Yo-Yo Ma, the renowned cellist, invites you into the heart of Appalachia with his 2000 release, "Appalachian Journey." This exquisite collection of chamber music blends classical elegance with the rustic charm of American folk melodies, creating a sound that is both timeless and deeply rooted in tradition. The album features Yo-Yo Ma's masterful performances on tracks like the hauntingly beautiful "Misty Moonlight Waltz" and the lively "Fisher's Hornpipe," alongside a talented ensemble that includes Mark O'Connor on violin and Edgar Meyer on double bass. With a duration of 1 hour and 10 minutes, the album offers a rich tapestry of musical storytelling, from the poignant "Hard Times Come Again No More" to the lively "Cloverfoot Reel." Recorded under Sony Classical, "Appalachian Journey" showcases Yo-Yo Ma's extraordinary ability to bridge musical genres and cultures, making it a standout in his illustrious career.
(P) 2000 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
1BEdgar Meyer, Yo-Yo Ma, Mark O'Connor
Misty Moonlight WaltzMark O'Connor, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer
Hard Times Come Again No MoreStephen Foster, Yo-Yo Ma, James Taylor, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor
IndecisionEdgar Meyer, Yo-Yo Ma, Mark O'Connor
LimerockTraditional, Yo-Yo Ma, Mark O'Connor
BenjaminJames Taylor, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor
Fisher's HornpipeTraditional, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor, Alison Krauss
Duet for Cello and BassEdgar Meyer, Yo-Yo Ma
Emily's ReelMark O'Connor, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mike Marshall, Béla Fleck
Cloverfoot ReelEdgar Meyer, Yo-Yo Ma, Mark O'Connor
Poem for CarlitaMark O'Connor, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer
Caprice for ThreeMark O'Connor, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer
Second Time AroundEdgar Meyer, Yo-Yo Ma, Mark O'Connor
Slumber My DarlingStephen Foster, Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark O'Connor, Alison Krauss
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