The song was written in honor of the birth of a child of Brahms's friends Bertha and Artur Faber in 1868. Years earlier, Brahms had briefly fallen in love with Bertha when she was a young visitor to his female choir in Hamburg, and during the playful courtship she used to sing him a lilting 3/4-time Viennese melody. The romance ended, but the friendship endured, and the melody that Brahms later composed for the private lullaby was a creative counterpoint to the earlier love song that the child's mother would remember singing to the composer. When he presented the gift to the Fabers, Brahms included this note to her husband: "Frau Bertha will realize that I wrote the 'Wiegenlied' for her little one. She will find it quite in order . . . that while she is singing Hans to sleep, a love song is being sung to her." Bertha was the first person to sing Brahms's Lullaby, both love melodies dancing flirtatiously in her head. Bertha's husband Artur was the receiver of Brahms' last words right before he died, when he brought the composer a glass of wine. Brahms said, "Oh that tastes very fine. You are a kind man." ffrf.org/component/k2/item/18436-brahms-the-freethinker
When i lay down to sleep for my last time , i wish both my girls are by my side playing this song to me as i’ve done a countless watching them sleep. That would be the most beautiful goodbye i would ever want from this life. My two precious little girls and this lullaby.
The first time my youngest cat- now 8 months old- fell asleep in my arms as a kitten, this is what played in my mind. Such an angel. Such angelic playing.
Words can't describe how perfect this song is and his take on it just brings tears to my eyes YO YO MA Thank you for this beautiful adaptation of a beautiful song
Perfection! I love the look of joy on YoYo's face. Such a beautiful song, such a beautiful soul. Brahm's would be very happy I think listening to this rendition of his famous lullaby. Bravo!
It is Weigh-Station/Way-Station, a rest area amidst the suffering, the pain, the estrangement of life in this beautiful but chaotic world, in this glorious but fragile body, with these people who intend to love us but sometimes unwittingly torment us. Thank you, Mr. Brahms, Ms. Stott and Mr. Ma.
@@johnmayer6533 Yes, I am a huge fan of classical music, of the cello, especially, and of yours, in particular. I have your “Essentials of Yo-yo Ma” on my iPad and in my Apple Music library. I have always enjoyed seeing you on TV over the years and listening to your many recordings on various classical music stations. I was so glad to find this lovely rendition of the Brahms lullaby, which you and the wonderful English pianist, Kathryn Stott, perform with such exquisite sensitivity.
@@johnmayer6533 Indeed, I am surprised! But I’m so happy to have the opportunity to tell you personally how much I enjoy your music and to thank you for sharing your beautiful musical gift with the world.
To my mind there are no words whatsoever to describe this beautiful performance! Mind you, saying that, on hearing this music, I can't help but think of the voice of Kathleen Ferrier whilst writing these words!
@YoYoMamusic . Thank you Yo Yo Ma. It is good to hear from you also. I looked at your website recently. I had no idea you have achieved so much! Your cello playing is truly unbelievable!
@YoYoMamusic . I got it wrong as to where I read of your achievements. I read it on the Wikipedia page or Facebook. It wasn't on the website page. Apologies Yo Yo Ma.
@YoYoMamusic . Evening Yo Yo Ma. My name is Maurice Hawkins and I live in Weston super mare in Somerset. Mum and dad and myself moved down here in 1964. I was born in a village called Great Somerford in 1957. I'm the eldest of four children.
may i suggest Peter Gabriel's most recent rendition of his anti apartheid classic: Biko, with Yo Yo Ma and 24 amazing musicians from around the world. To see Yo Yo Ma brandishing his cello and bow emphatically against hatred is indeed inspiring and stirring
The lullaby was first performed in public in December 1869 in Vienna by Louise Dustmann (singer) and Clara Schumann (piano). The lyrics of the second verse were adapted from an 1849 poem by Georg Scherer, with reference to the Christ Child in the Nativity.
I love listening to soothing music like this at the end of the day to help me shed the stress of the day. Play it 10 times in a row and it will replace whatever obnoxious song is stuck in your head! LOL Sweet dreams ya'll!
The only in Japan who don't know him and his splendid performance with exquisite technique and skill are babies From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
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To my brother, who is sleeping in heaven under the stars.
Matt Johnson 😢
I echo your sentiments, so is my beloved brother, my best friend and my husband.
@@marylipscombe1711 this is just a joke but since you put those three things together, so you married your brother? xd it’s just a joke no offence
just cheer, ur brother would be watching u so that u don't fear.
@@mengqiong4134 she might be refferring to three separate love ones 💖
The song was written in honor of the birth of a child of Brahms's friends Bertha and Artur Faber in 1868. Years earlier, Brahms had briefly fallen in love with Bertha when she was a young visitor to his female choir in Hamburg, and during the playful courtship she used to sing him a lilting 3/4-time Viennese melody. The romance ended, but the friendship endured, and the melody that Brahms later composed for the private lullaby was a creative counterpoint to the earlier love song that the child's mother would remember singing to the composer. When he presented the gift to the Fabers, Brahms included this note to her husband: "Frau Bertha will realize that I wrote the 'Wiegenlied' for her little one. She will find it quite in order . . . that while she is singing Hans to sleep, a love song is being sung to her." Bertha was the first person to sing Brahms's Lullaby, both love melodies dancing flirtatiously in her head. Bertha's husband Artur was the receiver of Brahms' last words right before he died, when he brought the composer a glass of wine. Brahms said, "Oh that tastes very fine. You are a kind man." ffrf.org/component/k2/item/18436-brahms-the-freethinker
Thank you for adding the link, all very interesting to read if not a little sad.
Very reminiscent of Carl Jung's last words... 🍷🍾
Thank you for sharing
When i lay down to sleep for my last time , i wish both my girls are by my side playing this song to me as i’ve done a countless watching them sleep. That would be the most beautiful goodbye i would ever want from this life. My two precious little girls and this lullaby.
The way he plays is almost magical. So touching, like he's having childhood memories and is seeming to enjoy the piece very much.
My mom would sing this to me in her native German when I was little, it will always be special to me, thank you momma, I love you!❤
@Yo-yomaofficial hello, thank you for your artistry! I am fine how are you?
@Yo-yomaofficial Yes, its not often you hear back from a famous person! Are you still performing concerts?
@Yo-yomaofficial Regrettably no, but on PBS etc
The first time my youngest cat- now 8 months old- fell asleep in my arms as a kitten, this is what played in my mind. Such an angel. Such angelic playing.
I couldn't help being affected by this extraordinary performance of this timeless classic. Bravo 👏
He looks like he's remembering playing this for his children many years ago.
Thanks so much for the morale push. its has been your prayers and support that has kept me at my best. May the good lord bless and guide you.💕💚
The Cello sings under Yo Yo Ma's hands. And the piano is delicate like small happy rivulet in Kathryn Stott's playing
Words can't describe how perfect this song is and his take on it just brings tears to my eyes YO YO MA Thank you for this beautiful adaptation of a beautiful song
Perfection! I love the look of joy on YoYo's face. Such a beautiful song, such a beautiful soul. Brahm's would be very happy I think listening to this rendition of his famous lullaby. Bravo!
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here
It is Weigh-Station/Way-Station, a rest area amidst the suffering, the pain, the estrangement of life in this beautiful but chaotic world, in this glorious but fragile body, with these people who intend to love us but sometimes unwittingly torment us. Thank you, Mr. Brahms, Ms. Stott and Mr. Ma.
Yo-Yo Ma and Katherine Stott are perfectly paired. Their collaborations are always exquisite.
Thanks so much for the morale push. its has been your prayers and support that has kept me at my best. May the good lord bless and guide you.💕💚
I need to get into my pajamas.
I like how she has a Fazioli chair and a Steinway piano
I thought of the same thing. Fazioli makes good Italian furniture lol
Nothing beats Steinway
I don’t think I’ve ever used the bench that came with any of my pianos. I need a much lower seat.
Her arse has Italian tuning!
I cried here, mercy. Mom sang to me every day, lucky I still have it alive. But music still does me so well today.
Kathryn Stott, Yo Yo ma, an astounding pair.
I honestly did not know this was written by brahms. I've heard this song my whole life too! Learn something new everyday
I play Yo YO Ma's rendition of Brahm's Lullaby for my 14 years old cat
it both calms her down & helps her fall asleep
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here
I also play this rendition for my 10 year old cat. It seems to help him, too.
@@lindamassey3827 that’s nice… you seem like a really big fan
@@johnmayer6533 Yes, I am a huge fan of classical music, of the cello, especially, and of yours, in particular. I have your “Essentials of Yo-yo Ma” on my iPad and in my Apple Music library. I have always enjoyed seeing you on TV over the years and listening to your many recordings on various classical music stations. I was so glad to find this lovely rendition of the Brahms lullaby, which you and the wonderful English pianist, Kathryn Stott, perform with such exquisite sensitivity.
@@johnmayer6533 Indeed, I am surprised! But I’m so happy to have the opportunity to tell you personally how much I enjoy your music and to thank you for sharing your beautiful musical gift with the world.
I still miss you adopted father passed away from a motorcycle accident in November 18th 2018 I can't believe that you're still gone
To her who introduced me to the world of classical music. Happiness will go to you.
please share more music with us. cello is wonderful.
I searched for a version that suited my ears, and none of the other results did it... but this one was exactly the one I was looking for. Thanks!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is absolutely hauntingly lovely.
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here
Yo-Yo Ma looks so happy to be performing the NyQuil Cold & Flu melody.
That era when some of the greatest music was ever composed! May Jesus rest their dear souls.
Thanks, child memories, when my mother sang the song before sleeping. I didn't know that this melody was from Brahms.
To my mind there are no words whatsoever to describe this beautiful performance! Mind you, saying that, on hearing this music, I can't help but think of the voice of Kathleen Ferrier whilst writing these words!
@YoYoMamusic . Thank you Yo Yo Ma. It is good to hear from you also. I looked at your website recently. I had no idea you have achieved so much! Your cello playing is truly unbelievable!
@YoYoMamusic . I got it wrong as to where I read of your achievements. I read it on the Wikipedia page or Facebook. It wasn't on the website page. Apologies Yo Yo Ma.
@YoYoMamusic . Evening Yo Yo Ma. My name is Maurice Hawkins and I live in Weston super mare in Somerset. Mum and dad and myself moved down here in 1964. I was born in a village called Great Somerford in 1957. I'm the eldest of four children.
@YoYoMamusic . Thank you Yo Yo Ma. That sounds good to me. I look forward to hearing from you.
To my brothers and parents who are sleeping the eternal rest🙏😥
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here
Both of Ma and Brahms are good. It reminds me when I was a child, mami sang this to me to make me sleep.
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here
Voir jouer Yo-Yo Ma est déjà un plaisir !
Sweet as syrup and smooth as silk, if that ain't perfection, then nothing is.
Dear Yo yo ma, How beautiful is this compisition. Thanks, please write. Teresa.
My music teacher starting singing the opera version of this and I loved it
Who cares what she is sitting on, the music is gorgeous!
Hear, hear...that's the BOTTOM line......
So soothing to the mind and spirit in these trying times.
Thanks so much for the morale push. its has been your prayers and support that has kept me at my best. May the good lord bless and guide you.💕💚
The end of a melody is not its goal, and yet if a melody has not reached its end, it has not reached its goal.
Wish I could listen all the through without falling asleep.
this is my jam
Mr. Yoyoma, he is my sunshine 🌞 I admire him
Dies ist meine absolute Lieblingsinterpretation dieses Lieder!!
Einfach großartig!!
Danke dafür!!❤️
For my Mother and Father ... beloved for all time
Thanks so much for the morale push. its has been your prayers and support that has kept me at my best. May the good lord bless and guide you.💕💚
Очень нежно!!! Спасибо🙏💕
I've just discovered yo yo ma.
Wow! Perfect
may i suggest Peter Gabriel's most recent rendition of his anti apartheid classic: Biko, with Yo Yo Ma and 24 amazing musicians from around the world. To see Yo Yo Ma brandishing his cello and bow emphatically against hatred is indeed inspiring and stirring
Fantastic wonderful played with such feeling most beautiful thank you
The lullaby was first performed in public in December 1869 in Vienna by Louise Dustmann (singer) and Clara Schumann (piano).
The lyrics of the second verse were adapted from an 1849 poem by Georg Scherer, with reference to the Christ Child in the Nativity.
Best Version ever ! thx !
All babies sleep with this music 🎶
Diva, que belo presente!!! Gratidão, linda interpretação destes dois!
music relives my strees,all the way.
The core the essence
Just heavenly😍😊thanks!💖
my mom always sang this to me when I was a kid.
HappyMusicalHippo what the title of this song..
@@wulansari8053 Johannes Brahms - Op. 49 no. 4
Thanks for uploading and to the wonderful artists
absolutely stunning !
BRAVO!!!! Both of them!!!
Mój Mały Synek
miał Słonia Pluszowego 😊.
Pociągało Się
Za Trąbę, i Grał.
Tą Kołysankę 🌹.
Mine was a plush pony when I was quite small, and it played this.
To myself who I wish was in heaven under the stars ⭐️.
been there.....truly annoyed that i was sent back
what a nice piece and performance! that's music to my ears....
my favorite childhood song. Sleep peace...
So beautiful
Thank u dad
luciebaby is that your dad?
!!!!!!!! Warn!!!!!! Tsunami at my country
So beautiful. ❤🎶❤
He looks so happy playing
I love listening to soothing music like this at the end of the day to help me shed the stress of the day. Play it 10 times in a row and it will replace whatever obnoxious song is stuck in your head! LOL
Sweet dreams ya'll!
Beautiful !!!
Dislikes are from the people so sleepy that that confused for like button.
Maybe they were trying to stay awake!
You seem sleepy yourself, judging from the way you typed that
Lahahaha. Well said
Beautiful
This song reminds me of my brother who had a tragic car accident last fall. He's not dead but he totalled his firebird which might actual be worse.
I'm going to a field trip to a play/consert that involves YoYoMa :3
My father love this song ..me also, ❤️
thankyou 🙂 x
"Duerme mi Niño, Duerme te amo mucho" de encanto de notas graves a notas agudas, que entre cello y piano te dicen... "duerme seguro, yo te cuidaré"
94 people was too sleepy and hit dislike instead of like
Beautiful! ❤❤❤
Just... Perfect.
...zzz...
Love it, Ma and music
@YoYoMa some sort of scam?
Guy in a seat at classical concert: "I bet no one can create a better piece to put people to sleep with...."
Brahms: "Got a pencil and paper?"
I would play the music box ..... put it close to my dog...... i was 4-5 years old? Her name was Afaia!
I play Brahms lullaby for my 14 years old cat to calm her down.
This is better than lorazepam.
my favorite interpretation! it brings me to a very happy place. Real innocence!
Pure serenity, joy and pleasurable sensation...
Guten Abend, gute Nacht (Wiegenlied)
The only in Japan who don't know him and his splendid performance with exquisite technique and skill are babies
From
Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵
If you don't like this song you are absolutely mental
Ihana on sellon sointi ja myös kehtolaulu❤
Hello Ellen, I hope you are doing well? It’s really nice meeting you here.
Belíssima, impecável e emocionante apresentação
Za mojega očeta. Vedno bo z mano. Za vedno.
So Beautiful ❤️ . So Soothing ! So Wonderful. So Real !
Free and happy 🥺♥️
Damn this shit go hard
Check out Peter Gabriel's song Biko, the version with Yo Yo Ma brandishing his cello and bow emphatically against hatred......WOW
The relaxation melody.
Amazing
Lindo !!!
Parabens .
To a special lady who passed away quietly in her sleep.
I played the cello first year of high school. It certainly didn’t sound like that.😳🤔😬
super nice music
As I listen, my heads starts the lyrics: Guten Abend, gut' Nacht! Mit Rosen bedacht, Mit Näglein besteckt....
It is truly amazing! I'm excited! Congratulations! Much talent!