The music gardenthe sound of the carceri at a low price. Bach was a genius, and yo yo ma is your amazing translator on this tour into the mind that defined baroque music. Over the course the film morris works with his troupe and then with yoyo to create a dance. He graduated from the juilliard school and harvard university, and has performed as a soloist with orchestras around the world. Yo yo ma collaborates with artists from different media to create new works inspired by bach s cello suites. Conceived by cellist yo yo ma, this series of films presents a multifaceted celebration of johann sebastian bach s six suites for unaccompanied cello. Browse and buy all classical recordings featuring yoyo ma cello. 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. Inspired by bach the cello suites yoyo ma by bach, johann sebastian on cd.
Yoyo ma full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. At the time, he was still a newer talent to audiences, but had already impressed teachers and listeners with his musicality and technical skills. After breaking through with a collection of bach cello suites in 1983, his ambitions and his appeal stretched far beyond the. The 5th suite is fictional thought still entertaining. Bach was a genius, and yoyo ma is your amazing translator on this tour into the mind that defined baroque music. The cello suites inspired by bach from the sixpart. A retrospective of yo yo ma s famous bach recordings. 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. 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. The complete cello suites dvd, 2005, 3disc set at the best.
In 2002, sony classical released yo yo ma plays the music of john williams, an original recording produced and conducted by. This cd brings together 2 greats, yoyo ma and bach. Aside from having the complete series, being a fan of yoyo ma and wanting to. The price of 8 discs for the price of 1 made this purchase a no brainer to complete so much of what i didnt already have. 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. Unaccompanied cello suites yoyo ma by bach, johann sebastian on cd. Yoyo ma born october 7, 1955 is a frenchborn american cellist. Jul 29, 2010 listen to your favorite songs from inspired by bach. Yoyo ma yoyo ma born 1955 is respected as one of the greatest cellists of the twentieth century. This is yo yo ma s first recording of bach s cello suites, digitally recorded in 1983 and first issued on lp. The greatest guitar classics of all time, naqoyqatsi, and yo yo ma plays ennio morricone. Yoyo mas father, a violinist, taught his son bachs first cello suite. Perhaps it is the nature of the 1998 project ma also made six films.
Yoyo ma bach cello suite 1 sarabande by dunbang you. Yoyo ma bach cello suite 1 allemande by dunbang you. His mother, marina lu, was a singer, and his father, hiaotsiun ma, was a violinist and professor of music. Through yoyo mas and music producer steven epsteins struggle to recreate and interact with the imaginary space that ma performs in, the film examines the complexity of illusion, of. A drama movie featuring yoyo ma, egoyans wife arsinee khanjian and fame star lori singer. He has expanded the programs of the bach choir beyond the annual bach festival to become a yearround season of 40 concerts and educational programs. Cbssony classical has been accompanying superstar cellist yo yo ma for. A child prodigy who was playing bach at four and performing for president kennedy by seven, yo yo ma is a master cellist who has taken classical music to a mainstream audience. A retrospective of yoyo mas famous bach recordings. The music garden dvd 2002 from amazons movies store. A child prodigy who was playing bach at four and performing for president kennedy by seven, yoyo ma is a master cellist who has taken classical music to a mainstream audience. The album is available now for preorder, including a 3lp 180gram vinyl set, and the bourrees from suite no.
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. When his parents bought him a childsized cello, it turned out to be a historic decision. The title, as morris explains, comes from a dream he had where he saw one of his dancers falling down a flight of stairs in time with the opening scale of the suite. Volume 3 of sony classicals 6part inspired by bach series brings together yoyo ma and the mark morris dance group mmdg in a collaboration of dance and music chronicled from creation to. Find yo yo ma discography, albums and singles on allmusic. 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. Bachs complete cello suites in one sitting in 36 locations around the world, iconic venues that encompass our cultural heritage, our current creativity, and the challenges of peace and. With yoyo ma, tamasaburo bando, jayne torvill, christopher dean. Threeyearold yo yo ma did not want to take violin lessons. You might not know this from the strange subtitle on the cover inspired by bach. Honing his skills at harvard university, he was inspired by seeing pablo casals perform at the marlboro music festival in 1972 and was soon performing with the cream of the worlds orchestras. Conceived by cellist yoyo ma, this series of films presents a multifaceted celebration of johann sebastian bachs six suites for unaccompanied cello. In their quest for the answer, yoyo ma and garden designer julie moir messervy journey from boston to.
He graduated from the juilliard school and harvard university and has enjoyed a prolific career as both a soloist performing with orchestras around the world and a recording artist. This cd brings together 2 greats, yo yo ma and bach. Part six of the second cello suite by yoyo ma, from inspired by bach, the six part film series. 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. Born in egypt to armenian parents, he was raised in western canada.
Yo yo ma yo yo ma born 1955 is respected as one of the greatest cellists of the twentieth century. The greatest guitar classics of all time, naqoyqatsi, and yoyo ma plays ennio morricone. Yo yo ma was born in paris on october 7, 1955, to chinese parents and had a musical upbringing. Both his parents were painters, and he planned to be a playwright, but after making a short film, he became hooked on telling stories visually. The child of two musicians, he began music lessons very early, trying piano and all the string instruments before settling on cello. 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. Cello suites sony classical, his third and final recording of these works, on august 17, 2018. One of the bestknown cellists of his generation and of the recording era overall, yo yo ma is recognized not only for his technical virtuosity but for his engaging interpretative ability, whether the tone is delicate, plaintive, playful, or impassioned. He has been married to jill alison hornor since may 20, 1978. Greg funfgeld is now in his 37th season as artistic director and conductor of the bach choir of bethlehem. 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. The cello suites inspired by bach from the sixpart film. The complete cello suites dvd, 2005, 3disc set at the best online prices at ebay.
In 2002, sony classical released yoyo ma plays the music of john williams, an original recording produced and conducted by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ma s recordings of the bach suites follow his eminent predecessors, starting with the spanishcatalonian cellist pablo casals, who resurrected the suites at the turn of the 20th century and went. Yoyo assure morris that his interpretation is valid. Yo yo ma born october 7, 1955 is an american cellist. In point of fact, what was inspired by bach were six short films, made by various directorchoreographers, and that subtitle refers to the films, not the recording. His mother, marina lu, was a singer and his father, hiaotsiun ma, was a violinist and professor of music at nanjing national central university predecessor of the presentday nanjing university. 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. It was difficult to watch some ridiculous film producer telling yoyo ma how to play. Yoyo ma born october 7, 1955 is a chineseamerican cellist. Bach air on g string by yo yo ma and bobby mcferrin by wmd10. Yoyo ma born october 7, 1955 is an american cellist.
Shop for vinyl, cds and more from yoyo ma at the discogs marketplace. One of the bestknown classical cellists of the recording era, whose crossover releases have spanned the. Won attention at the sundance film festival for earlier work. In 1998, he returned to the bach suites with inspired by bach. Yoyo mas second recording of bachs cello suites, released in 1997, came about after he heard a quote by albert schweitzer describing bach as a pictorial composer. When yoyo ma made his first appearance at the green music center two years ago, the recital program reflected the worldfamous. Yoyo ma was born on october 7, 1955 in paris, france. Buy yoyo mas album titled the cello suites inspired by bach from the sixpart film series to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. He has since made a second recording of the suites in 1998, taken from the soundtrack of a video series, so its interesting that the earlier set remains available. Contemporary cellist yoyo ma performs bachs six suites for unaccompanied cello in a series of films, each showing a collaboration with. Yoyo ma on mark morris connection to music excerpt. Listen to your favorite songs from inspired by bach.
The cello suites remastered music download by yoyo ma. Once upon a time in america yo yo ma plays ennio morricone by lonnegan4. Yo yo 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. Yo yo ma makes his cello sing january 21, 2017 by bernard a j. Yoyo mas second recording of the bach cello suites is no runofthemill remake. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Inspired by bach presents yoyo ma in six artistic collaborations with kabuki artist. 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. Yoyo ma collaborates with artists from different media to create new works inspired by bachs cello suites. One of the bestknown classical cellists of the recording era, whose crossover releases have spanned the world, bluegrass, and soundtrack charts. It has, i think, given rise to the idea that yoyo ma s second studio recording of these suites was somehow more personal, taking liberties with the music, and so on. That year, ma was awarded the national medal of the arts by the nea. Yoyo ma, frenchborn american cellist known for his extraordinary technique and rich tone.
All albums by yoyo ma available to download and stream in high quality. Worldclass cellist yoyo ma brings bach to weill hall. Itzhak perlman the complete warner recordings 1980 2002. The cello suites, recording them for six short films in collaboration with director atom egoyan, ice dancers torvill and dean, dancer mark morris, and other artists. It was inspired by the ancient route used by pilgrims, merchants and soldiers that led from europe through the middle east to china. Inspired by bach, a part of sony classical celebrates bach, presented the contemporary cellist yoyo ma performing the.
Oct 30, 2018 yo yo ma bach cello suite 1 sarabande by dunbang you. Returned to ethnic homeland when he filmed calendar 1993 in armenia. Inspired by cellist yoyo ma, whom she saw perform on the childrens. 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 bachs scores. Find yoyo ma discography, albums and singles on allmusic. He brought a new vitality to the art of cello playing through his inspired adaptations of nontraditional music styles for the classical instrument. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Jan 20, 2015 mas recordings of the bach suites follow his eminent predecessors, starting with the spanishcatalonian cellist pablo casals, who resurrected the suites at the turn of the 20th century and went. Nov 23, 2016 multiple grammywinning cellist yo yo ma has a celebrity status and appeal that stretch far beyond fans of classical music.
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