Bach - Violin Partita no. 2 in D minor BWV 1004 - Sato | Netherlands Bach Society

[@bach]

0:15 Allemande 5:10 Courante 7:47 Sarabande 11:36 Gigue 15:51 Chaconne

[@andromelashvili]

Comment. Bach.

[@user-ol1ib1ss2b]

I love you NBS, but I have to pick a bone with you using the French movement titles. While the French dance names are more commonly used, they are not what Bach wrote. This isn't trivial as it significantly shapes interpretation. Sato's performance, especially of the Ciaconna, is so pleasing precisely because it's free and allegro, in keeping with the Italian virtuoso tradition. Most players are misled to play it like a Chaconne (slower, more tragic in the Lullian sense).

[@blumousey]

@@user-ol1ib1ss2b It sounds great played at different speeds, on different instruments. Find an interpretation that you love and listen to it! I love so many, especially Jean Rondeau on the harpsichord, Hahn's slow recording as a teenager, the brahms left hand piano transcription, all amazing! I personally find the busoni transcription to miss the point entirely but many great pianists love it eg Kissin and Grimaud

[@nurrasyid14_]

Pin this comment please

[@gabrielegardini285]

@@user-ol1ib1ss2b tere are a lot of ways to play baroque music. This one is qute in the baroque french style. But I think the interpretation of sato is beautiful, And very baroque. More in the style of baroque than other versions

[@SarumChoirmaster]

I am a retired professional violist, cathedral choirmaster, organist, composer and teacher in California. I would give just about anything to study with him. His interpretation of the Chaconne is of the highest inspiration!

[@QuangNguyen-nh2oc]

In case you have not heard this version, by Lana Trotovsek, please check it out, you may like it also. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGbJnoaMdpl6d5I

[@daniel3231995]

It's a little contrived and airy. You'd better be served by Faust. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKO5pH2pg6idjs0

[@RhondaBranneky]

You can visit his lessons at conservatoria in the Netherlands.

[@a.watanabe2910]

@@RhondaBranneky oh would like to be therer...rrrrrrr......

[@randomoneforstuff3696]

@@a.watanabe2910 Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWTWmH2Yo8Z8fZo www.cvaonline.nl/masterclasses/detail/2/baroque-violin-master-class

[@ben1147]

His ornamentation always brings new life to the pieces- he’s a true baroque violinist with a real understanding of the music.

[@s.l5787]

If he actually understood the music, he would not add these horrible rubatos that disrupt the flow of the music

[@alvarotorrent5966]

@@s.l5787 suggesting he doesn't understand this piece sounds laughable

[@s.l5787]

@@alvarotorrent5966 it took people 200 years to appreciate Bach, very few recognized his greatness after his death. Sato doesn't understand Bach's structure at all and has developed a very common tendency of professionals to focus on tone production over structure. Also many players who have above average understanding of Bach are not guaranteed to *communicate* it well to listeners.

[@alvarotorrent5966]

@@s.l5787 I must be half deaf then. If you would want to go...play chess with the people who actually do understand Bach structure, if you're missing one, I'm free later

[@ben1147]

S.L The rubatos aren’t horrible, I love his style. And when Bach wrote the notes, he didn’t intend to have them played mechanically. Baroque music is all about emphasis and improvisation and ornamentation.

[@kenichitanaka7420]

I can say without any doubt that the All of Bach project by Netherlands Bach Society is producing the best performances of each work of J.S. Bach.

[@dameinoferrall2400]

I wholeheartedly concur!

[@feliperodriguezbarrera]

+1

[@icitlalistardust9060]

Totally agree…. I have been listening Bach music for the last 60 years but each of the NBS is the best…

[@fredphoto5551]

Pas d'accord

[@davidschestenger3366]

@@fredphoto5551 are you French ?

[@harryclawson3136]

I’ve heard this piece from several world class artists. Sato makes Bach weep with joy and sing with the angels. It is truly a sublime and amazing painting of Bach’s beautiful picture. When I hear someone else play I come back to Sato and I am still amazed.

[@richardsvarghese7157]

Sato ??

[@frillydaffodilly]

@@richardsvarghese7157shunske sato- the performer here?!

[@km8362]

The sharing of the complete sonatas and partitas played by Shunske Sato in the Lichtfabriek in Haarlem is for me the biggest musical gift in 2019!

[@violynnkuo]

That Chaconne ending! 🤩 I had to rewind to enjoy it one more time. ❤️ So nimble, silky, and utterly cleansing. Sato is simply stunning 🤩.

[@bophame]

I studied these off and on, without coaching, as an amateur violinist, well into adulthood. Thank you for showing me how it’s done. You have given me and others a standard to aspire to.

[@filipeaffonsov]

Sato is rapidly becoming one of my favorite living musicians! Bravo!

[@margarethorn6055]

Mine too

[@igordrm]

Shunske deserves the same esteem and authority on Bach as Glenn. It's immense to bring to light all Bach's glory. Perfections existis, and this is the proof! What a marvellous musician Sato is. Hat s off, gentlemen, we have a genious!

[@cubanbach]

The entire universe on four strings. The older I get, I admire this more and more. ♥ Thank you, Mr. SATO.

[@faridwakim8338]

Chaconne has never made me cry. Sato's playing is impeccable. I am a pianist, although the violin moves me just as much, if not more. The purity of harmony, tone and articulation, combined with the complexity of the Baroque particulars giving such richness in overtones. I love this piece, however it has never brought me to tears. The broken chord crossings are marvellously played. To watch this in-Person would be a privilege and an honour. Thank you NBS - I am so appreciative you are providing the World with such significance.

[@MegaFount]

Shunske Sato is a samurai of the violin. He exudes a deep love and passion for this music, exploring and exposing new depths of understanding. I so love his performances and truly appreciate all his commentary on the music and instruments.

[@심통이-n7j]

이제까지 바하의 곡을 들으며 선율이 아름답다고만 생각했었는데, 이 분의 연주는 마치 애절한 이야기를 들려주는 것처럼 느껴집니다. 몇백년전 작곡가의 이야기를 연주가가 마음으로 전해주는군요.

[@awprive]

Onbeschrijfelijk. Wat mooi, wat melancholisch. Weet niet wat te zeggen hierover. Hierin klinkt weemoed, pijn, liefde. Zo mooi..

[@NarekShak]

That chaconne really takes you through a whole journey and back. Very nostalgic.

[@ronwalker4849]

MR. SATO IS JUST A RECITAL IN HEAVEN, AND HIS UNDERSTANDING OF BACH THE MOST WONDERFUL THAT THERE IS. A REAL PLEASURE TO EXPERIENCE THIS MUSIC. RON

[@alvarotorrent5966]

I knew the piece very well as I play it myself, and I had some personal favourites of mine like Perlman for bbc. But I'm so surprised with Sato version. He adds a fair amount to the pieces, and it's awesome! So personal, so deep rooted. Still, he makes them sound new to me in a way, might be the instrument or his own personal touch... Love it

[@hitanazied2654]

the instrument, the bow and the way he holds it, the tonality, even the note A is 415hz, the interpretation... ect anyway makes you a reincarnation of bach today ❤❤❤

[@classicalconcerto6742]

Oh my! Sato-san, I can sit here and listen to you play all day long and everyday!!!

[@Contextcatcher]

Without a sublime shine of a interpreter Bach was hidden in the shadow. Sato entlightens us and let us hear the genius of the composer.

[@pablodiasschechtel6603]

Look at that bow! It seems that Sato is playing with a feather! This piece is simply amazing and in Sato's hands it gets close to perfection. Bravo! (I'm from Brazil, sorry by any grammatical error, my English isn't that good)

[@bennieleip579]

Pablo Dias Schechtel 😆 doesn't matter this channel are Dutch people so we get it 😬👍🏻

[@pablodiasschechtel6603]

@@bennieleip579 oh ok... Thank you... And even if I haven't written it right, everyone knows that Sato is incredible :)

[@johntuffin3262]

Pablo Dias Schechtel There’s nothing wrong with your English, and musically you are absolutely right.

[@pbj4184]

And I as an Indian can totally second Bennie

[@jorgevillavicencio2955]

The best interpretation I've heard. Sato, is simply the best violinist I have heard.

[@luisemiliobolsoni3831]

I always observed Mr Sato as the spalla in the ensemble recordings which I receive from NBS. But when I firstly open one of these Bach solo masterpieces played by Mr Sato simply I got in shocking... which kind of timbers and colours can this violinist take out from his instrument?!?!!! Really this recordings cicle of Mr Sato must be considered and pointed as a historical performance and a new aesthetical reading of these Bach's masterpieces! Bravo!

[@sg_dan]

Sato's arpeggi are just perfect! Not to the detriment of any other violinist, but he is the only one I've listened to that's produced such a clear, fine performance of the arpeggiated section of the chaconne!

[@birbamour6]

I'm so used to hearing recordings of people playing Bach with modern tuning and modern styles that I was slightly shocked to see this authentic baroque tuning/style. I forget how warm and elegant it sounds. What a delight to hear this Bach from Shunsuke Sato!

[@alvarito45]

Sato: outstanding, really outstanding performance.

[@pauldoerflingerMarcoPolo1947]

Une tenue d’archet au violon totalement remarquable . Un jeu baroque exceptionnel et pour les œuvres de J.S.BACH il me fascine par ces justesses de jeux et de rythmes et nuances !

[@franco.r91]

I love the chaconne The sound is very beautiful, very emotional and also very meditative.

[@evanrubio8790]

I think i've listened to this piece over 100 times and it never fails to disappoint me. The way Sato plays is absolutely breathtaking. I never appreciated classical music when I was younger and this video has made me realize what a masterpiece this is and how talented Sato is for performing this with the utmost class and longevity. This will never be boring and always remain a masterpiece.

[@vvvladut]

"it never fails to disappoint me" - Tell me you didn't mean that...

[@stephaniehinger6836]

Thank you so much Sato, when you are beginning to play Bach a special door in heaven is open and my heart is full of peace and joy. You are like an angel.

[@margarethorn6055]

I have thought the same. He is like an angel.

[@franciscomojica6129]

Dear Sato, I thank you and the NBS for sharing your amazing recordings of JS Bach’s wonderful music. You are a talented musician, and an enlightened man because you decided to share your light. If we all follow your example, the world will be a better place.

[@MrUseur]

Fantastisch. Das Sück als auch die Umsetzung des Künstlers. Bravo. Danke.

[@wammy5467]

I love how his playing is so flowing and articulate at the same time

[@Scriabin_fan]

This is why I love music so much, it can portray so many emotions without the usage of words I’m so happy that at the end of the day even if our existence is pointless at least we have music

[@benjaminlarrieu1631]

Your existence is so intentional! 😄 the reason why we connect so deeply with this music and music in general, is because it is a beautiful gift from our Creator. That’s why it seems to feed our soul, because the Holy Spirit is moving when we play music. But don’t be mistaken - this is not the Well to drink from. Imagine the same supernatural satisfaction from its source!!! God is waiting for you. ♥️

[@dnuma5852]

@@benjaminlarrieu1631 bro im not trying to convert ive already got bach as my religion

[@Panamount]

The Gigue is gorgeous! A waterfall of notes!

[@zanczhao3962]

Out of many things I admire, the tone quality with which he played the partita... Bravo.

[@gauriblomeyer1835]

Truely a fine interpretation. There are many like the one by Heifetz, who told us that he explored in more than 30 years always new sides of this unique piece, which contains „ Weltschmerz“ and hidden happiness at the same time. And each of those who dare to play this chaconne presents his/her inmost soul and gives us tremendous joy.

[@jensmansson9224]

Sato + Repeat which derives from ”Ri” combines to Satori which means spiritual awakening. This is just how my mind sees it and i love your beautiful performances. You make my days so wonderful. Wholeness and balanced vibrations ❤️

You can hear each voice, the ornaments are the best. I'm just fascinated. Thank you, thank you.

[@MrLuridan]

Another refreshing interpretation by Mr. Sato. Thank you for these treasures!

[@ruya2138]

Mr. Sato, i love you. Thanks for your amazing performance.

[@cyozdemir113]

I didin't even watched it yet, but I'm so happy right now.. I feel so lucky to be able to listen this piece\performance at this level of quality.. Thanks to whoever make this possible..

[@cyozdemir113]

Whenever I listen/watch this performance I find the motivation I’m looking for.. Thank you.

[@hmleung100]

Thank you to Mr. Sato, and to the Netherlands Bach Society, for this interpretation of Bach that surpasses any one I've heard before.

[@randomoneforstuff3696]

Yes, Sato does an amazing job with most of his interpretations, though they are rubato-y. You might also want to look at other performers. If you liked this interpretation you might like these: Collerette (modern violin): kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXTMYoifjdyJqck Podger (baroque violin): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3m2e6icnJx8Z6s

[@notaire2]

Wunderschöne Aufführung dieser perfekt konstruierten Partite im gut phrasierten Tempo mit durchsichtigem und gut artikuliertem Ton der Violine sowie mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Die Doppelgriffe im Sarabande klingen besonders schön und auch lyrisch. Echt genialer Violinist!

[@danipar7388]

Ich finde sehr gut dass ich kann deutsch fehrstanden

[@notaire2]

@@danipar7388 Das finde ich auch. Deutsch ist die beste Sprache zur Kommentierung über barockisch-klassische Musik.

[@mauriceh6723]

Absolutely spot on. I never tire of listening to this performance.

[@ericschaap]

Bach and Sato, generous gifts to us from the Creator of all things. Bravo!!

[@krishsoma]

Mr Sato's interpretation and rendering of the Bach composition is packed with emotion, beauty, serenity and grace. Thank you for sharing the video.

[@washingtonms08]

Melhor interpret de Bach partita 2 que já ouvi!

[@JuanFecit]

Muchísimas gracias por su trabajo, Netherlands Bach Society. Bach está más vivo que nunca.

[@OurLadysTheology]

Every time I listen to J.S. Bach, especially his Chaconne for violin in D minor, there is something different. Every recording I listen to has its own color. Bach is such a master of music!

[@richardparnell321]

Genius. I am in awe of this music and this artist.

[@galletitainglesa937]

Sato, haces magia con tu violín! Gracias! Precioso, me alegrarte mi desayuno 😆 Uno de los mejores canales de música!!!! ❤️😃

[@cixoushenri]

There is something beautiful about performing Baroque pieces on period instruments. I have heard many renowned violinists performed the partita such as Heifetz, Perlman, Hahn and yet none of them came close to this. I certainly don't doubt their abilities but none of them performed using proper period instruments. I think baroque music is for me, best performed just like the way it's intended to be; on period instruments.

[@srinitaaigaura]

Actually the modern bow and strings don't do very well for the rolling chords and arpeggios of baroque music, even if they can do more in terms of tone on melodic lines. Baroque bows have light action and lots of space between hair and bow to roll around. Gut E sound is special too.

[@blumousey]

I think Hahn's first recording of this partita as a teenager is probably my favourite ever recorded sound. It's just transcendent. I liked this recording, but the chaconne seems less emotionally involved somehow, less full of sorrow, grief, ecstasy, suffering. But it's a personal thing, people like different things

[@margarethorn6055]

Agree!!

[@dnuma5852]

@@Robert_1685 bach requires an intense emotional awareness while playing. getting a well balanced sound often means being more involved emotionally than in romantic.

[@mrroneill99]

This is my favourite piece of this collection. Wonderful interpretation! Bravo Bach und Sato!! ❤️❤️🎼🎵👏🇮🇪☘️😊

[@ROBINdulce]

Sabiamente Shunske Sato corona el ciclo de las obras para violin solo BWV 1001-1006 con la Ciaccona: una mina de oro como recompensa que recibe el escucha atento, de las manos de un intérprete virtuoso. ¡Bravo!

[@jorgecampos5693]

Este es el mejor canal de KZbin. Todo, absolutamente todo es excepcional. Y la Netherland Bach Society nos permite admirar a artistas como Marteen Root, Lucia Swartz, el actual director y excepcional violinista Shunske Sato, y tanto otros. Felicitaciones y muchas gracias a Netherland Bach Society.

[@hiw9528]

So wonderful to get ears and mind more and more free while outside the house but nearby a public festivity with loud hammering pop-music is roaring. The experience is incredible: I feel like totally absorbed by this incredible interpretation of Bach, liberated and regained inner peace after having had the noise outside for 2 days.

[@cyozdemir113]

Thats it.. after listening partitas from many other artists, I think I'm pretty sure this is the best version of all. I keep coming back to this performance. Thanks a lot.

[@fedrofloris4527]

Beautiful! I would also like to hear him talk about the Sonatas and Partitas in a video if possible!🌷

[@annetteorzechowski]

You know, as a non-musical person, I always thought the violin had this kind of begging, plaintive sound and I always preferred the cello and instruments related to the cello. It’s like the pitch or vibration of the violin like irked me, or something like that. After watching this man perform, however, I finally understand why the violin rocks. Maybe it’s because the surface area is smaller than other stringed instruments and you really have to have a lot of patience and restraint to get it to sound the way this dude does. Amazing talent!

[@simontillema5599]

Best Sinterklaas gift for me. Thanks a lot.

[@pringr]

Simply beautiful. What a wonderful project you are undertaking. Thank you.

[@f.javiersarasua9715]

Es increible el dominio técnico, expresivo y musical de este hombre. Su sonido tiene tantos matices que es una maravillosa sorpresa continua y todo ello como quien no hace nada. Nunca vi tocar de esta manera. Es prodigioso. Gracias mil por este regalo.

[@gabrielsantiagomarques321]

É uma alegria ver uma interpretação tão tocante e viva como essa! Parabéns ao intérprete que elevou a composição ao patamar da inspiração do seu compositor! Bravíssimo!!!

[@giorgiolamborghini813]

Not only an extraordinary technique but above all a great soul!

[@frillydaffodilly]

Phenomenal technique which 100% serves the music. Shunske you always were streets ahead of the rest.. absolute genius ❤

[@andreajoybelle]

Another beautiful recording Thank you NBS!

[@katbullar]

The NBS always presenting us with the best interpretations… the best music channel available! :-D

[@gaborkovacs]

Best Chaconne in the entire Laniakea! Thank you!

[@יצחקבןיהוידע-ל3נ]

יצירה נפלאה ! תודה רבה ל nbs !!!!!!!!

[@MeiZu0606]

This is so heavenly ❤️ beautiful play!!

[@yabakeconan150]

long life Mr.sato...

[@hostelestacionmendoza4754]

did he come from another world ? i mean dude it is just amazing the way he plays bach !!!!!!! thanks to God, to universe i dont know to be able to listen, thanks to bach and sato for giving us this beautiful music ! :)

[@levimark548]

I compared a piece from Bach played by Hilary Hahn to hear the difference between a modern violin and a baroque violin and the thing is the baroque violin played by sato sounds so much better. He doesn't even need vibrato to color the sound. The sound is so rich, soft and melodic. Really interesting

[@matbob_]

I have not watched it but already hit the like button. This is a certainty.

[@bla62]

I love this interpretation. Fantastic Sato! Bravo 👏

[@geminis8444]

Чакона - потрясающая! Спасибо за возможность слушать бессмертную музыку Баха.

[@t_mm_r]

Как и вся партита!

[@jamiemiles9945]

Absolutely incredible poise, intonation and phrasing. Love it

[@jack-danielbalantine156]

I come here for this music everyday.

[@raquelmartina400]

Lo más bello que se ha escrito en música!!

[@1earflapping]

This is my favorite Bach chaconne.

[@renatorubino1776]

Caro Shunske, non finirò mai di ringraziarti per questi tuoi capolavori TUTTI ASSOLUTI! Sarei tanto felice di poterti avere nel mio Salotto Culturale in Sicilia. Sarebbe un sogno... 🎼💘🕊️

[@javierdiazsantana]

Amazing to see how the interpretation of exactly the same piece can change, and evolve, with time. The last video of Mr. Sato playing the Partita 2 in D minor was already excellent, but the ornamentation is better on this one.

[@sourjyabanerjee9310]

Please please please please please release these performances in DVD/blu-Ray format.you owe it to the perpetuation of civilisation itself.

[@erhann9385]

Seriously I’d really love that

[@francoislaagel5527]

La chaconne est tout simplement fantastique !

[@francoislaagel5527]

Incroyable effectivement. 29 minutes de pure joie. Pas juste pour nous, en tant qu'audience. Je pense que l'interprete s'est eclate massivement. D'une certaine maniere, il nous donne une interpertretation a la Glenn Gould : un interprete et zero audience. Bravo.

[@francoislaagel5527]

Exactement : "The ideal artist to audience ratio is one to zero." quoth Glenn himself!

[@danielerotilio1578]

Good work.. keeping alive the music...

[@Michel-Fiorelli]

Bravo bravo bravoooo!!! Very intense and emotional performance

[@music-by1ou]

Bach has this strange feeling of calm, of pure and utter order, in his music. He, in my humble opinion and my not very deep knoledge, is the artist that has better captured, channeled into his artistic production the concept of God and the divine. He really, utterly succeeded in his goal, I think. Who can say that?

[@hannekezijlmans6578]

Impeccable performance. ❤️ (Also: Beautiful instrument, working together with the locations acoustics brilliantly.)

[@PrimaSiPensaDopoSiFa]

Best performance i ever heard of this work. But yeah, I'm just a youtube enthusiast...

[@Jane306]

after listening to this i can now say that i'm a fan now. 😍 before i was an AC. What a mindblowing way of playing. never seen such a playing. in what key he is playing? pretty sure he's not playing in d minor. also the chaconne ending 🤯🤯 😭😭😭😍😍😍so the gigue and corante. every part is just a perfect interpretation. how come i discover his interpretation so late!

[@bach]

Thanks! Shunske Sato tuned his violin on A=400 hertz for this video.

[@Jane306]

​​@@bach thank you for the clarification. that's why it's slightly lower..

[@richardrodrigues4960]

Such a gift that is being able to listen.

[@OurLadysTheology]

Beautiful ornamentation. Nothing can describe Johann Sebastian Bach.

[@enerjohnsavior3227]

Such expressiveness woven into the arpeggio parts that must start with mechanics.

[@kevinvanmierlo-amezcua4977]

Beyond phenomenal.

[@sendailover]

素晴らしいバッハ…

[@bernicemusu5896]

This is the best Allemande that I ever heard!!

¡Bravo Maestro! Gracias por ese viaje sonoro al que nos ha llevado con su fantástica interpretación de relaciones cadenciales del discurso musical de Juan Sebastián presente en las sonatas y partitas para violín solo. Saludos cordiales desde Tenerife. España.

[@SarumChoirmaster]

A = 415 and gut strings! Magical. Think about it for a moment. Bach being the super genius that he was would have surely left instructions if he wanted pitches higher. And one must be thankful of the acoustics too!