Bach - Violin Sonata no. 1 in G minor BWV 1001 - Sato | Netherlands Bach Society

[@bach]

0:15 Adagio 4:27 Fuga (Allegro) 10:18 Siciliana 13:32 Presto

[@Davidmp]

Thank you! Dank u wel!

[@ednaldopereirafa4502]

ednaldo pereira

[@kaikibrGD]

@@ednaldopereirafa4502 banido, desbanido

[@Exodius__]

We can see the sections in the video bro...

[@Tangopurin1990]

I'd love to let you know that your extremely beautiful and moving violin of these Bach pieces stopped my neighbors twice. I was playing this video in my living room with my door open in two different days. Each day, different neighbors gently and politely knocked my door to say, "Sorry if we interrupted you, but we heard this classical music and had to figure out who's playing. " Both of them are of course classical music lovers. Most recent neighbors introduced themselves to me and said, ''You made our day with this beautiful music!'' I said, ''Great! Come and talk to me anytime when you hear his violin from my room with the door open. We're still handling the virus every day in different levels, but I wanted to share this story with you as your violin is magical! And I also have a Japanese origin - you're inspiring!

[@violettaczykun6821]

❤

[@karmmaguitar]

Bach's music is a gift to humanity

[@Ceshini1]

The Violin is almost as beautiful as the music... but let's face it, this music catches you up, it makes you forget that we live in strange times, it takes you back to a slower pace and simple beauties. Thank you!

[@detmarleertouwer]

I totally agree with you!

[@viola1190]

It's especially so during these times.

[@ianmarteens]

Simpler beauties?

[@richardparnell321]

I think in fact that the music does not transport me to simpler, slower times. Instead, for me, it dissolves time and shows me the universality of human existence and experience. I hear in this music, affirmation that my troubles and terrors, and my angels, are the same as those experienced and so miraculously expressed by Bach. This music is time travel, and at the same time, the annihilation of time.

[@nixandnoelle2511]

Amazing how Bach can write multiple voices into a solo violin. This is a beautiful interpretation- very dynamic and expressive.

[@jacc88888]

I agree. A fugue on one violin! I don’t know any other composer that can reach such heights for solo violin, not even Ysaye imo.

[@julian_ossuna]

Right! And it's also awestriking the interpreter's competence and memory in executing this.

[@joseluisrodriguezpitarch71]

Bach is the king, magical conection with the universe

[@mirellaczajkowska-turek5819]

Bach's music lifts up to the sky, but Sato's perfect performance allows you to feel deeply touched. I'm not ashamed of my tears ...

[@Ceshini1]

Well said.

[@carloshelmuth]

what a delicate soul... what a wonderful words...

[@mirellaczajkowska-turek5819]

@@carloshelmuth ❤

[@carloshelmuth]

@@mirellaczajkowska-turek5819 The world NEEDS delicate souls... So please... Continue sharing your brightness

[@mirellaczajkowska-turek5819]

@@carloshelmuth Absolutely, hearing Heaven music, I shall not stop. Have a wonderful day, Carlos

[@MrAngelus08]

I really love how Sato plays Bach!

[@ILikeBirds]

It’s you again

[@MrAngelus08]

@@ILikeBirds Howdy!

[@samsmith1377]

When I get depressed and can't make myself practice my violin, I look for this man to cheer me up. He is in love with his instrument and this music. It's so beautiful ❤️

[@MrAngelus08]

@@samsmith1377 Me too. I also do the same with Hilary Hahn.

[@amitailavi9512]

i actually hate it tbh

[@Rembrandt96]

We are blessed to be receiving the gift of this masterful interpretation by Sato. Absolute beauty. Thank you Netherlands Bach Society, no words can express the gratitude I feel for your work.

[@kengyu0830]

I'm totally agree with you.

[@olive674]

Me 3

[@jongoiri5964]

And me 4❤❤❤❤

[@ciaran3773]

Assuming that these performances were recorded in single takes, their technical proficiency and supreme musicality are almost miraculous. Such purity of intonation on a modern violin is beyond most players, but on a baroque instrument with gut strings it is almost superhuman. But it is the sheer musical and humanity, as demonstrated by Sato's approach to embellishment, that is most impressive. I've heard many recordings and performances over the years, beginning with Milstein's never to be forgotten account of the third partita to Isabelle Faust's performance of all 6 at the Berlin Philharmonie a couple of years back, but Sato is in a league of his own when it comes to combining musicality with virtuosity, and these remain technically very demanding pieces (as can be judged by the hash many celebrated players make of them live).

[@Fr_OE]

These are most likely not performed in single takes.

[@boblon5693]

I actually find barque instraments easier to bach well like this. Gut strings do take time to settel, but once they are there, they produce much better sound and seem to have so much more color to them than synthetic. I will say playing without a chinrest takes some getting used to. I personally just ended up putting one on my baroque violin for comfort reasons. Either way, modern instrents are harder to play bach on than baroque violins. baroque violins have flatter bridges and a different and lighter bow which makes bach mechanically easier to play. However baroque violins are not very condusive to romantic period music or anything paganini. Oddly enough it is a pretty good for fiddle music though a longer fingerboard is prefered.

[@jacc88888]

Well said. I’ve only come across him a few months ago and I agree: he’s extraordinary!

[@JL-fh4qw]

Hard disagree friend, I find Sato's choice of articulation and dynamics to be very sloppy and arbitrary, he makes decisions based on tonal characteristics of the instrument and not structure, it sounds entirely chaotic.

[@boblon5693]

@@JL-fh4qw True. I kind of like it that way though. But I do prefer the romantic period music more than baroque so that may come into play.

[@Steven-jf4cs]

It's pieces like these that keeps me coming back to the Netherlands Bach Society. The music here just seems to always bring a focus back to my day.

[@Tweeteketje]

Unbelievable how Sato knows to bring the voices out in the fugue, if played by different players. Each line phrased so well. A deep bow.

[@patrickleehebertii6587]

Amazing... Bach was such a genius ...Even 300 years later we are still enjoying his many creations.

[@MinorityMans]

What Sato expresses is the essential meaning of the music, for want of better expression, because there is no word for it, but you know it when you hear it.

[@norafila83]

i honestly feel sorry for all the people out there who have never heard a masterpiece such as this.

[@salvatorecollura2692]

Sometimes the sonaten are recorded so 'close' The microphone right up to the instrument, like it's in a sound booth. This recording captures the three places I think music should reverberate: the instrument, the space, and then the ear.

[@s.l5787]

Absolutely. One should not have to focus on extraneous noise that an instrument generates and is more apparent when up close. That said, I'm not a huge fan of this recording. Why do Baroque musicians insist on taking even more liberal approach to rhythm than modern players? There's simply no historical justification and from a structural perspective, it does not represent Bach's structure at all. This interpretation is just pretty sound, the structure is non-existent. In fact, every time Sato rubatos is to precisely get more tone out of his instrument, which to me is very superficial and indulgent playing.

[@vasccer3000]

Sea only envy. Just don put nothing,nobody ask you.

[@s.l5787]

@@vasccer3000 You're just a sheep who wants to suppress any opinion you dislike. This is why democracy and freedom of speech are an utter failure, because of incompetent uneducated ignoramuses like yourself

[@vasccer3000]

Sea still is envy, put your work, camon deleit us with your players. If you dont put nothing that we can see and listening is just envy of a bad musician, just words nothing that deserves atention.

[@pierfrancogangemi9004]

@@vasccer3000 and Sea, the matter of respecting the rhytm is a general issue in the whole history of music. In my opinion one should consider the particular reasons to respect it or not, in the specific passagess and with the specific interpretations that the player gives of the thought of the author. In my opinion Sato emphasizes how the phrase flows with the bow movement. That, specially with a baroque bow, is absolutely correct, as Bach was totally aware of this effect and was utilizing it with expressive purposes. Maybe some other players are more histrions than interpreters: Sato is proportionate and correct.

[@mrroneill99]

I love the baroque violin, bow and style ...not to mention Sato! Bravo Bach! ❤️💔🎼🎵👏🇮🇪☘️

[@silverstonegg2349]

Simply unbelievable. Sato expresses Bach's music amazingly.

[@taxtengo7427]

I can't say that I'm a total fan of Sato's style (yet), but I have to admire his commitment and honesty, and mastery of the baroque violin! It's always refreshing to find something new and remember that music is so much more than just composers and their music scores.

[@白橋洋子]

心に迫ります、泣きそうです。バッハが大好きです

[@Musicienne-DAB1995]

I have to respect not only the quality of Sato's performance, but his mastery of the Baroque violin. In particular, the phrasing must be clear in order to avoid inadvertent accents and squeaks from the gut strings. Well done. I believe this Bach Sonata was one of the earliest I heard, leading me to a permanent love of all 6. Truly staggering works of art.

[@griottembf2405]

🍒 l'Ensemble de ces 6 Sonates déborde d'une maîtrise si grande que SATO Est la Maîtrise oubliée pour s'élever dans des niveaux supérieurs où il est peut être en rapport avec l'âme et l'amour de Bach, l'âme et les souvenirs de son Alto du 17 ème, et les merveilles de l'âme humaine au plus haut niveau. Il " joue" à coup sûr en état modifié de conscience, cela lui permet d'être si libre!. Une pureté cristalline et tendre, Pour moi, un aboutissement absolu💫💞

[@Tangopurin1990]

I just love this. He's beautiful and moving to listen and watch. His Fuge is extraordinary. He's absolutely moved by this amazing Bach while he's playing. Full of soul.

[@陳威呈-o1z]

Bravo the player talks about life. Play with thought and each phrase connects with another with color and breathing. This should be a good model for all the players to learn from

[@stephaniehinger6836]

In this time of crisis I feel heaven is near by this heavenly music from an angel Sato. Thank you!

[@Bukotaka]

I really love his performance🎻😊👍

[@emilsalzberger1026]

I heard 5 Interpretations of Sonate 1 of Bach on KZbin ... Perlman, Mullova, Jansen etc ... all fine, but this is the most colourful, interesting of all ... wonderful.

[@saramc9163]

Never saw before such a beautiful way of playing a fuga... simply no words

[@elatreelove]

Wunderschön ❤, die beste Bach-Interpretation auf Streichinstrument die ich je gehört habe. Manchmal versuche ich mir vorzustellen wie es damals war, als Bach selber Geige gespielt hat. Es muss genauso gewesen sein, wie hier, in diesem Video ❤. Ich danke vom Herzen ❤

[@JaxonBurn]

I was moved to tears within the first few minutes. The brilliance of Bach’s music cannot be described with words. Thank you for this beautiful performance and faithful interpretation.

[@harryclawson3136]

The presto is brightly breathtaking. Like stand on the shore of creation watching sun rise. One of the Creators great gift to us, Sato playing Bach, the Masters touch playing the masterpiece.

[@jsb7975]

Bach plays Sato. Through his beautiful playing. Wow.

[@ЛилияДиденко-ц2е]

One of the best pieces of music ever written

[@CruelLion7]

My absolute favorite interpretation. The music breathes Talking about the fugue.

[@s.s3906]

Actually listening to this piece in baroque violin the first time... Very charmed to hear such a perfection.

[@paoloquircio4967]

Credo che le Sonate e Partite di J.S.Bach siano uno dei più grandi capolavori, non solo della musica, ma dell'umanità in genere. Le hanno eseguite e registrate tutti i più grandi violinisti degli ultimi 80 anni. Ma il Maestro Sato non si è lasciato intimidire dai confronti. E ha fatto bene! Ci ha regalato questa esecuzione davvero straordinaria sotto ogni punto di vista: tecnica, interpretazione, scelta dei tempi. Una vera meraviglia. Un immenso grazie a Sato e a tutta la NBS

[@DavidKaiser-ox8hd]

This is incredible. Everyone who plays violin knows, it is almost impossible to play. Memorizing all these scales you must be superhuman. In addition, bring life, emotions and personal feelings into them....wow. There are no words for what is accomplished here. I salute you, Mr. Sato.

[@elenaf.7103]

My 19-year old boy played it yesterday ...it was at the Oriental Museum in Genoa,Italy...so inspiring!❤

[@SeanChay]

It's too beautiful even on my normal phone speaker, imagine with a better sound system. I'm lost of words...

[@noelic6744]

Imagine listening to this live.

[@heyguysinternet]

Please listen to this at least on headphones!

[@tmshadow8031]

I've always admired Shunske Sato's performances and his skill. But this one just feels different. I love it

[@白橋洋子]

言葉に言い表せないほど素晴らしいバッハのバイオリン演奏を聴いたのははじめてです

[@MitchBoucherComposer]

Excellent performance, Mr. Sato! You've never failed to amaze me with your renditions of Bach's violin music.

[@oliverliddle7248]

Best interpretation of the fugue I've heard yet, keep the quality videos coming NBS!

[@erikwhitesides]

the bowings in the fugue are a revelation! they sound so much better than the double up bows on the sixteenth notes you see in modern editions.

[@coenvanderwolf3541]

Everything here is exquisite, but the Fugue is positively spellbinding.

[@franf1105]

Sato is pure magic.

[@bachstraightboy1293]

Lovely Rendition! Just transported me to another realm... Huge respect from India!

[@MiguelChamorro]

What an incredible Bach Version! Love the phrasing and the freedom to express everything! The best sonata 1 I ever heard, congrats!

[@andreajoybelle]

This is heavenly. Thank you NBS. I have found a treasure trove of beauty in all your releases

[@joesmongeski6813]

Immortal music, played movingly and masterfully. Thank you Shunske Sato.

[@andreamundt]

Perfect balance between extroversion and introverted moments. G R E A T PLAYING !!! Superb musicianship !

[@MikeKoPhotography]

This performance is right up there with my favorites for this piece. Absolutely love it!

[@hmar9599]

Final movement is a revelation. Someone who understands the dance nature of these works.

[@ralphhage8953]

Magnificient, the first few seconds express a lifetime

[@marcaurele3115]

Ces sonates de Bach constituent une merveilleuse source de méditation, dans un monde bruyant, rapide et superficiel. Le silence dans lequel baignent les notes semblent faire partie intégrante de la partition ! Bach est définitivement le médiateur de l'âme. Le jeu sobre et méditatif de M Sato soutient avec brio cette introspection, mais non exempt de lyrisme dans la fugue et le presto , haussant cette sonate aux dimensions d'une cathédrale somptueuse . Magnifique prestation...

[@richardwhitehouse8762]

Thank you so much. I now need a new NBS Bach performance every day. I first heard the St Matthew Passion when I was 10. I didn't understand it all but I got this overwhelming sense of beauty, power and mystery which I still find in his music 53 years later. I absolutely loved the daring of this performance. There were delightful surprises round every corner. The clarity and conviction were breathtaking.

[@심통이-n7j]

Your playing makes my life happy these days!

[@looxie3086]

So baroque...... So majestic

[@valeska_kevinleahy]

i enjoy the more mellow tuning sooooooooooooooo much. man this guy can PLAY BACH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shin8893]

a lot of respect for this man! thank you very much for this amazing performance! I listen to it every day all day! I think every living mankind needs to watch this video!

[@f.javiersarasua9715]

No hay palabras para describir esta música. Por eso es mejor no decir nada... Y yo sin conocer a esta maravilla de intérprete. Increible.

[@amenobach1468]

This is real bach's violin sounds...

[@nicolasmartinssantos1815]

What a beautiful baroque violin! Great sound 🎻🎼

[@jimtomasko3838]

An absolute masterpiece played with such beauty and grace. Wow, that violin is really something - a work of art and that tone. They don't make 'em like they used to.

[@mrcrowly11]

He has such a beautiful instrument.

[@jensmansson9224]

This brings me serenity every day and i am so thankful and grateful for your art. Blessings and Love!

[@foveauxbear]

Such a beautiful, strong and refined performance ... thanks NBS for posting this. Bach fixes everything.

[@alexanderfox4223]

Bravo, Sato! Magnificent performance!

[@kenurizar2501]

These sonatas and partitas played on a baroque violin sound absolutely amazing

[@MarcosPabloDalmacio]

Absolutely beautiful performance!!! The first movement, so played in this room seem to me the perfect meditation about loneliness...

[@deaheonjeong9598]

Bach solo violin.. sonata no1. fuga... my last concert sheet... now im not play violin. but hear to this music.. everyday

[@catherinegatefin116]

it's so alive it breathes. And it rings....true.

[@brugf3801]

And that is a baroque violin and bow right? This is probably how it sounded back in the 16th hundred and how Bach himself wanted it to sound. A trip back in time this is.

[@TheCreate78]

Yes it is

[@dnp4406]

maybe not 16th but from the end of the 17th to 18th

[@jacc88888]

Yes, I can’t imagine anyone has ever played it better in history on baroque violin!

[@klop4228]

@JACOB H The 16th century is the 1500s, so Mediaeval times :P

[@klop4228]

@JACOB H Mediaeval times were ~500s to ~1500s.

[@lillywang6333]

the background is just amazing. light shining in from high heavens.

[@katerinadimitrakaki6983]

Thank you so much for this wonderful performance on this sublime piece of music, sublime, divine Bach!!!

[@gissmakto]

A very crucial interpretation of Bach' days solo violin performance, thank you~

[@SL6NtheNorseman]

For personal purpose 4:27 5:11 5:46 6:45 7:32 8:06

[@mcsquare4439]

Awesome acoustics and superb virtuosic performances.

[@danipar7388]

Bach deserves Heaven

[@JeanClaudeWelche]

Fabuleux ! Je redécouvre Bach différemment grâce à votre interprétation...

[@knelson3057]

both the instrument and the music it makes are gorgeous

[@karliekloss9041]

wow this is the authentic and the best fuga that I have never heard before. Perfect.

[@StephanePiano]

I think this is one of the most beautiful performances that I've heard of this piece !

[@InvincibleViolinist]

Wonderful, wonderful performance. Color and phrasing so imaginative. Thank you!

[@oliverkentish9468]

not a fan of the strip-lighting, but hey, I can just close my eyes and listen to this heavenly music played by a true Master. Deep heartfelt thanks.

[@ahlamamr4659]

Whenever I listen to this piece I fall asleep from the peacefulness

[@SarumChoirmaster]

I LOVE THE WAY YOU PLAY!!!!

[@dallinmoak9300]

here was me thinking the allegro was written for harpsicord and was adapted for two violins... bach really wanted all that music to come out of one violin. Is it easier or harder to pull off with a baroque style bow? edit: WAIT THAT'S A GUT STRING INSTRUMENT. OMG. HOW FRIGGIN CLEAN AND CRISP IS THIS GUY??

[@parker0256]

Truly a masterpiece by both composer and performer. Chef's kiss my friend!

[@crushedforme]

Wow! What a beautiful interpretation! Breathtaking!!!

[@eva4adam451]

Absolutly a beautifull interpretatation. I love this intonation.

[@maxverdi4007]

Best version ever recorded 🤯

[@加藤徳彦]

バッハ大好きです。素晴らしいバイオリン🎻演奏ですね

[@stommeridder1772]

You can't imagine how hard i want the other 5 solo's. I will be infinity happy if Mr. Sato will record Sonata 2 and 3

[@bach]

You don't have to wait long: in the coming weeks we will release the complete Partitas and sonatas for violin, played by Shunske Sato. Stay tuned!

[@stommeridder1772]

@@bach thank you so much! I'm very excited

[@notaire2]

Fehlerlose und wunderschöne Aufführung dieser perfekt komponierten Sonate im gut phrasierten Tempo mit seidigem Ton der historischen Violine und mit perfekt kontrollierter Dynamik. Echt unvergleichlicher Violinist!

[@CruelLion7]

Best interpretation on KZbin

[@MrAndyArmitage]

My God, he's good. Beautifully presented.

[@lebu2006]

Awesome playing, his phrasing is soo elastic❤🎉

[@stommeridder1772]

That's the piece i waited a long time

[@francovisintainer7329]

La trovo un'esecuzione divina di un'opera divina

[@Wonerful_Life]

너무 아름다운 소리의 바이올린입니다.

[@jeighlynn2667]

Exceptionally played. I love it!

[@gaga291]

The best mr. Sato!