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The Essential Yo-Yo Ma  (Audio CD) 
by Edgar Meyer

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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

Product Details:
Audio CD Release Date: August 16, 2005
Studio: Sony
Composer: 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
Number Of Discs: 2
Average Customer Rating: based on 22 reviews
Track Listing:
Disc: 1
1. Prélude from Suite No. 1 in G Major for Cello, BWV 1007
2. II. Largo from "Winter", Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 from the Four Seasons
3. Jesus, bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring), BWV 147
4. Schafe können sicher weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze), BWV 208
5. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers Awake), BWV 645
6. The Swan from Carnival of the Animals (Chamber Version)
7. Havanaise, Op. 83
8. Méditation from Thaïs
9. Liebesfreud Instrumental
10. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso from Three Preludes
11. Vocalise Vocal
12. IV. Allegro from Sonata in D minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 40
13. Andante Cantabile for Cello Solo and String Orchestra, Op. posth.
14. IV. Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto from Quartet No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Strings, Op. 25
15. III. Finale. Allegro moderato from Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 104
Disc: 2
1. Cristal
2. A lenda do caboclo
3. Chega de Saudade Live
4. Wapango Live
5. Libertango
6. Appalachia Waltz Solo Cello Version
7. Butterfly's Day Out
8. 1B
9. Pickin' from Three Pieces for Solo Cello
10. Simple Gifts
11. The Mission
12. Gabriel's Oboe
13. The Falls Album Version
14. The Eternal Vow from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
15. The Cellist of Sarajevo - A Lament in Rondo Form for Solo 'Cello, Op. 12
16. Chi passa per'sta strada
17. Mido Mountain (Chinese Traditional)
18. Mohini (Enchantment)
19. Baroque in Rhythm from Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio
20. Anything Goes Instrumental
21. I Could Have Danced All Night Extended version
 
Customer Reviews:
Average Customer Review:4.5
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5Great CD  Oct 14, 2009
The CD was delivered in a timely manner. The condition of the entire package, including the sound quality were all as promised.

4A must-have  Apr 26, 2009
I love the music, Yo-Yo Ma's artistry and the diversity. I particularly enjoy CD1. I first heard a selection on a young friends iPod. I purchased the CD as a gift for my father - but my ulterior motive was so I could load it onto my iPod! Hey, we both benefitted!

4 Essential Yo-Yo Ma   Jan 12, 2009
Though this is my first YO-YO Ma CD, it wont be my last!
This is a very nice 2 CD set with a wide range of classical, cultural and contemporary work. Hard to say which CD I like the most, both are excellent

5Love him  Jan 06, 2009
I just love him... I love his music..
Just a fact that CD case was all broken, it's all good as long as I can hear his music.

5Yo-Yo CD  Jan 22, 2008
My nephew mentioned his desire to hear some classical music (Yo-Yo Ma, especially) on the boring trips back & forth from college. He really seemed to enjoy receiving the CD for Christmas!

 
 
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