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| |  | Music | Home » » Simply Baroque | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Product Details: | | | Audio CD Release Date:
| September 30, 2003 | | Studio:
| Sony | | Composer:
| Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Christoph Bach, Luigi Boccherini | | Conductor:
| Ton Koopman | | Orchestra:
| Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra | | Number Of Discs:
| 1 | | Format:
| Extra tracks, Original recording remastered | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 12 reviews |
| | | Track Listing: | | | 1. | Cantata No. 167, 'Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes Liebe,' BWV 167 (BC A176): Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren | | 2. | St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Erbarme dich | | 3. | Cantata No. 147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben,' BWV 147 (BC A174): Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring | | 4. | Cantata No. 22, 'Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe,' BWV 22 (BC A48): Ertöt' uns durch dein' Güte | | 5. | Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (I), chorale prelude for organ (Orgel-Büchlein No. 41), BWV 639 (BC K68) | | 6. | Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, chorale prelude for organ (Schübler Chorale No. 6), BWV 650 (BC K27) | | 7. | Merk auf, mein Herz, und sieh dorthin, motet for double chorus (formerly attrib. to J.S. Bach, BWV Anh. 163): Laß mein Herz die Münze | | 8. | Cantata No. 136, 'Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz,' BWV 136 (BC A111): Dein Blut, der edle Saft | | 9. | Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air on a G String | | 10. | Cello Concerto in G major, G. 480: I. Allegro | | 11. | Cello Concerto in G major, G. 480: II. Adagio | | 12. | Cello Concerto in G major, G. 480: III. Allegro | | 13. | Cello Concerto in D major, G. 478 (doubtful): I. Allegro con spirito | | 14. | Cello Concerto in D major, G. 478 (doubtful): II. Larghetto | | 15. | Cello Concerto in D major, G. 478 (doubtful): III. Rondo | | 16. | Cello Concerto in D major, G. 478 (doubtful): IV. Rondo comodo assai | | 17. | Cantata No. 75, 'Die Elenden sollen essen,' BWV 75 (BC A94): Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan | | 18. | Goldberg Variations, for keyboard (Clavier-Übung IV), BWV 988 (BC L9): Aria | | 19. | Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, chorale prelude for organ (Schübler Chorale No. 1), BWV 645 (BC K22) | |
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24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
YO YO MA'S SIMPLY BAROQUE IS SIMPLY... WONDERFUL !Mar 31, 2008
By ol' nuff n' den sum
The Baroque Period in Europe originated in the early 17th century and reached it's peak in the early 18th century. The English word "baroque" is translated from the Italian "barocco", meaning "bizarre". "Passionate" is probably more like it. Johann Sebastian Bach is the most celebrated of the Baroque composers, although George Frederick Handel and Antonio Vivaldi are also famous for their Baroque music.
Yo Yo Ma's Simply Baroque (1999) brings the Grammy Award winning master cellist together with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra (Ton Koopman) to perform mostly Bach pieces from the 18th century late Baroque period. You might recognize some of this music even if you don't know your classical music. It is thoughtful and soothing, even sounding sacred at times. Yo Yo's rich and soulful cello brings a sad beauty to these beautiful melodies, and his skillful perfection is satisfying and impressive. Enveloped by the A.B.O., Ma brings these great compositions to life, and once again a new generation hears the music of Bach and Boccherini.
You don't have to know anything about classical music to enjoy Simply Baroque; it's quite enjoyable just as it is. It's relaxing, reflective and interesting. It's simply... wonderful!
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Beautiful BaroqueAug 12, 2007
By John Keating
This is simply a beautiful cd. I find myself carried away by the arrangements-just wonderful! I must admit this is my first cd by Yo-Yo Ma. It will not be the last. If this is the kind of quality one can expect from this artist, I am a fan!
I have listened to this cd 3/4 times and it still amazes me. I become a part of the music. If you enjoy classical music with arrangements that are intelligent, played with sensitivity, and a joy to experience, buy this cd.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 simply baroqueJul 30, 2007
By Anita K. Barni
Great album of YO YO Ma's ......as usual he is a master of the instrument.....I have to say , however, that Simply Baroque II was a greater listening pleasure for me simply because the music was more uplifting and in the style of baroque I prefer....but this is also a fine album for Baroque lovers.
15 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Simply the BestMay 31, 2005
By Angelica Perez Paulin Geraldo
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I can only say, that as far as I am concerned, this is just some of the best music I have ever heard.... Im guessing this is the way Bach intended his music to sound in the first place, and who better for that than the AMO and Koopman...and of course YO YO... if u love classic music, you are absolutly going to LOVE this cd..I highly recommend it
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
a little bit of prominence to the cello, to go with the pictureMay 14, 2008
By Renato B. Bismonte
I bought this because I love to listen to cellos. On my Mark&Daniels,the sound is first rate, overall. ButI would have loved to have the cello given a bit more prominence, audio-wise. The accompanying instruments are aggressive enough to drown the cello out in the musical pictures, except for the first selection which is just fabulous.
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