Track Listing

1. Cantata No. 167, 'Ihr Menschen, rühmet Gottes Liebe,' BWV 167 (BC A176): Sei Lob und Preis mit Ehren
2. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Erbarme dich
3. Cantata No. 147, 'Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben,' BWV 147 (BC A174): Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
4. Cantata No. 22, 'Jesus nahm zu sich die Zwölfe,' BWV 22 (BC A48): Ertöt' uns durch dein' Güte
5. Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ (I), chorale prelude for organ (Orgel-Büchlein No. 41), BWV 639 (BC K68)
6. Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, chorale prelude for organ (Schübler Chorale No. 6), BWV 650 (BC K27)
7. Merk auf, mein Herz, und sieh dorthin, motet for double chorus (formerly attrib. to J.S. Bach, BWV Anh. 163): Laß mein Herz die Münze
8. Cantata No. 136, 'Erforsche mich, Gott, und erfahre mein Herz,' BWV 136 (BC A111): Dein Blut, der edle Saft
9. Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air on a G String
10. Cello Concerto in G major, G. 480: I. Allegro
11. Cello Concerto in G major, G. 480: II. Adagio
12. Cello Concerto in G major, G. 480: III. Allegro
13. Cello Concerto in D major, G. 478 (doubtful): I. Allegro con spirito
14. Cello Concerto in D major, G. 478 (doubtful): II. Larghetto
15. Cello Concerto in D major, G. 478 (doubtful): III. Rondo
16. Cello Concerto in D major, G. 478 (doubtful): IV. Rondo comodo assai
17. Cantata No. 75, 'Die Elenden sollen essen,' BWV 75 (BC A94): Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan
18. Goldberg Variations, for keyboard (Clavier-Übung IV), BWV 988 (BC L9): Aria
19. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, chorale prelude for organ (Schübler Chorale No. 1), BWV 645 (BC K22)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1355 in Music
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2003-09-30
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Extra tracks, Original recording remastered
• Dimensions: .24 pounds

Customer Reviews

YO YO MA'S SIMPLY BAROQUE IS SIMPLY... WONDERFUL !
The Baroque Period in Europe originated in the early 17th century and reached it's peak in the early 18th century. The English word "baroque" is translated from the Italian "barocco", meaning "bizarre". "Passionate" is probably more like it. Johann Sebastian Bach is the most celebrated of the Baroque composers, although George Frederick Handel and Antonio Vivaldi are also famous for their Baroque music.

Yo Yo Ma's Simply Baroque (1999) brings the Grammy Award winning master cellist together with the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra (Ton Koopman) to perform mostly Bach pieces from the 18th century late Baroque period. You might recognize some of this music even if you don't know your classical music. It is thoughtful and soothing, even sounding sacred at times. Yo Yo's rich and soulful cello brings a sad beauty to these beautiful melodies, and his skillful perfection is satisfying and impressive. Enveloped by the A.B.O., Ma brings these great compositions to life, and once again a new generation hears the music of Bach and Boccherini.

You don't have to know anything about classical music to enjoy Simply Baroque; it's quite enjoyable just as it is. It's relaxing, reflective and interesting. It's simply... wonderful!

Beautiful Baroque
This is simply a beautiful cd. I find myself carried away by the arrangements-just wonderful! I must admit this is my first cd by Yo-Yo Ma. It will not be the last. If this is the kind of quality one can expect from this artist, I am a fan!

I have listened to this cd 3/4 times and it still amazes me. I become a part of the music. If you enjoy classical music with arrangements that are intelligent, played with sensitivity, and a joy to experience, buy this cd.

Simply the Best
I can only say, that as far as I am concerned, this is just some of the best music I have ever heard.... Im guessing this is the way Bach intended his music to sound in the first place, and who better for that than the AMO and Koopman...and of course YO YO... if u love classic music, you are absolutly going to LOVE this cd..I highly recommend it