J.S. Bach - Chaconne - Ben Verdery

[@mariuspessah2991]

Ben Verdery must have studied and played this piece for years before he recorded this . I have heard nearly every recording of this piece and my favorite interpretations were by Christopher Parkening and Joaquin Clench . Now I hear Ben Verdery’s perfect , heart warming and emotional interpretation and I am left speechless. Is this the same piece that Andres Segovia plays ? It isn’t ! This is an amazing revelation. The dynamics and phrasing are so emotionally powerful that it nearly brought me to tears . He has elevated the guitar to the likes of Horowitz , Pablo Casals and Du Pre . I am left speechless . One should not speak for an hour after hearing this to let this sink into one’s brain and heart . Mr . Verdery thank you so much for returning our humanity.

[@snowmanofpoopp]

What about John Feeley?

[@taherimohsen2000]

Believe it or not I have watched this video more than 200 times and I’m still watching thank you ❤️

[@johnm.2398]

How does it compare in your opinion to Segovia's version?

[@taherimohsen2000]

I like it more

[@egret2813]

Problem is although he plays it extremely well, he recorded the audio separately in a studio and I would prefer to see and hear an actual video of him playing it, which this is not.

[@edwardkimball596]

Mohsen Taheri: you are not alone.

[@davidschestenger3366]

I’m not surprised magnificent sound tempo and MUSICALITY is Bach at it best Is my first will be many more

[@sumitbhattacharyya2058]

I've been listening to this piece for last 5 years or so... I had a deadly accident 3 months back... But really it feels like I'm alive! Thanks Ben sir lots of lode from Indian🇮🇳 😇😊

[@davidschestenger3366]

Hope you are better and the miracle of art and Bach cure your body and spirit

[@justinludeman8424]

Every Chaconne performance, whether violin or guitar, inspires my own playing. This is definitely one to admire for musicality, dynamic and rubato renderings especially. Thanks 🙏🏼❤️🇦🇺

[@victorrincon9028]

I have been watching and listening to this every day sometimes 3 times per day from the first time I found it; beautiful video and sublime playing! BRAVISIMO!!!

[@geetarzanmt]

Thanks for this, Ben. It is staggering, how much Bach loved his wife and how much grief and love he felt when he wrote this piece. And you do a great job of bringing out all of that complex emotion. I really dislike it when people rush through it, or make it into some spectacular, technical peace when really, it’s about Love. Listening to this and watching you reminded me of when I met you in Salt Lake City when I was staying with Pete Choles and in the concert you played there you played the prelude to the sixth unaccompanied cello suite, and it was just the most amazing thing: it soared and flew, a true gift

[@TheGamblermusic]

Thank you so much for this wonderful piece, and for the ecological message at the end. We need more like this and less greed.

[@marctucciaronemusic7738]

Why do people have to get so petty about the video ? Just listen to this profound mastery . This artist has obviously lived with this piece for a long time and has made it is own and it’s undeniably moving . I don’t care about jealous academic banter . Give it a rest already, it’s keeping the guitar stuck in universities . This is a timeless interpretation ! Bravo Ben !!!!

[@romainradulesco2469]

I was just listening and was moved by the interpretation. Only after did I notice the video ^^ Totally agree with you !

[@edwardkimball596]

Agree as well. I loved watching those bass strings vibrate! I’ve listened to countless videos of this piece. This one is one of the best, if not THE best.

[@GerardVaughan-qe7ml]

Well, funnily enough, I happened to comment upon the video, too, then find I'm not the only one. This guy is using his guitar ability to a real End. "He was really saying something". I would really like to know the location. I guess Ireland or Scotland.

[@staticdeclarations6058]

Many who follow or practice art don't actually view it as a form of liberation or freedom unfortunately, they just view it as another realm in which to strive for domination.

[@CatsPajamas23]

@@edwardkimball596 👍

[@bekanav]

I've been on Chaconne-on-guitar -frenzy and this one is one of the best interpretations. This man is a great musician.

[@sofiasplawska1296]

its good to know other people experience chaccone frenzies... i went through exactly what you described a few years ago and i was motivated to start learning the chaccone on guitar

[@bekanav]

@@sofiasplawska1296 Oh, I admire that! Very much above my level

[@chaddonschaddons7084]

In 50 years from now I would be 100 years old. After that I will be gone, but this music will still be here for someone else. The planet will be here for someone else. This music and the visuals are, I feel, very important for people to contemplate how little time they have in life and how much there is to do to live it fully. In the end, with wisdom a person will deduce there is only one right way to live and it is to know how to have eternal life, to work and earn your living, to love their family and friends, and to lead others to that wisdom. I hope you all are confident that you are all ready as I believe I am.

[@mathisvermeren9743]

It is possibly the most beautiful video of internet.

[@heloisanovaes5702]

Thank you for the real moments of peace... It's the purest air in the world. I can breathe.

[@SixStringSteve]

Hi Ben, great to hear you playing the great Chaconne. I played you Cordoba at West Dean in 2004. I'll always remember you whispering 'you missed the harmonic section' when I'd done. I'd missed it deliberately (as you'd already divined) as I can't do it justice but instead of slapping me around the head and humiliating me in front of the audience (yes, some guitar gurus do such things, I've seen it and been a victim of it!), you kept the secret between us. During classes you would gently chastise guitarists playing too fast by saying 'less coffee!' The classical guitar world needs more people like you, Ben. You're a humble, sweet and funny guy. I wish you well! Best wishes - from London.

[@Paolo_De_Leva]

Thank you for sharing this memory

[@GerardVaughan-qe7ml]

Yes, this guy is today's great discovery for me. I have only ever tried for an hour or two to play tunes on a guitar, and though many guitarists here knock me out, Ben is using his ability, and JSBs music, in a very practical way, I feel. He is really saying something - of the catastrophe that the world is in today. JSB I'm sure would be throwing up all over the place.

[@bootlebeats6331]

So refreshing to hear this piece from the guitarist and guitars perspective. There was a period some years back where an influential harpsichordist/musicologist/ teacher had known guitarist playing Bach repertoire as if they were imitating a harpsichord. Minimal dynamics and tonal variety. I lost interest in listening to Bach on guitar. Thankyou for showing what the guitar brings to Bach. Really enjoyable, beautifully interpreted and played! :)

[@eshebang]

Very true, the guitar creates a new Bach piece. Masterfully, on par with the original instrument, giving it its own colors., t. ones and structures. With this Maestro, the music is cristal clear, like the ocean.

[@ronaldogarcia6431]

Na minha opinião, a mais importante masterpiece do barroco secular, interpretada com muita destreza e emoção. Já ouvi essa Chaconne inúmeras vezes com muitos violonistas e violinistas do mais alto nível e ainda me surpreendo com suas inesgotáveis possibilidades. Parabéns, bravíssimo!!!!!!!!

[@meganh3880]

Technique in service of heart and soul; profound musicianship. Gorgeous. Thank you.

[@davidschestenger3366]

Beautiful comment I share it totally thank you

[@faustopetrolo5191]

Un viaggio nei colori della musica, nel profumo della natura, nella gioia dell'anima.. Grazie per la tua interpretazione!

[@RodTDavies]

The greatest piece of music ever written and beautifully played

[@higherresolution4490]

WOW!!! What a performance! And the nuances that even Segovia of the 1930's / 1940's missed out on. SO passionate, inspirational and robust storytelling via the classical guitar.

[@abdulmaleklautaro1866]

A.i Will never reach art. Human creation can never be imitated.

[@unclestevei]

Ben, you sound amazing! It's always a pleasure to hear you play. ☮❤🌞🕉 Hope all is well.

[@wetube7500]

Splendid scenery and beautiful music. Thank you so mush, sir.

[@johnmcguckin1030]

Absolutely magnificent

[@marksgree]

A very nice and heartfelt interpretation, dear Ben. Masterful and musical in every way. Bravo, dear Maestro!

[@forrestkim3718]

Gorgeous !!!

[@festivetosho7376]

Keep coming back to this one and R. Smits. Really really the best

[@tomasromeromendez7892]

Solo puedo escuchar tu Chacona, Ben eres muy grande Mil gracias ❤

[@andrasvargas]

Beautiful played and the film also in the same feeling.

[@raffitorossian6994]

It was a super giant performance and definitely one of the best i have ever heard.

[@KIREGREBRON]

First of all: something of the most beautiful I ever heard! I am drowning in the music and if I happened to watch the video, what I see is a very beautifully made film showing all of us the beauty of this world we have the great fortune to live in, if we use our eyes (and ears etc) and which is ours as long as we care for it. Now I come to my comment of some of the comments: Before, I sometimes was feeling angry due to the stupidness some people showed when commenting, now I progressed to just laughing at the stupidity. This guy, obviously a very nice guy, by all probability belongs to the best guitarists in the world and is of course using a guitar of a nice brand, probably more expensive than most of us, who try make some kind of coherent sound on this kind of instrument, can afford (but to answer your question: “it is a classical guitar (read with irony!)”. And what is wrong by showing a video with beautiful nature at the same time as he is playing. If, for example, Michael Jackson, was doing the same thing, who would then ask: “Get real people, don’t you see that he is not singing in the wind?” I don’t really know why I still read comments anymore, as someone might wonder if they happens to read this… But, thankfully, there was also comments which showed that there still are people in this world who are sensible, loving, enjoy music instead of their inner noice. Finally: A wonderful, wonderful video with great music, by one of the best… who is skilled enough to first play the music in a studio and later play it in the wind so you can not notice the difference (or vice versa; I don't really know!). To the artist: Thanks for sharing your fantastic music with us more or less ignorant people (this I say because I didn’t know about you before I through some algorithm on KZbin became aware of this the video).! Erik Norberg

[@Paolo_De_Leva]

Timeless and uniquely beautiful interpretation. No other interpretation I have ever heard of this masterpiece makes sense so much. Every detail and nuance in each phrase is magically and perhaps for the first time made understandable to all of us, and as noble and moving as humanly possible. Every one. And exactly when needed, after a moving phrase, enough time to breath and make us ready to enjoy the next one...

[@dtopham100]

Absolutely wonderful in every way!

[@rajeshtheempath5009]

Weeks and months of practice wouldn't be enough for this delicacy. Greetings from India!!

[@viahney7200]

Best sound and interpretation, I only appreciate yours, can't listen others.

[@sergioburgos3987]

Que amas y defiendes la naturaleza y cultivas cuidadosamente la música, has logrado síntesis perfecta, amigo Ben Verdery

[@F.Mendelssohn]

Love this interpretation of the Chaconne! It captures the pathos, passion, and ultimately, the reconciliation found in this work. Bravo! Well done!

[@garygullikson6349]

Flamenco guitar lover re-discovering beautiful classical music and great artist-musicians like yourself .

[@TheModernHermeticist]

Excellent speed... everyone plays this too fast for my tastes

[@eposz2]

I like it too, but John Feeley's performance is paramount.

[@lamerlee2371]

I think like you. This playing is incredible!

[@mexicanshenanigans46]

Most beautiful. Thank you!

[@shawnem68]

I have not the words! Absolutely beautiful! Thank you!

[@chrispolichronis5838]

You gave us a gift! Thank you so much!

[@hongluanosgeo]

Love your performance and your message

[@LongTran-bb7vq]

a heart breathtaking piece ever made by genius artist. Very much thank you for the message at the end. God bless you !

[@lizaonavon]

The Chaconne is a landscape of wonders, or so it's seemed to me during my 50 years of trying to play it. You master both the vast musical structure and its tender emotional depths. The island beauty reflects Bach's winding musical terrain so faithfully that I've watched your performance over and over. Thank you for what you made for us.

[@antonioscarangella4583]

Merveilleux! Interprétation divine!

[@svetlyden5019]

What an outstanding guitarist!What a beatiful video !

[@SamaraTaisMusic]

Beautiful video and very well played 👏🏻

[@jasonyu4380]

very nice! Jazzy looking hand but playing Bach, how very interesting!!!!

[@thomastepfer9861]

Beautifullly said, played, filmed and pruduced! Thx, Ben.

[@joebegly733]

I was just watching various renditions of this masterpiece and thinking how even though they are all great, none speak to me as much as Christopher Parkening's interpretation. I think I just found my new favorite though. VERY well done. You've achieved something that fewer than 1% of classical guitarists accomplish. Thanks for this.

[@Paolo_De_Leva]

I agree, no other interpretation makes sense so much. Every detail and nuance in each phrase is magically and perhaps for the first time made understandable to all of us, and as noble and moving and touching as humanly possible.

[@davidschestenger3366]

Passion and musicality in one of the most difficult pieces of music, is bringing out the best out of it, is a miracle

[@sumitbhattacharyya2058]

That's real , friend 😊

[@sumitbhattacharyya2058]

Sometimes it seems like the music is from heaven 😇

[@rufinosanchez2703]

Además de lo que dije de la interpretación (hace 2 y 6 años atrás), se aprecia que la guitarra de este Maestro es fabulosa; la tapa es de pino abeto, la mejor madera para estos instrumentos, según mi opinión personal. Muchas gracias de nuevo.

[@AmelieWienhofer]

Absolutly beauty, grat perfomance! Congratulations

[@wadedixon6595]

This is very gentle and musical performance of the chaconne and with that a spiritual recitation. Sweet.

[@hcadena3874]

Perfectly executed! Flawless, fresh. Thank you!

[@adamcloudnine]

Wonderful interpretation, what a delight to find this, thank you!

[@CatsPajamas23]

@2:07 your spirit and movements somehow seamlessly slid into that place where finite things that limit or frustrate pure expression of soul and spirit temporarily disappear. Easily the most beautiful version I've ever heard.

[@davidalexander8619]

Yet another beautiful rendition. There was a time when I would only listen to the great Segovia (who I first heard play this back In the 1960's) and latterly John Feeley (who plays this piece so beautifully). More hjabin.

[@gustavoenriquebertolani8844]

Congrats !! Perfect, nice interpretation and sound

[@chrismoyler]

ACHINGLY BEAUTIFUL. This absolutely incredible transcription becomes more and more lovely, each time I listen to it. Deeply grateful! Chris

[@ranjithkumara6888]

what a lovely play.....very beautiful...

[@gjtube37]

Thank you for this stunning performance - absolutely beautiful!

[@SethEscalante]

I learnt this song using this recording as my muse. Thank you 🙏🙏

[@ricardosanz9898]

Thank You Sir!! I have recorded all or almost all the interpretations of the Chaconne de Bach, but hers moved me, and the video ... WONDERFUL. CONGRATULATIONS!!

[@987KayRider2013]

Era mesmo disto que estava a precisar! Obrigado e 1 Abraço 🙏❤ A quem produziu o vídeo também...fizeram os meus olhos ficarem azuis!

[@alchemist1111]

I made it my 2021 goal to learn this piece and I’m almost there but I feel I’ll be spending much time ironing it out. Nice work on this!

[@manuelbalcazar6802]

Hermosa interpretación. 7:39 completa paz interior. 7:39 peace after the storm... Beautiful.

[@jacqueslapointe7235]

Merveilleux! Superbe! Merci Ben pour ce beau moment de paix, de calme et de divine solitude. Jacques LaPointe

[@tomasromeromendez7892]

Maravillosa y sentida interpretación como una humana y humilde oración a Dios ❤

[@alibayat7377]

Chaconne has one unique feature, it must be played nicely on the first long part, and when the second part (12:11) comes in that's where you can decide this is what I like. this is a soulful performance that I like

[@bryanadamik6839]

It's the passionate way he plays this piece that makes it sound so good. Thanks. Bryan

[@MaurizioAbuDhabi]

Wow!!! I'm speechless... Spettacolare!!!! Bellissima!!! 👏 👏 Superb performance and environment.

[@chrismoyler]

A delightfully gentle and sensitive rendition that is pure listening pleasure! Tky so much for this lovely performance!

[@witoldbanach5447]

Beautiful landscapes beautiful interpretation.

[@sergiospinola707]

Beautiful rallentandos great performance thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@tarcisiomalvestiti]

Fantastico e commovente. Che bellezza !! 💙

[@Trepatejaos]

Hey, Benjamin, well down! I remember your excellent masterclasses in Cordoba, 1985. Thanks for your talent!

[@andrescarrasco2384]

what a beautiful setting for a grand masterpiece. Played with much softness and great touch. Nice video and BRAVO performance.

[@baddogmintz]

Very compelling. I am usually not one who goes for the sorts of editing techniques employed here, interleaving shots of the player playing with the landscape. I would usually say it's corny, or gimmicky, or manipulative. Not so in this case. It's just beautiful. It matters little whether you agree with all the musical decisions Ben has made in his interpretation. This playing is so sincere and committed, with so much love, attention, respect and gratitude for the music and the setting, that you have to simply admire and enjoy it.

[@maxsteinhoff]

I Agree 100%

[@miguelangellemosgodoy9245]

Todo está en armonía : el paisaje la obra y su interprete y lo disfruté como espectador . quedo muy agradecido a J.S. Bach y a Ben Verdery

[@ebenezer7292]

Waduhhh... Ogut telat,,!!!! Gile ni orang.... Feel nya kelas dewa....!!!!!! W beneran langsung bengong dengernya.... This must be called mystery of life... 🙏🙏🙏

[@ADT_1982]

Thanks for this amazing video! Everything is perfect, the Chaconne, the guitar, the performance, the landscapes, they gave me a lot of peace.

[@pedrorendon4778]

majestuoso, bravo maestro!

[@etojeska1239]

Слишком прекрасно, просто нет слов.

[@gennarogiordano2823]

Very nice interpretation and great video, nice breeze.

[@hkwonjeong]

how amazing it is.. unbelievably good!!!

[@carolannkaiser2741]

Stunning performance.... beautiful video. Love your version of this masterpiece.

[@danelavery7436]

A beautifully played interpretation of this magnificent composition by J S Bach. It has always been a favourite of mine. Thank you maestro. Delightful location... Climate change and global warming - One can only try to read the evidence on both sides of the argument and decide for oneself. Finally, the argument is incidental as the changes that are needed to bring down greenhouse gases are already in train. Finally, the cheapest solution will win the green energy vs fossil fuel debate. I for one, I am pro solar power, wind power, tidal power, wave power and geothermal energy and I hope for the future of fusion power to at last become a reality. Fossil fuels we needed for the last 150 years...but we need them less and less these days and not at all in the future.

[@alaaobaid3363]

Facinating , perfect !!! I hope one day I could be such a guitar virtuoso

[@tcr1962]

Tremendous and so much muical passion

[@aristotle358]

What a fantastic transcription/arrangement this is. Some beautiful touches in the playing!

[@青木洋子-b9f]

thank you Ben. so great and so beautiful.

[@MinhGuitarPassion]

great and so beautiful !

[@carlosmanueldiaz531]

Segovia siempre cuidó mucho la gestualidad pero si cierro los ojos me encanta lo que escucho, bien interpretado

[@nickrobinson2023]

A bit windy out there today, Maestro.... even so, brilliant performance. Congratulations.

[@sidneimarcal7407]

Thank you for presenting us with this beautiful interpretation of this great work. I literally ascend to heaven when I hear it.

[@raqueldelamo5814]

Wonderful sound and timing. I enjoy it very much

[@billybergendahl3515]

This video was quickly added to my list of favorites.

[@semeandovidaorg]

Master performance in an inspiring and relaxing video. Thank you very much, I won my day.

[@lamerlee2371]

This is a great performance!