The album is available now for preorder, including a 3. After breaking through with a collection of bach cello suites in 1983, his ambitions and his appeal stretched far beyond the. Yoyo ma inspired by bach from the sixpart film series. Buy mp3 music online yoyo ma the essential yo yo ma cd1. Cellists will learn and hear about each suite, what these mean to ma, and how these songs inspire a garden designer, virtual engineer, choreographer, kabuki actor, and two ice dancers. The cello suites remastered music download by yoyo ma.
Inspired by bach episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly. Complete list of yo yo ma music featured in tv shows and movies. In point of fact, what was inspired by bach were six short films, made by various directorchoreographers, and that. I admire ma greatly, but must say that this new release is very disappointing and in no way compares with rostropovichs late recording of the same work. I have all of yo yo mas three recordings of bachs cello suites. Bach cello suites celebrated by 8 great cellists kcrw. The best way to enjoy this album is to cut the lights off, close your eyes, increase the bass, and feel the music belt out its power. The 5th suite is fictional thought still entertaining. Yoyo ma collaborates with artists from different media to create new works inspired by bach s cello suites. Enjoy the soothing sounds of yoyo ma s cello with this collection of downloadable albums.
Director kevin mcmahon films internationally renowned cellist yoyo ma as he and brilliant landscape gardener julie moir messervy travel americas east coast in search of a garden inspired by bach. Appalachian journey live in concert vhs and dvd appalachian journey with edgar meyer. Yoyo ma bach cello suite 1 allemande by dunbang you. Of course the actual design was done by the landscape designer julie messervy.
When his parents bought him a childsized cello, it turned out to be a historic decision. Bach cello suite prelude yo yo ma i like his display of emotion while playing. That year, ma was awarded the national medal of the arts by the nea. Once upon a time in america yo yo ma plays ennio morricone by lonnegan4. Calvin green is an actor, known for yoyo ma inspired by bach 1997. That led ma to ask six directors and several other artists from different disciplines to collaborate with him on a series of short films part documentary, part performance each one based on one of the suites. Bach was a genius, and yoyo ma is your amazing translator on this tour into the mind that defined baroque music. In 2002, sony classical released yo yo ma plays the music of john williams, an original recording produced and conducted by. Find yo yo ma discography, albums and singles on allmusic. In collaboration with artists from different disciplines, ma uses each bach suite as a starting point for a completely new work in that artists medium. For the second installment, inspired by bach, sony everything stepped up a. Inspired by bach, a part of sony classical celebrates bach, presented the contemporary cellist yo yo ma performing the six suites for unaccompanied cello by johann sebastian bach, in a series of six films, each showing a collaboration with artists from different disciplines. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Yoyo ma bach cello suite 1 sarabande by dunbang you.
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. Inspired by bach, volume 2 dvd inspired by bach, volume 3 dvd tan dun. That led to a series of 1997 films called inspired by bach, documenting his collaboration with artists. One of the bestknown classical cellists of the recording era, whose crossover releases have spanned the world, bluegrass, and soundtrack charts. This takes place to the soundtrack of yoyo ma playing bach s suite no. Viewed from the top probably from cn tower, you will see the sinuous paths simulating the dance movements. I was lucky enough to see yo yo ma when he first began concertizing many years ago. Yoyo ma bio, albums, pictures naxos classical music. Yoyo ma is always musical, thoughtful and inventive, and so he is in the bach cello suites. It was inspired by the ancient route used by pilgrims, merchants and soldiers that led from europe through the middle east to china. Dec 09, 2016 visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Yoyo ma yoyo ma born 1955 is respected as one of the greatest cellists of the twentieth century. Yoyo ma the classical cello collection by yoyo ma on. Yoyo ma s second recording of bach s cello suites, released in 1997, came about after he heard a quote by albert schweitzer describing bach as a pictorial composer.
Yoyo ma, a virtuoso at more than the cello washington post. Giuseppe sammartini 16951750, recorder concerto in f, moscow virtuosi, vladimir spivakov, michala petri soprano recorder, rca 68543, vivaldi concertos op. Yoyo ma presents bach as a wise and spellbinding storyteller in six evolutions ma began learning bach s famous cello suites when he was 4. Gidon kremer, kim kashkashian, yo yo ma divertimento, k. Yoyo ma serenades the worlds healthcare workers in beautiful.
Nov 19, 2017 contemporary cellist yoyo ma performs bachs six suites for unaccompanied cello in a series of films, each showing a collaboration with artists from different disciplines. Buy mp3 music online yoyo ma salonen cello concerto. Streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. The cello suites by yoyo ma from amazons classical music store. Yoyo ma the essential yoyo ma cd1 mp3 album download. Jul, 2016 yo yo ma born october 7, 1955 is an american musician. Listen to your favorite songs from inspired by bach. Buy mp3 music online yoyo ma the essential yoyo ma. You might not know this from the strange subtitle on the cover inspired by bach. In collaboration with artists from different disciplines, ma uses each bach suite as a starting point. Born in paris, he spent his schooling years in new york city and was a child prodigy, performing from the age of four and a half.
I have listened to his third and most recent recording of the suites about six times now. Conceived by cellist yoyo ma, this series of films presents a multifaceted celebration of johann sebastian bach s six suites for unaccompanied cello. Yo yo ma born october 7, 1955 is an american musician. The august release of six evolutions also signals the beginning of a twoyear, sixcontinent journey in which yo yo ma will devote himself to bach s music, playing all six cello suites in single. Phantasmagoria the fantasy album simply baroque ii with ton koopman and the amsterdam baroque orchestra. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This week we hear the gorgeous and iconic bach cello suites performed by. Yoyo ma bach cello suite in g pt 4 inspired by bach.
The album is available now for preorder, including a 3lp 180gram vinyl set, and the bourrees from suite no. Aug 17, 2018 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. News yoyo ma speaks at university of michigan, convenes day of action in flint. Download yoyo ma mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Dec 02, 2011 yoyo ma, a virtuoso at more than the cello. Yoyo ma brings the music of the second suite together with the etchings of the 18th century italian architect giovanni battista piranesi in this film. From child prodigy to turbulent adolescent to husband, father, and music icon, yo yo ma has gone on to become the most famous living classical musician in the.
Now in his 60s, ma has released his third recording of. This cd brings together 2 greats, yoyo ma and bach. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Yo yo ma, the bestknown cellist of the bunch, performs part 4. Yo yo ma is undoubtedly one of the busiest and most well known of modern cellists, with hundreds of engagements entailing upwards of 150,000 miles of travel annually. Music download yoyo ma, david zinman, philadelphia orchestra. He graduated from the juilliard school and harvard university, and has performed as a soloist with orchestras around the world. Cello suites sony classical, his third and final recording of these works, on august 17, 2018.
Yoyo ma inspired by bach 1997 for episode falling down stairs. Yoyo ma born october 7, 1955 is an american cellist. Inspired by bach, a part of sony classical celebrates bach, presented the contemporary cellist yoyo ma performing the six suites for unaccompanied cello by johann sebastian bach, in a series of six films, each showing a collaboration with artists from different disciplines. One of the bestknown cellists of his generation and of the recording era overall, yoyo ma is recognized not only for his technical virtuosity but for his engaging interpretative ability, whether the tone is delicate, plaintive, playful, or impassioned. Yo yo ma s second recording of the bach cello suites is no runofthemill remake. Inspired by bach, a part of sony classical celebrates bach, presented the contemporary cellist yoyo ma performing the. Bach and his cellos suites entered yoyo ma s life when he was four, when he. He brought a new vitality to the art of cello playing through his inspired adaptations of nontraditional music styles for the classical instrument. Bachs cello suites have been my constant musical companions, ma writes of the music. Nov 06, 2017 contemporary cellist yoyo ma performs bachs six suites for unaccompanied cello in a series of films, each showing a collaboration with artists from different disciplines. The sounds of the strings when listening through headphones.
The cello suites remastered yoyo ma april 24, 1998. Showcasing inspiring music docs from around the world and special guest speakers selected by the royal conservatory of music conceived by cellist yo yo ma, this series of films presents a multifaceted celebration of johann sebastian bach s six suites for unaccompanied cello. Contemporary cellist yoyo ma performs bach s six suites for unaccompanied cello in a series of films, each showing a collaboration with artists from different disciplines. Jul 29, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from inspired by bach. The cello suites are a masterpiece and ma brings out the music in these wonderful pieces while astounding the listener with his technical command.
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Intriguingly, the virtuoso teamed up with several other artists of different stripes, resulting in a sixpart film series collected in this box set that adds an imaginative visual element to each of bach s scores. Conceived by cellist yo yo ma, this series of films presents a multifaceted celebration of johann sebastian bach s six suites for unaccompanied 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. Six short films inspired by and including yoyo ma s performances of the six suites for unaccompanied cello by johann sebastian bach. Find yoyo ma discography, albums and singles on allmusic.