Celebrate the holiday season and beyond with Yo-Yo Ma's enchanting album "Songs of Joy & Peace," released on October 13, 2008, under the Sony Classical label. This captivating collection of classical and chamber music pieces spans a delightful 79 minutes, offering a diverse range of tracks that blend traditional carols, festive tunes, and heartwarming melodies. Yo-Yo Ma's masterful cello performances breathe new life into beloved classics like "Joy to the World," "Here Comes the Sun," and "My Favorite Things," while also introducing listeners to lesser-known gems such as "Panxoliña: a Galician Carol" and "Vassourinhas." The album's highlight, "Dona Nobis Pacem" (Give Us Peace), appears in multiple variations, showcasing Ma's versatility and deep musicality. From the lively "A Christmas Jig" to the soothing "Touch the Hand of Love," this album is a testament to Yo-Yo Ma's extraordinary talent and his ability to evoke joy and peace through his music. Whether you're looking to set the mood for the holidays or simply enjoy a collection of beautifully performed pieces, "Songs of Joy & Peace" is a timeless addition to any music lover's collection.
Tracks
Dona Nobis PacemYo-Yo Ma, Traditional
You Couldn't Be CuterDiana Krall, Yo-Yo Ma, Jerome Kern, John Clayton
Joy to the WorldYo-Yo Ma, Dave Brubeck, Lowell Mason, Paquito D'Rivera
Here Comes the SunJames Taylor, Yo-Yo Ma, George Harrison
Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer
The Wassail Song / All Through the NightYo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, Traditional, Edgar Meyer
A Christmas Jig / Mouth of the Tobique ReelYo-Yo Ma, Natalie MacMaster, Traditional, Marta Cook
Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)Paquito D'Rivera, Alon Yavnai, Traditional
Invitación al DanzónYo-Yo Ma, Paquito D'Rivera, Alon Yavnai
My One and Only LoveYo-Yo Ma, Joshua Redman, Robert Mellin, Guy B. Wood
FamiliaYo-Yo Ma, Clarice Assad, Sérgio Assad
ConcordiaDave Brubeck, Yo-Yo Ma
My Favorite ThingsYo-Yo Ma, Chris Botti, Richard Rodgers, Romero Lubambo, Billy Kilson, Billy Childs, Robert Hurst
Touch the Hand of LoveRenée Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, Blossom Dearie, Jonathan Gandelsman, Nicholas Cords
Kuai LeYo-Yo Ma, Osvaldo Golijov, Joseph Gramley, Shane Shanahan, Mark Suter, Sandeep Das, Jonathan Gandelsman, Nicholas Cords, Wu Tong, You-Young Kim
This Little Light of MineAmelia Zirin-Brown, Yo-Yo Ma, African American Spiritual, Traditional, Marcus Rojas, Ray Rizzo, Marcus Milius, Balla Kouyate, Kyle Sanna, Marika Hughes
Happy Xmas (War is Over)Jake Shimabukuro, Yo-Yo Ma, John Lennon, Yoko Ono
Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace)/Auld Lang SyneChris Botti, Yo-Yo Ma, Traditional
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