The Essential Yo-Yo Ma | Edgar Meyer, Hector Console, ... | pure genius     classical music:     The Essential Yo-Y...   The Essential Yo-Yo Ma Edgar Meyer, Hector Console, ... Sony, 2005 average customer review:based on 18 reviews view larger image  for more information click here        highly recommended 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  for more information click here Yo-Yo CD 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! pure genius No instrument asks more from the soul of an artist as the cello does. Yo Yo Ma shows to be master of the instrument and his interpretations en technique are pure genius. Everyone should have this album in his (or hers of course) basic classical collection good study music Great for studying, however if listening in your car the sound can be a bit repetitive. Fantastic!! This is one of the best CD's for Cello that I have heard. Yo-Yo Ma is such an artist. Love It!  for more information click here reviews: page 1, 2, 3, 4 Tracks 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 | 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 products you might be interested in recommendations Music we played at our wedding. Featured Classical Compilations **To a Simpler Time** Featured Cello Music Music from the Gods essential Essential Bach Bach: Organ Works - Essential Classics Essential George Gershwin Essential Guitar: 33 Guitar Masterpieces Essential Baroque yo-yo Appalachian Journey Appassionato Soul of the Tango: The Music of Astor Piazzolla Hush The Essential Yo-Yo Ma   search for classical music essential yo-yo, essential, yo-yo      toavi.com    web randomly chosen book: It's Okay to Be the Boss: The Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming the Manager ...