Yo-Yo Ma, Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra - Simply Baroque II (2000)
Artist: Yo-Yo Ma, Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra
Title: Simply Baroque II
Year Of Release: 2000
Label: Sony Classical
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks) / MP3 320 Kbps
Total Time: 59:56
Total Size: 270 / 155 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist: Title: Simply Baroque II
Year Of Release: 2000
Label: Sony Classical
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks) / MP3 320 Kbps
Total Time: 59:56
Total Size: 270 / 155 Mb
WebSite: Album Preview
01. Cantata, BWV 75: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan
02. Goldberg Variations, BWV 988: Aria
03. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645
04. Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten, BWV 647
05. Cantata, BWV 186: Die Hoffnung wart' der rechten Zeit
06. Meine Seele erhebet den Herren, BWV 648
07. Cantata, BWV 208: Schafe können sicher weiden
08. Cantata, BWV 76: Es danke, Gott, und lobe dich das Volk in guten Taten
09. Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 649
Concerto in B-flat Major for Cello & Orchestra, G. 482 (Luigi Boccherini)
10. I. Allegro moderato
11. II. Andante grazioso
12. III. Rondo - Allegro
Cello Concerto in D major, G. 476
13. I. Allegro
14. II. Largo
15. III. Allegro piacere
I just bought this CD and I must say it is truly an inspiration. Yo Yo Ma has to be the greatest cello in recent history. I think he has surpassed the artistic achievements of Rostropovich. This new Baroque album is even better than the first. The playing is flawless. The best part of Ma's playing is the sound he creates with his cello. It is such a warm, beautiful, and focused sound. One can't help but catch the feeling these composers were trying to create when he plays them.
First of all, most of the pieces are by Bach, who was the genius of geniuses composer. Yo Yo Ma has taken familiar parts of cantatas and transcribed them into beautiful pieces for cello. Certainly, this CD is a must hear. Full heartedly recommended.
First of all, most of the pieces are by Bach, who was the genius of geniuses composer. Yo Yo Ma has taken familiar parts of cantatas and transcribed them into beautiful pieces for cello. Certainly, this CD is a must hear. Full heartedly recommended.
