The Essential Yo-Yo Ma
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Here are three dozen pieces of music, all played by Yo-Yo Ma, culled from his extensive discography. Aside from the technical mastery and beautiful tone that are absolutes in all of his playing, one is dazzled by his curiosity and ability to adapt to so many forms and types of music. His Bach and Vivaldi are pellucid and played with non-sentimental crispness, his tango music gritty and rhythmically pungent, his jazz seemingly spontaneous, the "Meditation" from Thais simply ravishing, "Anything Goes" a romp, and the Appalachian music performed with both respect and a great twang, while the traditional Chinese music is fascinating. It's really a matter of how much Ma loves whatever he plays here, how entirely he becomes involved in it, and what a fine partner he invariably is to other musicians. This collection is a doozy--it is truly "essential." --Robert Levine
The Essential Yo-Yo Ma, Music, Edgar Meyer, Hector Console, Jon Burr, Marc Michel, Nilson Matta, Yo-Yo Ma, Paquito D'Rivera, Fillippo Azzaiolo, Johann Sebastian Bach, Claude Bolling, Johannes Brahms, Paquito D'Rivera, Sandeep / Dey, Indrajit Das, Antonin Dvorak, George Gershwin, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Fritz Kreisler, Frederick Loewe, Cesar Camargo Mariano, Jules Massenet, Edgar Meyer, Ennio Morricone, Mark O'Connor, Astor Piazzolla, Cole Porter, Sergey Rachmaninov, Camille Saint-Saens, Dmitry Shostakovich, Dun Tan, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Chinese Traditional, Shaker Traditional, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Antonio Vivaldi, David Wilde, John Williams, Chen Xieyang, Ennio Morricone, Kurt Masur, Lorin Maazel, Tan Dun, Ton Koopman, Daniel Humair, Jean-Luc Dayan, Silk Road Ensemble, Horacio Malvicino, Marc Fosset
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- pure genius
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Tracks:
- Prde from Suite No. 1 in G Major for Cello, BWV 1007
- II. Largo from "Winter", Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 from the Four Seasons
- Jesus, bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring), BWV 147
- Schafe kn sicher weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze), BWV 208
- Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers Awake), BWV 645
- The Swan from Carnival of the Animals (Chamber Version)
- Havanaise, Op. 83
- Mtation from Tha
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- IV. Allegro from Sonata in D minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 40
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- IV. Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto from Quartet No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Strings, Op. 25
- III. Finale. Allegro moderato from Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 104
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- Cristal
- A lenda do caboclo
- Chega de Saudade Live
- Wapango Live
- Libertango
- Appalachia Waltz Solo Cello Version
- Butterfly's Day Out
- 1B
- Pickin' from Three Pieces for Solo Cello
- Simple Gifts
- The Mission
- Gabriel's Oboe
- The Falls Album Version
- The Eternal Vow from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
- The Cellist of Sarajevo - A Lament in Rondo Form for Solo 'Cello, Op. 12
- Chi passa per'sta strada
- Mido Mountain (Chinese Traditional)
- Mohini (Enchantment)
- Baroque in Rhythm from Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio
- Anything Goes Instrumental
- I Could Have Danced All Night Extended version
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Here are three dozen pieces of music, all played by Yo-Yo Ma, culled from his extensive discography. Aside from the technical mastery and beautiful tone that are absolutes in all of his playing, one is dazzled by his curiosity and ability to adapt to so many forms and types of music. His Bach and Vivaldi are pellucid and played with non-sentimental crispness, his tango music gritty and rhythmically pungent, his jazz seemingly spontaneous, the "Meditation" from Thais simply ravishing, "Anything Goes" a romp, and the Appalachian music performed with both respect and a great twang, while the traditional Chinese music is fascinating. It's really a matter of how much Ma loves whatever he plays here, how entirely he becomes involved in it, and what a fine partner he invariably is to other musicians. This collection is a doozy--it is truly "essential." --Robert Levine
Customer Reviews:
pure genius.......2007-05-21
No instrument asks more from the soul of an artist as the cello does.
Yo Yo Ma shows to be master of the instrument and his interpretations en technique are pure genius. Everyone should have this album in his (or hers of course) basic classical collection
Another great Yo-Yo Disc.......2007-05-15
The set-up with the classical pieces on the first disc and the other on the second is excellent.
first disc great- second a flop.......2007-04-12
the first disc is awesome. the second disc is weird and boring.
Encore.......2007-03-31
Incredible. My young cellist (son) loves it. Beautiful music. The album is well organized and each song transitions nicely.
The Versatile Yo-Yo Ma.......2007-03-29
I've found this collection to be extremely delightful! It gives you a sense of the versatility of Yo-Yo Ma like no other, with one disc being dedicated more to his classical side, while the other explores jazz and world music venues. Not your typical "greatest hits" collection.
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ASIN: B000NDIAXS
Release Date: 2007-04-03 |
Tracks:
- Appalachia Waltz - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
- Tiger Rag - Jon Burr, Wynton Marsalis, , Mark O'Connor, Frank Vignola
- Caprice No. 1 in a Minor - Mark O'Connor
- Butterfly's Day Out - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
- Caprice for Three - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
- Stephane and Django - Jon Burr, , Mark O'Connor, Frank Vignola
- Midnight on the Water/Bonaparte's Retreat - Mark O'Connor
- College Hornpipe - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
- Flailing - Mark O'Connor
- Brave Wolfe - Wynton Marsalis, , Mark O'Connor
- Misty Moonlight Waltz - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
- F.C.'s Jig - Yo-Yo Ma, , Mark O'Connor
- Caprice No. 6 in G Major - Mark O'Connor
- Vistas - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
- Amazing Grace - Mark O'Connor
Tracks:
- Surrender the Sword for Violin and Strings - Nashville Symphony Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
- Call of the Mockingbird from Fanfare for the Volunteer - London Philharmonic Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
- Sons of the Liberty Bell for Violin and Strings - Nashville Symphony Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
- American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) For Violin and Orchestra - Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
- American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) For Violin and Orchestra - Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
- American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) For Violin and Orchestra - Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
- American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) For Violin and Orchestra - Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
- Appalachia Waltz - Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
Customer Reviews:
The Essential Mark O'Connor.......2007-06-13
This is a wonderful 2-disc set. Mark O'Connor is extremely versatile. He plays beautifully, no matter what type of music he is playing; classical, jazz, bluegrass. His talents as a composer and as a violinist are showcased.
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