J. S. Bach - The 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites - Yo-Yo Ma

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Oblivion

No need for reviews. Just a little words of Yo-Yo Ma:
Playing Style (from wikipedia):
Ma has been referred to as “omnivorous” by critics, and possesses a more eclectic repertoire than is typical for classical musicians. A sampling of his versatility in addition to numerous recordings of the standard classical repertoire would include his recordings of Baroque pieces using period instruments, American bluegrass music; traditional Chinese melodies including the soundtrack to the film Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon; the tangos of Argentinian composer Ástor Piazzolla; an eclectic and unusual collaboration with Bobby McFerrin (where Ma admits to being terrified of the improvisation McFerrin pushes him toward); as well as the music of modern minimalist Philip Glass in such works as the 2002 piece, Naqoyqatsi. In 2006, a soundtrack album was released of the music from the 2005 film, Memoirs of a Geisha. He is known for his smooth, rich tone as well as his considerable virtuosity, including a cello recording of Niccolò Paganini's 24th Caprice for solo violin, Zoltán Kodály's cello sonata, and other demanding works.

Tracklist:
Disc 1
1. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007/Prélude 2:33
2. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007/Allemande 3:47
3. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007/Courante 2:26
4. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007/Sarabande 2:56
5. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007/Menuett 3:05
6. Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007/Gigue 1:47
7. Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010/Prélude 4:52
8. Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010/Allemande 3:49
9. Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010/Courante 3:42
10. Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010/Sarabande 4:32
11. Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010/Bourrée 5:04
12. Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010/Gigue 2:33
13. Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011/Prélude 6:20
14. Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011/Allemande 5:22
15. Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011/Courante 1:56
16. Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011/Sarabande 3:18
17. Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011/Gavotte 4:15
18. Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011/Gigue 2:34

Disc 2
1. Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008/Prélude 4:05
2. Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008/Allemande 3:10
3. Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008/Courante 1:48
4. Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008/Sarabande 4:42
5. Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008/Menuett 3:00
6. Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008/Gigue 2:16
7. Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009/Prélude 3:16
8. Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009/Allemande 3:35
9. Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009/Courante 2:27
10. Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009/Sarabande 3:43
11. Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009/Bourrée 3:23
12. Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009/Gigue 3:03
13. Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012/Prélude 4:15
14. Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012/Allemande 7:01
15. Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012/Courante 3:44
16. Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012/Sarabande 4:30
17. Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012/Gavotte 3:28
18. Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012/Gigue 3:54

CD 1  -  CD 2

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