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Vivaldi's Cello |  | Creators: Wouter Verschuren, Jonathan Manson, Yo-Yo Ma, Antonio Vivaldi, Ton Koopman, Mike Fentross, Alfredo Bernardini, Michel Henry, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Margaret Faultless
Label: Sony
Category: Music
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 6577
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 90916
UPC: 827969091623
EAN: 0827969091623
ASIN: B0001IN11Q
Release Date: March 30, 2004
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| Tracks:
| • | Double Cello Concerto, for 2 cellos, strings & continuo in G minor, RV 531: I. Allegro | | • | Double Cello Concerto, for 2 cellos, strings & continuo in G minor, RV 531: II. Largo | | • | Double Cello Concerto, for 2 cellos, strings & continuo in G minor, RV 531: III. Allegro | | • | Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in F minor ('L'inverno,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 4), Op. 8/4, RV 297: II. | | • | Cello Concerto, for cello, strings & continuo in B flat major, RV 423: I. Allegro | | • | Cello Concerto, for cello, strings & continuo in B flat major, RV 423: II. Largo | | • | Cello Concerto, for cello, strings & continuo in B flat major, RV 423: III. Allegro | | • | La Fida ninfa, opera in 3 acts, RV 714: Così sugl' occhi miei | | • | Double Concerto, for viola d'amore & lute, strings & continuo in D minor, RV 540: I. Allegro | | • | Double Concerto, for viola d'amore & lute, strings & continuo in D minor, RV 540: II. Largo | | • | Double Concerto, for viola d'amore & lute, strings & continuo in D minor, RV 540: III. Allegro | | • | Giustino, opera in 3 acts, RV717: La gloria del mio sangue | | • | Cello Concerto, for cello, strings & continuo in C minor 'Alla Rustica,' RV 401: I. Allegro non molto | | • | Cello Concerto, for cello, strings & continuo in C minor 'Alla Rustica,' RV 401: II. Adagio | | • | Cello Concerto, for cello, strings & continuo in C minor 'Alla Rustica,' RV 401: III. Allegro ma non molto | | • | Juditha triumphans devicta Holofernes barbarie, oratorio in 2 parts, RV 644: Noli, ò cara, te adorantis | | • | Gloria, for 3 solo voices, chorus, trumpet, oboe, violin (ad lib), 2 violas, 2 cellos, strings & continuo in D major, RV 589: Laudamu | | • | Juditha triumphans devicta Holofernes barbarie, oratorio in 2 parts, RV 644: Quanto magis generosa | | • | La Fida ninfa, opera in 3 acts, RV 714: Dite oihmè |
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The great Yo-Yo Ma has recently (in addition to his world music explorations) moved to the baroque cello, a so-called period instrument, and his transition has been remarkably smooth. He is indeed a musical polyglot, and this CD finds him solidly in the heart of the Baroque period, with music by Vivaldi. In addition to three concerti the composer wrote for cello, there are some fascinating transcriptions. The Largo violin solo from the "Winter" concerto of the Four Seasons is here beautifully played on cello, its darker tone added substituting gravity for chill in the wintry landscape. A concerto originally for viola d'amore, lute and strings has been transformed into one for cello, organ, strings and continuo, with Baroque expert Ton Koopman as transposer and organist (and sympathetic, energetic conductor throughout). And oddest of all, Koopman has created cello solos out of arias (one of which is helped by a perky bassoon) originally composed for female voice from a couple of operas, the oratorio Juditha Triumphans, and the familiar "Laudamus te" from the famous "Gloria." Leave it to these musicians to re-invent Vivaldi with respect and a clear ear for musical values--not to mention sheer entertainment and a forward propulsion which makes it all so invigorating. --Robert Levine
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 Vivaldi and the 'cello: Like cheese and fine wine! September 12, 2009
W. J. Yoder (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
Vivaldi's music is a joyful celebration of life. Although his works for the 'cello are well known, the violin usually takes priority. Yo Yo Ma's interpretation of Vivaldi through the 'cello, both music Vivaldi wrote for the violoncello and violin music adapted for it, is a musical miracle. Composers of the Baroque Era often rearanged music for various instruments; so no artistic damage is done. And the lugubrious tones of Ma's 'cello call to mind the wonderful pleasure of an excellent cheese complimented with fine wine. A total treat.
 yo-yo ma bach suites January 19, 2009
John B. Reyes (los angeles, ca)
Excellent relexful music that brngs down my blood pressure when listening to such melodic sounds.
 Clash of Civilizations Koopman Yo-Yo Ma August 8, 2008
Alexander Mendez (South Pasadena, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Look, this cd has its bright spots, but there is so much that just didn't work out with it. Firstly, the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra plays with its usual energy and authentic approach, but Yo Yo plays in a modern style. The two just don't mix. I keep expecting to hear some decorations to the cello line but there just aren't any. Some of the music is just played too fast such as the slow movement of the double cello concerto. It was almost as if playing baroque style for Yo Yo Ma just meant playing it faster. The slow movement of the winter concerto was completely empty of any kind of decoration or originality. It was just straight and flat.
And the transcriptions! Oh gosh, why transcribe music that is not suited to the cello? Vivaldi fans will miss the viola d'amore in the concerto RV 540. The virtuosic "Laudamus te..." from the Gloria is interpreted by a cello. How does one go from a soprano to a cello and call it a successful transcription? Sadly, it just isn't effective.
I'm sure Yo Yo Ma would have performed Vivaldi in a much better way with a modern orchestra and I am sure that Koopman would have done a fabulous job with a different cello player---as such it turned out into a clash of civilizations.
Excellent Collection Performed Well May 26, 2008
K. Scott Proctor (Wilmington, DE USA)
Yo-Yo Ma, performing Vivaldi on a period Cello with accompaniment from Ton Koopman, offers unique and engaging renditions of a number of Vivaldi pieces. The clarity and power of the overall sound on this compilation are amazing.
I enjoy the tracks in the "middle" of the album (Concerto in B-flat Major for Cello, Strings and Basso continuo, RV 423/III. Allegro - Laudamus Te from Gloria, RV 589) the most.
Highly recommended as a lasting addition to anyone's "classical" music collection.
Beautiful May 3, 2008
Kelly J. Sparks (Mays Landing, NJ USA)
Yo-Yo Ma is one of the greatest cello players of all times and he's playing Vivaldi. Is there anything more to say? I think not :)
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