I don't usually comment on videos. But this one blew me away. Your mastery of the cello, every single note's richness, the emotion and time poured into the piece...all of this is easily recognizable even to non-musicians. Thanks for allowing everyone to enjoy this.
I've seen musicians criticized for performing Bach solo pieces in very reverb-heavy halls like this--but IMO when you understand Bach as an organist and the context he composed in it is not only an appropriate interpretation of the music, but I would argue--desirable for the complete harmonic effect intended. New paragraph. I think the major shift at 7:32 is one of the most glorious moments ever written into a piece of music. All the feels. :) And thanks for the unrestrained baring of soul at 10:17. This video made my day.
The best performance of all I have ever heard of Chaconne. I'm always returning to this again and again. Thank you so much for your performance and to Bach for sure for this piece!
Magnificent. Played with passion, intensity, anguish, madness, and ferocity that bespeaks all our reactions to the merciless disruption of the pandemic. This helps console me in a year with no AMF. Thank you.
After listening to hundreds of recording of this piece; this is the performance that made me realize how beautiful this piece is. It poignant and heartbreaking theme leave tears rolling down my cheeks-a cry that sets so much realization in me.
Such an eloquent and dramatic performance of the Chaconne, Jonah. Yet sustaining the sense of religiosity, so adequate to those times of Covid. I also love the wonderful ballet dancer. Congratulations!
The deep resonance of the cello adds so much maturity and richness to this war horse of a piece. It's joyous, heart-breaking and hopeful, and you bring out every colour - it's sublime.
Bravo!!! I always think this piece is epic, and your performance does it justice! Absolutely beautiful and captivating collaboration between the music and the dance. Thank you for sharing your memory of Mr. Aldwell and how he had led you through the journey with Bach's music and much more.
Oh! so beautiful and energetic passacaglia rhythm it is, well done! Mr. Kim. Wonderful learn by heart. especially, the length of your second beat is veryvery nice. from second beat to first beat in next bar is the construction standard of Chaconne. I would feel that there is so mysterious phrasing and breathing in sarabande and chaconne rhythm. It is also so difficult to express Bach's musical language articulated breathing. breathing, breathing・・・！ I hear that Beethoven said "tempo is music" Occasionally, I would love to listen to Heifetz, Szigeti and Kogan. Theirs breathing is so natural and graceful. (92yrs.Japanese) sorry strange English.
I'm a violinist learning this now and I must say I got something out of this though it's not the same instrument. Job well done. Loved the way you did the arpeggio section In the first half
I think you’ve succeeded here. Music can pass through barriers like nothing else. I’ve never felt so easily related to the composer just by listening. Such passion and depth of understanding. What an execution. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this Jonah. I too agree that the Chaconne is the greatest piece and the way you play and pour everything you have into this is truly amazing. As a violinist, I haven't been exploring diverse interpretations of my repetoire but you inspired me too. The fact that I can listen to this for free however much I want is a blessing. I wish you the best,
This is the best Chaconne I have ever listen to. Technique and musical expression are perfect 👍 So impressed and heart touching. Thank you Maestro Jonah Kim!
Had this saved in my list and just listened to it from the beginning. ABSOLUTELY phenomenal. The depth and texture of the cello is so rich. The playing is SO incredibly masterful. I collect Chaconne recordings from various violinists but cello recordings are quite rare, and this lives up to the absolute best of them. Thank you!!!
Such great music and amazing dedication. Thank you for the share. :) I totally hear the organ (even though its the cello) at about 7:30. It's fantastic. It is interesting to think about that when playing Bach. He was an organist and that pedal point & structure really came through. And this is probably my favorite cello recording of this I've watched. So good.
Your sound is so unique! I can even sense hints of tortelier influences in your style (I love him to pieces too!) amazing interpretation of this piece!
Beautiful and dramatic. Loved to read your description as well - giving us those insights into your performance, the piece and your relationship with it. What a marvelous and generous channel you have, so that through the wonder of the internet we can enjoy your music despite being separated by time and geography. Thanks to Jonah and Julia for this video 😊
Yoooooo. I can't believe I'm only finding this now 🥲 such a fantastic performance-LOOK AT ALL THE VIRTUOSITY!! Beautiful tone, voices were so clear, love the little personal embellishments here and there (final chord made my jaw drop 😱). Congratulations!!! I'm so floored by this. Thank you so much for sharing this. What a gift 🙇🏻♂️
Thank you so much. I have recorded them and they are streaming but the last suites are offline as I am redoing them first. Will be sure to keep you posted on this channel!
@@JonahCello Your bowing is neat and clean. Every day, I find solace in this song, and your performance is the best, as are all the other pieces you play. You are truly a master. I am grateful for your performance and also thank God for giving us musicians like you.
Absolutely magnificent! I love this piece so much. It is way above my skill level, but I’ve practicing what I can from it on the violin and the viola. The deeper sound on the viola, and even more-so here on the cello, is amazing! It’s interesting how when played on the viola, it basically uses that same fingerings as the violin but tuned down a 5th, whereas on the cello, it is tuned down an octave from the violin, so must use different fingering patterns. I wondered if that made it impossible to replicate the sound of the double stops and chords of the violin version. I see many cellists sort of breaking them up and it’s just not the same. But here, you’ve done a wonderful job with the chords. Bravo!
I agree with you, the chords are one of the most difficult challenges both for pitch and the bow. Thank you for enjoying and for your kind comments!!🤗❤️🤍💙
I'm not a musician, so maybe I'm not understanding this, but I thought for the cello, violin, and viola, only two notes could be bowed at once. Are you saying it's possible to play across three strings simultaneously?
Thank you so much for your comments Areej. I agree with you completely! And Adam, yes, chords might be the most difficult thing we do- of course, the very first chords of this piece are triple and quadruple stops!!🙈💪🏾💪🏾
@@adamdietz4869 Generally speaking, you are correct. In order to play three or four note chords on the violin/viola/cello, one generally plays two strings at a time quickly enough that all the notes sound at almost the same time (generally the lower notes are played quickly and the higher pitched notes are sustained). Three strings can be played simultaneously by pressing quite hard into the middle string of the chord you want to play which will also hit the adjacent strings, however that technique is generally used for passages with lots of fast three note chords.
There is a cello transcription that is the down an octave and a fifth. However, many cellist choose to keep it in d minor. The range of the cello is greater than the violin and viola so you can do that. But it does mean you have to play it in higher positions.
Marvelous!! I agree that the Chaconne may be "the greatest piece of music ever composed", and your performance is superb (as well as the ballet). Thanks for sharing your personal context with this piece. Also loved the transcription. Is there a way to obtain the sheet music? Thank you!!
although my favourite version ist the one played on the guitar I have to say you are great master and these piece so freaking hard to play and you do it like a virtuoso !! amazing !
I don't usually comment on videos. But this one blew me away. Your mastery of the cello, every single note's richness, the emotion and time poured into the piece...all of this is easily recognizable even to non-musicians. Thanks for allowing everyone to enjoy this.
Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I've seen musicians criticized for performing Bach solo pieces in very reverb-heavy halls like this--but IMO when you understand Bach as an organist and the context he composed in it is not only an appropriate interpretation of the music, but I would argue--desirable for the complete harmonic effect intended. New paragraph. I think the major shift at 7:32 is one of the most glorious moments ever written into a piece of music. All the feels. :) And thanks for the unrestrained baring of soul at 10:17. This video made my day.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts Trent! I totally agree with you and so glad you enjoy some of these feels with me 😆🤗🎶❤️🤍💙
7:33 나를 흔들던 불안 ,고뇌, 휘몰아치던 내적갈등이 해소되어지는 느낌입니다..길고 어두운 터널을 지나온 ,,,
감사합니다 🤗🤗
I was NOT expecting that! I have tears rolling down my cheeks. That was truly incredible!
Thank you so much!
A great interpretation, doesn't get better, played in the spirit of Bach's tragic loss of his first wife Maria Barbara.
Thank you for listening!
Mr. Aldwell would be proud. Bravo and thank you.
Best interpretation of Bach by any instrument. Bravo!
The best performance of all I have ever heard of Chaconne. I'm always returning to this again and again. Thank you so much for your performance and to Bach for sure for this piece!
Thank you for enjoying it!
So clean and gorgeous and full of soul. This helped me to cry when I really needed it. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you for your note. Whatever you may be going through, I wish you the best!
Magnificent. Played with passion, intensity, anguish, madness, and ferocity that bespeaks all our reactions to the merciless disruption of the pandemic. This helps console me in a year with no AMF. Thank you.
Thank you Tom! Miss you guys up in beautiful Maine, hope you’re well! 🤗🤗🤗
After listening to hundreds of recording of this piece; this is the performance that made me realize how beautiful this piece is. It poignant and heartbreaking theme leave tears rolling down my cheeks-a cry that sets so much realization in me.
Thank you so much. I agree with you, definitely one of the most heartbreaking and beautiful things ever!
The translation of the ciaccone to the rich sonorities of the cello is brilliant, shining a new light on this marvel.
Thank you so much!
Such an eloquent and dramatic performance of the Chaconne, Jonah. Yet sustaining the sense of religiosity, so adequate to those times of Covid. I also love the wonderful ballet dancer. Congratulations!
Thank you for listening!
This just became my favorite interpretation of this piece on cello. Such passion. Bravo!
Thanks so much!!
The deep resonance of the cello adds so much maturity and richness to this war horse of a piece. It's joyous, heart-breaking and hopeful, and you bring out every colour - it's sublime.
You are so kind. Thank you for enjoying!
I bet this is one of the best interpretation of Chaconne!! It feels like a piece of movie. Bravo!!
Thank you for your very kind comment. So glad you enjoy it!
The best Cello Chaconne on UA-cam, period.
Thank you for listening!
Elegant, beautiful, impassioned and flawless cellistic rendition. Bravo!
Thank you, Andreas, I am trying to improve everyday😅 happy holidays!!
I'm back here again and again and still same émotion, beauty and energy. Thanks for this
Thank you so much. Your enjoyment means everything!
Absolutely magnificent!
Bravo!!! I always think this piece is epic, and your performance does it justice! Absolutely beautiful and captivating collaboration between the music and the dance. Thank you for sharing your memory of Mr. Aldwell and how he had led you through the journey with Bach's music and much more.
Thank you Amy!!
No Words to express myself as I listen to your playing of this Masterpiece on the Cello!!!! May GOD bless you!
Thank you so much and God bless you and yours as well!
Marvelous! Loved it.
Thank you Dario!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🤗🤗🤗🎶🎶🎶
Such a wonderful intensity, and beautiful sound!! Gorgeous!! Violinists, you may well weep!!
Thank you Rosalind!!
Julia your arms float and your feet fly...you might just take to the air. Jonah you make me feel the music like no other. Bravo and brava.
Thank you, so glad you enjoy 🤗🤗🤍🩰🎶
The ballet is a lovely addition too 😀
Thank you, it was nice to work on something with my wife during the pandemic.
Oh! so beautiful and energetic passacaglia rhythm it is, well done! Mr. Kim. Wonderful learn by heart.
especially, the length of your second beat is veryvery nice.
from second beat to first beat in next bar is the construction standard of Chaconne.
I would feel that there is so mysterious phrasing and breathing in sarabande and chaconne rhythm.
It is also so difficult to express Bach's musical language articulated breathing. breathing, breathing・・・！
I hear that Beethoven said "tempo is music" Occasionally, I would love to listen to Heifetz, Szigeti and Kogan.
Theirs breathing is so natural and graceful. (92yrs.Japanese) sorry strange English.
Thank you so much for your insightful comment. I’m so glad you enjoy this version. Happy holidays to you.
4:50 might be the most breathtaking and beautiful thing I’ve ever heard this inspires me to keep practicing and master the cello ❤❤❤
I agree, that variation is breathtaking. Thank you for listening!
An incredible performance! 👏👏👏
Thank you!
What a beautiful version of the Chaconne - I've never heard it played with cello!
Absolutely breathtaking! Thank you for this video!
Thank you so much, so glad you enjoy it!
I feel like you put every drop of your being into this, trying to get as much out of each note as possible! Masterfully played!
Thank you Brody!!
Impressive. Your left hand is as magnificent as your artistry.
Thank you so much!! Work in progress 😅🙏🏽
I'm a violinist learning this now and I must say I got something out of this though it's not the same instrument. Job well done. Loved the way you did the arpeggio section In the first half
Thank you so much!!
I think you’ve succeeded here. Music can pass through barriers like nothing else. I’ve never felt so easily related to the composer just by listening. Such passion and depth of understanding. What an execution. Thank you!
I completely agree with you about music. Thank you for listening!
Thank you. You played almost exactly how I hear this piece in my head. It was amazing. Saving this in my downloads so I can play it when I work. ❤️
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for sharing this Jonah. I too agree that the Chaconne is the greatest piece and the way you play and pour everything you have into this is truly amazing. As a violinist, I haven't been exploring diverse interpretations of my repetoire but you inspired me too. The fact that I can listen to this for free however much I want is a blessing. I wish you the best,
Thank you for your comment, I’m so glad you enjoy it!
This is the best Chaconne I have ever listen to. Technique and musical expression are perfect 👍 So impressed and heart touching. Thank you Maestro Jonah Kim!
Thank you! Hope you are well and wish you happy holidays!!
Had this saved in my list and just listened to it from the beginning. ABSOLUTELY phenomenal. The depth and texture of the cello is so rich. The playing is SO incredibly masterful. I collect Chaconne recordings from various violinists but cello recordings are quite rare, and this lives up to the absolute best of them. Thank you!!!
Tone and voicing and intonation and expression all at once!!!
Thank you for listening!!
Wow, Jonah. This is incredible. Thanks for the note as well. --Ray Kim
Thanks Ray. Hope you’re doing well!
wow. absolutely incredible.
Thank you Nick!!
Gorgeous performances! Thank you for sharing!
Brilliant , I love the energy and clarity in your performance.
Clarity is something I really strive for always, thank you for commenting on it!!
Loved the intensity and the passion you put on it
Thank you so much for sharing it 😊 you're wonderful
Magnificent ❤ on touche au Divin ✨
Thank you. Bach really is divine!
Best ever I hope you will come to Europe, Germany for the Bach festival and perform your great interpretation of Bachs Chacon ne right there
Wow. As a cellist, I hope to play half as well as this some day. This was lovely!
Hope you enjoy your cello journey!
Such great music and amazing dedication. Thank you for the share. :) I totally hear the organ (even though its the cello) at about 7:30. It's fantastic. It is interesting to think about that when playing Bach. He was an organist and that pedal point & structure really came through. And this is probably my favorite cello recording of this I've watched. So good.
Thank you so much, so glad you enjoy it!!!
This was truly beautiful!!
WOW so good!!! 😃
Thank you! Love your videos- I hope you can participate in my upcoming masterclass! Please visit YouthMusicMonterey.org for more info 🤗🤓🎶🎶
Thank you for your nice comments. Thank you so much for watching my videos. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the masterclass soon! 😊❤️
Your sound is so unique! I can even sense hints of tortelier influences in your style (I love him to pieces too!) amazing interpretation of this piece!
Thanks so much! I’ve always been a big fan of Mr. T!!🎶
Sounds Like It Was Originally Written For Cello/Viola TBH.
Pretty Nice.
Thank you so much 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
진심을 담아 경의를 표합니다
감사합니다
This sounds like life.
Thank you!
Beautiful and dramatic. Loved to read your description as well - giving us those insights into your performance, the piece and your relationship with it. What a marvelous and generous channel you have, so that through the wonder of the internet we can enjoy your music despite being separated by time and geography. Thanks to Jonah and Julia for this video 😊
Thank you so much for enjoying and taking time to write to us! Best wishes to you and yours🙏🏾🤗
You are a freaking legend!!! Your hands are made of steel!
Thanks so much!
Genialna interpretacja. ♥
Thank you so much!
So nicely performed ! Sometimes it feels like 2 cellos are playing. Really beautiful !
Thank you, Bach is tricky that way and so glad to hear it works!!
Yoooooo. I can't believe I'm only finding this now 🥲 such a fantastic performance-LOOK AT ALL THE VIRTUOSITY!! Beautiful tone, voices were so clear, love the little personal embellishments here and there (final chord made my jaw drop 😱). Congratulations!!! I'm so floored by this. Thank you so much for sharing this. What a gift 🙇🏻♂️
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoy it!
The best bach chaconne on cello i've ever heard ,amazing and outstanding man
Thank you!
This is beyond words... Thank you so much
Thank you for enjoying!
What a very serious and honest way to play cello! Amazing chaconne! I hope I can find you playing the suites. It's a crime if you didn't record them.
Thank you so much. I have recorded them and they are streaming but the last suites are offline as I am redoing them first. Will be sure to keep you posted on this channel!
Beautiful. Thank you.
Bravo man... You are incredible!!
Thank you!! Best wishes to you🤗🤗
Bravo Jonah and Julia!
Thanks for sharing your music and thoughts, Jonah. Hope you're doing well :)
Happy holidays Alex, and thanks for the note. Hope you’re healthy and practicing well!
Profound. Brilliant performance.....
Thank you!!
아 눈물이 날만큼 감동적입니다
잘 들어주셔서 감사합니다!
You, Sir, are fantastic.
This is Epic.
Thank you so much!!
Good to hear you again. CORE!!
I 'm impressed. I'm touched. I didnt think it possible to do this piece on cello because this close to the violin rendition......amazing!!!!
Thank you so much!
Nice music
Man, this is the best chaconne i ever heard.
Thank you so much!
Gran interpretacion!
Gracias!
This is amazing no words
Thank you Ricardo!! 🤗🙏🏽
Great voice 🔥
Thank you so much!!
This is truly the best!! Wow, it's shocking and amazing.
Thank you so much 🙏
@@JonahCello Your bowing is neat and clean. Every day, I find solace in this song, and your performance is the best, as are all the other pieces you play. You are truly a master. I am grateful for your performance and also thank God for giving us musicians like you.
Thank you for listening and your kind comments. I’m so glad you enjoy it!
역시 조나킴이다!!
I am a huge fan of Jonah Kim since Curtis!!
항상 응원합니다!! 영상 자주 올려주세요!
Thank you so much!!
Outstandig !!! Bravo !!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you!
Awesome! An excellent video!
Thank you!
Really needed this today! Thank you! ☺️
Thank you Owen!!
Waoooo so good
Absolutely magnificent! I love this piece so much. It is way above my skill level, but I’ve practicing what I can from it on the violin and the viola. The deeper sound on the viola, and even more-so here on the cello, is amazing! It’s interesting how when played on the viola, it basically uses that same fingerings as the violin but tuned down a 5th, whereas on the cello, it is tuned down an octave from the violin, so must use different fingering patterns. I wondered if that made it impossible to replicate the sound of the double stops and chords of the violin version. I see many cellists sort of breaking them up and it’s just not the same. But here, you’ve done a wonderful job with the chords. Bravo!
I agree with you, the chords are one of the most difficult challenges both for pitch and the bow. Thank you for enjoying and for your kind comments!!🤗❤️🤍💙
I'm not a musician, so maybe I'm not understanding this, but I thought for the cello, violin, and viola, only two notes could be bowed at once. Are you saying it's possible to play across three strings simultaneously?
Thank you so much for your comments Areej. I agree with you completely! And Adam, yes, chords might be the most difficult thing we do- of course, the very first chords of this piece are triple and quadruple stops!!🙈💪🏾💪🏾
@@adamdietz4869 Generally speaking, you are correct. In order to play three or four note chords on the violin/viola/cello, one generally plays two strings at a time quickly enough that all the notes sound at almost the same time (generally the lower notes are played quickly and the higher pitched notes are sustained). Three strings can be played simultaneously by pressing quite hard into the middle string of the chord you want to play which will also hit the adjacent strings, however that technique is generally used for passages with lots of fast three note chords.
There is a cello transcription that is the down an octave and a fifth. However, many cellist choose to keep it in d minor. The range of the cello is greater than the violin and viola so you can do that. But it does mean you have to play it in higher positions.
Heavenly!
Thank you!
amazing
I love Bach
Wow..
Even Johan Sebastian would be stunned!
You are too kind, thank you.
Ohromující nádhera!♥
Thank you so much!
Jonah & Julia do it again, outdoor dance sync!
Love you guys!! 😘😘😘
Thank you
🙆🏻🙏🏾
Bravo❗️❗️❗️ Magnifique❤
Merci!
굉장히 감동적입니다!! 좋은연주 잘 들었습니다
감사합니다!!
Johannes and Mstislav will probably agree to what I am saying: Bravo 👏👏👏
Thank you sir, I’m flattered!!
Marvelous!! I agree that the Chaconne may be "the greatest piece of music ever composed", and your performance is superb (as well as the ballet). Thanks for sharing your personal context with this piece. Also loved the transcription. Is there a way to obtain the sheet music? Thank you!!
Thank you!! I have hard copies though I’ve mostly been sending PDFs by email once we link up on PayPal🙏🏾🎶
This performance (probably unedited) is epic on so many levels..
Thank you so much, Phil. Means a lot to me.
The bowing technique is absolutely stunning. It was an honor to meet you last summer!
Thanks Winter, hope you’re doing well!
@@JonahCello This year has been very nice with guest conductors visiting the school and the New York tour! Hope you’re doing well too!
what a legend
You’re too kind. Thank you!
although my favourite version ist the one played on the guitar I have to say you are great master and these piece so freaking hard to play and you do it like a virtuoso !! amazing !
Thank you so much!!
Maravilhoso!
Thank you!!