1997 "Yo-Yo Ma: Inspired by Bach" (PBS)
with Torvill & Dean
Introduction and comments by Yo Yo Ma throughout. Tom Camus plays J.S. Bach.
Yo Yo Ma describes how he was inspired by Bach's work, in particular the Sixth Suite for Cello. Tom Camus narrates from the point of view of Bach throughout the program, describing significant events in the life of Bach.
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean skate to and interpret the music of Bach as played by Yo Yo Ma throughout the program.
Six Gestures (inspired by Bach's Sixth Suite for Cello)
- Prelude
- Allemande
- Courante
- Sarabinde
- Gavotte
- Gigue
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