Bach: Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan, BWV 75
Aria from Goldberg Variations, BWV 988
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BMV 645
Wer nur den lieben Gott laft walten, BMV 647
Die Hoffnung wart der rechten Zeit, BMV 186
Meine Seele erhebet der Herren, BMV 648
Schafe konnen sicher weiden, BMV 208
Es danke, Gott und lobe dich das Volk in guten Taten, BMV 76
Ach bleib bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ, BMV 649
Boccherini: Concerto in B-flat Major, G. 482
Concerto in D Major, G. 476
Cello Concerto in B flat major, G. 482: No. 3, Rondo. Allegro
Cello Concerto in D major, G. 476: No. 1, Allegro
Cello Concerto in D major, G. 476: No. 2, Largo
1. Allegro maestoso ma appassionato
2. Adagio
3. Allegro molto vivace
Born in Paris of Chinese parents, educated and anchored in America, performing on every continent, Yo-Yo Ma is a true citizen of the world by heritage, disposition, and choice. Dauntlessly adventurous, he has explored musi.
more »cal styles from baroque and classical to bluegrass, jazz, and electronic; now he has embarked on a study of the cultural traditions of the peoples along the historic Silk Road that brought Asia and Europe together. This disc is the first step on that journey of discovery; it is fascinating, and Ma is the perfect guide. Sheng s Seven Chinese Tunes are beautiful and each has its own character; the cello is tuned down for sonority. Wilde s lamentatious The Cellist of Sarajevo honors the cellist who played in that city s streets every day to commemorate the dead. Tcherepnin s rhapsodic Suite in three contrasting movements has a distinctly Chinese flavor. O Connor s Appalachia Walt
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E flat major, K. 493: Allegro
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E flat major, K. 493: Larghetto
Piano Quartet No. 2 in E flat major, K. 493: Allegretto
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478: Allegro
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478: Andante
Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478: Rondo
This is a wonderful recording of two indispensable masterpieces. By adding the viola, which he loved to play, to the popular piano trio, Mozart became the father of the piano quartet with these very different works, the .
more »first somber and dramatic, though it ends with a sprightly finale, the second lyrical and serene. Mozart treats all the instruments as equals, but primarily alternates piano and strings, bringing them together in climactic moments. This means that the musicians must inwardly participate in the music-making during long rests to create continuity and seamless give-and-take, a subtle problem these performers solve admirably. These four superb so