This was on an early Greatest Hits compilation CD that I've had for years in the car. This is my first time watching him play the piece....pure bliss.💖
I saw (and more importantly heard) him play many years ago with the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. They are world class musicians and while the played wonderfully, he played perfectly and while their faces were scrunched with intense scowls of concentration and sweat was dripping down their brows, he had a joyful smile on his face and was making a point of making eye contact with various members of the audience. He made it look effortless.
I remember when I first heard yoyo ma playing the cello when I was about 4 years old. I was in awe. I officially picked up the cello about 4 years ago. Hour after hour I would practice so I could play such beautiful things like this. Now I am principle cellist in a symphony at age 14 and I have to thank yo-yo ma for inspiring me to even want to play cello. ❤️❤️❤️ Edit: I didn’t think I’d be returning to this comment, but I am so glad I did! Thank you all for the kind words! I can now add onto this story of mine! Now, I am 16 and I am still in love with the cello and it’s sound. I’ve continued my work as a musician and have even come across opportunities to travel and perform, as well as possibly record for colleagues albums and projects. I couldn’t have made it this far if it weren’t for Yo-Yo Ma’s incredible influence on my younger self. Maybe I’ll return to this comment in the future, but nonetheless, I will always have this wonderful music in my heart. ♥️ Edit #2! I am 17 now, will be turning 18 in the coming months. I have gotten the chance to be apart of 2 pit orchestras for professional musicals and am principal cellist for my ensemble. I’ve also traveled a bunch more and have performed in various competitions, including one in Disneyland, haha!! My high school has been expanding their music system, and now I am resident cellist for our school quartet! We go and perform to inspire younger people to continue playing instruments. I am also going to send off college applications by November 30, but I won’t be studying music 😭 though it is a passion of mine, I have other passions I want to pursue further. However, I do plan to audition for the symphony orchestra of whatever college I attend! And after that, I want to be in a community orchestra because music is so important to me. I wouldn’t be the same person if it weren’t for cello. Thank you all once again for the kind words, they’ve meant a lot to me each time I got one!!! I will probably return again!!! Edit #3 (October 2024) From my last update a lot has happened. I was apart of another musical, won a national music award, traveled a lot for music and symphonies, and got into my dream university (Go UC Berkeley). I am a sophomore in college now! While I am not majoring in music and performance, I still play the cello every day! I learn new repertoire all the time still and continue to look up to Yo-Yo Ma. I had the amazing opportunity to see him LIVE IN CONCERT a few months ago!!! I had orchestra seats and I just cried the entire performance. What a full circle moment it was to see him, the person that inspired me to be a musician in the first place. So grateful for that opportunity! I am planning to join the symphony here in some time. Life is beautiful!
On another note, there is a piano prodigy about 9 years old in Russia named Elisey Myicen. Amazing. (I've probably spelled his name wrong but you will find him.)
Yo-Yo Ma is such an amazing artist. I don't think I've heard anyone else that plays with such passion and beauty. The way he plays is almost magical....
Absolutely gorgeous, yo-yo ma is the reason why I started cello, but each time I hear him play Bach I know I've got so much more work to put into it haha. Thank you
His posture seems so relaxed but also profesional at the same time, he has fun playing the cello and really enjoys the instiment, it shows in his face and his playing. A legend indeed.
Je suis impressionné par l'économie de ses mouvements. Pas un seul geste superflu. Ses changements de corde sont d'une perfection difficile à égaler. Merci.
Loved the way How YYM contrasted the vibrant Major with the more legato Minor, even though not playing with the original bowing and instrument, he gets the right spirit, a true master!
The lovely snippet was recorded in Mechanics Hall in Worcester Massachusetts. It is YYM's favorite recording venue. IMHO it is among the finest concert halls for acoustic perfection in the world. Does this mean that YYM is re-recording the Bach Cello Suites there???
Both Ma and Maisky are the reasons I began my cello journey. They’re graceful, energetic, and always full of emotion when playing; and that is what I aspire to display when playing.
Played this piece on electric bass for my college audition. I'm not really a classical guy but this has become one of my favorite pieces of music of all time
This piece was an option for my phone alarm sound and has woken me up so many mornings for years now. It is unsettling to listen to 😬😭😳 I am trying to reverse the damage by listening to it.😂
I dont really know how to play cello or any other instrument but i keep on listening to sir yo yo ma because it feels like his cello is alive. Like the cello is a part of his body.
I’ve played violin for around 7-8 years now, and I’m just starting to learn cello because I watched one of his videos around a year ago. I must say you are an inspiration to me sir
I am brand new to the cello, like 2 weeks ago. I am learning how to hold it and everything I have read and heard says he's not following conventions... then I hear him play and figure that sometimes conventions are wrong, and you need to do it the way it feels most comfortable for you. Even if I never master the cello, I want to get to the feeling of comfort, relaxation, and joy he is showing playing his music.
Welcome to the world of cello playing! I’ve been paying for 4 years now, I’m now playing Bach and currently learning this piece just for funsies. I hope you’ll go far with your cello! 💗
Joy radiates from Jo Jo Ma and the cello. One is unique but whdn he's playing it goes beyound unique, it soars and encompasses the listener and the Maestro musician and cello. ⭐⭐⭐⭐👏👏👏👏
Uno dei più GRANDI VIOLONCELLISTI di tutti i tempi.... MERAVIGLIOSO!!! FRASEGGIO, SUONO, LEGGEREZZA E INTERPRETAZIONE UNICI ED INIMITABILI!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
i play cello since so many years ago but for some reasons i leave it, but seeing him /THE/ yo yo ma playing it and having the time of his life doing it inspires me to play the cello again sigh ...
I have been playing for 8 months and you have inspired me so much with you playing of this. Such a beautiful piece and I’m getting there with your example. The videos are so helpful with fingering.
@@YoyomaMusic Thank you. I'm still obsessed with my cello and spend all my spare time practicing to make bettter. Currently working on Bach no. 2 and loving it. Also revisiting music which I played 2 years ago and seeing the improvement in my playing. Thank you for your inspiration.
@@sarahpadget4948 That’s really interesting I really do appreciate you for your consistency and undying love. You can also tell I’m quite inquisitive as well so I’d like to keep in touch with you privately, what do you think? ⓷⓶⓷⓺⓸⓹⓼⓼⓹⓺
That’s really interesting I really do appreciate you for your consistency and undying love. You can also tell I’m quite inquisitive as well so I’d like to keep in touch with you privately, what do you think? ⓷⓶⓷⓺⓸⓹⓼⓼⓹⓺
Unique resonance of stone hall and wooden floor gives it a good sounding vibe. Bravo on the skill playing of course. And the unsung hero:amazing new era of condenser Mic adds micro details.
Can you imagine the stats on, or of, how many times Yo Yo Ma played this piece in his lifetime? Until what point does every time he plays he does it better?
This is a really solid recording! (Of course Mr. Ma does fantastic as well) you can hear all the warmth in the bottom here, which I feel is missing in a lot of the albums Yo-Yo Ma has done of Bach’s works.
I've started playing the viola about eight months ago and my teacher let me choose one of the "easier" pieces from from cello suite to play next. I chose this - the first time playing double stops, trills and all. However, the second (main) part of the first Bourrée was impossible for me, it made no sense, no matter how many times I tried it. Finally decided to listen to it and apart from this making me feeling like very much of a beginner again, I was also able to make some sense of the piece for the first time after hearing this. Still got a long way to go and will never sound like this (partially because I play the viola, not to the cello lol, and partially because... well... I'm an adult beginner and not quite a prodigy), but it felt good to have a little success finally.
Absolutamente perfeito ! Yo-Yo Ma representa a evolução técnica do violoncelo. Cabe destacar que a Bourré I & II da suíte nº 3 para violoncelo, recebeu também uma excelente transcrição para guitarra executada pelo grande Andrés Segovia. Yo-Yo Ma e Segóvia - dois gênios em seus instrumentos preservando o patrimônio musical de J.S.Bach.
My teacher asked me to listen to some different versions of this piece to get a better sense of the character and this was my favourite by far! Yesterday I played it in my grade 7 cello exam and I am very grateful for this wonderful performance that inspired me
I LOVE how HAPPY he looks!
Me too.
This was on an early Greatest Hits compilation CD that I've had for years in the car. This is my first time watching him play the piece....pure bliss.💖
Bach can only make one happy!
I saw (and more importantly heard) him play many years ago with the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. They are world class musicians and while the played wonderfully, he played perfectly and while their faces were scrunched with intense scowls of concentration and sweat was dripping down their brows, he had a joyful smile on his face and was making a point of making eye contact with various members of the audience. He made it look effortless.
@@bburt6397 Thanks to the internet
I remember when I first heard yoyo ma playing the cello when I was about 4 years old. I was in awe. I officially picked up the cello about 4 years ago. Hour after hour I would practice so I could play such beautiful things like this. Now I am principle cellist in a symphony at age 14 and I have to thank yo-yo ma for inspiring me to even want to play cello. ❤️❤️❤️
Edit: I didn’t think I’d be returning to this comment, but I am so glad I did! Thank you all for the kind words! I can now add onto this story of mine!
Now, I am 16 and I am still in love with the cello and it’s sound. I’ve continued my work as a musician and have even come across opportunities to travel and perform, as well as possibly record for colleagues albums and projects. I couldn’t have made it this far if it weren’t for Yo-Yo Ma’s incredible influence on my younger self. Maybe I’ll return to this comment in the future, but nonetheless, I will always have this wonderful music in my heart. ♥️
Edit #2!
I am 17 now, will be turning 18 in the coming months. I have gotten the chance to be apart of 2 pit orchestras for professional musicals and am principal cellist for my ensemble. I’ve also traveled a bunch more and have performed in various competitions, including one in Disneyland, haha!! My high school has been expanding their music system, and now I am resident cellist for our school quartet! We go and perform to inspire younger people to continue playing instruments. I am also going to send off college applications by November 30, but I won’t be studying music 😭 though it is a passion of mine, I have other passions I want to pursue further. However, I do plan to audition for the symphony orchestra of whatever college I attend! And after that, I want to be in a community orchestra because music is so important to me. I wouldn’t be the same person if it weren’t for cello. Thank you all once again for the kind words, they’ve meant a lot to me each time I got one!!! I will probably return again!!!
Edit #3 (October 2024)
From my last update a lot has happened. I was apart of another musical, won a national music award, traveled a lot for music and symphonies, and got into my dream university (Go UC Berkeley). I am a sophomore in college now! While I am not majoring in music and performance, I still play the cello every day! I learn new repertoire all the time still and continue to look up to Yo-Yo Ma. I had the amazing opportunity to see him LIVE IN CONCERT a few months ago!!! I had orchestra seats and I just cried the entire performance. What a full circle moment it was to see him, the person that inspired me to be a musician in the first place. So grateful for that opportunity! I am planning to join the symphony here in some time. Life is beautiful!
Please tell him. He would be thrilled, I'm sure!
On another note, there is a piano prodigy about 9 years old in Russia named Elisey Myicen. Amazing. (I've probably spelled his name wrong but you will find him.)
You just inspired me man
You also inspired me to become a professional pianist, thank you for sharing your testimony
Manuel Guizar happy that my short story made an impact!!!
From a violist to a cellist, mad respect to you my c-string brother.
Do string 😊
Violist 😂
Respect..
His shifting into higher positions is flawless. You cant even tell he is shifting
That's my goal haha, I'm a failure with that
@@zoea3142 I feel you
Well, he is Yo Yo Ma after all.
Nothing more beautiful than a Bach cello suite played by Yo-Yo Ma.
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.
Yo mama does it better
Yo-Yo Ma is such an amazing artist. I don't think I've heard anyone else that plays with such passion and beauty. The way he plays is almost magical....
Absolutely gorgeous, yo-yo ma is the reason why I started cello, but each time I hear him play Bach I know I've got so much more work to put into it haha. Thank you
Same
Same, you got this!!!
Hahahaha me too 💖 💖 and now i LOVE cello
How’s your progress.
His playing is beyond legendary, and I love how much emotion is actually in his performance.
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here
Yea he really show emotion!
@@jacquelinecoates5953 i know you must be surprised to receive a message from me right?
The joy in him as he plays 😭💙💙💙
Best ad ever. Period.
His posture seems so relaxed but also profesional at the same time, he has fun playing the cello and really enjoys the instiment, it shows in his face and his playing. A legend indeed.
That's how we badly need to practice
me, myself and violin same
So true 😭 😭 😂
Twoset has officially entered the chat
@@kathyaydelotte2861 don't tell Brett and Eddy I wrote that 😅
my teacher made me play this on the tuba lol!
i also love how real it sounds. this is the first guy ive seen play a string instrument without anything added in the background.
Check out any of J. S. Bach's string partitas
You need to listen to more recordings of Bach's solo cello suites and solo violin partitas and sonatas, then.
I love watching his facial expression. It reminds me of how into playing one can get.
@jocelyn Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.
So smooth, clear and simply beautiful. A joy to listen to, again and again.
Impressive!! 🎉(7years old learning violin)
The only thing that can make my day bearable is Mr. Yo yo ma playing cello with a smile.
Je suis impressionné par l'économie de ses mouvements. Pas un seul geste superflu. Ses changements de corde sont d'une perfection difficile à égaler.
Merci.
Loved the way How YYM contrasted the vibrant Major with the more legato Minor, even though not playing with the original bowing and instrument, he gets the right spirit, a true master!
We had the honor to see him at Mechanics Hall. We were seated above his right shoulder on the balcony. Spectacular.
I think music played with this level of mastery genuinely improves the lives of those who listen.
The lovely snippet was recorded in Mechanics Hall in Worcester Massachusetts. It is YYM's favorite recording venue. IMHO it is among the finest concert halls for acoustic perfection in the world.
Does this mean that YYM is re-recording the Bach Cello Suites there???
Yes he did. And I was there last night for suite 3 and 6. It was sublime ❤️
@@barbw6401 u
I wish i could reach the level of happiness that yo-yo ma does while playing. Look at that smile. Keep up the amazing work sir :).
Both Ma and Maisky are the reasons I began my cello journey. They’re graceful, energetic, and always full of emotion when playing; and that is what I aspire to display when playing.
0:00 Bourrée I
1:29 Bourrée II
I am practicing this piece and it really helped
So natural and effortless! Music is born from perfect harmony between Ma and his cello.
Played this piece on electric bass for my college audition. I'm not really a classical guy but this has become one of my favorite pieces of music of all time
When you play it write it moves through your fingers and up to your face and you cant help but to smile while you play
Did you get accepted. Hopefully you’ve had a good past three years lol
@@froggyleggy^
Im currently learning/studying this... my goodness he just bounces around in that first section...incredible. I hv a long way to go.
Yo Yo Ma is the GOAT among cellists.
This piece was an option for my phone alarm sound and has woken me up so many mornings for years now. It is unsettling to listen to 😬😭😳 I am trying to reverse the damage by listening to it.😂
Every morning beginns with a smile with this ... Problaby better then iPhone DUDUDU.DUDUDU_DUDUDU 😄
Absolutely phenomenal! Yo-Yo Ma comfortably convinces me that this is one of the most noteworthy movements from all of Bach's Cello Suites.
beautiful.....thank you for helping to keep classical music alive
@Sam Papp you must be fun at parties😐
am i the only one who finds his faces so damn cute?? like, i'm sooo dying to give him a hug
A beautiful human being. A beautiful musician too. And a beautiful cellist.
Pure gold. I play the flute and the violin. Cant compare to this man.
It's the power of beautiful music! Thanks for your song, It's amazing!
I dont really know how to play cello or any other instrument but i keep on listening to sir yo yo ma because it feels like his cello is alive. Like the cello is a part of his body.
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here
I’ve played violin for around 7-8 years now, and I’m just starting to learn cello because I watched one of his videos around a year ago. I must say you are an inspiration to me sir
yoyomaloversRus !! Always transported to a place of blissful happiness when I listen to Yo Yo Ma perform Bach !!!
Hello pretty 💝
Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.
Wow you can even hear his fingers tapping on the finger board. Amazing ❤
That sent shivers down my spine. Just the richness of the cello alone leaves me in awe
Yo Yo Ma, you give joy.
i love how he smiles when he plays that shows you he enjoys it
Sir, you are truly the best musician there is.
I am brand new to the cello, like 2 weeks ago. I am learning how to hold it and everything I have read and heard says he's not following conventions... then I hear him play and figure that sometimes conventions are wrong, and you need to do it the way it feels most comfortable for you. Even if I never master the cello, I want to get to the feeling of comfort, relaxation, and joy he is showing playing his music.
Welcome to the world of cello playing! I’ve been paying for 4 years now, I’m now playing Bach and currently learning this piece just for funsies. I hope you’ll go far with your cello! 💗
Joy radiates from Jo Jo Ma and the cello. One is unique but whdn he's playing it goes beyound unique, it soars and encompasses the listener and the Maestro musician and cello. ⭐⭐⭐⭐👏👏👏👏
@Elizabeth Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.
A true master of the cello i am proud being a cellist my self thanks to being a cellist i discovered you yo-yo ma
I've always loved Classical Music. It's feels like it has so much passion and happiness. Thank you so much for this music!
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.
Part human, Part cello
Humello... kinda like the motaur from the insurance commercials! But seriously.... you're right.
ALL TERROR!
(from, "Matinee.
about the movie "Mant")
All man. Lol
Yo yo ma made me play the instrument cello and made me play Bach and the swan
Yea
Uno dei più GRANDI VIOLONCELLISTI di tutti i tempi.... MERAVIGLIOSO!!! FRASEGGIO, SUONO, LEGGEREZZA E INTERPRETAZIONE UNICI ED INIMITABILI!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
i was inspired by yo yo ma to play cello and now i am top in my orchestra in the whole school i started when i was 3 yrs old
La maestria di un grande come yo yo ma no si di scute bravissimo maestro
Bach: the Master of Us All, played by the Master Interpreter of Bach! Ahhh!🎵
Thanks so very much for sharing. A needed momentary reprieve. Truly beautiful.
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WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!! Unbelievable !
i play cello since so many years ago but for some reasons i leave it, but seeing him /THE/ yo yo ma playing it and having the time of his life doing it inspires me to play the cello again sigh ...
beautiful ..i love the cello when i hear the cello i think of mountains ..i dont know why ..THANK YOU
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here
He looks so relaxed, this is deep in his brain. Just amazing.
Yoyo ma is the best in playing cello.
ずっと大好きです❗変わらず素敵な音色と時々聞こえる息づかいまで、全てたまらない！
Have you ever seen such a relaxed bowing hand/ arm in your life? Purely rhetorical.....
I have been playing for 8 months and you have inspired me so much with you playing of this. Such a beautiful piece and I’m getting there with your example. The videos are so helpful with fingering.
@Sarah Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.
@@YoyomaMusic Thank you. I'm still obsessed with my cello and spend all my spare time practicing to make bettter. Currently working on Bach no. 2 and loving it. Also revisiting music which I played 2 years ago and seeing the improvement in my playing. Thank you for your inspiration.
@@sarahpadget4948 That’s really interesting I really do appreciate you for your consistency and undying love. You can also tell I’m quite inquisitive as well so I’d like to keep in touch with you privately, what do you think?
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That’s really interesting I really do appreciate you for your consistency and undying love. You can also tell I’m quite inquisitive as well so I’d like to keep in touch with you privately, what do you think?
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im learning this piece currently and it is really fun! Im using it for my principal cellist audition at school, wish me luck!
This is the first song I played in my Bach Set on guitar for years. It''s the perfect opening piece.
プレイス、ピアソラが次に好きです、それとAssyriaのファンで感激しています。バッハは考えずに耳に入れているだけで人格を変える力がありますね。
Unique resonance of stone hall and wooden floor gives it a good sounding vibe. Bravo on the skill playing of course. And the unsung hero:amazing new era of condenser Mic adds micro details.
I am still in awe of Yo Yo Ma! Magnificent!
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Bach was a very productive man and musician. He composed tons of music for church. He had a lot of kids.
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here
i love the phrasing of this piece, thats why its my favorite
I'm here because of my alarm clock, this piece was one of my tune selection... Now I'm hooked👍
❤Sublime
I play air cello along with Ma's videos, and I think I'm pretty good. The strings on a regular cello get in the way and make funny noises.
this is one of those videos that makes me want to do stuff.
The bow is flowing so gracefully
...i don't know...that sustain music... where it comes from... either bow, ..an instrument ...or him... PHENOMENAL!!!
Have been a fan since I first saw him when I was a kid on Mister Roger's Neighborhood!
Robert Aguilar Same!!!
Tu play it is one thing. To compose it is another thing. Both are miracles.
Still remember the excitement I got when I saw a notification from this channel 😊
Can you imagine the stats on, or of, how many times Yo Yo Ma played this piece in his lifetime? Until what point does every time he plays he does it better?
His sound is so rich and powerful. Amazing.
没有音樂細胞的我，未曾關注過任何古典音樂，從小就聽說馬友友，沒想到快50知天命之際，才發現……，牛！2021在聽，感恩，妙音不可言哉🙏
I'm also playing this right now; I am glad to hear this beautiful music.
Does not get any better than this 11/10!
This is a really solid recording! (Of course Mr. Ma does fantastic as well) you can hear all the warmth in the bottom here, which I feel is missing in a lot of the albums Yo-Yo Ma has done of Bach’s works.
people who disliked it, they sure set this music as their alarm lol
Yo yo ma has cleansed our ears.
Those who disliked this video must be so used to hearing this music from a violin that they can't see how great it can be on the cello!
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.
I've started playing the viola about eight months ago and my teacher let me choose one of the "easier" pieces from from cello suite to play next. I chose this - the first time playing double stops, trills and all. However, the second (main) part of the first Bourrée was impossible for me, it made no sense, no matter how many times I tried it. Finally decided to listen to it and apart from this making me feeling like very much of a beginner again, I was also able to make some sense of the piece for the first time after hearing this. Still got a long way to go and will never sound like this (partially because I play the viola, not to the cello lol, and partially because... well... I'm an adult beginner and not quite a prodigy), but it felt good to have a little success finally.
なんて豊かな音色なんでしょう
貴方のチェロは誰よりも心に響きます
I used to not like his playing, this has changed that. Incredible!
Beautiful as always, my soul feels much lighter after hearing you play
This is the most fun piece I reckon with Ma’s performances.
This is amazing. He is enjoying so much
his entire being just makes me cry, I love him so much ❤️❤️
Absolutamente perfeito ! Yo-Yo Ma representa a evolução técnica do violoncelo. Cabe destacar que a Bourré I & II da suíte nº 3 para violoncelo, recebeu também uma excelente transcrição para guitarra executada pelo grande Andrés Segovia. Yo-Yo Ma e Segóvia - dois gênios em seus instrumentos preservando o patrimônio musical de J.S.Bach.
Incredible. Just an amazing man!
My teacher asked me to listen to some different versions of this piece to get a better sense of the character and this was my favourite by far! Yesterday I played it in my grade 7 cello exam and I am very grateful for this wonderful performance that inspired me
雖然不是很懂古典樂，但也太好聽了吧! 第一次聽到 馬友友的大提琴是在臥虎藏龍裡面的配樂 ， 古典與武俠的配合 ! 無與倫比! Love from Taiwan !
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While this may be the most transposed cello piece in the world thanks to Suzuki, this version has pulled me into your channel beyond escape!
Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here.