The articulation and tone quality in this performance is insane, especially in the third movement where things so often get slurried. I have a confession that I went to a score video for this piece so that I could see the music and the entire way through the video I was like "man, this cellist could learn a lot from Cho about how to play this piece." Then when the video was finished I went down to the description only to find that it was Rostropovich himself! Oops. I stand by that this performance still sounds so much better though.
In 1990, while a student at Peabody Prepatory, I was asked to play 2nd horn for this piece, sitting in for someone who'd become ill. I had never heard it, but it immediately became my favorite piece. It was the first time I heard a "real" cellist. I've heard it this so many times at this point, it's sick. I've never heard Brannon Cho, but what I am hearing is absolutely stunning - the style is consistent and impeccable, and to hear the overtones on an internet connection in my recording studio are absolutely lovely! Bravo buddy! I've not even heard the second movement yet, but this is truly beautiful.
This might be a dumb question, but is it written in to play at the beginning with the orchestra? When I learned it, that wasn't there, and you're the first I've seen do it. Anyway, lovely performance, it's one of my favorites for sure
It’s pretty common when we play without conductor! You can also see many violinists doing this in Mozart Violin Concertos. It was very common (expected, actually) in the 18th century, and orchestras love it when you join them. Thanks for watching!
@@BrannonCho you don’t by chance have any recordings of Gendron’s cadenza from the 1st movement of Haydn’s 2nd concerto? It’s tormented me for months and I’m in desperate need of inspiration
The articulation and tone quality in this performance is insane, especially in the third movement where things so often get slurried. I have a confession that I went to a score video for this piece so that I could see the music and the entire way through the video I was like "man, this cellist could learn a lot from Cho about how to play this piece." Then when the video was finished I went down to the description only to find that it was Rostropovich himself! Oops. I stand by that this performance still sounds so much better though.
Not only is it so beautiful, but very relaxing to listen to - because your intonation is phenomenal...
Perfect Pitch Gang + Ling Ling 40 Hours of Practice
My favorite performance of this Concerto I've seen.
Exactly!
In 1990, while a student at Peabody Prepatory, I was asked to play 2nd horn for this piece, sitting in for someone who'd become ill. I had never heard it, but it immediately became my favorite piece. It was the first time I heard a "real" cellist. I've heard it this so many times at this point, it's sick. I've never heard Brannon Cho, but what I am hearing is absolutely stunning - the style is consistent and impeccable, and to hear the overtones on an internet connection in my recording studio are absolutely lovely! Bravo buddy! I've not even heard the second movement yet, but this is truly beautiful.
I love how he plays the tuttis too~
Totally 💯
Lovely performance! Your cadenza in the first movement was awesome :)
Thank you! The first movement cadenza is written by Maurice Gendron, and the second movement cadenza is written by me.
좋은 연주 항상 감사합니다 :)
Beautiful performance!
Beautiful! Waiting for this to get on iTunes so I can download it
You play fabulous, my guy. Cello sounds terrific too.
This guy plays disgustingly accurate
You are fantastic, Bravo!
Brannon cho! 응원합니다.
please tell me how did you get / study that damn 1st mov passage? i`m on it right now thank youu!
Great Concert, only the Finns should send you a non corrupted 1080p Video (streaming) file.
4K+96kHz audio?
Thank you! Unfortunately for some reason, they were unable to send it to me, so this is all I have.
@@BrannonCho Thank you for sharing your outstanding work nevertheless.
This might be a dumb question, but is it written in to play at the beginning with the orchestra? When I learned it, that wasn't there, and you're the first I've seen do it. Anyway, lovely performance, it's one of my favorites for sure
It’s pretty common when we play without conductor! You can also see many violinists doing this in Mozart Violin Concertos. It was very common (expected, actually) in the 18th century, and orchestras love it when you join them. Thanks for watching!
As a fellow cellist with a) smaller hands and b) short pinky this is totally inspiring, and I intend to lift all of these fingerings 👍
Wow, very very beautiful performance, what cello do you play?
Thank you! My cello is by Antonio Casini (Modena 1668).
@@BrannonCho thank you so much for answering
Awesome!
wow! very good
22:31
22:11
9:30 was this your own cadenza?
This cadenza is by Maurice Gendron, and the second movement cadenza is my own.
@@BrannonCho you don’t by chance have any recordings of Gendron’s cadenza from the 1st movement of Haydn’s 2nd concerto? It’s tormented me for months and I’m in desperate need of inspiration
You are great. Do you know i play the cello too❤❤
Is there a story behind that cello?
그러고보니 지휘자가 없네? 오 .....
😊
Cellists of class play the intro music with the orchestra, and conduct their own orchestra.
You are great. Do you know i play the cello too❤❤