Mischa Maisky plays Bach Cello Suite No.1 in G (full)

[@renehenson523]

Not a single ad to interrupt this absolute masterpiece

[@waleseggmundo]

Rene Henson thank fuck, and don’t give em ideas!

[@poli2514]

waleseggmundo you have them ideas god dammit

[@Nerofufufu]

Indeed

[@Toci333]

Breath Giving ✨🎻💞

[@imranetic]

You can always use AdBlock if you are using a PC.

[@Stallionsound]

15 years ago, I asked an older gentleman at church if he was a musician (takes one to know one) Found out he played cello, had a double major at Juilliard, and spent his career playing in the NY Symphony Ballet Orchestra (I verified it...wow) Then learned he was basically homeless, bi-polar, & 1000 miles from home We became friends and we did what we could for him To show his gratitude, he borrowed a cello from a local music store and walked miles with it to my house He said he wanted to play for us while we had dinner... THIS is the song he played I still can't listen to it or tell the story without at least a few tears Bless your beautiful soul Daven Jenkins, wherever you are my friend

[@cohoseco1023]

Wholesome

[@seandelaney1700]

My gosh, you brought me to tears as well.

[@diaries5419]

I think you just described the soloist

[@Stallionsound]

@@diaries5419 ...huh?

[@seandelaney1700]

@@diaries5419 Took me a bit to get it as well, indeed he is, but then of course he is not alone.

[@AvioInsane]

The Cello you see here is over 300 years old. It was built in 1720 by famed Violoncello builder Domenico Montagnana in Venice, Italy. The anonymous previous owner was a fellow Cellist and admirer of Misha. On his deathbed at 94 years of age, he offered it to Mischa for a low symbolic price after being moved to tears by his music. This was in 1973, when Misha was only 25. Since then, he has mainly played this Cello, for 50 years now. Its value is estimated at around 5 million Dollars.

[@Ann-MarieStClair]

Goodness! Listening to my favorite instrument ... paired with a flute or harp melts me! So much talent! (With the right song)

[@erichansen1115]

Thanks for sharing this info. It's make the music all the sweeter.

[@Danker19991]

Almost seems too little. I would think this could sell for several times that.

[@1980Empirical]

Priceless to humanity.

[@4BWVan]

Thanks for sharing this fascinating info. Cool!

[@andrewhirst8403]

For me, this is STILL the best version. Nuance, style, pace -all just right. That first movement is utterly sublime. Some ‘accomplished’ performers just seem to be in a rush to get to the end.

[@FrankBittom1]

Well said sir, but what is your opinion about Yo yo Ma's versions?

[@andrewhirst8403]

@@FrankBittom1 Honestly, I’m not that keen. Technically fabulous, of course, but nothing like the expression of this artist (in my opinion; we all have different tastes, which is what makes world go round!)

[@johannafreeburn3061]

agreed

[@teamsolarr9395]

This takes all the cake, and I love Ma.

[@teamsolarr9395]

I’d go as far to say, it can’t be done better.

[@RickeyKetchmore]

My God I am from North Philadelphia ... a very hard neighborhood, when I was a kid I would go to work with my mom who cleaned for a wealthy white Family...I remember the day a friend of their family was playing this... immediately I stop what I was doin to follow this sound ... ever since. I have grew up in the arts threw Theater, Dance and classical piano..... the inspiration of music... even in the wind this song gracefully peeks in the ghetto...

[@mumson6792]

Prettyrickeyfontaine _ lovely story.

[@shondaklingaman2613]

Prettyrickeyfontaine _ beautiful music has no boundaries:)

[@MegaMadcow11]

Prettyrickeyfontaine _ im sorry life was so hard for u i can kinda relate having a tough life im almost 21 ive been through alot in life this song could always calm me down and make me very relaxed ^_^

[@meghanbushell7543]

This is so beautiful. Dance is the only way to really express yourself with the right music! Take care! ❤️ from South Africa

[@toweypat]

Aw nice comment 😊

[@kermit64]

We should all thank bach for that masterpiece

[@kimholden2149]

Yes

[@yginop1]

I thank Bach for many of his masterpieces. Look up Toccata and Fugue in F-major. my favorite organ piece.

[@bobreda676]

Bach is the one composer that brings tears to my eyes regularly, but especially whenever I hear this piece. Bach was touched by god.

[@matthewwong1552]

Right Bach at you!

[@KevinSalazar358]

I thank Bach for his amazing instruments aswell

[@ludwigvanbeethoven5980]

Bach’s music is still gold after years , absolutely timeless

[@pugwhisperer6502]

Been real quiet since this track dropped haven’t you?

[@paulademichele1313]

Yes - some of the only truly perfect music ever composed. The unaccompanied cello suites and the violin chaconnes are extraordinary and, as you say, pure gold. Where they arose from within Bach is beyond comprehension.

[@Quim1441]

You were my beloved composer of chilhood and teenage years, but with time Bach has been the best composer among time.

[@LKonstantina915]

love it when youtube channels pretend to be famous people lol- or do they?🤔

[@mariab6020]

How u still alive,!?!?!

[@bethechangeme2233]

Absolutely without doubt one of the best cellists in the entire world. I've seen so many people, highly esteemed cellist's, play Bachs Suite No 1 and absolutely nobody has come even close to Mischa. This man and his Cello are one!

[@amazinggrace5692]

Getting through the third year after my daughter’s death using music. Laura played cello; she choose it in elementary school because it “spoke to her”. You don’t have to be a musician to understand that. We danced and sang together before she was even born and are doing so even after her death. This is my song of the day for May 28, 2021. Much love. 💕🐝

[@Zealot1290]

Good luck to you

[@highlandsbaker]

I am sure all the hearts touched deeply by this beautiful music send love to you....and hope God will continue to heal your broken/hurting heart.... RIP Laura - -your mama still loves you fiercely---and dearly.

[@nadinma5560]

Amazing Grace ❤️

[@melanievalenzuela8096]

My heart goes out to you❤ Fly free Laura

[@gdsvalentine1193]

No parent should have to say "the third year after my daughter’s death". Life can be unbelievably cruel. Respect.

[@tonystark341]

Can you imagine the acoustic of that room ? That's why, there's no; microphones or amplification (only for the recording) So that recording is raw, And is a one shot deal ! No place for any mistake. Brilliant

[@aminebentayeb1927]

He is a professional musician, he plays one shot deal all the time, live !

[@aumenarys]

"no microphones" There seems to be a flaw in your thinking ;) Are you going to tell us there is no camera either? :P

[@harshivpatel6238]

@@aumenarys perhaps he meant no computerized editing, fine tuning was done I guess.

[@aumenarys]

@@harshivpatel6238 he surely did meant it that way, I was only joking ;)

[@jebbishop3]

@@aumenarys no man every time you watch this a little cello player comes to life inside your computer and plays it

[@residentgrey]

To whatever bit of the algorithm that prevented ads here...thank you...bless you.

[@seandelaney1700]

Not sure how, but I rarely get ads, my age, they know I have ADD, I click away, or because I don't click on drivel? No se?

[@segmentsAndCurves]

@@seandelaney1700 That's because you did good things in you life.

[@justicemaskey9532]

Although the prelude to this piece is know as "that cello song", this entire performance by Mischa remains one of my favourite string pieces of music. The artist beautifully blends such grace, elegance and power in the same motions and one must respect the years of practice and devotion that have gone into this level of mastery.

[@NoorAli-fm9iq]

هذه روح راقية جدا ❤

[@reekreeks]

I come here almost daily. Mischa's interpretation of Bach is full of emotion and I just cant find another version I like after hearing his. Thanks for devoting your life to becoming a true Master of this instrument good sir.

[@qdforqdfgerr]

Rostopovitch is a bit better than Mischa I think.

[@theelintheroom]

I am in full agreement. I've searched. The timing to this performance is perfect. No one else is even close. It gives me such a depth of emotion that I can't put to words. I suppose that's what the music is for.

[@strashuninstitue390]

This is an earlier recording of 1985, he made another in 1999, very different! Heard him playing in one day all suites, day and evening concert in Toronto. Unforgettable! Go back to his later recording again and again! My favorite recordings by Daniel Shafran and Rostropovich

[@reekreeks]

@@strashuninstitue390 Ive found Mischa to sound almost identical to Pablo Casals' original recording. Thanks for the 1999 tip, I had not heard that one. Did you know Mischa was a student of Rostropovich?

[@AVarshaAndersonss-ys1kq]

Yea man

[@rachelwong6099]

Have watched this video for years and I went to watch this guy last night. It was brilliant! His hair turned completely white now and he played with his daughter piano accompanying. Soooo nice!

[@muhammadfalahmshali2547]

♥

[@CurrentChoices]

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[@josephemmerling5538]

I am envious. I would love to see Mischa live. Thanks for sharing.

[@schopencioran235]

Saw him tonight in Berlin (He is nearly 70!) - Wonderful Man!

[@amirbutcher2147]

He performs solo, and not with an orchestra, right?

[@georgeparkins777]

I envy you. I should spend some time in Berlin next year, if everything goes as planned, and I plan to catch whatever concerts I can.

[@jnivaldo2008]

M

[@Stollkeer]

I saw him here in Rio in 2014

[@JusticeExplorer]

YOu saw back tonight? I thought he was dead! 0.0

[@troelsbrgger3179]

Someone finally frees this music from the burden of time. Thank you.

[@SeanRhoadesChristopher]

Thank God for giving me ears to experience such beauty.

[@KirkHarnack]

That is a profound and beautiful thought. May I quote it with attribution?

[@SeanRhoadesChristopher]

Of course

[@radianaradio1662]

This is a beautiful note

[@c.9900]

Serious cringe from all of you

[@boniskozak-solyom2532]

Don't thank god, thank Misha

[@zwiesenna]

Today I saw a man near the train station playing this piece on a cello. I was standing in the rain and listening to his music. He played so wonderful

[@andresrojas7924]

lets hope it wasnt one of those fake gypsies lol

[@neilcowmeadowguitartuition2230]

I had the same experience in Genova, Italy. I wept.

[@Adbee123]

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! now talk about perfect timing

[@swiftsword6489]

@@Adbee123 ?

[@adelinexavier5921]

@@swiftsword6489 Is it not the timing of the rain and music that made this man’s heart move? Or do you take the accordance of time for granted? I don't understand what it is you question.

[@lanceburgess3181]

The cello sounds like more than one instrument playing. Such a beautiful instrument

[@noahbrewer5432]

it’s a wonderful instrument

[@영분이-b4s]

미샤마에스키정경화정명훈홍도련님홍도령님정몽구진보라신세경정의선회장님신혁김미숙형수니공주마마정의선형수님ㅎㅎ김영명형수님다올음악회

[@영분이-b4s]

미샤마에스키

[@wikilix86]

It's a 🎻 pimped with BASS

[@PaperGrape]

​@@wikilix86😂

[@brianborman8590]

half of a century listening and playing bach, no one has delivered it with so much emotion, well done I ne

[@dkiamfba]

What I find absolutely mind boggling aside from the beauty of this piece is that it's the most well known cello piece in modern times yet it had originally been lost for 75 years and may have never been discovered at all...

[@JaxPortal]

DK Karnoscak makes you think how many other masterpieces like this have been lost or not found yet

[@suhh-p2y]

It’s because it’s been used in famous car commercials and in many movies

[@gman8230]

DK wow, very interesting. I did not know this. So was it not popular in his time? or was it after his death that it got "forgotten" about? or, did time travelers have something to do with this...

[@gman8230]

SULTANARE mind blowing thought. music is so limitless and I sometimes am saddened to think of all of the songs that exist, and will exist that I will never know....music is like the language of the universe, and it's a universal language...one note goes further, faster than any other art form. there is more information in a series of notes than any sentence that could ever be spoken. they say a picture is worth a thousand words, so how many words is pure vibrational frequency worth...its transcendent, it's beyond words.

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

@@gman8230 J.S. Bach died in 1750. Most of his music was re-discovered by accident, when they were cleaning out the attic of his son (Johann Christian Bach) after *HIS* death in 1782...

[@xywrs]

Made me cry... so beautiful... brings back memories... I played this on my final exam .... I wasn't able to touch my cello ever since my mother died 8 years ago... I can only hope I will be able to play this masterpiece once again in my life.

[@annahill7521]

You can! Do it for you, do it in honor of her. It's okay if it makes you feel ♥️

[@xywrs]

@@annahill7521 Thank you for your kind words! 🙂❤️

[@mikewillis2934]

Courage

[@alnycss2000]

Your comment made me cry. I too lost my mom and can/do feel how you feel. Remember, life goes on but they are and will always be with us...with how they raised us, how they loved us and how amazing they were. Your mom would have never wanted you to stop playing your cello. Keep your head up high and live life to the fullest. All the best to you stranger.

[@chinsanchez6708]

You can do it. :) I think you're mom would want you to continue doing what you love

[@davidhertzberg]

This is the sort of priceless footage that makes KZbin truly great.

[@maxbuskirk5302]

Hey he's here

[@Zonly1]

I like to see how YT ban's this; just the best harmonics one can hear.

[@julienne1092]

Agreed

[@micxploed]

davidhertzberg I thought it was cat and meme videos that made KZbin great. Lol

[@amolal3885]

I absolutely agree.

[@samuele.m.b.sedilesm.7340]

Almost 60 million views in 12 years. That means 5 millions per year. There's still hope for this world.

[@RaineriHakkarainen]

Mischa Maisky was only 6th prize winner in weak Tchaikovsky competition! No-one liked poor awful Maisky jury and audience! Maisky is only famous but not that good! Crazy world we are living when weak Tchaikovsky competition weak 6th prize winner gets 60 million hits! Mozart wrote do not make my kids average players! Maisky=awful average player!!

[@sigurdmellqvist7802]

no, because atleast 5 of those are mine over the years :)

[@martinatschumi7251]

my 6-year-old made about 20 of those. He watches this from beginning to end wirh open mouth, occasionally humming along or announcing his favorite part.

[@Stallionsound]

@@martinatschumi7251you’ve got a really cool kid ❤️that’s awesome

[@xpan195]

I don’t know how but this heals the cracks in my soul.

[@Mia-i6y9x]

What a profound way of putting it.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

xpan195: Bach will always do that to you.

[@debanwitahajra]

🕯

[@ben-ben2366]

Me too friend

[@puffycattopdog420]

Power of 🎶 🎵

[@michaeleatsbread4536]

Top 10 songs that hit different after midnight

[@yginop1]

It really do.

[@marshallcrocker8239]

bach first thing in the morning is where it's at

[@JullianChampenois]

It's 23:59 here now

[@fortboy66]

2.33 pm, Billericay, Essex, waiting and listening to this before going to pick up the kids from school, a range of different sounds then!

[@cristinadiazhernandez2467]

L

[@chitray]

My 4 year old daughter LOVES to listen to the prelude before going to bed. Its amazing watching her so enamored with with such a sophisticated piece of classical music thats so, so much older than her.

[@mobucks555]

d'you know where this was performed?

[@chitray]

@@mobucks555 it was recorded at Zentralsaal, Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany in 1984.

[@mobucks555]

@@chitray thankyou!

[@axlcrush]

Your daughter and me are alike then, this is therapy for me especially before bed. I'm more than 10 times her age though.😂

[@sunnyseacat6857]

Timeless music knows no age. Power to the both of you. Now... off to practice. Hope you get her a cello stat!

[@Fluffy-TherianUntamed]

My orchestra teacher showed me this just to teach me about how to be relaxed when playing… I’m now obsessed and will be watching this on constant repeat

[@alban1959]

In my opinion, for what it's worth, Maisky remains the one cellist with the most profound understanding - not merely technical but intuitive - of Bach's musical genius since Pablo Casals.

[@lucide9577]

Well Stated Sir!

[@alban1959]

@@lucide9577 Thank you!

[@classicalmusicreplay]

Luv your comment bout maestro mischa maisky. I agree 😊

[@coreythomas6576]

I have to say that Xaver Varnus is quite an outstanding artist who does a great performance of Bach's Toccata on the organ. Check it out if you see this comment. The way he utilizes the acoustics within the cathedral and his timing throughout his performance is rather impeccable.

[@lylianrodriguez728]

Wonderfull!!!

[@peterlewis3540]

How can 873 people dislike this Bach concerto. Alongside Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johann Sebastian Bach, was one of the most naturally gifted composers of all time. His compositions are works of a complete Genius, a master of all instruments, its almost divine intervention.

[@adkim78]

Peter Lewis I think the dislikes are about the style of the performer, not the piece itself. Also, a concerto consists of a soloist and orchestra accompaniment. This is a suite: a collection of pieces that tie together. I do agree that Bach is an amazing composer and I really love listening to it. I'm glad you do too! :)

[@glennbolding8020]

Peter Lewis how can even one person dislike this beautiful harmony?

[@elmarenelrostro]

+Glenn Bolding Maybe, because this people have dis-harmony inside. +Peter Lewis Don't surprise me the 1,000 dislike!!! The bad taste in music it's viral!!! The human it's a beast that forget talk with the gods playing a instrument, or just listen with attention what have to say to us!!!!

[@emilyla6415]

+Peter Lewis btw a suite is different from a concerto Also it is spelled Mozart. I also think that Bach was a very hardworking man, actually he said so himself.

[@umavunga]

+xellossaxon They prefer Yo Yo Ma better?

[@michaelibrahim9275]

“Do not cry for me, for where I go music is born” -Bach, to his wife, on his deathbed

[@arilene]

omg 🥺

[@TheManorBeast]

Oh wow that’s too much

[@rd7761]

wow i did not know that...

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Tears...

[@philipschrute8487]

damn okay bach

[@edgarb1242]

¡Sublime! No me canso de escuchar a Mischa. Llevo años poniendo este video al estudiar, leer o simplemente para disfrutar la maravillosa música de Bach a través de las buenas manos de este gran musico.

[@valentinotto88]

Just witnessed the best cellist in the world, who can not only play this but also play this complete 20min by heart

[@joha4574]

That's not special at all for a professional clasically trained musician (talking of playing this by heart). Watch Andras Schiff playing 90 minutes of Bach by heart. On the piano (a lot more notes to memorize). That's a lot more difficult.

[@N0BLES1X]

Know any cellist that can do what you said Andras Schiff can do only on a cello? Hm?

[@lookupthereupinthetrees9860]

This music is so incredible to me because I can put it on and it feels like a complete paradigm shift in my perception of reality. I mean the world looks and feels different to me when I hear it. What I mean is, there came a point when my wife and kids had left, and my house was relatively bare minus beautiful wooden floor boards and a northward sun- facing kitchen. Then you go put this on at a descent volume, either at a point when the sun is glowing off everything mid morning or late at night and its dead quiet, and honestly it feels like a triumphant rebuttal. Its as if to say "my life feels so totally complete when I hear it reveberate across the whole house that if I honestly died in my sleep tonight I don't think that I've missed out, on anything." So you can play this in an empty home where a family used to live, where children ran and fought in the hall and there was a wife you could put your arms around, but now, ten o'clock at night in an empty house; life feels complete. Like you lack, or want nothing. I felt compelled to say this because somewhere, out there in the world there are people who have a profoundly simple appreciation for life and sometimes it hurts to know you'll never meet hardly any of them. So who, or where ever you are, its sad we'll never meet, but at least theirs something we can agree upon. This music is awesome. Its so good to read comments and know so many people feel the same way.

[@saraparker184]

❤️

[@potaton1342]

❤️

[@christophlieding734]

@@saraparker184 Is this guy for real? or any of those comments here> Dont even get me started what I feel and think when music is like this. That guy Bach really rocked. And Mischa is Cello pure.

[@broughttoideas]

What happened to your wife

[@lookupthereupinthetrees9860]

@@broughttoideas I could answer this 50 different ways, but I more or less gave up trying to make someone happy anymore who made no attempt to do anything to make herself happy or keep herself entertained. As the father of two daughters, I feel as though where I've mostly succeeded as a Dad is producing two young women who are academically and artistically talented, have hobbies are physically active, and are self-aware and emotionally intelligent. If you marry someone who lacks most of these things, but instead relies upon alcohol as a crutch to get through life you'll not only get divorced but end up with kids who dream of the day that they can leave home and move far, far away. If you marry the wrong person, sitting in solitude listening to great music and communicating with people who feel the same way about that music, late at night, will feel like more friendship than the person you were married to for the best part of two decades. I hope you or anybody will pick wisely when it comes to a partner and live a happier life than I ever did. All the best to you, whoever or wherever you are.

[@normasea]

I have heard so many people play this piece and they all break tempo when they switch to the lower string and this guy does not. He plays this piece amazingly beautifully.

[@mitsterful]

I think because he doesn't move his bow back and forth like the others do, he takes one long sweep of the bow and then tilts it or uses his fingers to generate the notes. It's way smoother and more fluid, his bow is continuously just taking nice, long sweeps.

[@JohnDoe-dj3lw]

He's my favourite aswell. The only one who studied cello with Pjatigorskij and Rostropovič. A hell of a legacy, if I may. And it can be clearly heard by how he performs. The best of the best.

[@musicgaines7170]

Wrong. He frickin changes temp just as much as everyone else. Put a metronome to it

[@TY1238]

@@musicgaines7170 Its meant to be played that way based on the tempo markings, they are everywhere in a more sophisticated piece like this. Its very emotional and captivating when done right, along with annunciation, vibrato, and dynamics. This piece is very captivating.

[@angelictalkington8879]

there are angels who walk among us and devils but this man may have been touched by an angel at birth

[@johnchateau]

anyone listening this masterpiece of Bach and Maisky in 2024?🥰

[@AdmervalSchlichcta-n7l]

Here in Brazil 12/8/24

[@hsujasmine]

Absolutely! in taiwan!

[@ShadowGurl9231]

First time I heard this was in Strasbourg, France. I was by the church. It was a beautiful fall day and the buildings were so close together that the wind blows around the church. It was warm wind too. The saying there is the Devil is trying to get into the church but he can’t because of how holy the church is. It’s a memory I’ll never forget

[@ElzChick]

I've been playing the Cello for 2 weeks so far and I've decided this is the piece I am aiming for (no matter how long it takes me). I can just about play the first bar, but wow, is it a stunning piece of music.

[@meganharris1000]

It is truly beautiful. I've only been playing this amazing instrument since mid-September. I'm in the eighth grade and I feel so inspired by Bach, it's unbelievable! 🎶❤️ I'm struggling to learn vibrato, but I'll get there. I hope. 😂

[@orrendinwiddie2549]

I'm a violinist of 6 years and I played this after about 2 or so. It's a great piece especially on cello it sounds gorgeous. Good luck. There are difficult techniques to learn but stick with it you'll get there

[@abbeyrose8591]

I've been playing cello a year (I played violin for 5 years then switched) I am using this as my audition piece for the summer orchestra enrichment I do. I absolutely love this piece. You'll be able to play this eventually just work on your technique and then this will come easily. Scales help too. You can get free cello music and stuff at 8notes.org

[@jeanbaptisteleclercq2163]

I've played cello for more than 20 years, and this is a simple piece, compared to other suites. It shouldn't take long before you are able to play it. Keep up the good work ! Cello is one of the most beautiful instruments of the world.

[@ElzChick]

Jean Baptiste Leclercq Yes, I have actually learnt a good piece of this. I started learning it after 2 weeks of using the cello and didn't know the bowing actions and finger positions correctly, but now after around another week I'm really starting to get the hang of it :) Will be going for my grade 1 exam in June

[@peter_panda3069]

For mobile users: 1. Prelude - 0:00 2. Allermande - 2:45 3. Courante - 7:09 4. Sarabande - 9:47 5. Menuet I / II - 13:41 6. Gigue - 17:38

[@PauloSilva-gi7ol]

😀

[@ikennastea3843]

Peter_Panda thank you

[@ishakmehovic2715]

thank you!

[@gastonbordon5079]

Waaw. Toda una vida. La longevidad de las piezas musicales de antes le dan un cierto aire de vida a la música. Hay una identidad que se viene gestando desde el principio que se vá desarrollando, va cambiando sin dejar de ser siempre una. Es como presenciar la existencia de una especie de ente vivo. Su nacimiento y su muerte. Increible.

[@derossetmyers47]

Thanks. I was wondering why the time marks in the description weren't links.

[@DanielBarket]

To me, this was and still is the best performance of the first cello suite that has ever been recorded. I don’t think anyone can or will top it. What an astounding rendition!

[@yaysarahjay]

It's so fascinating to think that this music brings me chills in the same way it did for people in the 18th century....

[@K4inan]

I break down completely, I feel joy and sadness and all manner of emotions. My soul just cannot handle its beauty.

[@calebbbbbb1]

+K4inan Same, it's incredible.

[@Reekdog]

well, I doubt many people from the 18th century ever got the chance to hear this song when it was first erected, so consider it a blessing to those that did.

[@K4inan]

Allen Smith hehe, erected.

[@calebbbbbb1]

+Allen Smith It was also considered an etude back then, it was considered an etude until Rostropovich recorded it and sold the records.

[@gxp3621]

Imagine playing cello for 20 minutes straight without making any mistakes

[@andrer9074]

Without looking at the sheet

[@MrIndo-gq2gw]

My arm gonna die just after 5 min of playing cello ;-;

[@blondgingerbeard3952]

The camera cuts and editing magic

[@irlbocchi]

@@blondgingerbeard3952 bitch u really think they edited this

[@cellofellow5115]

@@irlbocchi It doesn't seem like there's a live audience, so probably.

[@yettitop]

Love, joy, happiness, pain, sadness, despair, and overcoming… I can find all of these things in this single-voice piece. It’s like about our lives. Endless gratitude and respect to bach and maisky.

[@stuartsamples7715]

Nineteen and a half minutes of pure skill and perfection. The fact that he can play such beautiful music faultlessly mesmerises me

[@mattmaximfilms]

This man looks exactly how an epic classical musician should look

[@DR-nh6oo]

He is a magnificent and I can’t help wondering how tall he might be, does that cello not appear to be tiny in his hands?

[@63artemisia63]

Spoken like a true WASP!

[@DR-nh6oo]

Lynn Duvall Definitely a fair point, although I am prepared to believe it was possibly his countenance aside from his hue that may have inspired that comment, however that maybe easier for me due to my colour.

[@ThePkmnMaster54]

Idk man looks kinda Jewish to me

[@binchillin888]

@@ThePkmnMaster54 he's Latvian born Israeli

[@GoldFishNL]

Legend goes he's been playing in that chair non stop for 5 years now...

[@UndeadBeholder]

DocuCentre legend say that he out played Chuck Norris

[@angealainn]

IMPOSSIBLE

[@foxtrotfelix9086]

once his cello strings pop, it'll be the end of the world

[@angealainn]

The snap of the fabled string resounded throughout the earth, and it was on that day that Jesus returned to claim us all.

[@strawberrykoolaid124]

Josh Swaims so true😂

[@yvindalexanderfrivold]

fun fact: Mishca is actually a 700 year old vampire and he was trained as a classical musician by Bach himself. after more than 250 years of practice he finally made this video.

[@Naproxeno_MD]

Wtf hahahahaha

[@yettitop]

What’s the secret to looking that young? Looks like he’s only in 40s though…

[@authorliannejames]

You get the award for "Most Creative Comment" and I love it!!!!!!

[@mahuikanikumaroro8073]

Nah, he's older - dated him 347 BC

[@Billy-dj8zw]

Love this comment

[@freaknaut7421]

Thanks God for a Genius like Bach and a wonderfull Cello master like Mischa

[@thomaswinge6663]

He HITS every single note perfectly.

[@erayozer5185]

Indeed he does

[@nortons7040]

​@@andrewanderson3016 They must strive for perfection or quit and just admire those who are better than them. This is as simple as it is.

[@dudanunesbleff]

I can't say if he does, but he plays wonderfully, giving us an understanding of the music.

[@mr.thompson8223]

@@nortons7040So they "must strive" for something that doesn't exists and has never been reached by anyone...

[@joseph2832]

Bullshit.

[@brandasorus5096]

Every single stroke produces an effect on my emotional being. It's truly as if he's playing my emotions rather than a cello. Absolutely beautiful

[@Gruesome_j]

Brandasorus violoncello*

[@cccnieh2468]

that's beautiful

[@Gruesome_j]

Brandasorus ill show you a beautiful stroke

[@ivangrozni100]

Mischa is true genius. This is the best performance of this peace, somewhere halfway between Casal's expresion and Rostopovich's precision.

[@terrorzacktyl]

19:28 long and he doesn't look at the neck once. Quite literally being able to play it with his eyes closed. Amazing!

[@jessemccree7452]

Yeah it's a great "peace" lmao

[@alexsanderferreira9115]

The great performance? I think no man.

[@ziggystardust3123]

Piece

[@michaelwhisman7623]

He is?? That's just an opinion.

[@walterhbez]

ive tried to find someone that doesnt make my ears mad playing this prelude of Bach's Cello Suite No.1, it just fits into my ears like it should and I can't describe it any different. Sublime; thank you.

[@txlsam7705]

Maravillosos Bach, impresionante Maisky. Qué afortunados somos pudiendo disfrutar esta música.

[@fabrizziobaldassari3570]

Opino lo mismo :)

[@tragikk03]

I don't think it's possible to look any more like a person who plays classical music than this guy

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Nick: yes. You nailed it.

[@masonr.powers7196]

He looks like skinnier Sylvester Stallone.

[@grundlemaster1691]

Give him a dashing grey streak through his hair and a few more gold rings.

[@samfaidley1025]

It's the Roman

[@joerag6077]

Jason Mantzoukas might not play cello.

[@billsykes8396]

A true artist makes it look so easy and effortless. As an amateur musician, I know it's not. Never heard of him before, just love the sound of the cello, but what a master! Looks like he's not even trying. Some players could be all technique and no emotion, but he's got both. The mathematics and the beauty.

[@classicalmusiconly2365]

Bill Sykes can you see my videos

[@lilianayussem]

ACUERDO TOTALMENTE! BILL

[@probikers6164]

I so agree

[@dianayakar4289]

Asaf avidan. One day

[@74Voyeur]

It's astounding how he produces so many notes with seemingly minimal bow or finger movement.

[@annalisapaviglianiti6122]

I am listen and listen and listen again during my PhD writing The entire performance of Maisky is marvellous a masterpiece Can't put in words what make me feel SO GRATEFUL

[@noabaak]

There was a park that I frequented called ‘Places des Vosges’ around Bastille, Paris. A man, in between empty passageways, was playing cello playing Bach, and the sound was just so full and engrossing. Due to acoustics off the dome-type form of the passageway or maybe to his pure talent, I do not know. A man, his cello, this place, late afternoon, scattered Parisian sky, all made one coherent sound. Now that the streets are empty, I imagine that a man, now older, comes back with his cello, just like the old time, and plays just the same, only this time, to himself and God. - nyc, 3/16/2020

[@ArancinoDiRiso]

Noa Baak I legitimately started ugly-crying when I read this. Thank you so much, I needed it.

[@noabaak]

@@ArancinoDiRiso You will be alright, let us keep the faith. - nyc, 4/8/2020

[@ArancinoDiRiso]

Noa Baak ❤️

[@flambayed]

Sounds like time well spent .stay safe my man

[@questionable-cp6ex]

Beautiful! ☺️

[@rosavillanueva5189]

I have not enough life to appreciate all the music and beautiful things in life.

[@isabellelecuyer7516]

Wha t a wonderfull comment!Your name is Rosa, what a proud name:Rosa Parks, Rosa luxemburg...

[@maalba2967]

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[@maalba2967]

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[@Alexx16Z]

Rachmaninoff said that music is enough for a life, but a life isn't enough for music. He was so right...

[@marcelpalic8547]

Yap......

[@TheCaptain008]

You know what's great? Often times these sort of numbers in the millions of views are seen in ridiculous pop music song. But to see such a strong committed community to something real, and something so gorgeous. Like, I feel less alone for being the only one I know personally who listens to Classical regularly.

[@Josh-it6uy]

shut up

[@Mom2Johnny]

Nope, you're not alone!!!

[@jeanne458]

I understand what you mean, I listen to jazz and classical music and everyone thinks it's shit, and listen to rap or pop

[@metal4life751]

I’m bawling my eyes out! I love string instruments. That’s why I’ve dedicated my life to them.

[@geraldthesaint5457]

His timing is superb. Great interpretation. I wonder if that’s it in fact what Bach had in mind for this piece. This music never ages. It’s forever one of the highest moments of mankind and sound.

[@lucide9577]

I agree! Light and Love to You Sir.

[@me2ontube]

he adds a well executed personal touch

[@geraldthesaint5457]

Not too slow, not too fast. Brilliant. I admire in tons this capacity of making music like this.

[@RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

There’s an explainer for Oswald Spengler’s “Decline of the West” that’s on here. I forget which one, about 20 to 30 minutes. Either way Spengler talks about how different civilizations are driven by different spirits that affect everything. EVERYTHING. about them. He compared and contrasted Roman and Faustian (post-Roman Western Europe) civilizations and their art. The Romans were an inward looking people. Their art reflected instantaneous snapshots in time in incredible detail. Those statues were their artistic expression, the one they mastered. Since the Romans that art has been imitated and admired but never done in the true earnestness the Romans did. For us, the Faustian West, we chose music. He calls us Faustian because Faust made a pact with the devil for unlimited knowledge. He just HAD to know. Had to expand, to see, to learn. Music fills the silence of the space you’re in, so we were drawn to it. So he says. Either way, nobody else has mastered music like we did. It’s not even close, really.

[@Studio_234]

Possessed for 20 min by Bach himself

[@mariatomas9375]

En mi primera clase de violonchelo mi profesor me tocó la prelude. Desde ese preciso instante supe que estos veinte minutos son mi meta a seguir como violonchelista. Gracias, Mischa Maiski por poner tan alto el listón.

[@Naim11443]

Suerte y éxito ❤

[@marctheprobo655]

Ustede pode tocar la peça?

[@LucasNascimento-on9hi]

Viva a música, viva os instrumentos criados, viva as pessoas que os tocam e muito obrigada ⚘

[@valentinacardile4771]

Ma lucas che commento banale

[@Eumanel12]

@@valentinacardile4771 por que banal?

[@romulodecastrodasilva5863]

Tão raro ver um brasileiro por aqui! Que bom, se mantenha longe do funk!

[@johnypsycho52]

Absolutely breathtaking masterpiece in submission of master Mischa Maisky .. nothing else to say

[@CarlitosMayo]

A beautiful way to spend 20 minutes of lifetime. Very nice playing. Thanks.

[@michaelhimes8778]

The perfect intonation on his chords seems to vibrate the whole room.

[@lauramartel5297]

Sure let's you hear the math of music. Impossible to even read something simple in the background, it so takes over the brain.

[@lenore8065]

My sentiments precisely. It gives it so much hearth

[@goricapavlovic-ruzic126]

There are no chords on a cello

[@OUTBOUND184]

Bach is and forever will be the pinnacle of all music.

[@christophlieding734]

Yea > cool > I am looking at that guy Mischa and I am thinking Cello. Kind of have to keep in mind listening to music like this and Bach we dont want to get too religious>> but pretty close and little prayers dont hurt nobody. Pretty thankful right now. Love, peace & Gesundheit from Germany.

[@OUTBOUND184]

@@azertyuiop432 You must be deaf. My commiserations.

[@63artemisia63]

Mozart wasn’t bad either ;o)

[@abuhaimiabuhassan1903]

@@63artemisia63 Mozart is fluid, Bach is rigidly perfect.

[@ctswag4204]

Bach? That's a weird way of spelling Tenacious D.

[@chsinger96]

The fact that there are comments from not too long ago means that people are looking up Bach and I think that's beautiful.

[@TSOM]

This is the definition of Musical Art.

[@elementperso]

The Spirit of Orchestral Music Your definition*

[@TSOM]

This is art. And it defines the term very well.

[@moderater2.048]

The Spirit of Orchestral Music They were trying to say that cello is not the only form of art.

[@AllenHung0402]

The arguement that cover the beautiful feeling of music. Why are the freedom to express are banned in the name of equality ?

[@AllenHung0402]

The Spirit of Orchestral Music indeed it is

[@plenilunium]

The acoustics and sound in general in this room... I am baffled. I wish I could have been in the room when this was recorded. Marvellous.

[@nunoreisper]

It is a palladian villa. not sure which one though.

[@nunoreisper]

Villa Caldogno, Nordera, one of the side rooms.

[@novakattila]

Well a spectacular natural reverb for sure, but I bet its because of the frescos and the tile floor, its essentially a super large bathroom as far as acoustics go.

[@brennanmccabe5747]

@@nunoreisper thanks

[@haleymuthu3543]

Amen.

[@TitanThomasEdwards]

This is a beautiful piece. Mischa’s level of skill displayed here is amazing. And he has a look about him that seems to say “he’s a serious artist”, I like that look.

[@rosanagle4232]

I love this piece of music. I love this musician's rendition. Thank you.

[@mattmaloney2445]

Comforting to know that this recording will travel across the depths of our universe, forever!

[@j_freed]

That would take a seriously long time while maintaining unprecedented signal integrity!

[@mizzpearlgearl]

"I hope these are the kinds of things that last" might be the sentiment here but that was still funny because it's true!

[@derossetmyers47]

Was that one of the recordings that were sent off into space in a capsule?

[@robertscaife2361]

When my wife feels sad and prays to god she always plays this ...over and over ..this is such a beautiful piece ..

[@amazinggrace5692]

I understand that. I use this song to help me get through life after my daughter died. She used to play cello. Much love to you and yours, from Laura’s mom 💕🐝💕🇺🇸

[@KPGRUND]

What a tiny little guy he is, he makes that violin look huge

[@kacperrutkowski87]

xD

[@ryleighjj]

Literally the band kids at my school thinks the orchestra is made up of different sized violins.😂

[@BenumbedNuts]

He's playing a cello...

[@strawberrysin]

@@BenumbedNuts r/woosh

[@aquariousenigma70]

Bahahahahah

[@dennistregellis9162]

Sublime, this rendition lifts my spirits.when I listen to this everything fades into insignificance.

[@nis5e]

Such a tremendous performance. His eyebrows, that move as if he's having a passionate conversation with a lover. His hands, that grip with such control. His neck, that moves in tune with the atmosphere of the music, almost as if he's surprising himself with his own performance... Masterful!

[@parktol02]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@LovedbyYah]

Thank you for the description

[@justinthomassen6709]

That is true feeling. Few of us ever feel that deeply. I am happy to say this makes me cry with that same feeling everytime.

[@adrieldelangton7078]

simply beautiful, the Bach's prelude is my favorite, the energy that transmits has not words.

[@sirkiwi6962]

Adriel Delangton I agree

[@isabela0neimi0rocha]

the prelude is the most beautiful piece! surely everyone's favourite

[@pauledvardsen5597]

Ehrbarme dich

[@willemvangestel6820]

Erbarme indeed ! I don't want to be pedantic, I just agree !

[@rjzavala87]

Of course it has no words. Its God speaking to us through music.

[@johnnov2246]

I am a 12 year old cello player and these are the kind of things that make me want to play and get good so maybe one day I could maybe be this good and actually be good at something. This video is perfect and thanks to everyone who help make it

[@thelosergang6210]

John Nov224 hey same

[@spinneborstel]

Practice,Practice, Practice, Practice: perfection

[@samershoufani1142]

just practice and practice and then practice a little bit more and you can be as good as you want

[@patrycja3956]

you will be as good as he is, i believe in you!

[@Jacksendsyouandear]

I was in your shoes once, and I speak only from my experience, but I regret not following through on opportunities and chances when I had the drive and talent. Practice, audition, ask questions, and nevermind seeming ignorant. Go to that school that specialises in the arts, find a mentor, don't give up, find new things to love and learn in the cello, and, in the worst case that occurred to me, if you find yourself with no opportunity or no peers and professors who wish for your advancement, SEEK THEM OUT. Good luck, I wish you the best and hope you see it through!

[@some1601]

this is the best performing I found in KZbin . FABULOUS 💙

I saw this man play this exact suite two days ago at the palais montcalm in Quebec city and it was absolutely as gorgeous as this to hear.

[@jlapierremusic]

This seriously makes me wanna learn the cello.

[@JamesHRiver]

same here. this is so beautiful.

[@JukeboxWillie]

Than you should learn cello, it was meant to be my friend.

[@JamesHRiver]

hopefully :) it would be great to play the cello.

[@jillianelstermann9346]

This is the song that made me want to start playing cello. I have now been playing for almost 5 years.

[@jlapierremusic]

Jillian Elstermann Thats great! :D I know from experience that the best way to learn is to be inspired!

[@joshgabaldon663]

I have troubles sleeping, on the really bad days I put this on with headphones, I'm out before minute 3, not because it's bad, but because it puts me at ease and my brain calms down. Thank you for this

[@blue70033]

I'll try that.

[@lindacowles756]

Josh, did you know that Bach wrote the Goldberg Variations to be played for someone who had insomnia? Not to put him to sleep but to enjoy listening to while he was awake.

[@laurieeno2118]

I totally understand that.

[@robertstanage3254]

I do this also . It reminds me there is beauty in the world , and then all burdens seem lighter .

[@Maria-n1q9x]

Μαγεία , πόνος, χαρά, έρωτας. Όλα αυτά ακούγοντας αυτή την ουράνια μουσική. Ευχαριστώ πολύ γι'αυτό το όνειρο.!!!!!

[@drao-lotic]

Someone please loop, 2:22-2:40. That part is heavenly.

[@malachimarasigan]

That’s my favorite part of the 1st movement too

[@planesgobrr]

It’s really hard to play too. Shifting that fast causes severe intonation issues for me.

[@yunamaurice133]

I find it so perfect 😍

[@HUNKragor]

There's a website KZbin repeater or sg

[@daniiiieelle]

I agree

[@Soylarapha]

por este señor y esta pieza de bach ahora toco cello desde hace mas de seis años y no me arrepiento de nada

[@MrTinocho]

Felicidades, nunca dejes de hacerlo

[@寶旗黃-n4q]

你很棒

[@robertoulisesnunezaraya3438]

Un monstruo J.S.Bach El compositor más prolifico de la música clásica. Esto es un regalo de DIOS!!!

[@Velaskes122]

ПОСЛУШАЙТЕ АЛЕКСАНДРА БАШЛАЧЁВА. ПРИВЕТ С ИРКУТСКА ( СПАСИ ГОСПОДИ)!!!

[@AbAmerigo]

This was playin in my head for quite a long time. I wanna thank me for not giving up looking.

[@peterwu602]

This is on a completely different level, its an ART FORM now

[@rodrigofeliu6159]

I could only hold on to my tears until 2:30 that movement is so intense, it breaks me in the most wonderful way. This masterpiece is the definition of timeless. Eternal gratitude to JS Bach for sharing his gift with us all. May we never forget.

[@laurawilson8793]

Bach always brings me to tears. Every time. It's almost too beautiful to listen to, or for too long. My heart breaks.

[@robradcliffe3695]

@@laurawilson8793 Likewise, my heart and mind explode with feeling is the only way I can describe it, and the result is crying like a baby because it's just so.... There isn't a word :-)

[@laurawilson8793]

@@robradcliffe3695 yes! Exactly- indescribable. I love it!! My heart feels so full after Bach. 💖

[@parrisyoung7523]

Janis Joplin (who'd think to bring HER up HERE?) said, "All you have to do is one thing right." This suite is sooo RIGHT! It is immortal!

[@fuerzademapuche2532]

Crazy how the Universe works....I'm reading your comment thinking the same exact thing...only to realize we have the same name. Gracias Rodrigo for your thoughts.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

The years and years of playing in order to play like this is mind-blowing!

[@OpusPocusMusic]

I watch your streams this is so crazy. Love your videos so much!

[@johnrokosky]

And that he has every single note intrinsically memorized.

[@shinymetalrods_]

didnt expect you here lmao

[@benlotus2703]

A waste of time? ?

[@manubishe]

@@johnrokosky once you practice it to play in one go, certain parts will flow after another.

[@dayaneclaudia1759]

A melhor representação dessa obra de arte que já ouvi ate hj é desse músico... Passou todo sentimento da música. Obrigada!

[@chris.l4195]

This makes me feel things i cant put in to words. An absolute masterpiece!

[@RichardEnglander]

I have the same, I get teary-eyed with the beauty, the simple complexity. So moving x

[@zuck8702]

Mischa Maisky, you are so amazing. You make playing the cello look effortless. Thank you for making the world a better place.

[@harmonicsball89]

Cello -one of the few classical instruments that is so middle of the frequency spectrum for humans (and the human vocal range) that it just sounds great by itself.

[@milesgilbertpiano]

Except piano obviously but that’s different because really the piano is a different beast from everything else.

[@harmonicsball89]

@@milesgilbertpiano piano is considered more of a full frequency spectrum instrument. The original post referred to the human vocal/speech range. ;)

[@milesgilbertpiano]

@@harmonicsball89 Yes, you’re right. And cello is honestly my second favorite instrument because it sounds just so amazing

[@justanamerican9024]

It feels good to play it also. The strings are not up by your ear as a violin is and the body of the instrument is resting on yours. The vibrations go through you and makes it feel like the cello and you are one.

[@gabrielacorsan9094]

Allemande 2:47 Courante 7:12 Sarabande 9:50 Menuet. 13:42 Gigue 17:39

[@miguelsalas8583]

Gabriela Corona - Menuet 2. 15:11 😌🥀🖤

[@hamzahaytham3940]

Thanks

[@ririthequestioneer]

commented and liked to remind you about this piece

[@Hadassah-Ester]

Eu amo suite N° 1 de Bach em cello. E não encontrei ninguém melhor do que esse músico tocando. Eu sempre navego e me emociono ao ouví-lo tocar. 😢❤

[@ricardosamper2908]

It's a pleasure listening this Bach Suite, in this prodigious hands of Mischa Master.

[@nsdasocietymusic]

I can say that, despite not being a classical music specialist, this is my favorite rendition of the suite. It appealed to me more more than Casals' and Rostropovich's renditions. I don't want to be thought of being disrespectful of those great artists. It's as if it's saying, "My life seems so fully complete when I hear it reverberate throughout the entire home that I don't think I'd miss out on anything if I died in my sleep tonight." So you can play this in an empty house where a family used to live, where children used to run and fight in the hallway and there was a woman you could wrap your arms around, but now it's ten o'clock at night in an empty house, and life seems complete. As though you don't have anything or don't want anything. I felt obligated to express this because there are individuals somewhere in the globe who are suffering.

[@JeffNixonComedy]

Hell ya suffering rocks

[@nanamomo9092]

I've listened to this while studying in HS. Now I'm finishing up my last semester of college and I still come back to listen every now and then, while studying or to just enjoy listening. 🙇‍♀

[@rowejon]

This piece sounds so simple, is incredibly difficult & there is nowhere to hide, any mistake is glaringly obvious. My favourite performance.