F. A. Kummer Duet for 2 Celli No. 2 Op. 22, O Danny Boy, Rafael Hoekman, Meran Currie-Roberts, Celli

A video made in June 2020 for the Health Arts Society of Alberta. Video by Erik Visser, Danny Boy arranged by Robert Penner.
I had a home haircut during quarantine for this one. LOL! It looks pretty bad...
The Kummer is really fun, simple cello writing for the time.

[@AlamoCityCello]

Good sound. BRAVO!

[@gerardquinn4513]

Absolutely beautiful. It might be simple writing for the cello but there is nothing simple about playing it. I grew up hearing Danny Boy from the cradle and this is one of the most beautiful renditions of this very famous tune. Ideally arranged for two cellos. How I would love if you made a CD with arrangements like Danny Boy. I enjoyed every second of the performances. Great playing. That is also a fantastic cello and when you play in thumb position it is crystal clear. Fabulous bass sound too.

[@stacyszabo8050]

Beautiful playing! We are married too and we are working on it. Thank you !

[@sawnflower]

beautiful! and encouraging.....such a lovely sound....thanks

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[@celloguy7139]

Brilliant playing and beautiful sound!! Any chance I can get the score for the Danny Boy arrangement?

[@user-hp3cd9lu1y]

01:10 - I Allegro 08:00 - II Un poco adagio 13:14 - III Allegro

[@stephanieshin7514]

1:00

[@janepoynton4919]

How wonderful to have a partner not just in marraige but as cellists as well! Your cello (Rafael) has such a beautiful and sonorous sound both at the bottom end and top of the range. What is it please?

[@rafaelhoekman4712]

Hi, it's funny you should ask. I just got a new one. See the Bach C major suite video on my channel if you want to hear it. The cello in this video is a French 19th century or Mircourt cello as its called. The label inside says Claude Saqcuin. 1850. I've played on it for the last 14 years or so. I do love the sound of this cello, but my new one has much more power and response and is much easier to play!

[@janepoynton4919]

@@rafaelhoekman4712 Hello again and thank you for the info. I had a cello which I loved which I was told was a Matthias Neuner although it didn't have a label. I had to sell it when I gave up playing about 15 years ago - very sad and I miss it terribly. Having really enjoyed your concert here I wonder if you could include Handel Sonata for 2 Cellos Op 2 No 8 in your next concert please. Since I think you originally came up on my Facebook 'Cellists' group I wonder if you can tag me in your next Facebook post please? Thanks

[@randymastin9612]

love this, both movements of the Kummer are excellent. What kind of bows do both of you use?

[@rafaelhoekman4712]

Thanks for your kind comment Randy! I use a Rudolf Neudorfer but a different cello now. Meran plays a Dorfler, and the same cello. My bow is modern, and I’ve used it since 2003. Meran has had her bow and cello since she was a teen I think. I’m gonna post some interesting vids soon with different cellos and bows too!

[@randymastin9612]

@@rafaelhoekman4712 I find it fascinating how different bows make the same cello sound different. I am a cello teacher and professional cellist myself and a video on the subject would be very interesting to me. You both play so well and so well together. My compliments!!!

[@joemack10]

Did you guys play the Vivaldi!? It's the Sex e est concerto ! For 2 cellos! I'm married to an Engineer! Your connection is so Beautiful asking for a friend! ❤

[@manfordsonstegard]

Love the delicate fast high notes but the big booming long held notes come off unmusical, to me. You may like them!🎶🎵

[@niiwii406]

Her cello doesn't sound great 😅