Yo-Yo Ma teaches Bach's Cello Suite No. 5

Learn the secrets to mastering Bach's Cello Suite No. 5 from none other than Yo-Yo Ma himself!
Join world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma in this exclusive masterclass as he delves into the intricate details of J.S. Bach's Cello Suite No. 5. Watch as NWS alum Meredith McCook receives personalized guidance and insight from Ma, making this a truly unique and insightful learning experience for all cello enthusiasts. Dive into the beauty of Bach's compositions with these two talented musicians and enhance your understanding of classical music.
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00:47 Yo-Yo's commentary begins
06:50 Playing the bassline louder
11:37 Time scale, phrasing and asymmetry
13:30 Fugue: the significance of asymmetrical phrase lengths
19:30 MTT shares his perspective
22:34 Leading people with bass notes
27:26 Keeping bass notes present when it's they are not played
29:10 The power of suggestion
31:04 The musical meaning of the distance between voices
37:44 Meredith McCook's performance

[@davidschestenger3366]

ABSOLUTELY wonderful, it blow my mind, and Yo Yo is. Genius to explain it I’m studying Bach, and the complexity of it is infinite

[@newworldsymphony]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@shoshannafachima1306]

Meredith is excellent in her interpretation and performance

[@newworldsymphony]

We agree! Thanks for watching.

[@shoshannafachima1306]

@@newworldsymphony you are very welcome

[@Bannerkim1]

What a delightful performance and impression of the Bach, Suite, Prelude No. 5. Refreshing to see and hear the magnificent preparation and poise of this musician and cellist. Yo-Yo Ma's presence was impressive as always drawing from the musician, musicianship and quality of formation in identifying something to acquire and remember. Thanks to both of you.

[@newworldsymphony]

Well said. We're glad you enjoyed this video.

[@sarahpotts1200]

Amazing to gain this perspective but also it made me hear better why The Maestro is the best cellist alive. No offence to Meredith but the difference to my uneducated ears is like the difference between salt and sugar I completely love Yo-Yo Ma . He is the sweetest man on the planet . I think he could persuade a cactus to shed its thorns

[@newworldsymphony]

Yo-Yo Ma is wonderful and it's always special when he comes to New Word Center.

[@sarahpotts1200]

@@newworldsymphony I think he is the dearest human on Earth . You are very lucky

[@shoshannafachima1306]

I feel that Bach,for example in this piece,that one can compare itto fractal mathematics ason can discern permutations throughout the developement. Yo yo ma is an extraordinary teacher and of course virtuoso cellist

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

Magnificent! Off now to listen with new ears. Deeper understanding. A privilege. Thank you. Best wishes. 🫶🏼🎶🌞🤸🏽‍♂️🖖🏼

[@newworldsymphony]

Amen!

[@joemack10]

The first opening in my opinion features or a funeral probably Death! This 5th Suite piece is very Deep! Harmoic Analysis is awesome! Think deeper! ❤

[@newworldsymphony]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@henrylu318]

Give a music a life!!! A peace of music is not a static melody, as a musician, you should give it a life, happy or sad, peaceful or crazy.

[@newworldsymphony]

Wise words. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Melodine48]

❤❤❤

[@JustFiddler]

matur suksma untuk videonya😊😊😊

[@newworldsymphony]

Terima kasih!

[@olynneshine7014]

Yo-yo looks much younger than he is now, I would guess that it was when he was about his early 50’s

[@JustFiddler]

i guess he was about 17

[@olynneshine7014]

⁠@@JustFiddler😂😂she is about 17, the student, it could be a lucky guess

[@newworldsymphony]

This was in 2012.

[@celloguy]

When was this recorded? Is it this year?

[@tomatojuice12]

Good question. Hope they respond.

[@gatesurfer]

The New World Symphony, which recorded this, dates it at 2015, but I think it is much older than that, even though he has aged well.

[@newworldsymphony]

This was originally recorded in 2015.

[@yvonnezhang3072]

如果我是学生我会非常喜欢上他的课，风趣幽默。有身处其境

[@newworldsymphony]

Thanks for watching!

[@keifermark]

Wait on, when was this?

[@newworldsymphony]

This was in 2012.

[@keifermark]

@@newworldsymphony thanks! Putting it in historical context. Really interesting. I studied musicology and history in conservatory and keep up with all of it. Admire Ma and just wanted to know placement of this. I thank you.

[@blackwatch_TV]

banger

[@newworldsymphony]

🎶