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| Release Date: | 2006-06-06 |
| Label: | Sony |
| UPC: | 828767875125 |
| Binding: | Audio CD |
| Published By: | Sony |
| ASIN: | B000F6YW3K |
| Category: | Music |
Tracks on Bach: The 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites by Sony
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007; Prélude
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007; Allemande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007; Courante
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007; Sarabande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007; Menuett
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007; Gigue
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010; Prélude
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010; Allemande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010; Courante
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010; Sarabande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010; Bourrée
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat Major, BWV 1010; Gigue
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011; Prélude
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011; Allemande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011; Courante
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011; Sarabande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011; Gavotte
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011; Gigue
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008; Prélude
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008; Allemande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008; Courante
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008; Sarabande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008; Menuett
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008; Gigue
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009; Prélude
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009; Allemande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009; Courante
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009; Sarabande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009; Bourrée
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009; Gigue
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012; Prélude
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012; Allemande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012; Courante
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012; Sarabande
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012; Gavotte
- Unaccompanied Cello Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012; Gigue
Customer Reviews
intimate inducement of introspection - Reviewed on 2008-04-26
I admit that I had initial misgivings about this product in light of the widespread renown of Mstislav Rostropovich. But I did some comparison, courtesy of YouTube clips which had surprising sound quality. I came to prefer the more personal and intimate rendition consistent with Yo-yo Ma's style. I suppose, at the end of the day, there is no point arguing taste. The qualities that make Yo-yo Ma's playing uniquely his own just happen to lend themselves well to my personality and current state of mind, which does not detract from the greatness of Rostropovich on the cello.
With regard to Bach's work itself, the Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello, I am in awe. I have heard parts of this set at one time or another. Perhaps the most famous would be the first movement prelude of suite no. 1 in G major, having been used for TV ads and such. If you are a fan of Bach, this set is further demonstration of his versatility and genius. The sound quality is excellent, having a mild reverberation, which perfectly complements the cello as an instrument, Yo-yo Ma as a performer, and the suites themselves as stunning examples of music of any age.
JS Bach & YoYoMa - The Master played by a Master - Reviewed on 2008-04-03
16 customers found this review helpful, 7 did not.
YoYo Ma awoke an entire generation to Bach with this recording. Listening to Ma play these works is truly a stunning thing.
Bach is THE master who demands attention and requires another master to play his work correctly and with emotion. In the hands of a technician, Bach can be all dried up and too mathematical. In the hands of a master such as Yo Yo Ma, the concept of the Master living forever through his music becomes true. Bach is all about math. But, with only the math and none of the humanity, Bach can be cold-- and that would be an appalling thing.
Bach's music is about the glorification of God and humanity and only the combination of technique, mathematics, and emotion can bring it alive and make it true. Bach is very challenging for every player on every instrument. Yo Yo Ma will forever be remembered for this 2 disc set. He introduced Bach to a new generation and made Bach seem cool again. But Bach has always been cool and always will be.
Yo Yo Ma's Cello Suites set the standard for every Bach cello recording before or after, for better or ill. But this is no disservice to Mr. Ma. It is rather an acknowledgment of the power of his performance, the brilliance of his technique, and his very special and rare ability to bring the master alive and off the page to enrapture new audiences.
Yo Yo Ma has done the world a service and Bach would certainly concur, I think.
I had a friend in Massachusetts who lived next door to Yo Yo Ma. My friend could hear him practicing the cello at all hours. I said, "Oh how lucky you are!" He replied, "Well, it gets really aggravating after a while-- he's playing all through the night."
I kindly replied, "You're a f****** moron."
What a brilliant set this is by Yo Yo Ma. Anything that advances Bach into the public consciousness as this recording did and still does is a service to humanity. Superb.
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- Cello Solo
- Chamber
- Classical Music
- Classical Composers
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