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| Vivaldi's Cello | 
 enlarge | 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
List Price: $18.97
Buy New: $8.49
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (12 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3095
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
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Allegro | | • | Largo | | • | Allegro | | • | Largo | | • | Allegro | | • | Largo | | • | Allegro | | • | Cosi Sugl' Occhi Miei | | • | Allegro | | • | Largo | | • | Allegro | | • | La Gloria Del Mio Sangue | | • | Allegro Non Molto | | • | II. Adagio | | • | III. Allegro Ma Non Molto | | • | Noli, O Cara, Te Adorantis | | • | Laudamus Te | | • | Quanto Magis Generosa | | • | Dite Oihme |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
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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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Beautiful May 3, 2008
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 :)
 Always a Treat! February 7, 2008
I have purchased Simply Baroque, Simply Baroque II, and Vivaldi's Cello. I am so pleased - Yo-Yo Ma and Ton Koopman's Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra have created something truly magical. I keep listening to these cds and each time seems like the first. I am a huge fan of baroque music - Bach and Vivaldi are favorites so perhaps I am biased here. Still, beauty is beauty and the arrangements on all three of these cds is just that- beautiful music. I think Vivaldi would approve of the work done here-sensitive, energetic, alive! Another reviewer hit the nail on the head in referring to this cd as Baroque III. If you enjoy music that soothes and yet isn't "elevator music", buy these cds. You are in for a great musical experience.
Excellent! January 2, 2008
My husband and I thoroughly enjoy this CD. YO-YO MA is wonderful, the cello is amazing. Highly recommended.
Say Hey-ho for Yo-yo No Disappointment Here March 5, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I often play European-classical music during massage treatments. My clients love hearing this CD again and again!
Super Enjoyable January 3, 2007
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Very nice. If you're a novice to classical, you'll really enjoy this CD. Perfect for a Sunday morning coffee or rainy afternoon.
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