is not that the idea has grown cold or old but the music does not have the vibrance of the first two works. I would go to listen to them first."
Truth in advertising
R. Kyle | USA | 01/10/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The label said, "It will rock your world." They weren't lying. I have joyously followed the Silk Road Journeys and this CD is a welcome addition. I honestly do not have the chops to give a meaningful review of classical music except to say that I thoroughly enjoy this recording."
Spend some magical moments
Linda Petersen | Palmetto, FL | 11/21/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This compilation of new (to me) sounds was enchanting and well worth leisure listening. I wasn't quite expecting the unusual instruments to provide the level of musicality and transition they did. This album is a joy and credit to the innovation and vision of the composers, arrangers and musicians who created this beautiful presentation of New Impossibilities.
Linda Petersen"
A wonderful project
Abel | Hong Kong | 09/19/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Yo-yo Ma and his friends made a wonderful collaboration in this further compilation of music along the 'Silk Road'.
The repertoire chosen ranges from contemproary to classic. The variety is great, and the novelty and creativity to be marvelled.
While the compilation and re-arrangement of the 'Ambush from Ten Sides' for the pipa instrument is admirably re-freshing, if ever there is any further added dimension to Yo Yo's project, I would like to refer him to the 12 Uighur Suites (Muqams) and contemproary Uighur guitarist-cum-composer-singer Arken Abddulah, a promoter of the Dolan Muqam as well as modern Uighur music, who is also an ardent Flamenco music follower. The "Ambush" piece was too much of a 'mainland' tune to be reckoned with the Silk Road, though the pipa is an instrument originating from the Central Asian region, but so is the guitar!
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Possibly The Best
Charity Johnson | Los Angeles, CA USA | 11/10/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There are many collaborative masterpieces in the world but this one definitely stands out. The exploration of different sounds are impressive, and while I only wish the CD was longer, I was thoroughly satisfied."