Yo-Yo Ma is a man with a fatuous sounding name, but is
\ndefinitely not empty-headed in any way. He is a soloist cellist who
\nhas always been known for being diverse and for choosing music that
\nis intellectually stimulating and provides pleasant sounds for the
\near as well. He continually strives to grow personally and
\nmusically, and his desire is that his music will communicate with
\nyour imagination.<\/p>\n
Beginning at the age of four, Yo-Yo Ma was taught the cello,
\ngiving his first recital at five years of age. He studied at
\nJuilliard, and at 23 he won the Avery Fisher prize, given to only a
\nfew of the world’s best musicians. He plays two instruments: a 1733
\nMontagnana cello and a 1712 Davidoff Stradivarius.<\/p>\n
This time he has chosen to share his talents in the style of
\nBaroque. He brings old music to new listeners.
\nSimply Baroque<\/i> is divided into two sections, honoring two
\ncomposers. The first is German Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750),
\nthe second is Italian Luigi Boccherini (1743-1805). Both fashioned
\ntheir writings to coincide with exterior factors taking place in
\nthe world at that time. Artistic expression was flourishing in
\narchitecture, art, fashion and of course, music.<\/p>\n
Yo-Yo Ma offers one of Bach’s better known pieces, “Jesu, Joy of
\nMan’s Desiring,” a piece that is frequently heard in classical
\ncircles. It is methodic and beautiful. “Dein Blut, der edle Saft”
\nis a very short melody, not even one minute long. Society at that
\ntime, dictated that music be dramatic, full of movement. And
\nalthough it is indeed somewhat solemn and heavy, I found it to be
\none of my favorites.<\/p>\n
My choice for Boccherini is, by far, “Allego Con Spirito.” As
\nthe name suggests, this number was very spirited, characterized by
\nquick, lively musical notes. Boccherini was known for being a bit
\nof a show-off, but he was a virtuoso cellist, and reconized a
\nchance to create melodies that were individualistic and yet
\ncontemporary. He strived to give his music life and form, and this
\ndemonstrates his passion. I preferred Bach’s compositions to
\nBoccherini’s, but enjoyed them both.<\/p>\n
Ma is an animated cellist. He loves his work and he knows that
\noften classical music is considered to be humdrum and monotonous.
\nHe has proven, with this album, that it doesn’t have to be that
\nway. For those who love classical music, you will revel in this
\nselection. Baroque composer Johann Joseph Fux wrote: “A composition
\nmeets the demands of good taste if it is well
\nconstructed………combining brilliant ideas with perfect
\nworkmanship.” Yo-Yo Ma has combined beautifully written music with
\nan instrument of grandeur. His works by cello are insightful and
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