Yo-Yo Ma, Kathryn Stott - Ave Maria (J.S. Bach/ Gounod)

Music video by Yo-Yo Ma, Kathryn Stott performing Ave Maria (J.S. Bach/ Gounod). (C) 2015 Sony Music Entertainment
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[@corylannon8546]

Great performance. I met Yo-Yo Ma at the bank a few weeks back, he is as genuine a person as he seems.

[@cjwoderstruck425]

+Cory Lannon that is not something I can say... Which city do you live in? or Yoyo Ma lives in I guess

[@corylannon8546]

We both live across the river from Boston.

[@MrPerfesser]

He is as kind, charitable, and caring a man as he is talented. Fame does not burden him. For years, he has quietly used it to brighten and better the lives of others - especially kids. He is a treasure, on and off the concert stage.

[@JohnDoe-qq8ws]

Lucky ;-;

[@flavio6219]

Escutar YO YO MA é sentir a presença de Deus........

[@silverxstar01]

This song in general always fills me with emotion but Yo-Yo Ma’s rendition here brings tears to my eyes. So beautiful

[@user-ug1lv3lm7e]

Yes, he is spectacular..

[@raphaferrari7361]

The very same feelings here❤

[@valalkuino3123]

You also have to look at the detective conan version, its also good

[@maryeliason1504]

He does always have that effect on me as well. I love him.

[@buskingkarma2503]

Had a rubbish day,everything has been going wrong,but them I clicked on this!👌

[@marce_1342]

Somos varios los de un día de perros

[@dustynmiller2497]

Me 2

[@carolandrews3996]

My mother passed away on 24 .8.20. Due to the pandemic, and shielding I could not be with her at the end to comfort her. To be played at my mother's funeral. I sang it as a child whilst she played the piano.

[@darkprince56]

I'm so sorry....my condolences

[@monet23232]

My condolences!

[@Kate9377]

I am so sorry for your loss! may this song bring a measure of peace to you.

[@eschelar]

The worst part of reading this on youtube is that the only way to respond in solidarity is to give a thumbs up or a like. I don't like what you wrote. I don't give it a thumbs up. I want to give you a hug and tell you I'm sorry. But I feel compassion for such a terrible outcome for you. A tear shed for you.

[@FalconsViewpoint]

I am also here as a fellow human, who does not know your full story but still connects with you. Please know that you are not alone, may your mom rest in peace.

[@Galssiano]

Thank you God, for blessing me with healthy ears and sensibility to appreciate such a beautiful prayer.

[@emp5352]

@@alcoolern9680 You're breaking my heart! You're going down a path I cannot follow!

[@sgnmath1234]

The nicest comment I've ever seen written on KZbin.

[@intapedia6729]

@@alcoolern9680 Thank you, Al COOLERN. Finally, someone with some common sense.

[@WilliamGurebo]

Lovely comment

[@WilliamGurebo]

@@sgnmath1234 Agree

[@cbmajor6017]

Shout out to the pianist! She's also amazing!

[@lymanmj]

💙

[@brianburke3757]

Yo Yo's sound is just so amazing. My wife wonders what I'm doing on the internet at night: Falling asleep being relaxed by Yo Yo Ma! Over and over and over again. There might be some Hauser, Roy & Rosemary, 2Cellos and The Piano Guys in there as well. However Yo Yo makes it all look so smooth and easy. There is a short street in downtown Toronto by the harbour front named after him.

[@RS-rb8fr]

Yes he is great but not at the level of Hauser from Bach to Vivaldi to Mozart to hendel ,to bethoven to Joaquin Rodrigo to hauser passion all of them brought it not just to play because it is edicts of what should be ,I myself being from Europe studyed music very young notation is very important to apply to all aspects of instruments but yo yo ma no bad but à century later you have Nostrus Rex .

[@misschocoholic82]

@@RS-rb8fr i agree. Hauser plays so pure and from the heart. its almost like he is playing a violin not cello.

[@vitaliysakun-duvalko8946]

Beautifully written comment

[@acgumpher]

Hauser is also a pretensious as the come. Yo-yo and Jacqueline Dupre are the greatest. Listen to Ma's side work with Mark O'Connor and Edgar Meyer.

[@jinglegorton3035]

@@misschocoholic82 Hauser gives me weird vibes with all his elaborate presentations. As Adam said, pretentious. He showcases himself more than his talent.

[@GordonStainforth]

You can't really describe in words just how beautiful this is. The way the Ave Maria is woven in with the famous Bach Prelude in C is sheer magic.

[@DAGO72]

I totally agree with you. This is simply sublime.

[@s.y7373]

Gordon Stainforthへ この曲の最初にバッハの平均律クラヴィーアの第1巻第1番の前奏曲が伴奏されていますが、普段アヴェ･マリーアをあまり聴かない私にはこのことは初耳でした。しかし平均律クラヴィーアのCDの解説文にはそのことはちゃんと書いてありました。この曲は二人の合作ということですが、そういうことですか?

[@valeriescavone8625]

Ave maria which ever way its played is just phenomenal. If you want it in soprano you need sumi jo but played just musicaly this is brilliant 👏 👌

[@tristanb6149]

My grandma passed away from cancer last week and this music was played at her funerals. I know she would've loved it. Love you grandma, miss you everyday.

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@tristan Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@anngo4140]

My condolences

[@user-ds2ve4vw3v]

ああ、なんと心だやかな曲だろう。

[@agonzalezlmsw]

I can understand. I lost a family member too❤️

[@vincesong]

I get why

[@foolio813]

I admit my first time clicking this video, I cried. It's a different form of Peace

[@lymanmj]

🎯

[@thomaspaul2353]

People like Yo-yo Ma and what they offer to the world are a testament to the beauty in Creation and God's gift of music. "Bach gave us God's word. Mozart gave us God's laughter. Beethoven gave us God's fire. God gave us Music that we might pray without words." This is such simple music by both Bach and Gounod, but so incredible nonetheless. We're so lucky to live in a world where we can listen to music like this with a few simple clicks of a little desktop device.

[@junevandermark952]

Two fabulous musicians, playing a very beautiful piece of music.

[@lauryliepolito52]

There are Angels and they are right here...

[@arcticwolf4565]

...

[@mishka8009]

[.ibid]

[@delflago]

Laurylie Polito Don't make it weird.

[@laryssavillaca9126]

Gostei muito está de parabéns pelo seu talento

[@mishka8009]

+ Laryssa En Englais, Por Favor... Regards, Mishka

[@treeflyer6088]

this is one of the most beautiful songs on the cello I've ever heard

[@urmom-fl2cw]

p i e c e

[@wecanonlywish9194]

treeflyer608 Maybe you would enjoy listening to Yo Yo playing this classic, as well? 'Prelude to Bach's First Cello Suite'..

[@cassandrabaker5117]

And to think when I finally get to heaven. I will get to hear my momma sing this for the cognitive first time I understand Sheba a lovely operatic voice. What a beautiful reunion this will be…

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@cassandra Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@nesherben-negev1345]

Global round of applause please!! It is amazing how YoYo just blends in with the pianist. He is truly one of a kind.

[@kimsunh41]

Kreisler

[@bmbmbm19977]

yo-yo you are the reason why I want to learn Cello and I'm a percussionist!

[@DanielepalumboPercussion]

Same

[@samuelyao3811]

are you saying that you work so hard to be a cellist and ended with a percussionist?? Ahahahaaahhhaahahahahaha

[@vinireads]

@@samuelyao3811 he's saying that even though he's a percussionist, yo yo ma has inspired him to learn cello

[@samuelyao3811]

@@vinireads sir that is real smart of you

[@cutedukeplays5065]

I’m also a percussionist and I’m currently learning cello.

[@tesscrelli783]

722 people were so swept up by the music that they mistakenly disliked. This was sheer beauty in the most traditional sense. Thank you so much for blessing my ears.

[@vrijegeest]

This must be how heaven's music sounds like..

[@Yoyomamusic007]

Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@SleepyHal]

I don’t know if anyone else in the world has such a mastery of their craft as Yo Yo Ma. He puts his whole heart into it

[@larissaayre]

My daughter is 11 years old and she loves this song and she also plays the cello so she learned it by memory in 25 minutes

[@elmomierz]

you timed her?

[@greasyflab3180]

25 minutes? Maybe send her to some special school.

[@johnmoreton137]

And lets not forget the pianist, Kathryn Stott who's wonderful playing compliments Yo Yo Mas cello so well

[@lymanmj]

Tremendous!

[@user-qy4dl4lz2v]

우리 며느리가 꼭 감상해보라며 여기까지 오게 해준 이유가 차고도 넘칩니다. 가슴을 울리고 감동으로 벅차게 하는 몇분...이 짧은 행복...영혼까지 흔드는 바이올리니스트이십니다.

[@user-rt4vx6kd7e]

尊敬的馬友友先生,您的琴技精湛非凡,惊人的演奏,奇特的潇洒精彩。表情优雅,风彩翩翩,深感动人。音色透明清晰飽滿,旋律演奏的極其悠揚抒情。让人沉浸在您的太美妙的琴声中而深深的陶醉。您的一切都那麼完美,令人仰慕难忘。能欣賞到你的出色华丽的演奏,实在是人生最美好享受,真是百听不厭。鋼琴的伴演也很出色,优美动人,在此深表谢谢,來自香港,祝你们幸褔快乐安康!

[@mimisetonmusic1151]

One of my first songs as a child singer...still love it. :-) A living example of the value of simplicity.

[@katherinejones8515]

Can you tell me what to type in to get to this version for sheet music?

[@RafaelGallardoArt]

He makes the cello sing. What a wonderful master!!

[@carlosbashuertas]

Gounod gave us a tune, by itself of enormous beauty, to be played over Bach's prelude, of gigantic beauty. The result is a miracle of harmony.

[@onmarsnow]

I wept. Years and years of electronic sounds put in today’s music still doesn’t pull out my emotions like this does. One brilliant accompanying piano, and a man with a cello. Out of the countless years of our worlds existence and the small amount of time I’ve spent here, I’m glad these two; at that moment and all of their time spent in their lives learning their craft lead to here, playing Ave Maria together.

[@lindacsont5892]

A few minutes of peace during these trying times...thank you!

[@forceindia9064]

Hang in there, we WILL all come through this (and wash your hands before you put them anywhere near your face!). Best wishes to you all 🙏

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@linda Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@GilliGompen]

When I listened to Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott played on this music video I closed my eyes and saw my dear late father play the cello from Heaven.

[@MichaelMingZhang]

徐徐道来，倾情诉说；完美组合，相得益彰；天堂之声，柔情似水；洗涤心灵，心旷神怡。音乐的魅力，叫你不得不折服。我连着听了至少八遍，起音一下子抓住了你的心，而最后那个尾音收得真精彩，余音袅袅👍

[@diptironghe8098]

"Slowly speaking, speaking passionately; a perfect combination, complementing each other; the voice of heaven, as tender as water; cleansing the soul, refreshing and happy. The charm of music will make you convinced. I listened to it at least eight times in a row. The starting sound captures your heart at once, and the ending sound is so wonderful, with lingering lingering notes👍" For people of the world who don't understand chinese, it would be sad to let this beautiful comment go ignored just because of language barrier. Beautiful

[@MichaelMingZhang]

Let me give it a try to translate my own comment: The story of Nativity is told slowly and wholeheartedly. A perfect duet compliments each other. The sound from Heaven is as soft as water. It so cleanses the soul that you feel refresh and tranquil. You simply cannot resist the awe that music brings to you. I listened to it at least eight times in a row. It catches my heart with cello's first note, while that last beautiful note lingers in the air for a long long time.

[@diptironghe8098]

@@MichaelMingZhang thank you :) this is more beautiful

[@lymanmj]

Wow. What a wonderful poetic response to this heartfelt performance.

[@karishsu5187]

He makes that cello sing, producing a sound that is powerful, raw yet refined, and heartfelt.

[@emp5352]

This performance is the embodiment of art. The tenor, always being in the shadow of the melody, is finally given his gloomy spotlight. The soprano serenades her companion in harmony. This is the classical equivalent of the modern romance duet.

[@heyho556]

When feeling like being alone, something leads me to appreciate this work.

[@lymanmj]

The hidden mathematical genius of Bach's keyboard Prelude in C Major coupled with Gounod,'s emotional Ave Maria played so powerfully by Yo Yo Ma is a fantastic confluence of true genius. Rises to one of the best KZbin has to offer, and IMO well worth the modest monthly subscription fee to listen commercial free.

[@gustavocosta9574]

These true artists don't have the recognition they should have.

[@zacharydummpfiff9837]

Yo-Yo Ma definitely has the recognition he should have.

[@lymanmj]

PERFORMANCES like this don't get the recognition they deserve. When I was a child, the biggest show on TV regularly featured classical performances. Ed Sullivan created stars in the classical world like Maria Callas. Has this performance been broadcast on the Ed Sullivan Show in, say, 1957, these two artists would have rocketed to national recognition - yes, even Asian-American YoYo. What do we have of that impact - no disrespect, KZbin - today?

[@plentymusic2022]

What happens when you have two great listeners that play music together. I love the juxtaposition of the Fazioli piano stool with a Steinway piano. Great music beautifully played.

[@marydemerjian4451]

My daughter plays this on the piano and hearing it just makes me weep every time. Beautiful.

[@johnmayer6533]

Hello how are you doing it’s nice meeting you here

[@siwirahmadisadana3332]

You played humbly , calmly , so profesionally without ego.

[@bill19441]

I hear this version and all I can think of is Mother Mary lead me to your son. If you can be this beautiful, your son must be utterly blessed. Lead me to Him.

[@KimberleyB]

Both their faces are such a pleasure to watch while they play.

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@kimberley Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@stanimal8]

Wow... A beautiful rendition of one of the most beautiful song ever. Also love the vocal versions sung by Maria Callas and also Helene Fischer.

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Yo-Yo Ma is such an amazing artist. I don't think I've heard anyone else that plays with such passion and beauty. This piece is just increíble. This is so beautiful. I cry every time I listen to it. They play so beautifully played....

[@user-lb1ry4yp1z]

這樣一個灰蒙蒙要落雨的黃昏，想起今晨母親在夢裡撫摸撩動一層層頭髮的溫柔和慈祥，再聽馬友友這要命的大提琴，大珠小珠落玉盤了.....

[@briannaramirez9375]

Beautiful! Kathryn and Yo Yo Ma work so well together! This piece is beautifully executed!

[@theresamwatson9207]

I return to this Ave Maria many times during the week - I cannot explain how this piece of music goes straight to the heart. Oh my!! Thank you many times over.

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@theresa Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@margiecrabtree6590]

Heavenly! Absolutely no other words to describe your music....You are both amazing...Thank you!!!

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@margie Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@jeanpaullecocq3768]

MAGNIFIQUE ! exactement comme mon père le jouer le soir à ma mère après ses gammes quand j'étais petite !

[@natewhite7481]

WOW that cello sounds amazing!

[@gosianaja5698]

Nate White YEAH

[@joncaju]

And the cellist wasn't too shabby either!

[@wynlewis5357]

Yes well, he's not reckoned to be the best cellist on the planet for nothing !

[@gerdberg6771]

@@gosianaja5698 i

[@joannelinford1967]

this is what KZbin was meant for

[@301250]

Agreed, Joanne, and there isn't any better way to put it.

[@susanesquer1520]

Amen sister !

[@HelixAgony]

Joanne Linford Yet this comment section is Stil infected with swine

[@sodiz16]

💎

[@alice1417]

couldnt agree more

[@rickrodrigues2219]

Absolutely heavenly!!! Such a moving rendition of this beautiful classic...I'm awestruck & overcome with emotion! 😥 Kathryn's accompaniment is exquisite & compliments Yo Yo's delicate & masterly treatment of the melody!

[@taylorharvey6053]

He has the most beautiful cello I've ever seen

[@johnferguson8993]

This is music played from the heart, so beautiful.

[@warblegarble]

Tears. Just stunning performances. They embody the music completely.

[@Nogah100]

Heavenly grace has touched Gounod's soul. And Bach's.

[@wiggyandtaco]

Yo Yo Ma came to my elementary school in Boulder Colorado to do a concert and I got to shake his hand. Even then in the 3rd grade, I knew I was shaking hands with an important person to humanity. Felt this same feeling when I met Jane Goodall at CU later on in my childhood.

[@roscoecoltrain6260]

really clear. really clean. that's hard to do. so clean.

[@bcgrittner8076]

That was beautiful. I have performed the Latin vocal in church with a competent pianist. Still, these two moved me deeply.

[@geraldarcuri9307]

Yo-Yo Ma never overplays any piece of music - so much so that if you're not careful, you may miss his brilliance. This is brilliant.

[@brutiebear964]

Oh my ......it doesn't come any better than this. Beautiful beautiful beautiful !!!!

[@theresamwatson9207]

Magnificient - what else can I say - emotions run high when you hear this lovely music and its participants. I am glad to be alive to hear such beautiful music., Music for the soul!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ThuLe-eh1xe]

I can feel the presence if mother Mary in that scene.

[@chriskennard5920]

Just one word... Stunning! ... J.S. Bach, Yo Yo Ma and this amazing pianist, Kathryn Stott.

[@roystewart663]

Beautifully played by this great team. I haven't head this famous piece played better than this. Congratulations to you both.

[@sunseekerrs3087]

I closed my eyes and felt this music in my heart and soul. Beautiful. What an amazing talent he is.

[@french_soup1]

0:58 It was very beautiful with the sound in there! 🎵🎵

[@Kris97520]

MARAVILLOSA experiencia. Muchísimas gracias. 🙏💜🇪🇸🌹

[@dunjakrsmanovic]

an angel on cello, so beautiful! you’re my inspiration yo-yo!

[@cindialmada2792]

Beautiful , Mother Mary Pray for us ... Bring us Faith , Hope , Peace to the world ..

[@cindialmada2792]

@YoYoMa Thank you for your Beautiful Music ! Love & Peace

[@renedonk537]

Yo-Yo really can make his instrument sing. Evert time you hear this old song it grabs your heart strings. Masterfully performed.

[@JoachimJones]

this is food for your soul, listening to this piece of art is calming and energizing at the same time.

[@user-gg5iu2zq6r]

謝謝你的音樂，安撫了我的心靈

[@user-wp2lv9xx8m]

Здравствуйте! Прекрасное ПРОИЗВЕДЕНИЕ, прекрасное ИСПОЛНЕНИЕ ! Я смогу исполнить этот аккомпанемент на фортепиано ! ! !

[@mimicat333]

马友友不愧是名家 他演奏的聖母颂 音符中完全流露出 既莊嚴又慈祥的聖母大爱

[@publicalways]

so beautifully played.. how i wish it would go on for much longer

[@Folkstone57]

Wonderful performance by both artists & of course, another beautiful selection by Yo-Yo Ma.

[@cjwoderstruck425]

Bachhhhh I love this version so much!! Listen to this then the other one. Amazing!!!

[@theresamwatson9207]

I WANT TO CRY LISTENING TO THIS BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AND SUPERB MUSICIAN - WOW!!

[@demitriafallscon2732]

I'm sad and tired. When will it end? When can I finally get away from my abusers? This is the only thing that comforts me lately

[@smilestogobeforeiweep]

it's been 2 years. how are you? i hope you are better now.

[@jimfeeney6748]

Stunningly beautiful! I come back to this over and over.

[@yuanzi99]

A master piece wonderfully played by two masters!

[@PetFashion-ol4cm]

Beautiful playing, YoYo Ma. Even though I am playing this song on the violin, the sound of your cello compared to the violinists is so much richer. Thank you for bringing peace, beauty, and amazing playing to this planet earth.

[@xiaomengliu9708]

Did I over exaggerate?

[@xiaomengliu9708]

I know it’s different account but same person

[@kathleenmcwhirter3583]

@@xiaomengliu9708 Not exaggerated at all! I adore his music, as well.

[@theresamwatson9207]

Beautiful, beautiful - how wonderful to hear such glorious music/musicians. Thank you

[@user-bt2ju2ds8p]

一个深夜，被您的音乐所感动。有深刻的共鸣感。

[@punnaroothsrimongkolsilp6279]

He is the master of this art.

[@smiley19912]

Wow, goosebumps. That cello melts my heart.

[@user-tz4ow8yr1i]

本当に美しい音色です！

[@user-rm4oz4bc3p]

好棒的旋律！超厲害！太完美了！

[@francogassiraro4564]

One of the most beautiful songs ever played. Well done!

[@virginiawright961]

There are so many emotions I feel all at once when my soul hears the wonders of such Beautiful music 🥰

[@Yoyomamusic007]

@virginia Hello, how are you doing? It is nice meeting you here.

[@user-fs5bj2dd9q]

心を穏やかにしてくれる曲です。

[@tgoutsourcingasociados3231]

Majestuoso, gracias por tan hermosa interpretación!!

[@sc-yg7ij]

So beautiful and touching, as always.

[@omkarz552]

Always brings me to tears, such a beautiful performance

[@mike95601]

Such a haunting piece of music can’t get rid of it in my head and Yo Yo Ma beautifully played love it

[@jan7143]

Awesome, just the thing to listen to before bed such brilliant playing😊

[@martinwalsh1231]

Never really was aware of of this. Sitting now with tears in my eyes. I've heard these pieces before, but not like this.....

[@AD-sx5cq]

Truly Amazing... this hits you in your soul. It brings me to tears every time.

[@MichaelChengSanJose]

So much power and yet silky smooth in every stroke. Amazing.

[@airamr.4332]

Bin sprachlos, so schön gespielt, vielen lieben Dank