J. S. Bach - Toccata in D Minor - Konstandinos Boudounis - Solo Cello - live

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Κωνσταντίνος Μπουντούνης Διασκευη για Σόλο Βιολοντσέλο της περίφημης Τοκάτας του J. S. Bach. Η ηχογράφηση έγινε από τον Δημήτριο Ντούλια χωρίς κανένα Μοντάζ τον Ιανουάριο του 2011.
J. S. Bach TOCCATA in D Minor BWV 565 - Konstandinos Boudounis - Solo Cello - Live - Arranged for solo Violoncello by Constandinos Boudounis
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[@brewskiproductionslasvegas]

As a former professional cellist this is one of my top 5 cello performances. He makes it look so easy. It may not be the most technical piece but his arrangement, intonation, and pacing of this song amazing.

[@braydenk.8348]

His double stops were insanely clean, which I’d argue are quite difficult to execute on the cello compared to the violin.

[@stoic8412]

I've been a regular on this video since I found it (3 years already). Truly a masterpiece. I dont think I'll ever stop listening.

[@TheNooby7155]

ikr i am kind of an amateur but ican play alot of songs and i can say this is abaut impossible for me

[@T4zchi]

@@braydenk.8348 Completely, Cellos are much more difficult than Violins for sure. In fact, Violins are the easiest of the four classical orchestra instruments.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@braydenk.8348 Absolutely. Unbelievable!

[@jonathanmolina7690]

I wish people were more aware of how difficult it is to play with intonation this great with such a clear sound. I'm so thankful that I got to watch this video!

[@antonioferrandez9675]

Very clear sound it is very nice

[@nebulasky6863]

@@rrcc8367 There are different ways to play each piece. I played a grade 8 piece 2 months after I started - got all the notes, but sounded like trash. It's about the execution here. It's the artistry that makes a song easy or difficult, not the notes. The intonation esp on the double stops at the top end takes a lot of practice, and putting drama into a song is by no means easy. If you want to just hit the notes, ya, anyone can do it. If you want to sound good, or emotional...it's not easy.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@nebulasky6863 Far from anybody can play this piece. It's incredibly difficult. I'm a good amateur cellist.

[@alexzioek9680]

This man, to put it simply, is an absolute musical genius of a cellist.

[@wbiracymollskovalmeida9063]

👏👏👏👏

[@adammoen9687]

125 organists disliked this, cause he just whooped your ass

[@Pandora234able]

Doing it all with two limbs instead of four is pique modern man.

[@juuz0u213]

Heuehehe

[@phosphoros60]

So I came here simply because I'm on a KZbin binge of different Instruments covering this piece, and I sort just jokingly thought to myself, "Huh I wonder if anyone has attempted this on Cello..." Not just attempted, as it turns out, but _mastered_ !

[@yovni]

Harp versions are also great.

[@marvisgleerup2631]

To the 229 dislikes, how sad for you! His style, his fingering and love for his cello is beautiful and haunting. This is why I picked up my cello after 10 yrs.

[@shaneanderson1229]

Oh man, 4:36 to 4:44 is possibly the most incredible sound I've ever heard from a cello.

[@nuffim3277]

There is a similar section to this in the third mvmt of the saint saens cello concerto if you want to hear more. Octaves are a wonderful thing on the cello.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@nuffim3277 But very difficult to play in tune.

[@13StJimmy]

The reverb of the room just adds so much depth this is an incredible performance

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

As a good amateur cellist, I'm in awe. The double stops so cleanly played are remarkable. He plays musically, with soul and perfect intonation a supremely difficult piece. Much much easier on the organ.

[@vlasrebrov4069]

Это гениальное исполнение. Страшно представить - на какой уровень мастерства поднялся. Это уровень самых великих музыкантов.

[@rosspritch34]

I damn near blew out my car speakers listening to this on break at work

[@onlyyouarerealnow]

the beauty of this piece alone is fascinating but if you've ever played cello you know how unfathomably difficult this must be

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Yes! Almost impossible. Far easier on the violin.

[@vanray8022]

What I find most beautiful, is the Greek influence in this performance. The slight "slurs" and bending of notes at particular transitions. Gives me chills. And the acoustics are insane; the low bass resonance. This is now my most favorite version of this piece. Truly amazing. Thank you!!!

[@jarrahtree5130]

Technique: unconventional Performance: incredible

[@chimalmadanza8548]

OMG! Sweet example of why humankind deserve to be here

[@IgorSavtchenko]

Bach is amazing, you are amazing. Life is amazing.

[@talhamakak8447]

I am amazing as well.

[@yumnom6005]

*breaks the replay button*

[@yumnom6005]

+Yum Nom breaks moar

[@markhitri1674]

Yep

[@morrisssss_]

Yum Nom s

[@waaagh3203]

I'm not a musician. I know literally jack shit about music. I just know I like this.

[@presidentmorsi4677]

u seen luke smiths new podcast?

[@knez-bg]

You don't have to know anything about music to enjoy it.

[@dennyhamrick2552]

Thanks, my good NPC

[@impulseproman]

If you like it your a musician

[@CR33SIVE]

it doesnt matter orange man bad!

[@jjschm20]

This video is why I chose to learn cello as an adult a year ago.

[@annlzp]

Δυστυχώς μόνο 1 εκατ προβολές... Φίλε χωρίς λόγια, άψογος!

[@wwright8125]

Absolutely beautiful performance. A very soulful sound and skilfully delivered with such precision.

[@leelama3857]

The angels are weeping tears of pure joy over this.

[@breckon2684]

This si actually one of the most amazing cello performances i have ever seen

[@leonardogrimaz8873]

The trascription in C minor is well done, and the performance is one of the best I've ever heard! Simply amazing!

[@zamfully]

Why would anyone want to downvote this. A serious young cellist. Very interesting arrangement.

[@ollioikarinen]

Holy! As a cello player myself, I though this would be an impossible piece of music to play (like this) with cello. This is marvellous! I wonder who has arranged this - maybe himself?

[@BigParadox]

I have listened to (and watched) this video so many times. I come back to it now and then. Everytime it is such a profound experience.

[@aneslihovac3016]

To the 150 people who disliked this: who hurt you ?!?!?

[@fabrydamage]

That was stupendous! What a technique, what a sound!

[@JuliLa222]

You are a masterful musician and superb cellist.. I salute you

[@bakelokasam951]

Tout y est !! Le tempo, les effets Magnifique !!.

[@midasmith]

It penetrated to the depths of the soul. Bravo!

[@sujat9549]

Very well transcribed for solo strings... and powerfully played. Impressed!

[@lupe5398]

I can't stop listening to it. It's so powerful. The sound, the echo, he's very good.

[@jadecatunao7097]

HE WENT OFF THE FINGERBOARD...............This is amazing

[@elenakapa9031]

Τέλειο !!!!

[@texanforeverthompson3645]

My favorite work for an organ. It's even been done on a harp. I wouldn't have believed it possible on a cello. This is fantastic.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

I agree. I've played this piece on the piano. It's ten times more difficult on the cello. I am a good cellist but I would never be able to play this piece with such clear perfection intonation. Man is a genius.

[@kaviervpiano1092]

Correction, this is a toccata in D minor originally, but this one is transposed in C minor for cello

[@geneangelonucal234]

Kavier V Piano That's what I thought, too. He played his open C string at 0:43 even though it's supposed to be a D. Still a great piece in any key.

[@TheMaestro2005]

Thanks Captain Obvious

[@gamesloth2]

what if he did a drop D tuning :P

[@martinriha3729]

well he didn't but it doesn't matter it's nice even in c minor

[@topsecret1837]

Nick Shelton Not sure, but it would be costly.

[@gabrielreis7319]

Bravisssimoooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ronalduelsmann1743]

Bravo das ist super klasse danke dafür

[@nixonmendeed]

Double stops are amazing and and excellent demonstration of rubato properly employed!

[@hannesheinz720]

Great transcription, powerful performance and a clear pure intonation!

[@anasNCDEG]

Thanks god i am living in KZbin era to watch this masterpiece

[@SheenNaMon]

This music is the 1st music that I listened to with my new laptop! 💟

[@heatherreeves5481]

So beautiful! Cello speaks to the soul!

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Most beautiful instrument and the closes to the human voice.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Sorry, closest.

[@whmozart]

more like in C minor! Absolutely spectacular!

[@cellohood]

Fantastic, Konstandinos!

[@canadapainter658]

I downloaded it to my MP3 player...that how well this guy plays it...I am not a classic music lover but it made me lay back and think about life...

[@anarolim2038]

Meu Deus, lindo demais!!!

[@nikeytarobinson1408]

My only question is who would dislike this?

[@guillermodewey1994]

+ Nikeyta Robinson no te gusta? debes tener cera en los oidos....es escuchas lady gaga?

[@nikeytarobinson1408]

lmao I was being sarcastic, I love it. I asked who would dislike it? I hate lady gaga. And you must not read English very well.

[@guillermodewey1994]

ajaja no, viste? no soy del primer mundo. Todo bien "nikita"

[@borogoro5506]

+Nikeyta Robinson those who watched this upside down

[@nikeytarobinson1408]

+Bor Ogoro lmao

[@rudrashakti108]

You obviously have that wind of inspiration and magnetism that goes beyond just technique alone. You are amazing. Thanks for blessing us with your performance!

[@Mom2Johnny]

OH MY GOD!!!!!!! BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcopilati7464]

Impressionante! Impressive. Grande artista, great! Bravo, bravo, BRAVO! Clap clap clap!!!!

[@meriambenabedrabba5988]

I always come back to watch this... you re amazing

[@walkswithantsbear6151]

Score 1 for the KZbin algorithm. Splendid playing.

[@Forlaniz3]

Beautiful. Beautiful work and a beautiful soul playing.

[@misaelpichardo4139]

Este es uno de mis instrumentos favoritos, junto al violin y la guitarra. Excelente interpretación del maestro, felicidades.

[@HelenaWilliams8696]

Vibrating those strings into a melancholic resonance streams into an exceptional serenity. Beautiful rendition!

[@MrFancyFingers]

The thought that anyone could give this performance a thumbs down boggles my mind.

[@whoami8434]

I’m speechless. I was absolutely captivated for every second.

[@1cleandude]

His technique elicits a beautiful resonance from an incredible instrument that complies to perfection!! Bravo young man! Bach 😌

[@ReelSchool]

Fucking incredible.

[@TopRacer-tx5cd]

This is just divine. A master in action. Even Bach himself would be amazed! 😯😁

[@philippepourrat2256]

La Toccata au violoncelle, Il fallait oser ! Il l'a fait, divinement bien !

[@TheModernHermeticist]

καλὸς κἀγαθός!

[@lisowzki]

SO FUCKING BEAUTIFUL. That guy can take me home any time of the day.

[@user-wz2qe2pv6r]

Extraordinary seeing too that he also has joint problems...amazing.

[@HennerZeller]

This was nicely arranged to get as much polyphony out of it as possible. Not only double-stops, but also using the opportunity to pizzicato adjacent strings. Bravo!

[@inocenciofrancisco2859]

This guy is a legend! How can one thumb down with critics about his hands positions? Thelonious Monk was a genious at playing piano and who cared about his fingering or seating position? The most important is the music not how you hold the instrument. Music is art and people express it in different ways so seat back and enjoy it.

[@presto627]

I love when a piece of music leaves me speechless. Well done, sir.

[@FrogGG]

This feels like a man grasping at the gods in desperation, as he crawls over the bodies of his ambition to ascend the throne.

[@punkkaraoke]

Unfassbar schön! ❤

[@JuanSosa-fw7nh]

Solo puedo ponerme de pie y aplaudir!!! Me dejó el pecho lleno de magia esta interpretación!! Gracias por compartir

[@dougmckay9524]

Iam just learning to play the cello this me need to practice more and to push myself harder that was fantastic

[@cidcampeador1952]

BRAVISSIMO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@astrigal18]

This really captures the heart of the piece.

[@Igorsar1]

What a wonderful arrangement and fantastically perfect played Constandino. My admiration and respect for you. Wonderful musician!!!!! Amazing. You trancribed it 1 tone lower for the open strings BRAVO!!!

[@ThePousky]

Pure delight, my eyes are wet.....thank you so much for this

[@amyheart5567]

So beautiful. EXTREMELY nice cello.

[@dorkasozory2917]

GEAT - ! - GREATER - !! - GREATEST - !!! -

[@frankfletcher9684]

Wow... Such power!!! Truly amazing performance with excellent tone. Very impressive!

[@joelfoy5880]

This guy is is amazing, and the piece selected is golden! Haters BEGONE

[@smugcat6938]

the cello is easily my favourite stringed instrument

[@watchsoever]

Amazingly Amazing!

[@jenbouman5431]

Thank you for this...this has propelled me in personal practice and is so beautifully done.

[@toprak3479]

4:51 So good!!!!

[@willrichardson2450]

Absolutely extraordinary, stunning

[@gmundarain]

This is truly a gem here in KZbin

[@AttaKru]

thanks for being, and sharing this wonder!

[@kraljsrbije1974]

Hi from 🇷🇸 to 🇬🇷 nice job!

[@AnaJulia-oh3uq]

Magnifique!!!!

[@jeanetteskirvin2847]

~ presence interpretation style and that cello''s voice raised my relationship with Bach to an otherworldy level ~~

[@chrnocrusader21]

phew.... Cried a little bit BUT I'M OK NOW BRAVO lol

[@Verogalo1]

you are awesome! I don't know what the heck are they talking about technique I give a damn if you play with your feet. All I can hear is an outstanding talent to articulate your rhythm and the way you pronounce your phrases and a deep beautiful sound! Thank you for sharing :)

[@annabarton6323]

I actually did know a one-armed cellist who bowed with his foot! He was amazing. I did a quick google search: www.cello.org/heaven/disabled/tadlietz.htm

[@TioiraMusic]

Eu digo AMÉN ;)

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Bc technically this is next to impossible.

[@steverogers4553]

My pineal gland is hopping. Fantastic on the headphones.

[@JoseGonzalez-wq5jd]

The note on 1:45 would sound a little more eerie if it slowly went flat or down in pitch as it faded. It already sounds quite like that, very subtly. It’s beautiful! I always like hearing the fugue right after!

[@carlossotorosas1007]

Extraordinario, so fined.. Big magic musician.. God bless alwais yuar life and giant art..im a guitarist..I can see yuar top one level super junger master.. Thank Yu very much spetial for shared. Pleae yu receve my hug. Thank Yu.

[@karinaruiz1851]

Magnífico 👌

[@retroitcomplex]

Pizzicato and chords at the same time while soling. This is too good

[@JohnSmithiuyytw]

Wow! An orchestra with one instrument.