Steven Isserlis plays 'Déploration pour une amie défunte' by Monique Gabus

Deploration pour une amie defunte', by Monique Gabus, performed by Steven Isserlis (www.stevenisserlis.com)
Directed, Filmed, and edited by Gabriel M Isserlis (www.gabrielisserlis.com)
Over the Christmas holidays this year, my Dad and I wanted to film something together. He chose a totally unknown piece that he'd just learned - 'Deploration pour une amie defunte', by Monique Gabus. (He found it in a box of his music - no idea where he got it from.) This was very spontaneous - as you can see from the state of my Dad's t-shirt! But it was something to do on a cold day - and it's a lovely piece, I think.
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[@francescathompson4825]

Each time Mr Isserlis I watch this video, it reminds us how vulnerable we all are and we need to treat each other and animals love and care… especially in these uncertain times. Thank you.

[@kateprice940]

Absolutely Gorgeous playing as ever xxx Totally Consummate Artist, an inspiration xxx And, fantastic photography/ film xxx Congratulations to the composer also ...in hands like these, you are given a gift xxx

[@maylong9163]

💕💕🎵 This music touches my soul. It speaks of deep longing and sadness to me. I lost my sister 6 years ago.

[@PopAndSwingAndClass]

From his hands, it sounds amazing. What he can do with music... Pure magic.

[@whereverthere]

Mr. Isserlis, I am exctied by your fabulous interpretations of much cello repertoire. You are quite original with it, and I am so pleased to ever have heard you play. Your art is inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@bettinamueller6451]

Vielen Dank für dieses wundervolle Video, ich liebe das Lied und wie Sie spielen! Liebe Grüsse aus Hamburg

[@Wessex90]

A lovely piece :-). Really nice to hear a totally unknown piece. It is so important to gather unknown pieces as we can't always play the same music over and over (as much as we all love them).

[@lamoraghislaine5429]

Merveilleux... qq mois que j'essaie de l'apprendre meme si ce n'est pas mon niveau. Thanks for this discover..

[@sallyfrise4234]

The longing, the anguish, seeps through in every note, the arm and wrist movements are quite beautiful. Mesmerising to watch and to listen to. Thank you Steven and GabrielIsserlis

[@whatthecello42]

He always holds his bow up like a sword whenever he finishes a piece.

[@dieschonemullerin]

What a beautiful, moving collaboration. Thank you.

[@fredlifsitz7411]

Transcendent. Beautiful.

[@Elleira92]

that cello is absolutely gorgeous. pricelessssly amazing

[@strad1736]

So beautiful......

[@thelex001]

Achingly beautiful playing, beautifully filmed and recorded.

[@Mezilesialan]

Superb sound quality.

[@GarrettMaring]

Brilliant!

[@dorflerstrad3927]

coolest dad ever

[@AlamoCityCello]

Steven Isserlis is a great inspiration to me. BRAVO!!

[@annasrodecka]

amazing. I love Steverliss! :-)

[@ToKuYo2009]

I just stumbled across with this video by chance. Never heard of this piece, although it reminds me of the hauting beauty of Bloch's Prayer, which I totally adore for its mesmerising & improvisatory melody and its interaction with the accompaniment part. I'd like to suggest this piece to my violinist friend - it should work on violin, I say! Is it originally totally unaccompanied piece? Thank you for sharing this. BTW, Steven Isserlis is my top favourite cellist, who never ceases to inspire me!

[@francescathompson4825]

This is a gorgeous piece; how does one get hold of the music? If I am not mistaken isn't this the time of when Steven Isserlis lost his wife? Very personal moment shared with his son whom did the videoing and editing of this recording. I just love the Steven Isserlis plays, with such raw passion and delicacy. I so would love to play this piece; in my case few years yet. Grade 3-4 at present.

[@IvanLuza]

Thank you so much for this! It's is SO beautiful! He is one of my favorite cellists ever! Which cello is he using in this video?

[@gesu1742]

Very well filmed! Great job and thank you!

[@NathanJayDog]

Probably lets him use a more intense vibrato without sacrificing stability. Whatever works.

[@sethwoods2003]

Beautiful! Have any idea where I might be able to get the music for this seeing that its so rare? Love Isserlis!

[@user-kl6xi7hq3y]

You can hear it and write the notes by yourself! I did so :)

[@Philipppppppppppppp]

Why does he always put his 2nd finger on top of his 3rd finger when he does a vibrato on the 3rd finger?

[@whatthecello42]

This guy powns the hell out of Yo-Yo Ma.

[@saltag]

+whatthecello42 I think both of them are great cellists...though I do prefer Isserlis, both are equally great

[@lucatrica]

someones know which strings use?

[@invaderzimrocksify]

Pirastro Eudoxa A (forte), D, G and Oliv C (light)

[@mauchette]

poignant ***.