Bach 's Chaconne for Solo Violin / Itzhak Perlman (Part 2/2)

[@Angelus225]

Its a completely mirrored image of the first part, like the first part is emerging from its original lost state and coming to a realization. It's a beautiful transformation which we should all enjoy, please there shouldn't be any disputes or such anger which listening to such a piece. Put aside pride, and the human flaws we all have for the few minutes of beauty we can listen to.

[@kenyonalexander9807]

why are we arguing when we should be happy that in a world of such plenary conflict there exists even the tiniest bit of unimaginable beauty? Appreciate the gift that Bach has bestowed the world--a composition of such impeccable perfection unlikely ever to be recreated. To me this piece is a heaven. I want to achieve Ciaccona when I die.

[@pipamusici]

Bach played by Perlman. Probably one of the most achieved performance of humanity ever.

[@sonoratemporalis]

And god said: Let Bach compose perfection... and he do it...

[@Leonid1051]

There is the quotation from great Russian poet Alexandr Galich: "Good night, Bach - says God, Good night, God - says Bach"

[@edwinsvigals7788]

How lucky we are to be able to hear this wonderful wonderful music....

[@mysenf3575]

Einfach wunderschön. Perfekt dargeboten.

[@Offin]

I just love Bach so much, this piece always makes me realise how much I love this world.

[@saloyakir]

This sublime piece touch heavens and Perlman play it marvelously, putting him among the finest violinists ever, such as Schering and Heifetz.

[@sanjosemike]

Just as a footnote to Bach's genius, a Chaconne is a form of variation built on a small phrase, in this case, a 4 bar group of notes that go through a series of permutations and forms, over and over. Bach turns this "simple" format into a tour of force of emotion and depth that is un-imaginable. We cannot understand or even approach this level of genius. How can we? sanjosemike

[@Norma2444]

This is perfection to me. I listen to Part 1 and 2 as much as I can. I can't think of any music that reaches this beauty.

[@Christinecedar]

Itzhak Perlman plays Bach's Chaconne with his violin with such compassion, as this piece was meant to be played. Thank you!

[@AMPepin1992]

That bit from 3:03 to 4:39 is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard. It makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand.

[@gymnast768]

i LOVE how each artist's recording is SO different. it makes you realize that they all play differently and have a unique sound, however they all share one common trait: they all play gorgeous

[@dsteele222]

This is a slower tempo than I am used to hearing or perform myself. However, it really opened my eyes/ears to the beauty of the melodic lines, really allows the music to breath and sing without any haste. Really beautiful interpretation. I wouldn't expect any less from Perlman! The beauty of his tone is gorgeous, helps to have a Strad. Bravo!

[@cellotennis]

beautiful, down-to-your-core-shaken, cleansing, utterly moving music AND performance....thank you...

[@MrGunterguerrero]

...Divine Bach...Great Mr. Itzhak Perlman ! Thanks for this sublime masterpiece... Superb perform...

[@gabestewart-guido8299]

Its amazing that there is only one violin yet it sounds like 2 or 3.

[@jpck20]

No words can describe adequately how truly wonderful and brilliant this piece of music is.

[@ArminRennich]

yes asertado2, you said it all. That is what the great masters do - they lay out the beauty of the piece, bring out the sonority of each note. It is when the spirit and soul of the listener is in synch with the performance.

[@gawgul]

Transition from sunny D major back to overcast d minor really got my ear... very fulsome offering, to say the least, amazing.

[@clockworkm]

This piece never fails to bring a tear to my eye.

[@HansStrock]

Absolutely beautiful. He pours his heart out in his music and it shows. There is a lot of emotion in his playing. Thanks for posting this song! :)

[@GLXLR]

I feel so much emotion flowing through the music, just like Hiefitz. Not many people in the world will EVER be able to compete with Heifitz, but I think Perlman is along the lines! I love his interpretation!

[@ouden.]

Mientras más escucho a Perlman más me enamoro de su violín, y esta pieza de Bach es sencillamente preciosa.

[@Amarynthine]

His playing is full of hope, and innocent happy spirit for this... its so beautiful its like seeing heavens light penetrate through clouds....

[@fairlytaleofnewyork]

Such a pleasure to listen to supreme performance like this. Life is wonderful... Thank you very much for uploading.

[@barbaraweselakfranch1387]

Your Bach is wonderful Maestro Ithzak Perlman ♥️ 🎻🌷

[@tetchypoo]

Every time that I listen to this, my brain melts just a little bit more. If I continue listening, I will simply be a pool of gray goo; hopefully with two ears.

[@thebulgariankgbleade]

exceptional...the tone, the articulation, the dynamics, the unevenness...just fabulous....great work Perlman...i think among violinists i speak for all of us: u are our motivation...just fantastic

[@gwedielwch]

4. I think KZbin itself is a wonderful forum for extending the community of shared experiences and for debating these issues of value and worth - or for listening and learning from what others say. That is one reason why we should try to keep this 'public space' friendly, respectful and courteous.

[@japanesecorndog]

I really love his interpretation of this piece and the skill required to play it so technically and musically. It's truly an awesome recording :p

[@ilovejeffwang1]

There is always something godlike in Bach's music, it hits the G spot in your brain.

[@Silentpk1357]

I love the beginning of part two! BEST PART OF THE CHACONNE :D

[@dosergiobr]

Perlman is an example of life, is a hero and an inspiration for me, I wish I were a friend of him, but if I could see him only once in my life, that would be very nice.

[@greaseline]

Absolutely amazing! My favorite interpretation along with Segovia's, and so, so well played.

[@ArminRennich]

Yes, I compared and I totally agree. That is why it is silly to quibble over who is better. For me though personally Perlman is so consistent from start to finish - he takes you on a steady, totally upliifting journey - the rythm, dynamics and phrasing present a satisfying composite of human emotion.

[@JuliaGavrilas]

Ratings should be disabled!How can we score Bach?Or Perlman?We are ordinary mortals who are given this awesome privilege to listen to this godly music!Wonderful!Happy New Year to you from Romania!

[@limetime11]

absolutely breathtaking.

[@FindTheRhythm]

Never have I heard perfection until today. This truly is the voice of God.

[@edissonrubiano]

las dos partes son iguales de excelentes, en verdad no veo ninguna disminucion en calidad, no obstante es la favorita de los grandes violinistas

[@Acfacf1]

Dinlediklerim içinde en beğendiğim yorum bu. Şu an okumakta olduğum Paolo Maurensig'in Tersine Kano adlı kitabında bu parça de geçiyor. Kitap ve Müzik ikisi de şahane.

[@Pvviolinist]

5:52 by far my favorite part of the Chaconne. Absolutely gorgeous

[@jordanwartell-composer]

+Pvviolinist yeah from 5:52-6:33 is awesome!

[@ILOVEAYANAMI]

the entire piece is astonishing

[@matilda1703]

this thing simply blows my mind!!!!

[@Pianos85]

Sublime, sweet singing, infinitely illuminated from all facets, stars and sea, earth and fire, the consummation of the human experience here -- free, unfettered, joyful blissful and soaring.....God's merry laughter and caressing and unfettered joy and all the stars singing in a heavenly canon

[@JonArcher1113]

ok. this is officially my favorite piece.

[@islamarteau9532]

this is the definition of beauty

[@paradoxicus]

Maravillosa su interpretación de Bach.

[@hipser]

so glad I was able to meet him...

[@BohoMojojo]

In my opinion, if you dislike this moving, beautiful music then you have no taste in music at all.

[@axel_person]

The definition of Dramatic music

[@MikeLennards]

Only word word come to mind MAESTRO!

[@jessaamur]

normally im a big proponent that anything that sounds good on any other instrument will sound good on guitar. but not even segovia's rendition of this piece compares to this. it was clearly written for hte violin, and is impressively loyal to the instrument for which it was conceived in the hands of a master. looking forward to hearing menuhin's version after this!

[@Dextersworldnl]

BACH pleasure to the ears that never dies.

[@davidbonil]

I love you Perlman, you are the music!!

[@yamabushi170]

I thoroughly agree with you, jarhead297. It's the same reason I love Julian Bream's rendition so much.

[@chattisimo1239]

Fantastic!!!

[@bastianloewe]

yes I agree with you Szerign is my fauvorite, but you cant denay the geniality of this version is absolutely unique

[@brother234]

a sophisticated nursery ryhme, with harmonies of God-like complexity. Subtelties galore.

[@naomilee156]

I could listen to this for ages lol

[@anon-rf5sx]

How much it sucks that every time I want to listen to this wonderful masterpiece complete, some stupid ad pops always in between

[@gwedielwch]

The most direct and generous proof of the extent of Shakespeare's reputation is Ben Jonson's own great eulogy to Shakespeare. "... I confess thy writings to be such,/ As neither Man nor Muse can praise too much./ .. ... Soul of the age! / The applause ! delight ! the wonder of our stage! / ... Thou ... art alive still while thy book doth live / And we have wits to read, and praise to give." And the great line which has entered the language - "He was not of an age, but for all time !"

[@jfvmarek]

Hello, you are partially true, this is one from best piece of music in the world. But... I think, that interpreter can cooperate with geniality of author and can make better quality than other: by selection of movement, quality of tone in the chords... It's very long composition, but Perlman can play as very good storyteller, and his story is nice and interesting, not boring... Amazing. For me is this interpretation best of I hear.

[@cellofacir]

One of the last `Great violinists

[@Liranm89]

Exactly. the part which starts at 6:20 is the most exciting part in this piece in my opinion

[@gwedielwch]

1. I agree with TheWetSnow that in principle artistic reputation is sufficiently objective to be worth debating. Preconditions to a fruitful debate are - probably - some shared platform of common experience and likewise of common evaluative standards - or (at least) a readiness to explore new experiences and to reconsider values or standards. As a matter of fact there is I think a large community of classical music lovers among whom a worthwhile debate is possible.

[@gcgx]

Thank you for this, amazing.

[@skormm-v7z]

i love so much the ending!

[@SeitanoShuuki]

This is such a consummate reply to the first half.

[@gwedielwch]

John Milton's first published poem also eulogised Shakespeare - "Thou in our wonder and astonishment / Hast built thyself a live-long Monument ... /That Kings for such a Tomb would wish to die ..." (Each was included in the 1632 Second Folio of WS's plays - within some 16 years of his death).

[@paulostroff99]

Awesome.TY m for posting.,

[@GONZAL3ZTHUND3R]

Who would dislike this!?!

[@louiseridder8738]

Beautiful...

[@manuelfohr6898]

best violinist

[@josemagus]

You have revealed yourself in spades that you are not a scientist, a mathematician, nor an analyst. But I see that you are a skillful writer and have a superb vocabulary, command of every day facts and are very poeitc. You could easily be a successful writer if you just unclench your mind from hatred to love.

[@Mnevisson]

astounding

[@pablopardo_]

Al principio odiaba Bach pero conforme avanzo con el violín me gusta más y más, a ver si para dentro de un par de años puedo tocar la Chaconna como este maestro, que es la única parte de la partita que me falta por tocar :)

[@WUHUNEE]

@chopin65 Wow, I feel the same way too LOLLLL. It's just the way that Mr. Perlman plays out every single note with such respect, clarity, and wholeness. His interpretation is brilliant. Try listening to this while following the sheet music :D.

[@yourforte]

I love this.

[@FirstGentleman1]

Divine!

[@gustavyeung]

Bach is my God. Period.

[@brainwasher9876]

All of you guys who keep saying this is the voice of god...it's actually perlman playing the bach chaconne...read video description :D

[@Silentpk1357]

Happy birthday Bach!!!

[@maxtruluck5197]

Genius

[@CristinaTalks]

WONDERFULL

[@celloman2525]

it sort of has a nostalgic quality, especially this part, for me. But it is also a mix for me. but satisfying no matter.

[@PrisLN]

the world makes sense when I listen to this...

[@gwedielwch]

2. There is a natural tendency for the scope of that fruitful debate to expand. We tend to get pleasure from sharing what we regard as a good and also from discussing and analysing our pleasure in it. This tends to make those who (e.g.) listen to Bach willing proselytisers. Our curiosity, pleasure seeking, instinct for novelty, openness to persuasion and invitation and to the recommendations of those we trust or respect - all tend to open us to new experiences - make us ready converts.

[@jacqui835]

Agreed, but the build up to the part at about 6:20 almost makes me cry every time, just seems to absorb me.

[@violeta-kristinajanoniene8412]

☀️☀️ THANKYOU MAESTRO ITZHAK ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️ F .

[@JS-lx1qi]

Thank you for uploading this. Would it be possible to upload in a complete version instead of two parts please?

[@gwedielwch]

3. Of course the debate will throw up a large number of different puzzles, at different levels. The virtues of complexity or simplicity; the types of complexity; the importance or unimportance of established canons or of the judgment of the skilled or wise - or the majority. But these are not intractable - and the mere process of discussing them focuses our own thoughts.

[@playtime1536]

Read "Pearls Before Breakfast" A Washington post article about when Joshua Bell played this in a DC subway station disguised as a pan handler.

[@gwedielwch]

This depends on 'the time' in question. There is not much evidence on the relative popularity of leading playwrights in the period immediately before or after WS's death in 1616. Dryden's Essay of Dramatick Poesie (1668) does state that Beaumont & Fletcher's plays were performed on the Restoration stage more frequently than those of either WS or BJ - "two of theirs being acted through the year for one of Shakespeare's or Jonson's".

[@Jefficusmagnus]

Solace to the soul

[@jsnauwaert]

@littlemermaidx2 How blind can one be? Bach as a human being; the man who deeply loved his wives and his numerous children, the man who looked after orphans and taught them mathematics, religion, music; the man who did not care much about money but just dedicated himself to create, to compose, to help, to educate. Bach, the truly humble, truly believing man. Bach, the supergenius and - perhaps - also the superhuman.

[@MsPocketMonsters]

Bach is the only one who makes me doubt about my atheism... HE'S GOD!!

[@junlinyi4892]

You should publish all of these comments in one paper regarding artists throughout history. The form and exactness of your writing, along with the truth and good opinions would make the paper quite popular. You have very good writing, may I ask how long you have been studying writing?

[@p1kz]

i totally agree with you

[@vee107]

this is like a conversation between a man and death, in the first part the sorrow, and the pain of the loss, then a request to death to not take them, in the second part death says that they will be more happy if they leave so after the joy more sadness and then he conform.