J.S. Bach Preludio from Violin Partita no3 BWV 1006 Joel Quarrington double bass

A Canadian School of Double Bass production
J.S. Bach Bach Preludio from Partita no3 BWV 1006 performed on double bass
Performer/Arranger Joel Quarrington
Former Principal Bass London Symphony Orchestra, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Professor Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, Principal National Arts Centre Orchestra, Ottawa, Canada.
Filmed August 28, 2020 at St-Stephen's Parish in Chelsea, Québec
www.joelquarrington.com

[@MrBenjairo]

That double bass is a laboratory where you can do experiments and discover new things.

[@SoggySandwich80]

Never really thought of the double bass being played like this. Thanks for bringing me a new perspective of the instrument

[@northspokaneorthodoxchurch653]

Nothing like it anywhere. So musical. A transformation of the double bass.

[@MrBassflute]

An absolute tour de force. Unbelievable. One of the best versions I’ve ever heard of this piece, on one of the most difficult and awkward instruments you could possibly imagine. Bordering on miraculous.

[@jeffwhit]

Must be an amazing feeling to play double stops on the bass and have them sound beautiful.

[@JoelQuarrington]

Hi Jeff! Great to hear from you! I often wonder about you and how things are going.... Cheers!

[@fabiogutierrez8319]

First the 6th Suite and now this! Just incredible, and a huge "Thank You" for elevating our instrument to such high standards!

[@jeanpeloquin7242]

Impressionnant! Avec vous, la contrebasse n'a plus de limites. Merci pour cette prouesse du coeur!

[@Opus766]

I still can't get over how well you nail 4:01. Bravo again

[@barney6888]

Bach is truly the greatest teacher, and composer in my opinion. but doing this on a double bass is remarkable.

[@Fretlessness]

This is still the greatest recording of this on a bass

[@srinjoychattopadhyay5193]

This is sounding so surreal and lively. Infact it is the exhumation of violin partita in E maj. In a new form.💗💗💗

[@MagilldoYT]

The clarity of sound is beautiful

[@teeodoubled3000]

Wow!!! Thank you for sharing this Joel. Now I can finally say something great did happen in the year 2020😆 Such an uplifting and inspirational performance!

[@williammillar2892]

Yes absolutely.

[@mozetich7]

The Glenn Gould of the double bass! Great performance.

[@JoelQuarrington]

Maybe you will write me something now?

[@nguyenmsg]

What a large violin!

[@giocosovelasco]

waiting for someone to get wooooshed lmao

[@pascalpoussin1209]

It's a flying bass, that's why you think it's a violin but it's not...

[@Dubious_Food]

Ther is the whoosh

[@giocosovelasco]

@@pascalpoussin1209 Just as I predicted...

[@antekketna7080]

The control of your bow is magnificent. BRAVO!!

[@p1nesap]

Wonderful way to be transported on a rainy evening.

[@robertoa.m.3984]

I now believe Elephants can fly! Fantastic! Congrats!

[@aliyazdanfarbass]

Magnificent playing Joel! It is always a humbling and inspiring experience to watch you play.

[@JoelQuarrington]

Thank you so much Ali!

[@RitaColacoNuminous]

I'm just amazed that you can play such piece in a double bass with great mastery and an incredible balance, just to prove any instrument can go beyond the rules of our preconceived notions. It is really inspiring!

[@carmenboulay8213]

You got a smile from me... a smile of joy and fun! This is the kind of video I want to see and hear on youtube: fantasy, authentic passion, energy, flair and professionalism. Thank you so much my friend! You made a cold Italian, wrapped in his quilt, happy.

[@FrankBell]

Um..... Yeah. This is badass. Wow. Bravo Joel!!!!

[@verazala74]

😮 I've never thought that a double bass could sound like this! Fantastic!

[@SeverusSnape70]

You are amazing and your instrument is simply beautiful!!! I'm a violinist and also my teacher played a Maggini, a big violin with a loud voice. My compliments!

[@luisca116]

Incredible! Bravo Joel!!!

[@JoelQuarrington]

Luis Cabrera Dear Luis, thank you so much my friend; when is your recording being released? I had not realized it included Franck, that’s wonderful! Love it...

[@luisca116]

@@JoelQuarrington We are about to start in November but it wil probably take some time, as we are doing part of it in January, so hopefully by the spring, thank you for your great advice Joel! and congratulations again, the partita is just amazing!

[@northspokaneorthodoxchurch653]

Love it. Ready for more!

[@raymundogarciapena6751]

Fantastic !!

[@wendyalexander161]

This is magnificent. Thank you.

[@Mambosalome]

Pure joy! Bravo!!

[@monk3y47]

I’m a violinist and this is insane, bravo!!!

[@AdamOveracker]

Amazing, truly amazing!

[@jasonlindsay719]

Thank you! Wonderful

[@geddywong8059]

beautiful!

[@sourjyabanerjee9310]

That was stunning!!!

[@yaakovrubinstein4981]

Phenomenal!

[@FCleff]

Beautiful! Made my day.

[@paulhardbottle9982]

simply stunning!!!!

Absolutely brilliant!

[@MrBassflute]

Amazing. Simply awesome.

[@mattminteer1756]

That was truly glorious. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@isaactristan6427]

Incredible!

[@jedidiah710]

Absolutely amazing! 🤩🤗

[@Ffwee]

BRAVO!!! Breathtaking...

[@exhocmomentopendetaeternit9096]

That's absolutely wonderful 😍

[@christrotman2751]

Brilliant, bravo! 👏

[@dennispientak]

This is becoming my favorite bass video ever. I'm very inspired! Thank you!

[@JoelQuarrington]

Dennis Pientak Hi Dennis! Coming from you that is quite significant to me; thank you so much! I hope all is well with you and you are doing well.

[@dennispientak]

@@JoelQuarrington ☺️ I really appreciate the dear reply! I am doing well. Unfortunately the concert situation here is quite difficult now, but I am looking forward to better times for musicians in the future. I am looking forward to listen to you and play for you again, if there will be another opportunity to do so. Best regards!

[@CodyCEngdahl]

Fabulous.

[@EJHDad]

Amazing.

[@kelseahopkins2746]

This video is EVERYTHING 👏🏻👏🏻

[@jimgreeninger]

Bravo!!!

[@gshenaut]

Excellent!

[@dotlionic563]

this is beautiful

[@barney6888]

I had the rare pleasure of watching Joel Quarrington, years ago, in a composition master class of Samuel Dolin. He ripped through the 3rd mvmt of the Beethoven 5th for us. Great fun. This goes back a bit. Great to see him here. Superb player.

[@peteswanson91]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous

[@barryjohnson7707]

That's amazing, and beautiful.

[@vanzeca]

More Bach's cello suites on bass, please!

[@ryanthrasher2719]

Wow!! Amazing!!

[@catallaxy2000]

Astonishing - absolutely brilliant...

[@djgrab1]

Wow, fantastic!

[@miaomiaochan]

So good.

[@myselfnet5876]

Impresionante. Gracias.

[@alexbougiemusic]

So much life and spirit! Thank you maestro!

[@SteveAbrahall]

Dang! As the young people would say shredding it dude! Amazing work.

[@lookbacktime9422]

Magnificent performance !!!

[@Bassman4581]

Thank you for this Joel! A magnificent four and a half minutes. Glorious.

[@christuba]

Wow!!! Bravo, Joel!

[@MarkHoemmen]

That satisfied look at the end was well deserved! Thank you for sharing this amazing performance with us!!!

[@rodrigojacobo3598]

Bravoooo Maestro !!!

[@mathumphreys]

Wow, beautifully recorded and great cinematography!

[@carlos2bass]

Bravo Maestro!

[@ssggvveqrckssggvveqrck2097]

This is absolutely impressive. Thanks for making a delightful happy noon for me

[@gmszczesniak3329]

Impressive! Thank you Joel!

[@greenviolist34]

Bravo!

[@davioliveira1882]

Bravo,bravo!

[@zaman3166]

magnificent

[@JustFiddler]

love it! greeting from bali island

[@crlsdario]

Wow, bravo!!! I wish I had such endurance

[@billybobr2e2]

Such a creative arrangement!! And fantastic playing of course. Bravo!

[@mark35mi]

Epic. Brutally difficult.. made look effortless. Brilliant.

[@shinjieshima7258]

It is very impressive. Congrats and thank you.

[@Atomic_pavarotti]

Bravo, Joel!

[@forrestbrown4240]

Absolutely fantastic, Joel. Masterful playing and interpretation.

[@isaacglassman2416]

Thank you for this magnificent performance! You have inspired me to practice a little harder today 😁

[@gustavodl]

Fantastic interpretation and beautiful instrument! Congrats.

[@mathiasmendezmontes4185]

Bravo!!

[@timcunningham722]

Beautiful music. It's inspiring the way you brought out its beauty.

[@williammillar2892]

Absolutely beautiful and uplifting Your skill and passion is truly inspiring. Thankyou.

[@hansk7816]

Beautiful your sound!🥰🥰🥰🥰🤟

[@davidmaslow399]

Extraordinary bass playing! You're really special Joel !

[@johndudley5542]

Wonderful!

[@kuru9157]

damn, i was smiling through the whole performance! Amazing work!

[@andreane3334]

Tellement inspirant Joel! Quel bonheur de vous écouter jouer.❤️

[@laubowiebass]

Bravo ! You’re always an inspiration; your live performance was one of the greatest ones- if not THE greatest thing I’ve watched live on double bass years ago. And thanks for the good camera work as well!

[@elisabetecosta1033]

Ohhh Myyy Gooooddddnessss. Merci !!!

[@arthurkearney6193]

Wonderful thanks for sharing

[@diegozecharies]

always to listen to you, Joel! So inspiring!

[@JoelQuarrington]

Thank you so much sir!

[@DorrianGrey]

Incredible

[@barbaramangarda4374]

che bella musica e che splendido modo di suonare il contrabbasso. applausi senza fine. ciro (compagno di barbara) grazie!

[@karstenbiastoch2606]

Very nice, a dream of harmony and peace 🌺🎶...Bach

[@jimfanlair6159]

Astonishing, realy!!!