BACH Chaconne (arr. for cello)

[@serafin1719]

Months later I still listen to it. It’s really highest level of artistry! I’m not shy to put it in the same rank as Queyras and Wiespelwey. Your interpretation is very moving and philosophical

[@hassaanahmed23]

Beautiful both playing and offcourse you too .

[@JHMJams]

Yes 🔥 dude 🔥 let’s gooooooo 🔥 #cellopower

[@osielcardenas2869]

I can’t stop listening to this recording. I’ve already fallen asleep to it. Such a wonderful interpretation!

[@JohnSmith-qr9ew]

Really outstanding... I never heard the cello payed so perfectly in tune for so long, and with such a wide range of sounds and volume. I think I prefer the chaconne on the cello, with all the opportunities for dark colours and whispers that the cello offers. Hearing any familiar piece played masterfully on a related instrument always throws new light on it, and especially on Bach. The cello suites sound interesting and different when played on the Viola by Lillian Fuchs, and eye opening when on the V. Da Spalla played by Sergey Malov. You are a now a member of a small and elite artists' club who can pull this feat off. Congratulations.

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thank you, that means a lot!

[@osielcardenas2869]

I just listened to Hillary Hahn’s recording around three hours before coming across this. So cool!!! Very interesting to hear

[@doomlord224]

WOW. What an accomplishment

[@amonmelissen9904]

Brought tears to my eyes. Amazing.

[@alanmacdonell9443]

You keep growing as a musician, and it’s a great thing to see and hear.

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thanks so much!

[@manuelgonzales6483]

Stunning and brave 😳🙀

[@GarrettFischbachViolin]

Beautiful performance. Intelligent and heartfelt. Extremely satisfying and inspiring. Bravo!

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thank you so much!

[@Ciaccona255]

Wooow perfectly in tune....absolutely wonderful playing. Congratulations ❤❤

[@cellokid5104]

Amazing rendition, as always. I'm really glad that you keep those videos and performances coming. All the love from Austria

[@noshirm6285]

Bravo, Gabriel!

[@compegord07]

It’s that he’s moved by the music as he plays it too. Keep going king.

[@violajam1]

Very Beautifully played. I love your range of color and sound. Such artistry, thanks for sharing this.

[@profrat]

Really stunning performance of an amazing piece. Perfectly suited to the cello though daunting to even think about it. Really looking forward to hearing you play in Oxford this weekend!

[@yypmsd]

simply fabulous - i absolutely love your playing and interpretation. thank you very much!

[@tomblackmore5776]

I always felt the Chaconne lost something when it was played on the cello, but your interpretation has convinced me otherwise. Beautiful performance!

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Means a lot, thank you!

[@serafin1719]

So beautifully played and a very interesting interpretation! I would be so happy, if you could find time to show us your recording set-up!! It sounds amazing

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Will do! Thanks :)

[@nhknhk078]

@@gabrielmartinscello ´

[@rasohatskiy_andriy.]

Great !!!!!!

[@dudaeterna]

it is after midnight and i can not stop to hear this your Bach full of beautifull profundity and true energy! You are a serious and courageous cellist! It was worth so hard work on it! T H A N K S!!

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thank you!

[@antoniojesusdelgado8455]

The best interpretation of this arrangement. Superb!!!

[@donaldcoppersmith1018]

Great! Mr. Martins, you keep your audience and fans informed on the Works you play. And Bach's Chaconne was well done. I enjoyed it. Bravo! Hope to see you in Concert one day soon.

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thank you!

[@ViniciusSilva-7]

Wonderful, amazing.

[@FunTastic36912]

Incredibly well performed, absolutely wonderful, unique arrangement!!! Chapeau, love, thanks!

[@lloyd_cello]

Awesome , such a great player and channel

[@freeathos8916]

standing ovation !!

[@verawerkman3059]

Wow, great interpretion. Big inspiration for me as a violinist!

[@alejandroleon26]

¡Esta interpretación es simplemente hermosa!

[@wadesdavis]

Outstanding interpretation!!!

[@albhomealone6343]

Thank you Gabriel! I will be able to work this piece again thanks to the very clear sound and the quality of the video thats helps to understand your transcription ( I am just an amateur who plays sometimes in street for pleasure)

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for listening

[@jakobarndt]

Just epic!!!

[@adhamazab6179]

A truly great achievement.

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thank you!

[@jaimymetts]

Beautiful!

[@thekantor1964]

Great job! Very nice job in the capturing of your performance as well - audio sounds nice and rich!

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thank you!

[@Cellorist]

You should perform at the German Bach festival in Bachs hometown Leipzig and show your incredible talent right there 😊

[@york9489]

omg. much appreciate

[@RomanPlaczek]

Outstanding!

[@АзбукаВкуса-л3и]

JUST TOP!

[@fabianmendez6269]

can someone please tell me how i can find a cello duet version of this please

[@Artbyyellowgold]

As always amazing! 👏🏽

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thank you!

[@btdada]

f*** amazing performance

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Gabriel Martins - Cellist I noticed you have your Cello tuned a Half Step to A=415 (B1, F#2, C#3, G#3) to closer emulate the sound that Bach would've heard.

[@TheChrisvla84]

Sounds beautiful, v impressive

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thank you, Chris!

[@pikatchoumm_120]

Did you take inspiration of nemanja ? Amazing!

[@rafaelhoekman4712]

Way to go Gabriel! You are a real artist. I have a vid of this myself playing it also in g minor. I played it today in a concert in d minor. I strung a cello up with an e string. I think it's better. Although I'll say that you do really good job of keeping the low notes and chords really clear. Mine is perhaps muddier... the e string cello really helps with this a lot. I actually played the whole partita! It's really cool. Especially the Sarabande. Anyway, bravo to you! You're pretty young yes? Bright future ahead....

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thanks so much for the comment, Rafael! I knew that in taking on this project clarity could be a big problem in the low registers. I’m sure some people think it’s still too muddy, but I tried my best to compensate! That’s a great idea about the E string- perhaps one day I will be brave enough to try it! Definitely planning on learning the rest of the Partita soon too, such incredible music. Bravo to you! All best-

[@rafaelhoekman4712]

@@gabrielmartinscello It think that there are pros and cons to it. I see guys playing it in d minor in all those awkward positions, and it really changes the composition too much from an instrumental point of view. I think some guys do pretty well; Santiago, Jonah Kim, but, it was never meant to be a struggle...part of the problem with the 6th suite as well...how to keep it in your fingers for a long time, so you can play it often... Check out Mario Brunnello. He has played and recorded all the sonatas and partitas on what he calls a cello piccolo. The early music cellist Elinor Frey has a slighty smaller cello tuned with e string she calls it a tenor violin. I bought my extra cello off Kijiji and paid cash for it lol! It's pretty cool. It's not fancy, but it's a 100 year old German cello that has a decent tone at least, even if it's not loud. I got pretty lucky. I have 3 cellos now anyways cause I was gifted one, and I loaned my other one to a student (temporarily). I am certainly enjoying playing some of these violin pieces on the e string cello. Try the 1st mvt of the partita in b minor! There's just nothing like it in the cello suites! There is an anonymous transcription on Imslp of everything. I have to confess that I read the bass clef pitch on the e string cello. Good thing I don't have perfect pitch! Anyways, I really liked your Chaconne a lot, and you did do very well keeping it clear on the low strings. I watched the whole thing! Usually I lose interest...Nice that you managed to get a plug on Slipped Disc! How'd you manage that??

[@JihoonKcello]

Amazing... Absolutely speechless 🥰❤️ What tuning (hertz) were you using for this :)?

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thank you! A=415

[@jonathanhunt5618]

I loved listening to this: you sound so sure and so spontaneous, absolutely making it your own. I am curious, though, as why did you chose to play it in G minor, rather than in D minor, as many other cellists do?

[@gabrielmartinscello]

I thought about doing it in D minor, but in the end I chose to prioritize the open strings and natural positioning that it takes place in on the violin. Playing it in G minor on the cello makes this possible. Thank you!

[@wadesdavis]

@@gabrielmartinscello I agree completely! You’re a beautiful cellist! I’d love to connect with you. Look up Wade Davis cello and you’ll find my Bach Suites video for Washington Bach Consort. I’d love your thoughts on it.

[@artysa.blackwood4261]

@@gabrielmartinscello Accurate choice, since in D minor it loses the armonics of the open strings, very much needed for the over all mood of the piece.

[@JG-no7lf]

Sounds great! what notes are the strings tuned too?

[@gabrielmartinscello]

ADGC, A=415

[@dianedominguez-cr8qq]

Hello thank you very much for this version in G minor, it's been a long time that I've been looking for such a beautiful version, it's very well played. Do you sell your score with skill? Kind regards

[@dianedominguez-cr8qq]

Is it a choice of your share to be granted half tone below?After reflexion you play well in F-sharp minor, don't you?

[@gabrielmartinscello]

@@dianedominguez-cr8qq Thank you! Unfortunately I do not have a score for sale. I play it in G minor, tuned to A=415.

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Hello, the score is now available for free: www.gabrielmartinscello.com/press

[@aloysiusdevadanderabercrombie8]

@@gabrielmartinscelloYOOOO i've been listening to this arrangement for ages and wishing there were sheets and now my wish is fulfilled, thanks for your incredible work :D

[@osielcardenas2869]

i love this recording! Is there sheet music that i could find for this?

[@gabrielmartinscello]

Thank you! Unfortunately my arrangement is not published yet- will make an announcement if it does!

[@osielcardenas2869]

@@gabrielmartinscello alright thanks!!

[@gabrielmartinscello]

@@osielcardenas2869 Score is available now! www.gabrielmartinscello.com/_files/ugd/985741_84483c7304e9457da2d9e6a85ca39dae.pdf

[@chrislegit3198]

Nicely done! More accent notes in the beginning measures when crossing strings though please!!! 👍🎼🎻 #HeifetzGang

[@Cellorist]

New idea my friend: please listen to Alexander Rudin s Chaconne performance. He uses a 5 string Instrument. Me, after listing to you should give up the cello. But, great news 4u, I would provide my 5 string cello to you for free if you would assure me that you would work on Rudin Transkription. I am serious about that. Let me know

[@KristiGay1973]

Beautiful!