Yo Yo Ma - Bach Six Cello Suites - The Odeon of Herodes Atticus Greek Live

In 2018, Yo Yo Ma started a musical tour around the world. He planned to tour in 36 cities in six continents around the world to play Bach's Six Cello Suites. The ancient Greek Theater, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus in Athens, was his first stop. Unfortunately, the Pandemic stopped Yo Yo Ma's world music tour. The performance in the Odeon of Herodes Atticus Greek was one of the most beautiful versions of Yo Yo Ma's performance of Bach's Six Suites.

[@chrisjehle8393]

"Noise is from cicada on microphone" is the single best subtitle I've ever seen in my life.

[@kingcyrusking]

34:50 for those wondering.

[@pinkyfull]

Gotta love outdoor venues

[@riohibler2345]

Thank you, I thought something was wrong w/youtube or my computer

[@pineapplelofi3236]

I wish everyone who clicked on this video the most love, peace and abundance. You’re so much closer than you realize. I love you

[@trinidad2450]

You are so kind with your sweet words. What I wish for you is that you seek the One who has the power to help you be so kind. He is the one who gives you the power to send your love to us.

[@artysanmobile]

@@trinidad2450 So, someone sends you an open-hearted note of universal love, and you reply with your religious bullshit. It must suck to be you.

[@MAGAmerican]

Same to you. Thank you ♥️

[@mjicajm5]

I hope everyone of us gets your wonderful wishes and a best peaceful future ❤

[@anamariabonel160]

Sublime! Felicitaciones!!

[@Forunification]

There is no hesitation; it is sublime, knocks on the soul's door, shows all the scenes of life, and seems to disappear quietly. Maestro Yo-Yo Ma, I love and respect you for playing.

[@SCMaglev261]

Suite No. 1 in G Major 0:43 Prelude 3:04 Allemande 6:58 Courante 9:40 Sarabande 12:10 Menuet I 13:24 Menuet II 15:26 Gigue Suite No. 2 in D minor 17:48 Prelude 21:56 Allemande 25:09 Courante 26:57 Sarabande 31:09 Menuet I 32:19 Menuet II 34:10 Gigue Suite No. 3 in C major 37:12 Prelude 40:24 Allemande 44:09 Courante 47:14 Sarabande 50:53 Bourrée I 52:19 Bourrée II 54:25 Gigue Suite No. 4 in E♭ Major 58:03 Prelude 1:02:38 Allemande 1:06:47 Courante 1:10:39 Sarabande 1:15:01 Bourrée I 1:17:54 Bourrée II 1:20:08 Gigue Suite No. 5 in C minor 1:23:45 Prelude 1:30:23 Allemande 1:36:11 Courante 1:38:15 Sarabande 1:41:39 Gavotte I 1:44:00 Gavotte II 1:46:22 Gigue Suite No. 6 in D Major 1:49:46 Prelude 1:54:49 Allemande 2:02:02 Courante 2:06:20 Sarabande 2:10:43 Gavotte I 2:12:16 Gavotte II 2:14:21 Gigue For anyone who found this useful, or is looking for different recordings of the suites, I'd recommend Mischa Maisky's 1986 Recording. Maisky is much more "expressive" (as a lot of people have said), and I find I personally really prefer his romantic playing compared to other cellists (and I also commented all of the movement timestamps ;). On the contrary, for all the people who think this type of playing is a "disgrace" to Bach and "not what he intended" you could always look up the "historically accurate" Baroque interpretations of masters like Anner Bylsma and Hidemi Suzuki, just to name a few (instead of leaving hateful or critical comments about how you don't like so-and-so's playing). I've read many other comments across KZbin, and a lot of people have agreed that a fine gentleman by the name of Enrico Dindo provides one of the "best" interpretations of the Suites, as he provides a perfect "middle-ground", incorporating many Baroque elements into his playing but still having an essence of a "modern" cellist (and to be honest I don't exactly know what I'm talking about). I usually don't talk this much, but I feel J.S. Bach's Cello Suites are something of virtually infinite possibilities and interpretations, and people will never, ever agree on a "correct" way of performing them, so I'd recommend just sitting back and enjoying the music. Now that you've gotten to the end of this lengthy spiel, good day or night to you, whoever you are, and I wish you prosperity in the future.

[@ruohaochen]

Very helpful!

[@stephane-i2j]

Si le monde pouvait ètre aussi apaisé que la beauté de ce moment hors du temps avec cette musique rédemptrice..quel bonheur sur terre..Stéphane

[@matthewjacot6065]

The cello is the most human of instruments, and represents the closest to replicating humanity's vocal range. Bach's genius, was to lift humanity's voice, YoYo is his finest instrument. He seems inspired from a spirit we cannot see, but he does.

[@mikhaelnico3954]

Obra cumbre de la música universal

[@guslicem]

cello is beautiful but it is the viola the one that matches the most the human frequencies (from a violist). That being said, Yo Yo Ma is an absolute master of his instrument and few if any can play like him at his best. Though in my humble opinion, his techniques shines much more in more virtuosistic romantic works (Listen to him playing Vocalise)

[@daniahnavarro3354]

Absolutely astonishing musicianship and Yo Yo Ma captures the spirit of Bach. He plays it exactly the way Bach intended it to be played. It's a spiritual experience to listen to this incredible composition by Bach. These six cello suites capture every aspect of life itself. The happy, the sad, the determination, and love. This is a masterpiece performance. May Mother Goddess continue to bless Yo Yo Ma.

[@davesprague1542]

Glib, abrasive, parochial, bourgeois, dismissive, abusive - all appropriate adjectives to describe this 'performance'. "Absolutely astonishing musicianship and Yo Yo Ma captures the spirit of Bach. " An astonishing public admission on your part that even at the age of 50-55, you haven't begun to discover Bach. "He plays it exactly the way Bach intended it to be played" 2nd public admission. "It's a spiritual experience to listen to this incredible composition by Bach. " An astonishing public admission on your part that even at the age of 50-55, you still struggle and paw at the word 'spiritual' to see if you can experience spirituality for the first time in your life. "The happy, the sad, the determination, and love. " The glib, the abrasive, the bourgeois, the dismissive, the abusive, the parochial. "This is a masterpiece performance" For a giant gaggle of extremely white, booze-addled Karens inhaling overpriced white wine by the boxload. "May Mother Goddess continue to bless Yo Yo Ma." Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand THERE'S the confirmation stamp - Karen is IN the house, sufficiently soused and clawing at the universe to discover Bach, the cello and spirituality.

[@corfreaky]

totally agree

[@donaldwarriner1640]

In my youth I played this suite almost every night in a studio apt on West 56th St. Laura and tom/Michael never once complained, as I was usually drunk. They will always remain in my mind as the most generous of people I have known.

[@CaptainCompassion1]

Sitting out in the warm late winter Northern Nevada sun, some beer and cigarettes close at hand, I listened to all. Best day I've had in a while. Thanks Yo Yo Ma, Thanks Bach.

[@DonPetersen-e9k]

How we do love Yo-Yo Ma, born and gifted to receive the mantle from Pablo Casals to play for us, for all of us in the world who listen, the Christian, deeply aesthetic cello suites! JSB would write at the top of his manuscripts, 'Help me, Lord,' and at the end, 'Thank you, God.' Richard of St. Victor tells us, 'The human spirit is not love, but love can flow through it. Therefore, we cannot exult in ourselves, but only in the love that flows through us.'

[@johardy8512]

He is an extension of the cello spirit, bringing the life and sharing the spirit.

[@brucewhitson1036]

As a pupil of the great violist and Bach interpreter, Lillian Fuchs, who devoted many years of her life to understanding, interpreting, performing, recording and teaching these masterful suites on the viola. I learned to play and love this music as a young man. Now at the age of 73, this music moves me as much or more than ever, and I can only take my hat off to Xo Yo Ma for sharing the fruits of his amazing talent and performing experience through this great music and performance. Tis is , IMHO absolutely MONUMENTAL!Thank you YO YO MA, and THANK YOU J.S. Bach!

[@ruohaochen]

Yo Yo is a treasure to human kind.

[@Kevin-i8m8b]

Syxg s vestuyl such s eatiful piece of of .music ade for the cellp the most beautiful of all instruments

[@Kevin-i8m8b]

I hate screen touch lh letters got gumbsike sausages its u Plssi le

[@dvoulga71]

one of the best concerts of my life at Herodus Atticus Theatre . Purely mystic and divine. Was on 30 June, 2019

[@stickom]

you are so blessed, i think it is by fare the best his Bach he ever played and i have all his streaming and CD ever published.

[@cellolion6631]

thank you, MAESTRO Yo-yo Ma. I cannot remember ever enjoying the cello suites so much as when i attended this concert ! You lifted my heart and soul. mlle. Lyon

[@anamariabonel160]

Gracias por tan magnifica magnífica interpretación

[@artysanmobile]

Yo-Yo Ma loves his life. He’s such an inspiration to me.

[@StressRUs]

I'm speechless, and that's a rare event indeed. Thank you, all concerned with producing this masterpiece.

[@florinchirila9573]

0:39 - Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 17:44 - Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008 37:08 - Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 57:58 - Suite No. 4 in E flat Majo, BWV 1010 1:23:43 - Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011 1:49:40 - Suite No. 6 in D Major, BWV 1012

[@christophereynal5490]

Je l'ai entendu dans les années 80's 90's . Néanmoins quelle beauté, du toucher de l'émotion. Pourtant je ne suis pas musicien 😢. Un grand parmi les plus grands. Et quand j'ai appris qu'il jouait gratuitement dans les prisons 🎉. Quelle grandeur 🎉

[@doreesky]

Even the cicada loves YoYo Ma! It flew in to join in. :D

[@jocelynemiloradovic2767]

Quelle merveille !

[@BobBabboni]

Oui, oui. Bien sur!

[@1cleandude]

The GOAT of the cello!🙏🙏🙏

[@elgato9534]

Only another musician can know and appreciate the time effort sweat isolation and tears it takes ❤❤ the reward is. ECSTASY

[@AlamoCityCello]

Yo-Yo is a great artist. Bravo!

[@fredlifsitz7411]

YoYo and Bach remind us of the good and true in our universe at a time when thoughtlessness ( and brainlessness) seems to garner too much support and attention.

[@mattelijah2615]

Well said!

[@Frau.Z.]

Fully agree with you

[@Term1nator-800]

amen

[@kodebruijn4753]

all that seems to oppose the infinite, finally must be seen as nothing.

[@dwaynehendricks7842]

Now all I can do is picture the cicada leading Yo Yo with a teenie-tiny wand.

[@hyojungkim8236]

젊었을 때의 요요마 녹음 때 마치도 날라갈 것 같은 경쾌함에 놀랐다면.. 이 공연은 세월의 더께에 숙성된 아름다움이 느껴진다. 같은 연주자의 다른 버전들도 즐거운 경험..

[@ChrisMichaelsChicago]

Yiasou Levendi ! Nothing short of amazing!

[@leighneal2112]

So proud that YoYo Ma is an American. The best musician we've every produced.

[@artysanmobile]

Weirdest comment ever. You know he plays music, right? His place of domicile is American. He is not an automobile. ‘We’ have no more ‘produced’ his genius than have the nations of composers whose music he performs. Maybe sports would be easier for you?

[@leighneal2112]

@@artysanmobile He's an American that plays music from all over, but his genius makes the music beautiful. I prefer to think he's an incredible example for young American artists. He's not domiciled in America, he was born and raised here.

[@MrZakgil]

@@leighneal2112born in PARIS

[@ΤΑΣΟΣΛΕΥΚΟΣ]

@@artysanmobile He's chinese

[@kodebruijn4753]

thank you, I like to hear and see him play, in 2015 he did this in London. I wish I could stay awake that long, so I watch it in two or three sittings. Well, I think I did now, with a coffee pause. I like all the great cellist who play this, because I listen to music to enjoy, not to criticise

[@maestraangela2579]

It's a magical magnet 💚🌍🌎🌏💫

[@RF-bc4ij]

I was there! He finally spoke midway through and is a witty man.

[@RedLtdGuitar]

That cicada putting in some abstract polyrhythmic work

[@artux948]

Tiene algo especial Yo Yo Ma.

[@jordivallspedrol2275]

Una magnífica sessió de cel·lo, que ens dona l'oportunitat d'escoltar i veure la interpretació d'un gran artista d'aquesta obra universal.

[@danielnixon1570]

Thank you from my heart, I am inspired!

[@yenjungchen6662]

Well he had an amazing performance he’s such a good talent artist

[@doaki_019]

54:25

[@Herlozpin]

Así se escucha la belleza! ❤

[@jonathanbower863]

Great cicada solo!! 34:58 Sometimes it's even in time with Yo Yo Ma's playing.

[@annemiebock382]

Guten Abend, ich habe yo yo Ma als junge Frau kennen gelernt und schätzen gelernt! Wir sind sozusagen zusammen alt geworden, aber die Liebe zur Musik und Meisterschaft des Vortrags sind unheimlich schön!!!!

[@tanjanovicic2926]

Mr. Yo-Yo Ma really know to play cello. 🌹🌹🌹❤

[@huipingli3302]

He looks like he’s enjoying a lot 😊

[@ozziealts]

You all are truly inspiring with your kindness. Thank you!

[@_._._._.9192]

🔥🌞🎼🎻💫🌞🌈TOO🌞 BEAUTIFUL🎻🎵🎶 MAESTRO 💫🌞🔥

[@richardsimms251]

Fantastic RS. Canada

[@LizOB1]

I love the first song right away. i know it from "If I Stay"❤

[@Y0Y0-MA.4]

Thank you for being amazing Liz would Llke to taIk more better the first digitss 872 then follow by 292 and the last 246 and 2.

[@SallyOwen-McTigue-tn3zr]

Love love love

[@michaelburchfield1202]

Thanks be to God what a Talent. Gift to mankind

[@joseeduardoleme7225]

Maravilhosa apresentação

[@magicalmysteryschool4714]

Thanks!

[@cece60774]

There will never be another

[@yesssirr987]

The cicada at 35:10 was pretty on beat

[@paulschumacker9901]

Leonard Rose would be very proud.

[@ruohaochen]

There was a cicada singing on the microphone from 00: 34:53, and it is fun to see such a musical incident.

[@r1p2m32]

The strangest thing: Once you really hear, this the easiest thing, and -- most to enjoy.

[@r1p2m32]

03:42 My face, if I could play Cello. I understand what he feels.

[@은총-j8j]

영혼의 평화❤

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

Siempre los chelistas comienzan con esta. Suit.

[@JhasuaBerrio]

Hola A partir del minuto 35 tiene un ruido que interrumpe el disfrute.

[@Frau.Z.]

❤

[@AmyAmy-er8bp]

Asuma how passionate are you about your instrument? Then what do you think about your playing? I tak kajdiy muzikant dumayet... na instrumente. Asuma a kogda perestante dumar i nachnyete igrat?

[@oscargranda5385]

❤❤❤❤

[@rochellewarren5008]

💜☄️🌌

[@migueltoro7611]

💚🎵🎵🎻🎵🌎♥️

[@dmeterland]

Pau Casals documentaries for everybody

[@michelmuller7270]

un passeur de pau casals yo yo ma

[@ski5566]

how do you not have a fail safe? did they only have one mic? sound guy committed crimes against humanity.

[@1_Vikesha_]

Это же как можно одному играть 2,5 часа да ещё и без нот

[@festivetosho7376]

He still doesn't trust Bach; too much weird hurriedness! There's too much YYM and not enough Bach in there. I'm not saying it should be as workman-like as Rostropovich's, and I realize there's lots of superb competition with things like Coppey's excellent work and Wen Sinn Yang's beautiful recordings. Not to mention Netherlands Bach Society, Casals older recordings, or even Edgar Meyer. If you listen to Andras Schiff talk about Bach, then listen to him play the French Suites (Leipzig recordings), that's Bach! Or Helmut Walcha ... These performers understand that Bach requires raw intimacy, not virtuosic flare. Introspection, not demonstrativeness. These are best appreciated, and performed, not as show pieces, but as meditations. Like you're watching the musician thinking and revealing the self. "Bach is Life" you might say.

[@ruohaochen]

Is it possible that it's more difficult to interpret in a unique and personal style than following a fixed manner?

[@festivetosho7376]

@@ruohaochen Inevitability, the performer's personality will be revealed, in any performance. Don't get me wrong, he is a wonderful cellist! But I don't like his Bach. His Dvorak, his collaborations with Bella Fleck and Edgar Meyer, etc., those are where he shines. But strangely, he learned to play cello largely thru the Cello Suites. Edgar Meyer said he built his technique playing them on double bass - why are his recordings of the Suites so different, then? To my view, quite superior. The performer must trust Bach. And then think their way thru the piece. Perhaps I am too devoted to this idea for Bach? "Bach as Life" perhaps I should've said. Maybe it's too idealized.

[@valfriesen4861]

Get over yourself!@@festivetosho7376

[@starlucanyaart]

Even if every musician have their own interpretation of Bach's music (or any other music), i also think that he play too fast, like at 38:13. For me Bach music express his best potential when played slowly, because it's a profound music, and the notes have to be played with more dephts. When played too fast, you don't feel this depht. I myself prefer enrico dindo interpretation, because he play Bach in the way that touch me better.

[@ruohaochen]

@@starlucanyaart I listen to Enrico Dindo's Bach Cello Suite n'6 in D major BWV 1012 a lot. His interpretation is charming.

[@bystroffc]

A cicada on the microphone (last movement of 2nd suite)!! That must have annoyed him.

[@한기석-l9t]

중국에도?

[@Pitborn]

21:48 a dog?

[@StringTone-t6v]

😂😊

[@dmeterland]

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[@UrisKarajan]

So spped ☹️

[@MrAkifusion]

Pathetic.

[@deja75m]

Da cello be be very fresh red..new instmint ..rite?.....

[@deja75m]

Can anyone tell me the maker of his cello?..I have seen him play.. Montyana, Stradivari..this is neither..so he plays an amazing cello?...yup

[@deja75m]

Notice the colour of the varnish?

[@dwaynehendricks7842]

God!

[@deja75m]

😅sir..ya look like me..70yrs..back pillow a necessity....retired master luthier..An lover of accuracy in music... melded with.idiosyncratic personality of the creator in time..mmmm..life is made colourful by pseudoCreators...slaves of..ya..fight

[@ceresartico2493]

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