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The Essential Yo-Yo Ma | 
| Creators: Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Camille Saint-Saens, Jules Massenet, Fritz Kreisler, George Gershwin, Sergey Rachmaninov, Dmitry Shostakovich, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Johannes Brahms, Antonin Dvorak, Cesar Camargo Mariano, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Paquito D'Rivera, Astor Piazzolla, Mark O'Connor, Edgar Meyer, John [Film Composer] Williams, Shaker Traditional
Label: Sony
Category: Music
Buy New: $16.49
as of 9/3/2010 03:18 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 2032
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 827969392720
UPC: 827969392720
EAN: 0827969392720
ASIN: B000A7Q29G
Release Date: August 16, 2005
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Prélude from Suite No. 1 in G Major for Cello, BWV 1007 | | • | II. Largo from "Winter", Op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 from the Four Seasons | | • | Jesus, bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring), BWV 147 | | • | Schafe können sicher weiden (Sheep May Safely Graze), BWV 208 | | • | Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme (Sleepers Awake), BWV 645 | | • | The Swan from Carnival of the Animals (Chamber Version) | | • | Havanaise, Op. 83 | | • | Méditation from Thaïs | | • | Liebesfreud Instrumental | | • | Allegro ben ritmato e deciso from Three Preludes | | • | Vocalise Vocal | | • | IV. Allegro from Sonata in D minor for Cello and Piano, Op. 40 | | • | Andante Cantabile for Cello Solo and String Orchestra, Op. posth. | | • | IV. Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto from Quartet No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Strings, Op. 25 | | • | III. Finale. Allegro moderato from Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 104 |
Disc 2
| • | Cristal | | • | A lenda do caboclo | | • | Chega de Saudade Live | | • | Wapango Live | | • | Libertango | | • | Appalachia Waltz Solo Cello Version | | • | Butterfly's Day Out | | • | 1B | | • | Pickin' from Three Pieces for Solo Cello | | • | Simple Gifts | | • | The Mission | | • | Gabriel's Oboe | | • | The Falls Album Version | | • | The Eternal Vow from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon | | • | The Cellist of Sarajevo - A Lament in Rondo Form for Solo 'Cello, Op. 12 | | • | Chi passa per'sta strada | | • | Mido Mountain (Chinese Traditional) | | • | Mohini (Enchantment) | | • | Baroque in Rhythm from Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio | | • | Anything Goes Instrumental | | • | I Could Have Danced All Night Extended version |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
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
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| Customer Reviews:
 Title says it all! May 16, 2010
Toddler Mom (Denver, CO)
The title says it all - perfect collection for Yo-Yo fans or a great introduction for classical music lovers.
A Wonderful Collection May 1, 2010
Cool Grandma
This is a wonderful collection of classic and contemporary pieces. I can't say enough about the first (classical) CD, and the second has introduced me to many contemporary pieces that will become new favorites.
Great CD October 14, 2009
S. Dinteman
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The CD was delivered in a timely manner. The condition of the entire package, including the sound quality were all as promised.
 A must-have April 26, 2009
Iris Eyes
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!
Essential Yo-Yo Ma January 12, 2009
Michael Johnson (Oregon. USA)
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
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