Bach: Six Unaccompanied Cello Suites
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This is Yo-Yo Ma's first recording of Bach's Cello Suites, digitally recorded in 1983 and first issued on LP. He has since made a second recording of the Suites in 1998, taken from the soundtrack of a video series, so it's interesting that the earlier set remains available. If you've been lucky enough to hear Ma play this music in concert, you'll realize that neither set represents his Bach at its best. This rendition is generally quite straightforward, beautifully played and musically sound but sometimes not very emotional. The second set is more expressive but frequently seems self-conscious. Either of these recordings is a worthy representation of Bach's superb music, but neither attains the mature eloquence of Starker's final recording, a level Ma will probably reach himself in his third recording. --Leslie Gerber
Bach: Six Unaccompanied Cello Suites, Music, Yo-Yo Ma, Johann Sebastian Bach, Cello Solo, Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers, Classical Music
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- A Truly Excellent Choice!
- exquisite
- Musically very pleasing, though not the best.
- Better performances available
- Music for the Heart
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Bach: Six Unaccompanied Cello Suites
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ASIN: B0000025QM
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Suite No. 1, S. 1007 In G Major: Prelude
- Suite No. 1, S. 1007 In G Major: Allemande
- Suite No. 1, S. 1007 In G Major: Courante
- Suite No. 1, S. 1007 In G Major: Sarabande
- Suite No. 1, S. 1007 In G Major: Menuett
- Suite No. 1, S. 1007 In G Major: Gigue
- Suite No. 4, S. 1010 In E-Flat Major: Prelude
- Suite No. 4, S. 1010 In E-Flat Major: Allemande
- Suite No. 4, S. 1010 In E-Flat Major: Courante
- Suite No. 4, S. 1010 In E-Flat Major: Sarabande
- Suite No. 4, S. 1010 In E-Flat Major: Bourree
- Suite No. 4, S. 1010 In E-Flat Major: Gigue
- Suite No. 5, S. 1011 In C Minor: Prelude
- Suite No. 5, S. 1011 In C Minor: Allemande
- Suite No. 5, S. 1011 In C Minor: Courante
- Suite No. 5, S. 1011 In C Minor: Sarabande
- Suite No. 5, S. 1011 In C Minor: Gavotte
- Suite No. 5, S. 1011 In C Minor: Gigue
Tracks:
- Suite No. 2, S. 1008 In D Minor: Prelude
- Suite No. 2, S. 1008 In D Minor: Allemande
- Suite No. 2, S. 1008 In D Minor: Courante
- Suite No. 2, S. 1008 In D Minor: Sarabande
- Suite No. 2, S. 1008 In D Minor: Menuett
- Suite No. 2, S. 1008 In D Minor: Gigue
- Suite No. 3, S. 1009 In C Major: Prelude
- Suite No. 3, S. 1009 In C Major: Allemande
- Suite No. 3, S. 1009 In C Major: Courante
- Suite No. 3, S. 1009 In C Major: Sarabande
- Suite No. 3, S. 1009 In C Major: Bouree
- Suite No. 3, S. 1009 In C Major: Gigue
- Suite No. 6, S. 1012 In D Major: Prelude
- Suite No. 6, S. 1012 In D Major: Allemande
- Suite No. 6, S. 1012 In D Major: Courante
- Suite No. 6, S. 1012 In D Major: Sarabande
- Suite No. 6, S. 1012 In D Major: Gavotte
- Suite No. 6, S. 1012 In D Major: Gigue
Amazon.com
This is Yo-Yo Ma's first recording of Bach's Cello Suites, digitally recorded in 1983 and first issued on LP. He has since made a second recording of the Suites in 1998, taken from the soundtrack of a video series, so it's interesting that the earlier set remains available. If you've been lucky enough to hear Ma play this music in concert, you'll realize that neither set represents his Bach at its best. This rendition is generally quite straightforward, beautifully played and musically sound but sometimes not very emotional. The second set is more expressive but frequently seems self-conscious. Either of these recordings is a worthy representation of Bach's superb music, but neither attains the mature eloquence of Starker's final recording, a level Ma will probably reach himself in his third recording. --Leslie Gerber
Customer Reviews:
A Truly Excellent Choice!.......2007-07-20
The years that this set has remained in the catalogue attest for the level of interpretation and expertise that Yo-Yo Ma imbews here with these great "soulful" pieces. My first exposure to these works was this recorded set, and I certainly will say that I "struck it right" with this addition to my music collection. Are there better versions...? Well, there are other Interpretations, of course. But, from what I determine, Mr. Ma is playing Bach's music as written, with his own natural inflection, of course. Could you ask for more....not much! A Fine Recording Overall, Fine Interpretation, Fine Warm Ambiance (as it strikes me) as if Yo-Yo is playing these in your living room, just for the two of you. And I like this feeling a lot. Greatly Recommended. ~operabruin
~I happened to see on Amazon here, that this set has been remastered, so I would think that the new set would be pretty nice! I'll be checking it out!
exquisite.......2007-07-05
The most exquisite classical recording you will ever buy. I have owned the vinyl for years and bought the CD's for convenience - car, kitchen. Ma is the best, and the sound quality is extraordinary - you can sometimes hear him breathing!
Musically very pleasing, though not the best........2007-05-18
It would be harsh - with such great exponents of these suites recorded before him, to compare Mr. Ma's playing with other great cellists.
I agree that if you concentrate on the dances in the suites, you will find the best of Ma's interpretation. They are musical, soulful and beautiful. Elsewhere, like in Preludes, the required depth and nuance are some what missing. Listen to Rostropovich, for example, an immediate difference surfaces.
Even so, a 4 star rating is still well-deserved, bearing in mind that Mr. Ma was not yet 30 years old when he recorded this album.
Better performances available.......2007-03-27
Although some would call this performance "straightforward," it lacks the depth and richness of available recordings by Fournier, Casals, and Rostropovich. Before purchasing, take the time to listen to the Suite No. 1 Prelude of all four cellists. Whereas Fournier, Casals, and Rostropovich are movingly expressive, Yo-Yo Ma's is "on point" but lacking emotion.
I wanted to buy this CD but had no performer in mind. I first chose Yo-Yo Ma just because I'd heard of him. After a quick review of other customer comments and my own test runs, I decided to buy Fournier, Casals, AND Rostropovich, just because I was excited to hear a familiar piece played so beautifully in three different ways. Note that Yo-Yo Ma didn't make the cut.
Music for the Heart.......2006-12-25
The experience of music doesn't get better than this, and rarely as good. The Bach cello suites take you into an inner space that most folks in this culture never visit, and Ma takes you there effortlessly, with nothing to separate you from this imperishable gift that Bach gave the world. Listen to it over and over again, and you will only grow deeper into this music. Mediate with it, and if you have animals in your life, play it for them and just watch what happens.
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- One of the Best recording for classical guitar
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Six Unaccompanied Cello Suites Arranged for Guitar Volume 1
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ASIN: B000145PYQ
Release Date: 1999-06-01 |
Tracks:
- Suite No. 1 in C-major, bwv 1007 (orig. G) Prelude
- Suite No. 1 in C-major, bwv 1007 (orig. G) Allemande
- Suite No. 1 in C-major, bwv 1007 (orig. G) Courante
- Suite No. 1 in C-major, bwv 1007 (orig. G) Sarabande
- Suite No. 1 in C-major, bwv 1007 (orig. G) Menuet 1
- Suite No. 1 in C-major, bwv 1007 (orig. G) Menuet 2 (Menuet 1 da capo)
- Suite No. 1 in C-major, bwv 1007 (orig. G) Gigue
- Suite No. 2 in a-minor, bwv 1008 (orig. d) Prelude
- Suite No. 2 in a-minor, bwv 1008 (orig. d) Allemande
- Suite No. 2 in a-minor, bwv 1008 (orig. d) Courante
- Suite No. 2 in a-minor, bwv 1008 (orig. d) Sarabande
- Suite No. 2 in a-minor, bwv 1008 (orig. d) Menuet 1
- Suite No. 2 in a-minor, bwv 1008 (orig. d) Menuet 2 (Menuet 1 da capo)
- Suite No. 2 in a-minor, bwv 1008 (orig. d) Gigue
- No. 3 in G-major, bwv 1009 (orig. C) Prelude
- No. 3 in G-major, bwv 1009 (orig. C) Allemande
- No. 3 in G-major, bwv 1009 (orig. C) Courante
- No. 3 in G-major, bwv 1009 (orig. C) Sarabande
- No. 3 in G-major, bwv 1009 (orig. C) Bouree 1
- No. 3 in G-major, bwv 1009 (orig. C) Bouree 2 (Bouree 1 da capo)
- No. 3 in G-major, bwv 1009 (orig. C) Gigue
Album Description
Stanley Yates' new arrangements, representing a modern reinterpretation of the baroque style, performed by a modern musician, on a modern guitar (capo at the first fret), for a modern audience.
Customer Reviews:
One of the Best recording for classical guitar.......2007-01-11
One of the reasons I bought this record is I have the musical transcription from Mel Bay publications Stanley Yates Series and its probably one of the most important works for the classical guitar ever to be publish , I would highly recommend them both the CD and the Score for anyone who plays classical guitar and guitar aficionados.
Product Description
This definitive work includes performance scores, comparison score and an invaluable 40-page guide entitled Arranging, Interpreting, and Performing the Music of J.S. Bach. Furthermore, the author offers comments on his arranging process and suggestions on using this edition including: ornamentation, slurs, fingerings, notation and implementation of the comparison scores. This CD contains Suites 1-3 only.
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