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Yo-Yo Ma
Bach's Instrumental Works

Contents

Recordings of Solo Instrumental Music
Recordings of Chamber Works
Recordings of Orchestral Works
Recordings of Arrangements & Transcriptions
Recordings of Vocal Works

Yo-Yo Ma - Short Biography

Review: Bach’s Suites for Solo Cello: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6

Discography

Recordings of Solo Instrumental Music


S-1

J.S. Bach: The 6 Unaccompanied Cello Suites Complete

 
 

Suites for solo cello, BWV 1007-1012 [17:00, 19:00, 20:00, 25:00, 24:00, 27:00]

Yo-Yo Ma (cello)

CBS Masterworks M2K-37867
Sony Classical SM2K-87254
Sony Classical 2876-78751-2
Sony Classical 8697-54723-2

Feb 23-May12, 1982

2-CD / TT: 129:01
2-CD / TT: 129:01
2-CD / TT: 129:01
2-CD / TT: 129:01
MP3 / TT: 129:56

Recorded at Vanguard Studios, New York City, USA.
Producer: David Einhorn; Engineer: Tom Lazarus; Digital Engineer: Erin Olsen; Soundstream Engineers: Jules Blumenthal, Sydney Davis, Thomas MacCluskey, Jim Wolvington; Mastering: Bill Kipper.
1st recording of the Cello Suites by Yo Yo Ma.
Buy this album at:
2-CD-1 (1987): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
2-CD-2 (2001): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
2-CD-3 (2006): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
2-CD-3 (2006): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
2-CD-4 (2010): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | ArkivMusic
Music Download: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | iTunes


S-2

Inspired by Bach: The Cello Suites

 

Suites for solo cello, BWV 1007-1012 [18:15, 21:16, 21:01, 27:06, 26:04, 29:25]

Yo-Yo Ma (Cello)

Sony Classical S2K-63203
Sony Classical 1146186
Sony Classical 756128
Sony Classical SV3D 58785

Jun 7, 1994-Aug 6, 1997

2-CD / TT: 143:07
2-CD / TT: 143 min
2-CD / TT: 143 min
3-DVD / TT: 327 min

Recorded at Jordan Hall, New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Jun 29-30, 1996, and at Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, Aug 5-6 1997 [BWV 1007, 1012]; at Santa Maria, Aventino, Rome, Apr 17-21, 1995 [BWV 1008]; at First Congregational Church, Lee, Massachusetts, USA, Jun 21, 1994 [BWV 1009], at Ford Centre for the Performing Arts, North York, Ontario, Canada, Aug 1-3, 1996 [BWV 1010]; at Ishihara Hall, Osaka, Japan, 7-9 Jun 7-9, 1994 [BWV 1011].
Originally released: S2K-63203 (1997).
2nd recording of the Cello Suites by Yo Yo Ma.
Buy this album at:
2-CD (1998): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
2-CD (2012, Remastered): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | ArkivMusic
3-DVD (2005): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk


S-3

The BacProject: Cello Suites

 

DVD-1 [140 min]:
Suites for solo cello, BWV 1007-1012 [17:02, 19:26, 20:26, 25:12, 26:09, 28:10]
DVD-2 [21 min]/Blu-ray Bonus track:
Interview with Yo-Yo Ma on Bach’s Cello Suites in English (original language), Korean, Japanese [21 min]

Yo-Yo Ma (Cello)

C Major 754408
C Major 754504

Jun 30, 2019

2-DVD / TT: 161 min
Blu-ray / TT: 161 min

Eecorded & filmed live at Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Athens, Greece.
Producer: Bernhard Fleischer; Video Director: Bernhard Fleischer.
Region code: ABC, Picture format:1080i 16:9, Sound: PCM stereo, DTS 5.1.
3rd recording of the Cello Suites by Yo Yo Ma.
Buy this album at:
2-DVD (2020): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Blu-ray (2020): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de


Recordings Chamber Works


H-1

Bach: Sonatas for Viola da Gamba & Harpsichord
Yo-Yo Ma Plays Bach


Sonata for viola da gamba & harpsichord No. 1 in G major, BWV 1027 [13:00; 13:07]
Sonata for viola da gamba & harpsichord No. 2 in D major, BWV 1028 [16:00; 14:57]
Sonata for viola da gamba & harpsichord No. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029 [14:00; 14:12]

Yo-Yo Ma (Cello); Kenneth Cooper (Harpsichord)

CBS Matewrworks MK-37794
Sony Classical 9699-89861-2

Mar 10, Apr 19 & 22, 1982

CD / TT:
CD / TT: 42 min
CD / TT: 57:50

Recorded at Vanguard Studios, New York City, New York, USA.
Buy this album at:
CD-1 (1984): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | ArkivMusic
CD-2 (2002): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | ArkivMusic


Recordings of Arrangements & Transcriptions


T-1

Hush

 
 

7. Musette (from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach) [4:13]
10. Bach-Gounod: Ave Maria [2:38]
12. Air from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068 [5:12]
All arranged for cello & vocals by Bobby McFerrin

Yo-Yo Ma (Cello); Bobby McFerrin (Vocals)

Sony Classical SK-48177
Sony Classical 88697556512
Sony Music K2-HD Music

Aug 22-25, 1991

CD / TT: 46:24
CD / TT: 46:24
CD / TT: 46:24

Recorded at Dreamland Recording Studios, Woodstock, New York, USA.
Producers: Steven Epstein & Bobby McFerrin; Executive Producer: Linda Goldstein; Recording & Mixing Engineer: Chris Tergesen; Assistant Engineers: Aaron Krops, Matthew "Boomer" La Monica, Ron Rigler, John Yates; Mastering Engineer: Bud Graham; Production Coordination: Julia Cohen; Remote Supervisor: Mark Genfan;.
Buy this album at:
CD (1992): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | ArkivMusic
CD (1998): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
CD (2012, HD Mastering): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de


T-2

Simply Baroque - Bach & Boccherini [O-2]
Simply Baroque (Expanded Edition)
[O-2]

 

1. Chorale Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 167 [2:18]
2. Aria for Alto Erbarme dich, mein Gott (Mvt. 39) from Matthäus-Passion BWV 244 [7:20]
3. Chorale Jesus bleibet meine Freude (Jesu, joy of man's desiring) (Mvt. 10) from Cantata BWV 147 [2:43]
4. Chorale Ertöt' uns durch dein' Güte (Mvt. 5) from Cantata BWV 22 [1:30]
5. Chorale Prelude Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (I), BWV 639 [2:29]
6. Chorale Prelude Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, BWV 650 [3:05]
7. Aria for Bass Laß mein Herz die Münze sein (Mvt. 3) from Cantata BWV 163, transcribed to cello [3:01]
8. Chorale Dein Blut, der edle Saft (Mvt. 6) from Cantata BWV 136 [0:51]
9. Air on a G String (Air (Mvt. 2) from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068) [3:16]
1-9. Arranged for cello & chamber ensembles by Ton Koopman
10-12. Luigi Boccherini: Concerto for cello & orchestra No. 7 in G major, G. 480 [18:00]
13-16. Luigi Boccherini: Concerto for cello & orchestra No. 5 in D major, G. 478 [24:00]
10-16. Cadenza by Ton Koopman
Expanded Edition:
17. Chorale Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (Mvt. 7) from Cantata BWV 75 [1:28]
18. Aria from Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [4:41]
19. Chorale Prelude Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 [3:48]

Ton Koopman

Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Yo-Yo Ma (Baroque Cello); Ton Koopman (Organ, Harpsichord)
ABO: Violins: Carla Marotta, Catherine Martin, Foskien Kooistra, Kati Debretzeni, Marc Cooper, Margaret Faultless, Marshall Marcus, Nicola Cleminson, Sebastiaan Van Vucht; Violas: Katherine McGillivray, Martin Kelly; Cellos: Jaap ter Linden, Jonathan Manson; Double-bass: Alberto Rasi; Oboes: Ann Vanlancker, Patrick Beaugiraud; Recorders: Heiko ter Schegget, Reine-Marie Verhagen; Transverse Flutes: Marion Moonen, Wilbert Hazelzet; Bassoon: Marc Vallon; Horns: Andrew Clark, François Mérand; Trombone: Charles Toet; Lute: Mike Fentross; Organ, Harpsichord: Ton Koopman

Sony Classical SK-60680
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Sony Music Entertainment SK-90386
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Aug 16-21, 1998

CD / TT: 69:10
MP3 / TT: 68:58
CD / TT: 79:08
MP3 / TT: 78:02

Recorded at De Stadsgeboorzaal, Leiden, the Netherlands.
Producer, Recording Supervisor: Tini Mathot; Recording Engineer & Digital Editing: Adriaan Verstijnen; Product Manager: Lisa Stevens.
Listen on YouTube:
Cantata BWV 167: Mvt. 5: Chorale [2:11]
Buy this album at:
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T-3

Simply Baroque II - Bach & Boccherini [O-3]

 
 

1. Chorale Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan (Mvt. 14) from Cantata BWV 75 [1:29]
2. Aria from Goldberg Variations BWV 988 [4:40]
3. Chorale Prelude Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 [3:48]
4. Chorale Prelude Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (II), BWV 647 [3:26]
5. Chorale Die Hoffnung wart' der rechten Zeit (Mvt. 11) from Cantata BWV 186 [2:06]
6. Chorale Prelude Meine Seele erhebet den Herren, BWV 648 [2:28]
7. Aria for Soprano Schafe können sicher weiden (Mvt. 9) from Cantata BWV 208 [3:38]
8. Chorale Es danke, Gott, und lobe dich das Volk in guten Taten (Mvt. 14) from Cantata BWV 76 [3:00]
9. Chorale Prelude Ach bleib' bei uns, Herr Jesu Christ, BWV 649 [2:15]
10-12. Luigi Boccherini: Concerto for cello & orchestra No. 9 in B flat major, G. 482 [16:35]
13-15. Luigi Boccherini: Concerto for cello & orchestra No. 3 in D major, G. 476 [16:35]
Arranged for for violoncello & chamber ensemble by Ton Koopman

Ton Koopman

Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Yo-Yo Ma (Baroque Cello) [1712 Davidoff Stradivarius]; Ton Koopman (Organ, Harpsichord)

Sony Classical SK-60681
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Aug 16-21, 1998

CD / TT: 60:12
MP3 / TT: 59:58

Recorded at De Stadsgeboorzaal, Leiden, the Netherlands.
Producer: Tini Mathot; Engineer: Adriaan Verstijnen.
Buy this album at:
CD (2000): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
CD (2000): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Music Download: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | iTunes


T-4

John Corigliano: Phantasmagoria [T-1]

J. Corigliano: Fancy on a Bach air [7:01]

Yo-Yo Ma (Cello)

Sony Classical SK-60747
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Jun 25, 1999

CD / TT: 54 min
MP3 / TT: 53:35

Recorded at the American Academy of Arts and Letters, New York City, New York, USA.
Engineer: Todd Whitelock.
Buy this album at:
CD (2000): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Music Download: Amazon.com | Amazon.de


T-5

The Goat Rodeo Sessions: Live [T-5]

 

Sonata for viola da gamba & harpsichord No. 1 in G major, BWV 1027: Mvts. 3 & 4 [6:06]

Yo-Yo Ma (Cello); Stuart Duncan (Fiddle, Mandolin, Plectrum Banjo); Edgar Meyer (Double-bass, Piano); Chris Thile (Mandolin, Fiddle, Guitar, Vocals); Aoife O'Donovan (Vocals)

Sony Classical 88697979012
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Sony Classical 88691974659

Jan 31, 2012

CD / TT: 57:18
MP3 / TT: 62:25
DVD / TT: 79 min

Recorded & filmed live at the House of Blues in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Director: Jim Gable; Producers: Ruth E. DeSarno, Laurie Donnelly, Anne Adams, Laura Kszan.
Buy this album at:
CD (2011): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
CD: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Music Download: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
CD/DVD Deluxe Edition (2012): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de


T-6

Bach Trios

 
 
 

1-3. Trio Sonata No. 6 in G major, BWV 530, arranged for mandolin, cello & double-bass [3:12, 6:08, 2:58 = 12:19]
4. WTC 1: Prelude No. 19 in A major, BWV 864, arranged for mandolin, cello & double-bass [1:36]
5. Chorale Prelude Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645, arranged for mandolin, cello & double-bass [1:36]
6. WTC 2: Fugue No. 20 in A minor, BWV 889, arranged for mandolin, cello & double-bass [1:33]
7. Chorale Prelude Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (I), BWV 639, arranged for mandolin, cello & double-bass [2:28]
8-9. Prelude & Fugue in E minor ("Wedge"), BWV 548, arranged for mandolin, cello & double-bass [5:41, 6:11]
10. Passepied (Mvt. 6) from Partita No. 5 in G major, BWV 829, arranged for mandolin, cello & double-bass [2:04]
11. Chorale Prelude Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, BWV 650, arranged for mandolin, cello & double-bass [2:54]
12-13. Die Kunst der Fuge BWV 1080: Contrapunctus XIII: "Rectus" [2:19], Contrapunctus XIII: "Inversus" [2:21]
14. Chorale Prelude Erbarm dich mein, o Herre Gott, BWV 721, arranged for mandolin, cello & double-bass [4:10]
15-17. Sonata for viola da gamba & harpsichord No. 3 in G minor, BWV 1029 [4:54, 4:18, 3:15 = 12:27]
*All works arranged by Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, and Edgar Meyer

Yo-Yo Ma (Cello); Chris Thile (Mandolin, Guitar); Edgar Meyer (Double-bass)

Nonesuch 75597-93920
Nonesuch 75597-93921
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Mar 3-8, 2016

CD / TT: 60:52
LP / TT: 60:52
MP3 / TT: 60:44

Recorded, at the Barn, Washington, Massachusetts, USA. Mixed at the Clubhouse Studio, Rhinebeck, New York, USA.
Producer: Steven Epstein; Engineer: Richard King; Technical Supervisor: Rich Jacobsohn; Executive Producer: Ruth E. DeSarno.
Buy this album at:
CD (2017): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | ArkivMusic
LP (2017): Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de
Music Download: Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.de | iTunes


The list of recordings was compiled by Aryeh Oron (December 2017 - August 2020)

Yo-Yo-Ma: Short Biography | Bach Discography: Recordings of Instrumental Works
Reviews of Instrumental Recordings: Bach’s Suites for Solo Cello:
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6


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