Yo-Yo Ma | J.S. Bach - Unaccompanied Cello Suites | Album
Yo-Yo Ma "J.S. Bach - Unaccompanied Cello Suites (Complete)"
LP (NEW) - Vinyl, Music on Vinyl, Europe, 2020, MOVCL062, 8719262015418, 3xLP, 180g Vinyl, Deluxe Tri-Fold Sleeve w/ Gloss Laminate
Yo-Yo Ma has recorded the J.S. Bach Unaccompanied Cello Suites three separate times, with each release reflecting a different stage of his artistic life. Reviewers generally view his journey from a technically brilliant young virtuoso to a "wise storyteller". The 1983 Sessions (The Debut) Recorded when Ma was in his mid-20s, this set is often praised for its technical perfection and exuberant energy. Suave, steady, and technically polished with a "lighter bow" and "brisk" tempos. While some critics at AllMusic found it more intuitive than analytical—lacking the "deepest emotions" of masters like Casals—it remains a benchmark for its "grace and elegance".
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