[log in to unmask] writes: >As for the early Yo Yo Ma recording, this is splendid virtuosic playing >and the effect is thrilling. Sure they are on the fast side, but who >cares. when you play things that fast...you loose musicality which the suites need. Sure you can play them faster than anyone else. but you loose emotion. It becomes all technical. Which the pieces demand...but it makes them no fun to listen to. but you are right....it is my opion.:) Sandy