CD-Charts Position 1
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Simply Baroque

from: Sony

Release Date September 30, 2003
I bought this because I love to listen to cellos. On my Mark&Daniels,the sound is first rate, overall. ButI would have loved to have the cello given a bit more prominence, audio-wise. The accompanying instruments are aggressive enough to drown the cello out in the musical pictures, except for the first selection which is just fabulous.

CD-Charts Position 2
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The Essential Yo-Yo Ma

from: Sony

Release Date August 16, 2005
My nephew mentioned his desire to hear some classical music (Yo-Yo Ma, especially) on the boring trips back & forth from college. He really seemed to enjoy receiving the CD for Christmas!

CD-Charts Position 3
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Appassionato

from: SONY CLASSICS

Release Date January 09, 2007
I like the wide selection of music types included on this CD, from classical works to songs from musicals.

CD-Charts Position 4
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Vivaldi's Cello

from: Sony

Release Date March 30, 2004
Look, this cd has its bright spots, but there is so much that just didn't work out with it. Firstly, the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra plays with its usual energy and authentic approach, but Yo Yo plays in a modern style. The two just don't mix. I keep expecting to hear some decorations to the cello line but there just aren't any. Some of the music is just played too fast such as the slow movement of the double cello concerto. It was almost as if playing baroque style for Yo Yo Ma just meant playing it faster. The slow movement of the winter concerto was completely empty of any kind of decoration or originality. It was just straight and flat.
And the transcriptions! Oh gosh, why transcribe music that is not suited to the cello? ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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Glorious Pipes: Organ Music Through the Ages

from: Deutsche Grammophon

Release Date August 10, 2004
Absolutely splendid recordings. You'll love this CD! Don't download the MP3s since you won't get some of the best stuff on the CD.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Classic Yo-Yo

from: Sony

Release Date September 18, 2001
I don't feel particularly qualified to comment on anyone's musicianship. However, I can tell the difference between an instrument well played and, well, the opposite. Love Ma's playing, and this is a nice representation of his repertoire.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Simply the Best Movie Themes

from: Rhino / Wea

Release Date February 24, 2004
Good peaceful listening music that brings back to your memory the fantastic stories that you saw years ago. Music brings back the good memories. Good product.
David Kunkler, Rushville, Ohio

CD-Charts Position 8
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Yo-Yo Ma - Simply Baroque II ~ Bach & Boccherini / ABO, Koopman

by: Johann Sebastian Bach, Luigi Boccherini, Ton Koopman, Yo-Yo Ma, The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra

Release Date August 15, 2000
I own both Simply Baroque and Simply Baroque II. I think both offer the listener a truly beautiful listening experience. Yo Yo Ma and Tom Koopman have created magic here. The recording is crystal clear and the music... it's just incredible. I find myself relaxed, involved, immersed - a part of the music itself. How often does this happen? If you enjoy music that moves you body and soul, you really owe it to yourself to purchase both of these Cds.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Bach Cantatas - Ton Koopman, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir

from: Kultur Video

Release Date June 26, 2007
I'm just starting exploring Bach cantatas. I ordered $300 worth of recommended CDs and DVDs. This is the best of them all. I adore Koopman's educational talks before each cantata... and musically they are glorious.
FIVE STARS

CD-Charts Position 10
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Classic Chillout, Vol. 2

by: Various Artists

Release Date March 09, 2004
These cd's are a great set of varied classical music. Pavane is my favorite. Additionally, Classical Chillout 2 offers theme music from Harry Potter and it is very well done.