My mom used to play harp for the MN orchestra and met Yo Yo Ma both in America and Japan. She said he’s the sweetest most down to earth guy. I think what differentiates him is the “musicians timing” he’s obviously one of the most talented cellists, but it’s the the intimate connection with his playing- not too technical, though his technique is superb. It’s imperfect, but thats why it’s so expressive and heavenly. My mom said the best piece of advice she had from a teacher was to, “Play the harp like she was singing.” As a singer and cellist myself this makes so much sense to me. He’s singing through the cello. The end result isn’t letting the cello play, it’s him pouring his soul through the cello, which listens to him. Idk if that makes sense at all, but maybe it does to some musicians. The instrument is a conduit, you play for the cello, the cello is working for you
I thought this video would be recorded without real playing. But I was shocked when I heard 9:07 chair scratching sound. Lol. Thanks for this video really.
The sound quality from this recording is unmatched is anywhere selling this recording? And Classic FM thank you for posting this!!!! and at 2:22 seconds its almost transcendent!
When I see and listen to a breakthrough music composition as the Bach's cello suites, I always imagine myself in the first ever audience that listened it. I try to compose the impact, the feelings and the thoughts of those very privileged people who were THERE, for the very first time. It is a hard exeecise, imagine ourselves between 17th and 18th centuries, in a small, dark room (no electricity), a few fellows in the appreciation of such wonder. Have anyone at that time had a thought such as "Wow! This piece of music will be of a great success in 20th century". Of course not. Bach's music was considered as outdated by his time. It was later re-discovered after Beethoven, by Schumann, Schubert, Wagner and other romantic composers.
I kinda agree he is a super super talented musician though. personal I like the way my teacher plays it better she grew up playing cello. P.S. I play violin if you were wondering
My mom used to play harp for the MN orchestra and met Yo Yo Ma both in America and Japan. She said he’s the sweetest most down to earth guy. I think what differentiates him is the “musicians timing” he’s obviously one of the most talented cellists, but it’s the the intimate connection with his playing- not too technical, though his technique is superb. It’s imperfect, but thats why it’s so expressive and heavenly. My mom said the best piece of advice she had from a teacher was to, “Play the harp like she was singing.” As a singer and cellist myself this makes so much sense to me. He’s singing through the cello. The end result isn’t letting the cello play, it’s him pouring his soul through the cello, which listens to him. Idk if that makes sense at all, but maybe it does to some musicians. The instrument is a conduit, you play for the cello, the cello is working for you
So well expressed. Thank you.
One of the best cellists of all time!
closely followed by Luka Sulic!
Prelude- 0:00
Allemande- 2:28
Courante- 6:42
Sarabande- 9:31
Minuet 1- 12:08
Minuet 2- 13:33
Gigue- 15:46
I could listen to this creation from heaven for ever and a day!!
Music truly transcends false barriers erected by the human family. So grateful for this performance and those who produced it.
It must be amazing to be able to play all these beautiful pieces in such interesting locations.
Heavenly
Just beautiful... we use this piece in the Royal Academy of Dance for an exercise in Grade 5 💗💗💗
❤love this
I thought this video would be recorded without real playing. But I was shocked when I heard 9:07 chair scratching sound. Lol. Thanks for this video really.
It's Yo-Yo Ma lol; he doesn't need editing magic to play his piece.
I knew there was more to this piece.
Quite literally as well.
Thank you so much. For bringing beauty in to my life.
チェロの音が降り注ぐかの様な素敵な空間ですね❣️😊💕🎻💗私はどこに座ってY o-Yo Ma さんの音楽を聴きましょうかと考えました❣️😍💕🎻💗🫶素晴らしいです❣️😘💕💗
The Mellow cello at its best
What a nice surprise to see this type of content from Classic FM, fantastic!
Remarkable
9:08 screeching sound🙃
Thank you so much for posting 😍
Very nice
The sound quality from this recording is unmatched is anywhere selling this recording? And Classic FM thank you for posting this!!!! and at 2:22 seconds its almost transcendent!
Excellent 👌
When I see and listen to a breakthrough music composition as the Bach's cello suites, I always imagine myself in the first ever audience that listened it. I try to compose the impact, the feelings and the thoughts of those very privileged people who were THERE, for the very first time. It is a hard exeecise, imagine ourselves between 17th and 18th centuries, in a small, dark room (no electricity), a few fellows in the appreciation of such wonder. Have anyone at that time had a thought such as "Wow! This piece of music will be of a great success in 20th century". Of course not. Bach's music was considered as outdated by his time. It was later re-discovered after Beethoven, by Schumann, Schubert, Wagner and other romantic composers.
13:34 is my favorite
Why the heck would you put an ad in between and ruin the whole spell of this mesmerizing piece? :(
AdBlock, my friend.
Where is this place?
Way too many adds interrupting the performance. It’s a shame
I can't hear this piece and not think of Josh and his trauma of getting shot in The West Wing.
His technique is superior. I personally am not a fan of his style though. Just goes in and out with no discernable emotional flow.
I kinda agree he is a super super talented musician though. personal I like the way my teacher plays it better she grew up playing cello. P.S. I play violin if you were wondering
@@heatherklein8173 Any sample videos?
No but, im sure she wouldn't mind if I asked her. I could send it to you in an email if that's ok with you.
starting to look like Chairman Mao
Just horrible.