Bach - Cello Suite no. 2 in D minor BWV 1008 - Pincombe | Netherlands Bach Society

[@bach]

0:07 Prelude 4:56 Allemande 8:53 Courante 10:45 Sarabande 16:14 Menuet I & II 19:04 Gigue

[@christelchantilly4480]

We can't love more music and Bach than played with so much passion...Beautiful interpretations...Great cellist

[@czarnycharakter6812]

Bro I love you You are the best human on this Word😘😘😘😘

[@Ennah08]

@XDranzer000 As far as I know It's because of European music history! :-) The 'Suite' form developed in France in 17th century. Musicians and composers were very curious about what was new in music and they traveled and corresponded a lot more than you would think! The suite with the french names was very popular until mid -18th century. Sometimes called Suite de dances or Ouverture or Partita.

[@PeterLaman]

@XDranzer000 French was the 'lingua franca' of the European elite today.

[@Gisahish]

Allemande

[@leverkuhn67]

I can't believe this whole KZbin channel exists, for free. It's like all you needed to access to Heaven was a wifi connection. I can't believe the quality of every single interpretation/video. How is it even possible to listen to all of this for free? I just can't believe it. I found the channel only this morning and I spent the day listening to it feverishly. I worship every single member of the Netherlands Bach Society. Thank you so much. You don't know how much all these videos are a source of joy to a fan of Bach like me.

[@jsb7975]

Oh yes ! I agree 😊

[@rafaelaraujo2820]

leverkuhn67 yu

[@bach]

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[@powerliftingcentaur]

leverkuhn67 I am in awe of this as well. The quality of the sound most of all.

[@nonretrogradable]

I echo this. Remarkable.

[@sebasti3n]

This guy is a magician. Almost made me cry with his interpretation. It's just a wow.

[@Rain3633]

“The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.” ― J.S. Bach

[@cellosong]

Finally! - a cellist who fully understands the ornamental basis of Bach's musical notation. Sublime.

[@davidlaman2321]

I’ve played and listened to the suites for 26 years and this is by far one of the best version I’ve ever heard, absolute fan, thank you

[@sagemorris5632]

Whats your favorite playing of this?

[@MrDavidSLewis]

For me, it’s Enrico Dindo’s, then Rostropovich’s, but this is a fantastic interpretation. Really getting a lot of wild character from that baroque bow, fantastically different to conventional interps. Wow

[@JCMH]

The sarabande of this suite is one of the most beautiful works of classical music, in my opinion.

[@voodooman142]

I really really love this Performance!! I can't tell why but every other interpretation of this piece from other cellists sounded lifeless to me. Pincombe did a great job and I would love to hear his interpretation of the other suites with this kind of emotion. Thank you Steuart!

[@jean-noelbailly6557]

If you are angry, listen to Bach music If you are upset, listen to Bach music If you are in traffic jam, listen to Bach music To decompress from your day job, listen to Bach music To forget your worries, listen to Bach music If life annoys you, listen to Bach music To get closer to the deity, listen to Bach music

[@broccoli3497]

If you want to listen to Bach music, listen to Bach music!

[@broccoli3497]

But I agree!

[@viktorsebastien604]

Dude... you can just listen to the cello suites alone and all of life is covered. Add a violin or flute partita and well.. we just have so much more than we deserve. J.j.

[@angelicaguilherme4872]

I loved your words !!💓❤

[@didiermartel8586]

I agree

[@smoothsailor5101]

This was the description of life itself. It starts calmly then gets to the excitement and joy of youth but then the joy is interrupted by great sadness and melancoly. The sarabande is the turning point, the crisis that tempers human life. The menuets are the coping with life's adversity, the acceptance and resignation to its imperfections but also humankind's resilience to withstand difficulties and at last the synthesis of life and death, good and evil. I admired most the interpretation of the sarabande. Such outcry of pain, strife and misery, the cellist surpassed the possible! His instrument became the human voice of ignored supplications, fervent pleas, anxious plaidoyers, it was great and terrifying, violent and complaining at once, it was the catharsis of life and its sense. I salute this cellist with respect and admiration.

[@Mjollnir1234]

I will never tire of this. This is almost unique in classical performances. You can tell it's him; who's playing it, based on his own interpretation. Fantastic and irreplaceable.

[@MathAndComputers]

That "Minuet I" totally blew my mind. I've been hearing it wrong and playing it wrong for years! This recording is the first I've heard that makes the pulse feel correct; I just didn't realize it before. Awesome.

[@redbrian3655]

I feel the same way! New appreciation for this interpretation

[@TheRealNOTcode]

I'm not in the best moment of my life but this, "put a smile on my face". Thank you.

[@Jan-yc2lr]

I hope you are doing better now. 🙂

This man is incredible... when he plays, it seems that all the depth of the world emerges and that creativity overflows, to get out of any other interpretation of this work. A true and rare artist, a light among the shadows. People like him are going to bring public back again to classical music.

[@FiveHundredHungryGhosts]

The Allemande of this piece remains my favorite playing of a Bach piece, Wen Sinn Yang's performance of #1 comes in close as second. I enjoyed #1 in this series but felt that while it was more emotive, it was choppy. Bravo to the NBS but Wen Sinn Yang's #1 is worth searching for and listening to.

[@raywood1136]

I was doing something else while this was playing. When it was over, I realized I had been unconsciously mesmerized. So I played the whole video again.

[@daneelolivaw1589]

Je trouve que c'est la plus belle interprétation que j'ai pu écouter à ce jour!!! Il sait parfaitement compris que les moments de silence SONT de la musique!

[@Azeedrums]

How. HOw. HOW! How can anyone remember every note and just play it off by heart? Magic! This guy is a freakin SUPERMAN. SUPER BRAIN. And yeah. One of the best musicians I've ever heard. My God! It is sooooo amazing!

[@mariarosariavisco4945]

I profoundly love this interpretation. It is unique and intense. I'd like to thank Mr Pincombe for his soul and passion as well as for his amazing talent.

[@bassocanario]

The depth of soulfulness in this interpretation of Bach just floors me. That's an amazing sounding instrument in the hands of a sound poet, too. Big thank you for playing with so much love and total emotional investment and technical finesse!

[@bmoreno-ri8]

The best rendition of the second suite in KZbin for sure.

[@jkr7117]

Best performance of this piece I've ever listened to, and I've listened to a lot!

[@JoshuaBaron]

One of my most very favorite pieces of music of all time!

[@Maciej.Schumacher]

I think Maestro Bach would have been proud of this performance. How admirable it is!

[@rykehuss3435]

On a high quality speaker set this sounds absolutely sublime. This channel does not spare expenses when recording their performances, and people who listen on shitty speakers or headphones are missing out, big time. You notice the lack of visible mics, yet theyre able to capture such richness of tone. I can even hear the imperfections in the shifts and string noise, and the breaths. Means theyre using some expensive equipment

[@unagondolaunremo]

wonderful, each note has a reason, each silence too, wonderful!

[@kevinclancy1573]

Probably my favorite interpretation of suite 2! Love his musicality and introspective quality

[@josephcambron7060]

Histrionics does not replace musicality.

[@bmoreno-ri8]

@@josephcambron7060 Yet histrionics adds to musicality. Specially when it's a visual perform also, helps transmission of emotions and creates a feeling of confidence that's greatly appreciated.

[@AGLMIL]

Bach played by a monumental cello player!!!!!!! (with a first class cello). Thanks Netherlands Bach Society

[@jasonfrost5025]

I always love watching professional cellists play. They break every 'rule' your average teacher has about posture and bow holds, and literally each one has some different way of sitting/holding the cello/bowing/etc. Just goes to show you it doesn't matter how you do it. Just make it sound good. Also just realized this guy is playing old school style without an endpin. Sick.

[@Zerge6095]

It's because it is playing it in "old style", using a baroque bow, and the baroque posture, to be most historically accurate, I think they also tuned the cello with the baroque tuning, but I can't tell if it is a baroque cello or not

[@jasonfrost5025]

@@Zerge6095 That's why I said he's playing old school style ;P And yea, almost positive it's at 415.

[@afisknutalcove6]

@@jasonfrost5025 this is actually closer to 392--essentially a half step lower than 415!

[@romanthechristian5237]

He actually used to be my teacher. He definitely has very high standards for his students and lessons are not easy. Still teaches rules about bow holds and posture.

[@karlrovey]

Some rules are more like guidelines, others are absolutes. Some apply only in certain situations. One of the worst errors with situational technique was when the French decided the legato technique developed by Lemmens should be applied to everything unless explicitly specified, including music written before the techniques were developed.

[@AugustineMotiar]

A man with passion, a cello and a beautiful empty chamber to play music = success.

[@manuelalmendarez2232]

You said that right brother.no long lips and depressing people who dont get the music,or constantly coughing or distracting from the music.

[@sandwich-breath]

This is the sound of a one man renaissance. Thank you to the Netherlands Bach Society and to the fine people that made this happen. Wonderfully played and recorded. Very kindly appreciated. Thank you!

[@ahmadabed4939]

If you are angry, listen to Bach music If you are upset, listen to Bach music If you are in traffic jam, listen to Bach music To decompress from your day job, listen to Bach music To forget your worries, listen to Bach music If life annoys you, listen to Bach music To get closer to the deity, listen to Bach music

[@Rembrandt96]

Such beauty, one of the most magnificent recordings I've ever seen. A very rich interpretation of this 2nd Suite, loved it. Most times when the camerawork is overdone it only serves as a distraction, but this was so tastefully done, even during the fast movements. KZbin recommend strikes again, I've discovered an amazing channel.

[@felixsnow]

Ridiculously Beautiful. Sublime

[@scottdaris]

Astounding. Tears streamed down my cheeks. This man’s style, dynamic touch, and emotionality is beyond.

[@andrewb9974]

This guy is UNREAL...I don't want to swear...but I can't believe this. Been studying these suites for most of my life...I'm in awe.

[@jasonfrost5025]

Just gotta practice for 40 hours a day.

[@nicholasdyee]

Wow, immediately one of my favourite interpretations (especially the Gigue). Thank you for these wonderful videos! 🙏

[@pattmahiney]

Especially the Gigue

[@ChandraBrooks]

@@pattmahiney yes, his timing is beautiful.

[@Bludngutz]

Metal video, Clsssical skill

[@laurenth7187]

Me not. I think the rhythm must be more respected, in order to move forward and not getting stuck.

[@bertvsrob]

i dunno what a gigue is, but hear hear

[@diego_villena]

Maybe the most mature and layered interpretation of the Sarabande I've ever heard. Wow.

[@djenii2020]

Я не могу поверить, что такой великолепный канал существует на Ютубе бесплатно! Даже думать не хочу, сколько труда и сил вложили создатели хотя бы в один этот ролик. Отдельный низкий поклон музыканту вдохновенному - на него можно смотреть даже в беззвучном режиме, всё равно видно, как он выкладывается.

[@hugbartflashfartlll4]

My god, the two minuets... Especially the seond... Such a brilliant piece of music... Great performance. I love Bach.

[@jean-claudemattioli6834]

Si beau, si grand, si profond. Interprétation majestueuse. J’adore sans réserve. Le tempo est lent à mon sens comme il se doit. Cela ajoute de la gravité et de la profondeur. Tout ici conduit l’homme à la méditation !

[@monicacall7532]

Bravo! Bravo! What a spiritually as well as musically satisfying experience! The tempos for the Prelude, Allemande and Sarabande are the first time that I’ve heard someone besides myself decide that they need to be slower in order to bring out the pathos and longing that is inherent in Bach’s sublime music. I will be sharing this performance with my students and fellow cellists. I can’t thank you enough for these 22 minutes of pure beauty.

[@HelenMyers]

My 'cello teacher agrees about the tempo. The beautiful chords in the Sarabande just need to be drawn out.

[@svensebastianhorner]

Man, to me you sound like the dark forest himself playing. Such a raw, yet awe inspiring sound. Usually when listening to classical music the awe feels like coming from above. But you somehow managed to let god drive into me from below, from the dark humus with its earth worms. Smell of pines, scent of heaven.

[@Ennah08]

Period instruments with gut strings often has that effect on me :) Modern strings and vibrato sound more like light and air!

[@ofitecmueblesdeoficina3925]

Close your eyes and listen. I'm not a connoisseur of classical music, but the suites I've heard from Bach, squeeze your heart to the limit, and from one moment to another you rejoice the soul.

[@DVZM.]

Don't close your eyes. The video is made so well.

[@andrefelipepaiva3747]

I'm impressed how this video can translate Bach to a visual narrative. Excelent performance. Congratulations to the Netherlands Bach Society! Greattings from Brazil.

[@theon9575]

I'm not sure exactly what is a visual narrative but I sure enjoyed watching the musician and it's a beautiful video, I agree.

[@DavidAndersen84]

@@theon9575 I assume he means how the movements inspire scenes in a film or suggest a story.

[@DavidAndersen84]

Could you tell us the narrative? I am interested to know what that story might be. Greetings from Chicago.

[@JoyArt33]

This is possibly my favourite cello suite and this is possibly my favourite interpretation… the way he uses rubato in the prelude… the way he absolutely shreds the courante… just sublime 🖤

[@BlackBunn1e]

The second Suite always brings to my mind images of an atypically introspective tired old sea pirate trying to put his finger on where it all went wrong. I really enjoy how heavily Pincombe's interpretation leans into the musical elements that bring those images to my mind.

[@suran396]

I love your mental imagery of the tired old sea pirate.

[@жизненный_опыт]

@@suran396 It reminds me of a farting rabbit playing a game of tag with an old man with a monocle and bushy brows

[@wj35651]

The cinematography on this one is incredible, especially the Courante part, wonderful!

[@kanubeenderman]

I've just started playing cello - 1 year in, and it is incredible artists like this that both inspire and intimidate, and make me renew my efforts to improve. I am very thankful for the wonderful gift of this music from this very talented cellist. Not sure if I'l ever get to this level, but at least I know what to aspire to.

[@ocarvalhopedro]

No matter how many times i come back to listen to this music, i will aways have a new experience. Awesome presentation, Steuart!

[@pierceshelvik5787]

the double stops in sarabande is absolutely beautiful. it honestly gave me the chills.

[@MrCanigou]

Magnifique suspension du temps. Invitation naturelle à la méditation. Merci à la Netherland Bach Sociey !

[@JoannaLouise200]

I wonder if Bach realized that there was a thread of Heaven woven through his soul. Listening to his works is like my hand being gently clasped and being led through a continuum of joy.

[@OmnipresentPotato]

The unexpected improvised arpeggio at the end of the prelude was surprisingly lovely

[@clair-obscur6360]

Mon Dieu.... Je suis transportée à chaque fois que j'écoute du Bach, au bord des larmes à chaque fois. Je ne comprends pas cette réaction, suis-je la seule ?

[@chriswilson554]

I love this interpretation. Honestly I'm just glad that someone is not acting like they're in a hurry to get to the end of the Cello Suite. You can tell his favorite cellist was Pau Casals

[@juanpablogomollongarcia]

Extraordinaria interpretación de una música sublime. Un maravilloso regalo más de la NBS. ❤

[@SDGRTX1455]

Each upload is a sea of gold, from this channel

[@biberfan]

I have been listening to this piece since the late 80s and am now learning it, slowly. I’ve never heard a performance that pleases me more. The sound is also ideally captured by AoB. This cellist has profoundly good taste and an excellent technique. Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

[@e2dipiadd1]

Love the quality and passion expressed!!! Thank you Netherland's Bach Society for such a gift!

[@-the-light]

Thank you for all you do.... I'm in tears listening to this as I realize it's the closest I will get to Bach.... Palms together, I bow to you, thank you.

[@FilUnomusic]

pocas veces se oye ese nivel de comprensión de la afinación en las suites para violonchelo solo, además de tan sentida versión. bravo

[@gerardbegni2806]

This suite is even more introspective than the 5th one in C minor. It is a complete contrast when heard just after the previous one, the suite 1 in G major.

[@Dent48]

Captivating and breathtaking. I didn't really have the time to listen to the whole thing. But once I started I couldn't help but listen to it all out of respect for the artistry.

[@zirku]

Bravo!👏 Вдумчивое и филигранное прочтение Баха. Спасибо за полученное наслаждение!

[@sumadre101]

I want to listen to this constantly, especially the Sarabande. Wow. Wish this recording was on spotify, I'm in tears

[@elliephillips7022]

It was a privilege and unforeseen blessing to meet Steuart in Oberlin in 2018. Thanks for bringing Oberlin kids to Divine Liturgy, and for this transportive recording! God bless.

[@luisluiscunha]

This is, probably, one of the best videos on the Internet.

[@4932012234]

I think there are two basic types of performers the first type is a person who is fresh out of school and plays like a robot perfect technique and timing. And the second type the person who plays with his heart. Thank you for sharing the energy of your heart :)

[@dreamingwithme2406]

I like his flow! He's so relaxed with his bow!

[@gilbertmedina9308]

Steuart Pincombe, You are truly a gift of music to the human soul. You are very talented, you are sincere & so humble. I listen to you in my office when I’m working and I’m so uplifted hearing you play. Thank you very much!

[@santiagoporcino4229]

This is absolutely excellent work by the Netherlands Bach Society. Imagine when the project is done? I thank God this ended up in my KZbin recommended videos.

[@nickturner4150]

Tears don't come easily from a stoic like me. A few were shed listening to this beauty. Thank you Universe for putting everything in place to create JS Bach's music. Fortunate indeed are we.

Bach's music is so beautiful that there are no words to describe it ... I love it!

[@macemoth]

The camera moving through the chairs and finally finding the performer beautifully resembles the "searching" idea of the piece.

[@sergej45]

Played by the book: no excessive thrillers, metrics preserved, harmony and melody also. Yet, output is pure jazz. Contemplative. Single tones were haiku and each pause sounded like thunder. Milestone performance. Bravo!

[@josephcambron7060]

Not played by the book! Metrics Not preserved! Jazz? WTF Stupid comment to say the least.

[@freedomrealized]

Absolutely beautifully done. Wonderful improvisation at the end of the prelude as well.

[@janjemelka6983]

Minimizing vibrato with such a beautiful sound of the cello is surprisingly amazing!

[@michaelletellier218]

I may have posted on another recording which the Nederlandse Bachvereniging have uploaded to KZbin, but I must repeat my gratitude again for this generous public service. It is remarkable in this day and age for people to sponsor a project of this magnitude. You are giving us lovely, fresh insight into masterworks that may have been recorded before, but are worth hearing again with new interpretations. Heartfelt thanks.

[@benmeitzen4184]

This is my favorite Bach cello suite, it's so rich and beautiful.

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne und spannende Aufführung dieser etwas melancholischen und perfekt komponierten Suite im gut phrasierten Tempo mit ein bisschen neue-sachlichem Ton des Solocellos und mit möglichst effektiver Dynamik. Wahrlich genialer Cellist!

[@gerhardpetertopp1482]

Eine uneingeschränktes Vergnügen! Die Arbeiten der Netherlands Bach Society zeigen musikalisch wie filmisch höchstes Niveau, immer wieder neue überraschende Blickwinkel. Jeder Film ist ein sorgfältig inszeniertes Gesamtkunstwerk. Vor dem Team würde ich jetzt den Hut ziehen, wenn ich einen hätte.

[@דרורא]

This is by far my favourite performance of the 2nd suite. It serves as a big source of inspiration for my own playing and I'm very grateful to have found this amazing artist via this channel.

[@DavidAndersen84]

He makes it sound almost like a viola da gamba. His sound is very masculine, too. He plays with true fire and intelligence. Bravo!

[@richardwebb2348]

David A- what exactly does 'feminine' sound like - lacking fire and intelligence??

[@Zerge6095]

Judging by the bow and the overall position in which he is playing, he's using a baroque cello, so yeah, almost a viola da gamba

[@jbro0671]

My deepest gratitude for all the beautiful music that you have so generously posted. It sustains, uplifts and inspires a desire to be my best self.

[@ScottPenick]

The camera work in the Courante (8:52) really captured the passion of a remarkable performance. Wow!

[@christophebuisson3874]

Even though I doubt, there is beauty down in this world.... Dear Steuart Pincombe, thank you and Bach for your art...

[@rinibrijkaushly6814]

that cello is beautiful.of course the performance was also splendid

[@RicardoPinto___]

This performance is a really miracle! God bless you Mr. Pincombe! Greetings from Brazil!

[@littlekiwi9724]

I'm so happy to see the new guard breathing life into their interpretation of Bach! Everything is wonderful here - the Courante my particular favourite. Bravo!!

[@matthewroszkowski4674]

Amazing piece!. I am always in awe of musicians playing baroque instruments / gut strings and the tonal qualities produced. I keep coming back and listening again to this piece!

[@jakeanderson9218]

What a wonderful interpretation. I can't even stand it 😭❤

[@chriskakavetsis1960]

The 6 Cello Suites are the greatest achievement by any artist No matter who plays them , and this one is very good.

[@cycloptical26]

Just completely wonderful; I love the pacing. And thank you JSB for not ending this prelude on a Picardy third, like the C minor.

[@rafaelaraujo2820]

C’mon. How can you say that!

[@ajiwbmakq]

Its always amazed me how different and rustic baroque tuning on a cello is. Absolutely exquisite. As a classically trained cellist, I have played every Bach suite and I’m still so moved by how they sound just being tuned down a pitch. Maybe I shall try playing in baroque tuning! I mean, after all, I am only 14, so I would love to experience being the maker of such a sound soon. Wonderful performance ✨

[@hfranklin8275]

I had just played this in modern tuning, definitely noticed the difference!

[@strashuninstitue390]

Tomura Shigaraki. Very impressed that you at 14 were playing already all suites! So interesting what is going with you now! All the best!

[@ajiwbmakq]

@@strashuninstitue390 hello! I will be 18 in a couple months. I have continued studying cello, though I won’t major in music in college, and I have for sure gotten better haha! The suites sit in my common repertoire, and I’ve been able to shape them well! When I was younger, I just played the notes that were on the paper, but now I can actually give each piece some life! Thanks for the comment 😋

[@ancoopa]

Thank you for sharing this. Wonderful music and great playing. I cried 5 or 6 times while listening to it.

[@billymisfits]

the evolution of classical music performance over the years has been a pleasure to witness. it seems the bar is constantly being raised year by year.

[@theculturedbumpkin]

Everything about this video is amazing! Great camera work, sound quality, and performance. Well done!!!

[@robertodutrajr]

Outstading music, beautifully interpreted in an video that values both the interpreter and the setting.

[@tali2225]

The tone is beautiful, the reverberation of sound, even the small details like the fingerings of the strings come together so perfectly ❤️

[@jbceedeez]

The setting is awesome...anticipating , audibles, then you see... like a fine wine...he's "one" with that cello...bravo!

[@MSX911]

I was born a Muslim in Iraq. I was worried and depressed, sitting and looking at the Tigris River in my city.Jesus' face appeared to me in the water and told me. "Son, you're not alone" And now I'm a Christian, and I pray every day at the edge of the river.Thank you Jesus for this grace. I'm not alone right now. Jesus is with me.

[@жизненный_опыт]

LOL

[@Wilson-md4bv]

there are medications for that now

[@apofficial2265]

Amen

[@WordSmithAtPlay]

Beautiful. Your story reminds me a bit of Emeth in Lewis's tale The Last Battle, because you recognized your God and Creator when He revealed Himself to you. May God bless you!

[@VIUENTORUS]

You just need a therapist