Yoyo joined members of the civic orchestra of chicago to perform j. One of the bestknown cellists of his generation and of the recording era at large, yoyo ma is recognized not only for his technical virtuosity but for his engaging interpretative ability. Recording of the week, rachel podger plays the bach cello suites 26th april 2019 the baroque violinists own transcriptions of one of the pinnacles of the cello repertoire have an integrity and intelligence thats entirely convincing on its own terms, and the music never stops dancing. Yo yo ma is able to extract considerable elegance and emotion from the series since his control of the cello is absolutely complete and inspiring. I thought i could download it to listen to it offline. Pablo casals was the first to record bachs famous cello suites, making them modern sensations. The six cello suites, bwv 10071012, are suites for unaccompanied cello by johann sebastian bach.
Unaccompanied cello suites remastered music download. This is the question that yo yo ma posed on his website ahead of this release. The project built on a partnership between artist pedro reyes and saic that reproduced reyess work palas por pistolas guns into shovels. Yo yo ma bach six cello suites bbc proms 2015 youtube. Dec 20, 2018 thanks to author eric siblin for providing historical context around the cello suites. Four new sets of the bach cello suites have now appeared in less than 18 months, and as the tercentenary year draws to a close this is perhaps a good moment to survey the field. Unaccompanied cello suites music download by yoyo ma. Bach and his cellos suites entered yoyo ma s life when he was four, when he learned the first measure of the prelude to suite no. Sony classical is proud to announce the release of yoyo mas six evolutions bach cello suites, his third and final recording of these works. Yoyo ma to perform bach cello suites in first indonesian. It is the 1983 recording that is presented here, and the original digital recordings have been mastered to enhance the cellos sound. Sony classical is proud to announce the release of yoyo mas new album six evolutions bach cello suites, his third and final recording of these works.
I am looking to add an affordable recording of j s bach s cello suites to my library on cd. It is his third and, he says, final recording of these works. Listen, download or stream yoyo mas new album, six evolutions bach. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Yoyo ma bach cello suite no in g major video music download.
I just wish amazon cloud would stop downloading in its intrusive way to itunes and. Yoyo ma plays the complete bach cello suites at the bbc proms on 952015. Now, at age 62, hes recorded them for what he says may be the last time. Financial times without doubt, we were in the presence of a great musician, and a great man. The first, while he was in his twenties, gave rise to enthusiasm, the secondin his fortiesgave rise to emotion, so what will this final vision give rise. Now, boston cellists are convening to celebrate their hero 07. Together with the north lawndale neighborhood, the city of chicago and the school of the art institute of chicago saic, the community came together to plant trees and site stones. Editors notes what power does this music possess that even today, after 300 years, it continues to help us navigate through troubled times.
Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Yo yo ma recently performed the bach unaccompanied cello suites in its entirety nearly three hours. This results in a series of suites that push the cello to the full extent of its capacities as a baroque instrument and as the. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Download yoyo ma bach cello suite no in g major video music download music yoyo ma bach cello suite no in g major, filetype. In august 2018, ma began his twoyear journey to perform johann sebastian bachs six suites for unaccompanied cello. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His comments are adapted from a conversation with worldpost. North lawndalebased gardeners, artists, and musicians led. Johann sebastian bach, composer pierre fournier, editor richard einhorn, producer yoyo ma, cello yoyo ma, performer yoyo ma, producer p 1983 sony music entertainment cello suite no.
Unaccompanied cello suites by ma, yoyo from amazons classical music store. Bach s six unaccompanied cello suites on two occasions, first for release on lp in 1983, then again in 1997 on cd. Yoyo ma complete bach suites live by celloman free. It is the 1983 recording that is presented here, and the original digital recordings have been mastered to enhance the cello s sound. Bachs cello suites have been my constant musical companions, ma writes of the music.
If youre new to these masterpieces, or just need to add them to your collection without serious. Oct 18, 2019 pablo casals was the first to record bachs famous cello suites, making them modern sensations. Unaccompanied cello suites remastered music download by. One of the bestknown cellists of his generation and of the recording era at large, yo yo ma is recognized not only for his technical virtuosity but for his engaging interpretative ability. Sony classical is proud to announce the release of yo yo ma s new album six evolutions bach cello suites, his third and final recording of these works. I am looking to add an affordable recording of j s bachs cello suites to my library on cd. At the heart of each suite is a dance movement called the sarabande. They are some of the most frequently performed and recognizable solo compositions ever written for cello. At the time, he was still a newer talent to audiences, but had already impressed teachers and listeners with his musicality and technical skills. Cellist yoyo ma has the royal albert hall stage to himself for this late night prom as he takes on the challenge of j. The cellist yoyo ma, who needs no introduction after a worldwide career of some fifty years, pens here his third and ultimate, according to him recording of bachs solo cello suites.
Bachs cello suites have been my constant musical companions, ma writes. Bachs six unaccompanied cello suites on two occasions, first for release on lp in 1983, then again in 1997 on cd. Yoyo ma recently performed the bach unaccompanied cello suites in its entirety nearly three hours. Yoyo mas 1983 survey of bachs cello suites returns at midprice. Bach most likely composed them during the period 171723, when he served as kapellmeister in kothen. Browse and buy exceptional, royaltyfree stock clips, handpicked by. At the core of any cellists repertoire are the cello suites by bach. Its one that he wonderfully answers in his third recording of bach s six cello suites, still among the greatest works for the solo instrument. As of today, we count more than 90 editions of the cello suites. Yoyo ma talked to me about whats changed about the way he approaches this piece of music.
Unaccompanied cello suites remastered by yoyo ma on amazon music. Yoyo ma is able to extract considerable elegance and emotion from the series since his control of the cello is absolutely complete and inspiring. Yoyo ma first recorded the bach cello suites in 1983, at age 27. It is a work in seven movements, and the prelude, mainly consisting of arpeggiated chords, is probably the best known movement from the entire set of suites and is regularly heard on. Music, like all of culture, helps us to understand our environment, each other, and. The result was intoxicating, and a magnificent achievement for ma. The choice of bowing and articulation is an endless debate for a cellist.
You can buy or stream yoyo mas 2018 recording of bachs cello suite no. Bach and his cellos suites entered yo yo ma s life when he was four, when he learned the first measure of the prelude to suite no. Johann sebastian bach, composer pierre fournier, editor richard einhorn, producer yo yo ma, cello yo yo ma, performer yo yo ma, producer p 1983 sony music entertainment cello suite no. Prelude welcome to the daily download, a handpicked, free, downloadable piece of classical music available every weekday. Bachs complete cello suites in free, public concert at millennium park concert is part of yoyo mas multiyear global bach project accompanying day of action on friday, june 21 includes free, public events throughout chicago chicagointernationally renowned cellist and chicago symphony orchestra judson and.
Yo yo ma plays the complete bach cello suites at the bbc proms on 952015. Mas readings of bach are fairly liberal in rhythm and phrasing and are decidedly more intuitive than analytical, with. Bach cello suites yoyo mas new album is entitled six evolutions. After breaking through with a collection of bach cello suites in 1983, his ambitions and his appeal stretched far beyond the classical sphere via popular collaborations with such artists as jazz vocalist. This results in a series of suites that push the cello to the full extent of its capacities as a baroque instrument and as the medium by which bach s full intentions may be experienced. Bach, pablo casals, and the search for a baroque masterpiece.