Bach - Viola da gamba sonata no. 2 in D major BWV 1028 - Van der Velden | Netherlands Bach Society

[@bach]

0:07 Adagio 2:07 Allegro 6:22 Andante 11:12 Allegro

[@seoulartaz5999]

Thank You, 고마워

[@MrJSyer]

I want to live in this channel. Don't mind me, I will just put a chair on the corner and listen quietly to this amazing musicians play all day long. Thank you for the superb work! Greetings from Brazil!

[@mattiafioravanti8475]

Why don't you pick up an instrument yourself? :)

[@MrJSyer]

@@mattiafioravanti8475 I don't think I have the bare minimum talent required to be able to play anything. I'm just a listener. And not even a good one.

[@mattiafioravanti8475]

@@MrJSyer Talent will serve you just up to a point. What's important is application, being contant, study and practice, practice and practice. Start studying, you'll be surprised at yourself.

[@MrJSyer]

@@mattiafioravanti8475 Thank you! Maybe, I will try :)

[@desiderioelielton2051]

Não me considero talentoso, mas sou capaz de tocar as invenções a uma voz de Bach, e agora tenho estudado o baixo continuo; mas o segredo é ir devagar e alcançar um nível acima do que estamos sem pressa de chegar ao topo.

[@blipblip88]

Her bowing restraint is phenomenal for such an emotional Bach piece. I don't know how that's learned..maybe through life! LOL I dunno., but I commend her playing 100%!!! Interesting basso continuo harpsi performance, nuanced and crisp. This duo is wonderfully attuned and connected to the spirit of baroque music and especially Bach. Such a nice interpretion, spirited and happy! Thanks!

[@avataranadi]

As a violist and violinist, I find this performance to be incredibly inspiring, this is perhaps the best bowing I have ever heard on any string instrument; the subtleties of dynamics and articulation are nothing short of mind blowing. The only two people who I know who approach this level on modern bows and in a modern repertoire are Michael Rabin and Steven isserlis.

[@rascalndear]

Ms. Van der Velden is a superb string player. I have enjoyed her playing in many other AoB recordings, including the St. Matthew Passion.

[@marcussfebruary9104]

My goodness. That harpsichord is utterly beautiful.

[@neog]

Is an incredible sounding instrument

[@karstenbiastoch2606]

Ein Traum von Harmonie und Frieden...Bach Vielen lieben Dank für dieses Konzert

[@sturolla]

What a beautiful channel, I do not want to stop seeing and listening. Simply great...

[@andrewb9974]

Out of this world. Complete bliss. As a cellist, I want to learn this now...too much on the go. Perhaps later in life.

[@ligetisspaghetti5763]

The gamba or this sonata?

[@andrewb9974]

@@ligetisspaghetti5763 the gamba!

[@ligetisspaghetti5763]

@@andrewb9974 any plans done yet? Also do you like Shostakovich 15?

[@andrewb9974]

@@ligetisspaghetti5763 plans..after Covid yes. September is start up again for the orchestra. Uhhh....unbelievable with Shosta symphony 15. I spent 5.5 minutes listening to the 1st mov. And my brain exploded. I've never heard it before. I'm very familiar with his violin and cello concertos (part of the cello sention) , but I have not heard his symphonies. This will now be my next journey to memorize. I've had the absolute pleasure of learning and playing with wonder musicians the world over. Shostakovich has always been under played, or misunderstood for me. Even speaking from emense experience in an orchestra, it rings true. I'm seriously going to study the score now. Thank you so much for the question 8

[@ligetisspaghetti5763]

@@andrewb9974 It would be my dream come true to play Shostakovich Symphony 15 in orchestra. Alas I am not a professional cello player, so it probably won’t happen. 😔. I also recently started on the gamba and I can attest gut strings are 👩‍🍳💋. Also do you mind if I share some of my ideas on the symphony? Also do you happen to have Mahler 1 on the same program as well?

[@williamshipman550]

The Allegro is masterful. I tend to measure any recording of the Gamba Sonatas by the 1028 allegro, and in general, I measure any recording of the 1028 allegro by the Puyana and Cervera recording. Your performance is the very best I've heard. As we say, you've touched all of the bases. The subtle rest for the harpsichord at 3:33 is perfect. Don't you think that this piece reflects JSB's intention to not only hallmark his genius, but also show the relevance of the VdG even at such a late date? My opinions are my own, of course, and I thank you for such a beautiful and soaring performance.

[@svantetube]

Fantastic playing by a true viol master!

[@pamelafrancis4476]

Thank you for "show casing" the viola da gamba. We can hear All of Bach's works with more perception.

[@jimbo2629]

This opening movement is so sad. Bach at his best. And then such a jolly second movement. What a lovely Flemish harpsichord. I am making a single manual Couchet for my granddaughter.

[@lyoncristiano8783]

A work so magnificent and delicious to listen to after breakfast, thank you very much for posting, what a beautiful work, a big hug to all involved of the Netherlands Bach Society, from Recife, Brazil

[@alvarogarciabarbosa3199]

Bach, always "Unser Vater Bach" Music in the castle of heaven.(JEG). And perfection in the performance in Viola da gamba and Harpsichord. Thanks for sharing. One listening is not enough!

[@giovanniagostini2224]

This execution is really fine, the best among the ones which can be found of this sonata. I would like you to record also the other two sonatas!

[@BewegtBildYT]

Benjamin Alard is a great harpsichordist! Always happy to see him in one of the videos.

[@maxcrowe3900]

This is gorgeous. Thank you. I hope it was KFA who first performed this. I love his music for this instrument. 🙏

[@clintow]

this channel is such a blessing.

[@andrewb9974]

I live for it...you nailed it. This channel is incredibly life sustaining.

[@MartinBertolotto]

Excelent Music and the camera takes are superb ! Congratulations !

[@ezequielstepanenko3229]

I loved it, you are all excellent musicians, and this channel is a bless for mankind

[@lettersquash]

Wonderful performance again as usual from NBS. A bit better planning with the camera operator would have been good - from about 14:30 van der Velden is doing something very interesting, but we continue our long gaze at Alard's head nodding.

[@suellenbastos1537]

I think the same. I wanted to see the way she plays, but the camera is practically the whole time on the harpsichordist.

[@jasondelpierre2731]

May you all be blessed and happy for having such a sense of beauty. So glad To read these comments. Warms up my heart ❤

[@mosheknoll1603]

Bravissimo! Simply amazing....

[@bobsteinfinkel]

this is filmed awesome too, love how the camera is capturing both the music and the players

[@HarperJayMichaels]

This performance is Stellar!!! Thank so much for making my day! 🙏🙏🙏

[@gatozarin]

Just sublime. No other words.

[@therightmusic7639]

I love the viola da gamba. Such soothing sound. Professional and beautiful interpretation. What a gorgeous harpsichord! The camera directing (work) could be a little better. Bravo!

[@pamelafrancis4476]

I cannot see how the camera work could be better. Main thing is the sound which is always spot on.

[@jhonatascarmo5239]

Totally agree... A static camera would probably be better... Although the quality of the recording is great!

[@davidevans3974]

So beautiful, thank you so much, an inspiration.

[@TheresedeGoede]

Bravo Mieneke! Prachtig!

[@kencory2476]

Love Alard's adept trills with odd fingers like 3 and 4.

[@katschs3965]

Wow! Just found this. Absolutely stunning! Thank you both for sharing your work and passion. From an aspiring gambist in the USA.

[@terrygreene1395]

Exquisitely played!! Thank you for your incredible virtuosity.

[@Jimbodisfan]

Wow. Great performance. Greetings from the United States.

[@elfpix]

Very soft touch and boomey sound. True to form Bach composed a lot of notes leaving it to the performer to give them phrasing and shape. Many opportunities missed here.

[@VA-lo4ul]

What!!!!!

[@pirate35ml]

Magnifique interprétation !

[@margaretelizabethgarinnaci7355]

Thank you so much for this beautiful video. By playing it frequently I shall love it more and more.

[@Jherekwhippet13]

Brilliant sound! Superb performances.

[@jack-danielbalantine156]

Lively and full of energy!!

[@100morexca7]

HEMOSA ,...QUE SONORIDAD,...QUE HERMOSURA AL OIDO,... CASI,...COMO MI NIÑA BONITA SIEMPRE....

[@jakubolszewski8284]

Better than any movies perfomance. Wow.

[@rowanperry88]

Beautiful peice beautifully played❤

[@ArcAudios77]

Excellence, many thanks for sharing.

[@swamikrishnananda9570]

Wonderful combination of harpsichord and viola

[@juvenalsousajr6860]

Wonderful performance!!! Wooooow!!!

[@markpapin1045]

Totally Awesome And Very Much Wonderfully Unfolded Very Uplifting, Incredible "

[@7125Mhz]

This is like finding diamonds.

[@gabrieldionisi7398]

Magnifica interpretazione...

[@mariakasilda]

I love you Mieneke! :)

[@wolkowy1]

Bravi!!! for both of them: these specific 2 instruments sound great together, almost as one - as they should, because there is an immediate 'answer' or better - an echo between them, according to this composition. The great balance between the 2 musical roles is inherent in Bach's composition itself but also realized and performed (with good timing and sensitivity) by the 2 instrumentalists. I admit that around 14:30 (mm. 91-94 in the last Allegro) I was at first a little disappointed with the last bass-note of the descending figuration which sounded more dramatic in another performance of this composition, but after another thought I came to the conclusion that there is no need of sudden dramatic bass-notes towards the end of a perfectly balanced composition. Thanks for this great upload.

[@AlamoCityCello]

Bravo! Love the Bach!

[@enricorossi3106]

I listened to this at 3 am, very loud My neighbours called the police The police obviously arrested them.

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

Vielen Dank für diese Videos! Sie haben dem Welt unglaubliches Geld geschenkt.

[@majeedahmed4594]

Please do the 3rd sonata

[@nicolasrodriguezn9673]

Saludos y mi agradecimiento por compartir música tan hermosa

[@soniareginacosta8327]

Ótimo o canal

[@hvosouq]

What's the Use of words...make a fool of selves? 'DIVINITY'

[@tonychinnery]

Unfortunately I think the recording engineer did not understand the nature of these sonatas. They are not viola da gamba sonatas with harpsichord accompaniment, they are written in 3 part counterpoint (just occasionally breaking out into 4 part), so it is very important to hear the harpsichord lines. In this recording they are often covered by the viol. They are definitely not on an equal footing as they should be.

[@violjohn]

Yes, I think you are right; the upper line of the harpsichord (and probably the lower) should be on an equal level with the gamba, not a "background" as they seem to be. I still like the performance very much, although it is perhaps a bit "cautious".

[@arjenbij]

This exactly. There are sections where the left hand of the harpsichord is totally inaudible, this would have sounded very different in the actual concert hall.

[@Liskafm352]

It pains me to agree, but either way, I love this recording and gladly come back for more. Would you happen to have a recommendation of another well proportioned performance?

[@ORMA1]

​@@Liskafm352you could play organ instead of cembalo, you could try..

[@etienneleuridan3547]

Gentil et très legato 😇 . . .

[@enricorossi3106]

I wish I was in the Groundhog Day

[@michelnormandin8068]

Dès les premiers plans de la viole, vint un doux souvenir ; le film d'Alain Corneau : ''Tous les matins du monde''. Je suis très heureux d'avoir récemment découvert cette chaîne. Qualité, moyens, une offre culturelle de toute beauté. SI Bach avait été une femme, je pourrais dire qu'il fut ma maîtresse à l'adolescence. www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=1918.html

[@lyoncristiano8783]

Merci, mon ami, je vais aller voir ce film

[@mylesjordan9970]

First class.

[@atlayalabarreda7772]

Hermoso.

[@trashbagsmiley1999]

Mooie Sinterklaas geschenk :)

[@Symphing12]

Does anybody know what register viola da gamba this one is? Treble, Alto or Tenor, or something else?

[@wapolo1974]

It’s a bass viol.

[@Symphing12]

@@wapolo1974 thank you!

[@nathanaelhorton2942]

Proper da gamba that.

[@unagondolaunremo]

bravissimi!

[@lior1328]

😍

[@loeuvrededieu]

Delightful.

[@mariejoseeducharme6551]

Formidable

[@phwbooth]

Very fine.

[@cosimoepicoco7022]

La voce di Dio....Ai due artisti 110/lode.

[@carlosbashuertas]

Supreme beauty.

[@kenfaridabad]

thanks youtube

[@kasemrabeh9487]

🎼🍃💜🍃

[@victorlinares4137]

Is it just me or is that the hottest old lady ever on top of an amazing viola de gamba player

[@Rilberich]

I think what you meant was "Such a beautiful young lady", and yes, I have to agree.

[@wonder-womyn]

Old? She was only 56 here.

[@luisacevedobarrenechea5822]

wow!

[@noli-soattinguitarduo9204]

WOW!!!

[@sifridbassoon]

I wish I could hear this in real life.

[@MrDvenclovas]

💥💛💚❤️💥

[@eduardodegodoycintra150]

Maybe Bach never wrote any music... When I listen Bach, fells like i´m listening a prayer.

[@Lucius_Chiaraviglio]

Must be unnerving to have somebody walking around close by with a camera like that when you're playing.

[@jack-danielbalantine156]

👍👍👍👍👍💐

[@jiyujizai]

😉♦️❣️🎶

[@donnewmeyer3133]

I’m puzzled by the strange notes at around 1:00. Surely that’s a mistake in the score?

[@bach]

I've checked the score and it seems that the right notes were being played around 1:00, at least according to the Urtext score (Neue Bach Ausgabe - Bärenreiter)

[@donnewmeyer3133]

Netherlands Bach Society Thanks for checking. I wasn’t suggesting that she played a wrong note, but rather that maybe the manuscript contained an error. I could be wrong, of course, but that note is just so jarring that I can’t imagine Bach intended it that way. Of course, I haven’t yet heard “Allofbach” so perhaps I’ve missed other such examples. :)

[@donnewmeyer3133]

Out of curiosity, I listened to half a dozen versions of measure 11, and they were evenly split between playing it this way (G natural) and with G#. To my ear, it’s unbearable with G natural because the keyboard has just made a beautiful change to G# just half a beat beforehand.

[@tobiasstudtheol]

@@bach, still the best available for a lot of compositions by Bach. Although it is known to not be completely accurate. I love to recommend Carus but the Carus score for the Viol Sonatas is unfortunately not available yet.

[@angelginesfernandez-rojasa7270]

Ese instrumento es un violoncelo, no es una viola de gamba

[@keescanalfp5143]

the instrument has even seven, 7 strings! and C-shaped sound holes, and oblique rounded shoulders, and a flatter sound body, and, and. no doubt needed .

[@49jbrash]

Viola da gamba: Antoine Despont, 1617

[@cricciethcastle5077]

@@keescanalfp5143 And frets as well - which a cello certainly does not have!

[@corgilove2070]

Very beautiful playing, but her posture and face are painful to watch.

[@petershapiro4247]

wasted talent--bach's music is not horizontal, it is vertical polyphonic progression..the 'musicians'0 are making sounds,but i could not call it music..thev instruments should form a unity,!

[@arjenbij]

These musicians are very good, it's just that the sound engineers haven't balanced the harpsichord to the viol very well.

[@marianaelizondo7086]

Who is the Harpsichord player ?