I'm obsessed with this guy! The way that he understands the contrpoint is outstanding, something I never had imagined in this pieces. Is like if I was hearing them for the first time.
Hearing it for the first time is also what I experienced from this...the individual notes become almost irrelevant because the harmonic structure and phrases are so clearly laid out. It reminded me of hearing the Chaconne for the first time when each section is properly and individually characterised by a great player.
Whomever is financing NBS is a saint. Sato's interpretation of Bach has the power to heal and rekindle a lost flame, the impenetrable faith of JSB is very much still alive. My existence has been corroded by a gambling relapse; but the more I listen to Bach, the more I know what must be done. There is no evading the truth with music of this metaphysical caliber, your soul becomes reliant upon the primal reckoning brewing within at all times. I have given up on rationalizing the seemingly infinite meaning in Bach's expression, though I know I will die a happy man staying true to the lessons he instills. Thank you NSB.
How can we ever know Bach. What I notice is that Sato sees and hears the music before it comes out of the violin, and that the playing comes from his whole body. This incredible musical composition is being brought to life in a way that I am awestruck on all levels.
This is what a real violin sounds like with gut strings and a complimentary baroque bow. So much is possible with right tools. A huge wake up call for all of us lesser mortal and struggling violinists.
As I listened to the third movement, I was transported into a mystical state of ecstasy.... tears were rolling down my cheeks. The notes reverberated in my body with incredible revelatory energy... this is who we humans are in our natural state, free from the devastating machine like left hemispheric dominated awareness that dominates the planet. This is so good; so inspiring. Thank you Shunske Sato, your are one of the most talented, amazing and inspired musicians I have ever encountered.
He creates a whole new sound world, so beautiful! The lower pitch gives some of the resonance, warmth and depth of a viola, and at other times it sounds like a Hardanger fiddle. Lovely ornamentation in the gavotte and the minuets.
Well... He is playing on an old brescian violin... I think it's a Maggini... That's the deeper tones you are hearing. The brescian makers were known for that... Sadly the plague wiped out their way of violin making and we are left only with the manner of violin making from Amati in Cremona.
This is an absolutely beautiful way of making the listener hear Bach. There is such a close contact with the musical essence in this recording that I am absolutely sure the composer himself would have approved this recording, and would have been proud of the result.
I have always heard the prelude as the sinfonia from cantata 29. Incredible how can we hear many voices from a single violin. Great performance and astounding acoustics at the Lichtfabriek. Danke NBS
C'est très agréable, votre façon de jouer Bach. J'espère que votre société jouera un jour les partitions transmises avec la même noblesse et avec la même urgence. Votre interprétation de ces danses est magnifique. Beau travail ! Bien à vous (...)
Wunderschöne und lebhafte Aufführung dieser perfekt komponierten Violinpartite im inspirierenden Tempo mit seidigem doch gut artikuliertem Ton und völlig effektiver Dynamik. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und auch lyrisch. Echt genialer Violinist!
I went to a concert in which Shunske Sato played, and I loved his interpretation. So after stumbling onto this TH-cam channel by accident I have binge-watched most of the video’s. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your music!
@pretty boy I think he means the way the melodic theme is played over a sustained tonic, giving a 'hurdy gurdy' drone sound, as it were. Ornamentation is the wrong word.
I have never seen a magistral performance like this performed with such an air of ease and fluency, as though it were mere banter.. Beautiful to look at, as it is to listen to
Much as I admire Sato's passion for this wonderful music I become unnerved by his tendency to stop at the end of phrases - interrupting the dance rhythms on which the partita is based.
I love almost all of them, but I can't say I find his 2nd sonata too enjoyable myself. Excellently performed, but diverges too much from the way I see the music! However, I have to admit that, while I normally don't love the prelude of this partita, Mr. Sato has made it unquestionably enjoyable for me.
When I watch violinists of his immense talent, I so wish I would have learned to play the violin. Sadly, my parents put little stock in music. Despite their lack of concern, I did learn the harmonica (by ear only), take guitar and then piano lessons, ultimately teaching myself to play the mandolin. I'm too frikkin old now. My stiff arthritic neck, weists and hands would never cope with the strains. So, you know, ahhh shit!
@@vibhavperi983 I'm afraid you've forgotten your dots while finishing the sentences, sir/madam. Four dots would have sufficed. ;) Nice music by the way!
I want to know the specific history of his instrument, When/where was it made. How did it get into his possesion, what is the reason for the short fingerboard. His playing makes the instrument come to life, but it's such a beautiful sound that I have to know more about it!
I would suggest to start with this short documentary: th-cam.com/video/MEOgzUkD-IY/w-d-xo.html The violin was built by Cornelius Kleynman in Amsterdam in ca. 1684. The instrument is not in Sato's possession, but was made available to him.
So much baroque music on violin is played in 1st position, it gives that special bright sound to the instrument. Yet this 3rd Partita has to be played right up on the fingerboard. What caused this shift in composition? Was there a special violin with a longer fingerboard developed? (tho I suppose it doesn't go beyond an octave above the open string, same as for the high E, but it's high up on A and D strings which is highly unusual) - are there other pieces which use the same techniques? Was Bach inspired by a violin virtuoso?
That question is difficult to answer. Instead of thinking in terms like easier/more difficult, one could say it's different, as Pieter Affourtit and Shunske Sato explain in this short documentary about the baroque violin: th-cam.com/video/MEOgzUkD-IY/w-d-xo.html
0:13 Preludio
3:53 Loure
7:58 Gavotte en Rondeau
10:49 Menuett I
12:28 Menuett II
14:37 Bourrée
15:53 Gigue
how can i join you
Best to ping this comment or edit the video description.
0:13 Pleludio may be the best part of this music, and:
14:37 Bourré the second one, followed by the last one.
❤
I insist, this guy can't be human, to record in two days the Sonatas and Partitas with such an ease, and depth... Astonishing
Depth, not deepness
@@ВеликийМудрец-д6р thanks
Also, note that Satou probably had recorded them before and play them too.
The best of Japanese cyborg technology 😉
@Bryan Zakai old scam, try better next time
I'm obsessed with this guy! The way that he understands the contrpoint is outstanding, something I never had imagined in this pieces. Is like if I was hearing them for the first time.
Hearing it for the first time is also what I experienced from this...the individual notes become almost irrelevant because the harmonic structure and phrases are so clearly laid out. It reminded me of hearing the Chaconne for the first time when each section is properly and individually characterised by a great player.
Yo, también!!! Un génio.
Same here.
Whomever is financing NBS is a saint. Sato's interpretation of Bach has the power to heal and rekindle a lost flame, the impenetrable faith of JSB is very much still alive. My existence has been corroded by a gambling relapse; but the more I listen to Bach, the more I know what must be done. There is no evading the truth with music of this metaphysical caliber, your soul becomes reliant upon the primal reckoning brewing within at all times. I have given up on rationalizing the seemingly infinite meaning in Bach's expression, though I know I will die a happy man staying true to the lessons he instills. Thank you NSB.
I believe it runs mostly on donations.
Everybody can be a saint…. and donate to NBS!
The Fifth Apostle
How can we ever know Bach. What I notice is that Sato sees and hears the music before it comes out of the violin, and that the playing comes from his whole body. This incredible musical composition is being brought to life in a way that I am awestruck on all levels.
i wonder how bach would feel if he could watch these violinist giants, the best violinists of each era, perform live of all of his compositions.
hands down one of the greatest violinists of this time
Wut
@@moritzleanderengelich7497 Shunske Sato is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, (Baroque) violinist of our time.
I swear, I could listen to this guy all day.
I love that he played this piece with a baroque violin and the baroque way - adding improvised ornamentations. It showed how really virtuous he is.
This is what a real violin sounds like with gut strings and a complimentary baroque bow. So much is possible with right tools. A huge wake up call for all of us lesser mortal and struggling violinists.
As I listened to the third movement, I was transported into a mystical state of ecstasy.... tears were rolling down my cheeks. The notes reverberated in my body with incredible revelatory energy... this is who we humans are in our natural state, free from the devastating machine like left hemispheric dominated awareness that dominates the planet. This is so good; so inspiring. Thank you Shunske Sato, your are one of the most talented, amazing and inspired musicians I have ever encountered.
16:35 I love how they position the camera angles, it really emphasizes the 2 voices!
Trueee
Your playing is other worldly. Wow. Keep playing music. Thank you for sharing with us mere mortals.
This is how perfection sounds like.
He creates a whole new sound world, so beautiful! The lower pitch gives some of the resonance, warmth and depth of a viola, and at other times it sounds like a Hardanger fiddle. Lovely ornamentation in the gavotte and the minuets.
Well... He is playing on an old brescian violin... I think it's a Maggini... That's the deeper tones you are hearing. The brescian makers were known for that... Sadly the plague wiped out their way of violin making and we are left only with the manner of violin making from Amati in Cremona.
Absolute astonishing. Beautiful. The Bach Society and the Netherlands are blessed to have these musicians
I adore this man's interpretations.
This is an absolutely beautiful way of making the listener hear Bach. There is such a close contact with the musical essence in this recording that I am absolutely sure the composer himself would have approved this recording, and would have been proud of the result.
I have always heard the prelude as the sinfonia from cantata 29. Incredible how can we hear many voices from a single violin. Great performance and astounding acoustics at the Lichtfabriek. Danke NBS
Best rendition of the Partita I've ever heard 😭
言葉が出ないぐらい感動です。コロナで仕事がない中、元気が出ました。頑張って練習します
First things first, Sato's performance is marvelous.
Plus the recording quality is perfect !!
I've never heard anyone play the way Sato plays. Amazing in every respect.
All of his recordings of the partitas are so so perfect, he is on another level.
I love the sound of his violin ! He makes it so danceable, sublime performance.
Fantastic performance. Sato's skills are really remarkable. Bach, as always, out of this world. Thanks NBS.
C'est très agréable, votre façon de jouer Bach. J'espère que votre société jouera un jour les partitions transmises avec la même noblesse et avec la même urgence. Votre interprétation de ces danses est magnifique. Beau travail ! Bien à vous (...)
This interpretation is second to none! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent.
Seriously, this is the best I have 3ver heard this played. Such passion from an ancient instrument.
Wunderschöne und lebhafte Aufführung dieser perfekt komponierten Violinpartite im inspirierenden Tempo mit seidigem doch gut artikuliertem Ton und völlig effektiver Dynamik. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und auch lyrisch. Echt genialer Violinist!
this particular recording makes me cry
Bravo Bach und Sato! ❤️🎼🎵👏☘️🇮🇪😍😇
I went to a concert in which Shunske Sato played, and I loved his interpretation. So after stumbling onto this TH-cam channel by accident I have binge-watched most of the video’s. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your music!
He makes it look so easy, I know he spent A LOT of time with these pieces. Bravo Shunske Sato 👏👏👏
So full of life and fun, but also deep and profound.
He interprets Bach the way I hear it in my head! Absolutely astonishing playing and interpretation!
Oh ce joli Sato si virtuose, c'est qu'il y va à la manoeuvre, et de bon coeur! Merci la NBS.
Ik kwam vandaag een beetje chagerijnig thuis..... Dit heeft mijn hele dag weer goed gemaakt!
Every time I see Shunske Sato and Bach Solo Violin pieces, the video goes straight into my Favourites. Well done, Sir!
Thank you so much for this. Wish I could do more than a donation. I feel blissfully grateful by everyone involved in it.
The ornamentation in the Menuett II sounds so scandinavian I love it
@pretty boy I think he means the way the melodic theme is played over a sustained tonic, giving a 'hurdy gurdy' drone sound, as it were. Ornamentation is the wrong word.
@pretty boy Like a Hardanger Fiddle. ^_^
This is so fantastic. Transcendental playing and *amazing* videography. Thank you!
I’m so excited to see him and the ensemble in concert this Friday
those who disliked were just to amazed in this that they couldn't believe how amazing it was. :-)
I have never seen a magistral performance like this performed with such an air of ease and fluency, as though it were mere banter.. Beautiful to look at, as it is to listen to
This is seriously refreshing. Thanks NBS and Mr Soto for reinvigorating this piece.
This is the one I've been waiting for Sato! Yes!!
I’ve been looking forward to this for so long! Your interpretation and performance are wonderful!
I watched a lot of Sato’s video trying to understand his interpretations of Bach, yet I still cannot fully appreciate
Try grumiaux :)
@@Muehlenbauer grumiaux ? thats old school i dont like how the vibrate every note and the way he chords
@@hostelestacionmendoza4754 Well, fair enough - I prefer this style : )
Grande musica e grande violinista. Dubito che dal vivo il suono risulti così pieno. Comunque splendida esecuzione
cuantas Almas habitan tu virtud Sato...eres extremadamente conmovedor.
Much as I admire Sato's passion for this wonderful music I become unnerved by his tendency to stop at the end of phrases - interrupting the dance rhythms on which the partita is based.
and all from memory!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't always concur with Mr. Sato's interpretations, but that may be the best Preludio I've ever heard. Thank you.
I was even somewhat reluctant before clicking on the link for the very same reason. Agree with every word you wrote.
I find his playing is generally superb, but his rubato and unsteady beat are distracting and mar an otherwise fantastic performance -- my taste ♫♪
I love almost all of them, but I can't say I find his 2nd sonata too enjoyable myself. Excellently performed, but diverges too much from the way I see the music!
However, I have to admit that, while I normally don't love the prelude of this partita, Mr. Sato has made it unquestionably enjoyable for me.
@@klop4228 Did you hear Rachel Podger play the prelude? Far better
@@JL-fh4qw Not a chance.
Such a joy to listen to this. Bravo!
According to Bach biographers, the violin was the first instrument Johann Sebastian learned to play.
bach also sang in choir when he was 9 or 10
@@franceskinskij Yes!
Qué maravillosa belleza. Me arranca lágrimas cada vez que lo escucho. No puedo evitar moquear de pura belleza
X2 es demasiado bello
I have been waiting for this Baroque cover of the Partita in E Major
👍👍Thank you.So~~beautiful and amazing! It makes me happy 🌷
Magnifique! Splendide!
本当に面白くてすごいです。頑張って下さい。有難うございます
Satosan, you are da man!
i’ve been waiting for this for so long
When I watch violinists of his immense talent, I so wish I would have learned to play the violin. Sadly, my parents put little stock in music. Despite their lack of concern, I did learn the harmonica (by ear only), take guitar and then piano lessons, ultimately teaching myself to play the mandolin. I'm too frikkin old now. My stiff arthritic neck, weists and hands would never cope with the strains. So, you know, ahhh shit!
that's hard. I will say, as someone younger and more nimble, that I still can't play for crap. But I love to play. So there's that.
Gracias gratitud excelente sonido del violín 🎻
Alucinante, parece que suenan dos o tres violines en uno solo
In love whit Sato....
whit? "With"
~A grammar Nazi
Also there should be only 3 dots and not four
@@vibhavperi983 I'm afraid you've forgotten your dots while finishing the sentences, sir/madam. Four dots would have sufficed. ;) Nice music by the way!
@@hwt-ka-pth Haha.
Here's an extra dot to cover that up..
Such a great performance! Bravo!
I want to know the specific history of his instrument, When/where was it made. How did it get into his possesion, what is the reason for the short fingerboard. His playing makes the instrument come to life, but it's such a beautiful sound that I have to know more about it!
I would suggest to start with this short documentary: th-cam.com/video/MEOgzUkD-IY/w-d-xo.html
The violin was built by Cornelius Kleynman in Amsterdam in ca. 1684. The instrument is not in Sato's possession, but was made available to him.
So, the violin (1684), in this case, is older than the partitas (ca.1720)... Amazing!
Is it the beautiful sound of this violin or is it the performance of Sato or the music of Bach.? Thank you mr Sato for all.
I believe it's both - I know I certainly couldn't produce such a sound on this violin, no matter how much help it gives me!
Devant tant de beauté tout commentaire tomberait à plat.................. 👍 👍 👍 👏 👏 👏 🙋
Magnifique!
こんな風に弾けたら…憧れる
TERRIFIC and possibly the best version i've heard - and i've heard MANY versions.
Beautiful!
Its. So. Good!
As close to heaven as one can musically reach.
In a word: ASTOUNDING!...
Bravíssimo 👏👏👏👏👏
Que belleza sato.neterland societ Bach.
ADMIRABLE. IMPRESIONANTE.
0:14 - Preludio
3:52 - Gigue
7:58 - Gavotte en rondeau
10:47 - Minuet 1
14:37 - Minuet 2
Bra, why you posted this, the channel already gave it all complete.
i posted the stamps up for my reference, takes a long time to scroll down to look for the stamps
BRAVO!!
Love his interpretation
A pleasure to listen to
ESTUPENDO!!
When will Shunsuke San come to Japan to give us a live concert?
So much baroque music on violin is played in 1st position, it gives that special bright sound to the instrument. Yet this 3rd Partita has to be played right up on the fingerboard. What caused this shift in composition? Was there a special violin with a longer fingerboard developed? (tho I suppose it doesn't go beyond an octave above the open string, same as for the high E, but it's high up on A and D strings which is highly unusual) - are there other pieces which use the same techniques? Was Bach inspired by a violin virtuoso?
右手きれい💘
my god...the acoustics here
Check on streaming of the playing and balance of the dynamicity . Good Luck!
0:58 C# major passage - and yes, he sticks to 1st position...
perfect performance！！
true genius!
amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing dudeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee just blows my mind
super démo, la classe !
Emocionante!
does playing the baroque violin easier than the normal violin?
That question is difficult to answer. Instead of thinking in terms like easier/more difficult, one could say it's different, as Pieter Affourtit and Shunske Sato explain in this short documentary about the baroque violin: th-cam.com/video/MEOgzUkD-IY/w-d-xo.html
Instrument de l'època.
Good job!
Marvelous!
Amazing! Love it!
Amazing!!!
Remarkable! I am spellbound. Wondering: is there a precedent for the "swung" eight notes in the Minuet?