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 Clash of Civilizations Koopman Yo-Yo Ma Aug 08, 2008
Look, this cd has its bright spots, but there is so much that just didn't work out with it. Firstly, the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra plays with its usual energy and authentic approach, but Yo Yo plays in a modern style. The two just don't mix. I keep expecting to hear some decorations to the cello line but there just aren't any. Some of the music is just played too fast such as the slow movement of the double cello concerto. It was almost as if playing baroque style for Yo Yo Ma just meant playing it faster. The slow movement of the winter concerto was completely empty of any kind of decoration or originality. It was just straight and flat.
And the transcriptions! Oh gosh, why transcribe music that is not suited to the cello? Vivaldi fans will miss the viola d'amore in the concerto RV 540. The virtuosic "Laudamus te..." from the Gloria is interpreted by a cello. How does one go from a soprano to a cello and call it a successful transcription? Sadly, it just isn't effective.
I'm sure Yo Yo Ma would have performed Vivaldi in a much better way with a modern orchestra and I am sure that Koopman would have done a fabulous job with a different cello player---as such it turned out into a clash of civilizations.
 Excellent Collection Performed Well May 26, 2008
Yo-Yo Ma, performing Vivaldi on a period Cello with accompaniment from Ton Koopman, offers unique and engaging renditions of a number of Vivaldi pieces. The clarity and power of the overall sound on this compilation are amazing.
I enjoy the tracks in the "middle" of the album (Concerto in B-flat Major for Cello, Strings and Basso continuo, RV 423/III. Allegro - Laudamus Te from Gloria, RV 589) the most.
Highly recommended as a lasting addition to anyone's "classical" music collection.
Beautiful May 03, 2008
Yo-Yo Ma is one of the greatest cello players of all times and he's playing Vivaldi. Is there anything more to say? I think not :)
 Always a Treat! Feb 07, 2008
I have purchased Simply Baroque, Simply Baroque II, and Vivaldi's Cello. I am so pleased - Yo-Yo Ma and Ton Koopman's Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra have created something truly magical. I keep listening to these cds and each time seems like the first. I am a huge fan of baroque music - Bach and Vivaldi are favorites so perhaps I am biased here. Still, beauty is beauty and the arrangements on all three of these cds is just that- beautiful music. I think Vivaldi would approve of the work done here-sensitive, energetic, alive! Another reviewer hit the nail on the head in referring to this cd as Baroque III. If you enjoy music that soothes and yet isn't "elevator music", buy these cds. You are in for a great musical experience.
Excellent! Jan 02, 2008
My husband and I thoroughly enjoy this CD. YO-YO MA is wonderful, the cello is amazing. Highly recommended.
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