Yo-Yo Ma Inspired by Bach: The Cello Suites Main Performer or Conductor: Yo-Yo Ma Instrumentation: Cello Individual Works: Suite No. 1 in G, BWV 1007 Suite No. 2 in d minor, BWV 1008 Suite No. 3 in C, BWV 1009 Suite No. 4 in E flat, BWV 1010 Suite No. 5 in c minor, BWV 1011 Suite No. 6 in D, BWV 1012 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Sony Classical Catalog Number: S2K 63203 Year Released/Recorded: 1994-97 Total Playing Time: 134 mins Comments: Victor Cheung said: Every time I listen to Yo-Yo Ma's interpretation I'll ask myself, 'Is this music? Does he come from God? If not, it must be some in heaven.' Buy it, listen to it, and take a fresh look on Bach's solo works. Shawn Dedrik said: Ma's playing is more effective in those suites (#2, #5) that withstand a melodramatic, rhythmically flexible performance. It is less effective where the music demands a stricter rhythm and a less adulterated interpretation (#1, #3, #4, #6). Inferior overall to Rostropovich's EMI recording, and with weaker cumulative impact, especially in the first movements of #1, #4, and #6. Chad Miller said: I haven't gone for more than two days without listening to these suites. Yo-Yo Ma brings them to life with pain, suffering, and tremendous depth. They tap into me unlike anything else. I can't run away from their strength. Maybe you'd find something similar. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Victor Cheung Shawn Dedrik Chad Miller And from the collection of Jan Hanford. Date First Submitted: 05/22/1998 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.