Disc 01 Suite für Violoncello solo Nr. 1 G-Dur BWV 1007
01. Ma, Yo-Yo "1. Pr?lude"
02. Ma, Yo-Yo / Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra / Koopman, Ton "II. Largo from "Winter", op. 8, No. 4, RV 297 from the Four Seasons" Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben BWV 147 (Kantate)
03. Ma, Yo-Yo / Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra / Koopman, Ton "10. Choral: "Jesus bleibet meine Freude"" Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd! BWV 208 (Jagd-Kantate)
10. Ma, Yo-Yo "I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso from Three Preludes"
11. McFerrin, Bobby / Ma, Yo-Yo / McFerrin, Bobby "Vocalise - Vocal"
12. Ma, Yo-Yo "IV. Allegro from Sonata in D minor for Cello and Piano, op. 40"
13. Ma, Yo-Yo / Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra / Maazel, Lorin "Andante Cantabile for Cello Solo and String Orchestra, Op. posth."
14. Stern, Isaac / Laredo, Jaime / Ma, Yo-Yo / Ax, Emanuel "IV. Rondo alla Zingarese. Presto from Quartet No. 1 in G minor for Piano and Strings, op. 25"
15. New York Philharmonic / Ma, Yo-Yo "III. Finale. Allegro moderato from Concerto in B minor for Cello and Orchestra, op. 104"
Disc 02 01. Ma, Yo-Yo "Cristal"
02. Ma, Yo-Yo "A lenda do caboclo"
03. Passos, Rosa / Ma, Yo-Yo / Stott, Kathryn / Passos, Rosa "Chega de Saudade - Live"
06. Ma, Yo-Yo "Appalachia Waltz - Solo Cello Version"
07. Ma, Yo-Yo / Meyer, Edgar / O'Connor, Mark "Butterfly's Day Out"
08. Ma, Yo-Yo / Meyer, Edgar / O'Connor, Mark "1B"
09. Ma, Yo-Yo "Pickin' from Three Pieces for Solo Cello"
10. Krauss, Alison / Ma, Yo-Yo "Simple Gifts - Album Version" The Mission Gabriel's Oboe
11. Roma Sinfonietta / Ma, Yo-Yo / Morricone, Ennio "The Falls - Album Version" The Eternal Vow from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
12. Shanghai Symphony Orchestra / Shanghai National Orchestra / Ma, Yo-Yo / Tan Dun "The Falls - Album Version"
13. Ma, Yo-Yo "The Eternal Vow from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
14. Ma, Yo-Yo "The Cellist of Sarajevo - A Lament in Rondo Form for Solo 'Cello, op. 12"
15. Ma, Yo-Yo "Chi passa per'sta strada"
16. Dey, Nilanjana / Qasimov, Alim / Ma, Yo-Yo / Silk Road Ensemble, The "Mido Mountain (Chinese Traditional)"
17. Dey, Nilanjana / Qasimov, Alim / Ma, Yo-Yo / Silk Road Ensemble, The "Mohini (Enchantment)"
18. Ma, Yo-Yo "Baroque in Rhythm from Suite for Cello and Jazz Piano Trio"
19. Ma, Yo-Yo "Anything Goes - Instrumental"
20. Ma, Yo-Yo "I Could Have Danced All Night - Extended version"
Number of discs:
2
Description:
This collection includes 34 incredible tracks spanning Yo-Yo Ma's entire career, from his Academy Award winning performance on Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, to his Grammy-winning Soul of the Tango to his latest hit Silk Road.
"Essential Yo-Yo Ma" is a comprehensive CD collection that showcases the extraordinary artistry of world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Curated from his extensive discography, this album features some of his most iconic performances, spanning classical masterpieces and cross-genre collaborations. Listeners are treated to interpretations of works by Bach, Dvo?ák, Saint-Saëns, and more?each track highlighting Ma's expressive technique and emotional depth. As one of the most celebrated musicians of our time, Yo-Yo Ma has won multiple Grammy Awards and captivated audiences worldwide with his passion for music and cultural exchange. The CD is produced by Sony Music, a leading global entertainment company known for its high-quality recordings and commitment to artistic excellence.
Producer:
Bobby McFerrin, Claude Bolling, Edgar Meyer, Ennio Morricone, Ettore Stratta, John Williams, Jorge Calandrelli, Mark O'Connor, Oscar Castro-Neves, Richard Einhorn, Steven Epstein, Tan Dun, Tini Mathot