The solo Bach series concludes with a performance from the great American cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Over one single late night concert, he performs all six Cello Suites - over two hours of music - in a feat that is as challenging intellectually as it is physically. Presented by Kirsty Wark.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 1 in G major for solo cello, BWV 1007
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 2 in D minor for solo cello, BWV 1008
Performer: Yo‐Yo Ma. -
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 3 in C major for solo cello, BWV 1009
Performer: Yo‐Yo Ma. -
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 4 in E flat major for solo cello, BWV 1010
Performer: Yo‐Yo Ma. -
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 5 in C minor for solo cello, BWV 1011
Performer: Yo‐Yo Ma. -
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Suite No. 6 in D major for solo cello, BWV 1012
Performer: Yo‐Yo Ma.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kirsty Wark |
| Musician | Yo-Yo Ma |
| Producer | Tamsin Curry |
| Director | Matt Woodward |
Broadcast
- Thu 10 Sep 2015 19:30
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