I'm doing well at work, smiling with my family, and doing well on the outside. But in fact, a month has passed since the relationship ended while trying to protect a difficult partnership to regain the lost love. I endure every day with great psychological anxiety and internal pain of personal separation. Then I met this video, and little by little, my mind came back to reality and I am finding stability. Thanks a lot. I'll live well again.
Ditto! I too suffered in a Relationship with Domestic Violence from which I am STILL Suffering from today(damaged Kidneys, Intestines+ Gall-Bladder), but I've gone to College, Graduated, + met dignitaries like Senator Hatch(5yrs ago),& did my Internship w/SLC H.R., worked in 2002 SLC Olympic games, + acquired my Own Company as a Property MGMT facilitator connecting Renters to potential Properties& Landlords. As Kelly Clarkson sings: "What DOESN'T Break You makes You STRONGER!"
Great testimonies! Triumph over wickedness is the song our bodies can sing when love reigns in our heart! Music inspires us! Consider also (among many others) Bach BWV 82, “I have enough” … I have taken the saviour the hope of the righteous into my eager arms. I have enough, I have beheld him. My faith has pressed Jesus into my heart. And now I wish even today with Joy to depart from here.” Blessings (and keep singing!!)!
Thank you for sharing your sincere testimony. I am a Czech woman who loves music and of course Dvořák is our pride. The fact that the concert is full of Czech melodies that Dvořák made so accessible to everyone is remarkable. And the reason may be that the emotional context is strong, universal and unpretentious . Just love it.
Why do you share your problems with complete strangers? Have you got no family? No friends? No priest? No shrink? No dog? Talk to someone who cares, and can do something for you, not to @justanyone. Do give that a try, see where that will take you!
Да, согласна с вами. Но он едет сама музыка. Никогда я не слышала более прекрасного исполнения. Вт данном исполнении концерт - совершенство. Там в комментариях ошиблась -виолончель назвала контрабасом. Я уже слушаю 3 раз и не могу наслушаться!😅😢
I saw Yo-Yo Ma for the first time at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall in the 90s paying only student ticket price for a returned ticket. He collaborated with Merce Cunningham Dance Company playing on the side of the stage in front of balcony seats. The cancelled seat I got was on the balcony only about 10ft away from him. I watched him playing Bach's Cello Suite the whole time, not caring about the dance performances. Truly unforgettable memory. I went to his performances a few times afterward paying full prices but was never that close. Thanks to him, I am an amateur cellist now. What an inspiration!
I NEVER saw Yoyo. But that doesn't bother ME... I CARE for the CZECH MUSIC...!!! and there is not a WORD about great Antonín Dvořák in YOUR comment...!!! :-((
I too have seen Yo-Yo Ma at Zellerbach, three times total in the 90s/00s, though not that particular concert. Once with Emanuel Ax, once with the Silkroad Ensemble, and once with Edgar Meyer and Mark O'Connor, an unforgettable performance not the least because Yo-Yo broke a string live on stage at the finale of "Indecision", my favorite piece from their Appalachian Journey set.
@@funcrunchoh my goodness! I wish I could have experienced those three concerts!! All with the amazing musicians, Emanuel Ax, Edgar Myer, Mark O'Connor and Silk road Ensemble!! Jesus!
Have been listening to Yo-Yo Ma for decades and finally had the chance to see him perform only a few years ago -- in Arizona, of all places. Drove a hundred miles for that and dragged our son and his college friend for that performance!
I saw him (and briefly met him!) in Christchurch NZ in November last year when he was here to play the Bach Cello suites. One of the most memorable occasions of my life.
I saw him perform in Dallas, Texas. I play the cello and was part of a youth orchestra organization and got a chance to shake this man's hand back stage. Man had the softest hands out of anyone I met to this day. 😄
Yoyoma. Made up my mind to do an oilpainting of you, and chris botti, together, playing ennio morricone. I'm a medical doctor but have been painting for fifty blessed years. Marvellous performer. You look like my dear departed dad. I'm chinese and 75yo..you show such graceful manners and mutual respect to your fellow artistic colleagues and the conductor. To see you shine, the whole world feels much more warmer to each other.
@@romrodyes, must be part of the magic,BECOMING A fragment of the instrument! I saw him perform this work live , one of the most memorable events of my lifetime I sublimated spiritually to another dimension
This is the level where technique etc stops being relevant - it's no longer just the music that the performer is conveying to the audience, it's their personality and world view. His music transcends the usual concerns of tone, dynamics, rhythm and delivers warmth, candor, and a genuine sense of care.
My cello teacher at one point shared a teacher with yo-yo ma and it's funny to hear her talk about his technique. Some of the ways that he plays are slightly unconventional yet he produces such a superb tone. He truly has transcended and become one with his instrument.
Maybe so, but without technical mastery, the conveying emotions would mean very little. That’s why only masters can carry this immensely difficult concerto through.
The world will lose one of the few lights it has when Mr. Ma dies. I hope we the young can carry his knowledge in great pride and happiness as he is today. I'm so grateful for his existence and joy. He is our great teacher for us young musicians. I have a deep love for him.
I love the way Yo Yo Ma plays for the orchestra, the composer, the conductor and the audience. He puts all the heart and passion he can muster into whatever piece of music he plays.
@@danalexanderaudio8506 what sort of person says a thing like that? "constipation"?? be ol' Yang has poop face when he (likely doesn't) plays...what an annoyance, sorry I can't look at ol' Yang and must now cover my eyes....
There are many cellists I greatly admire, from Casals to Tortelier to Rostropovich, but Yo Yo Ma's precision combined with feeling makes him unique. He is the greatest.
No other cellist on Earth can make a sound so soft, gentle, and effortless as Yo-Yo Ma. It's as if everyone else is fighting their instrument no matter how good they are, dragging their bow against some resistance, but Yo-Yo Ma is like smooth flowing water.
@@pbassat It would be nice to count Jacqueline du Pre among the greats in cello performance, but because she lost her motor control so early on (cerebral palsy?), she did not have enough repertorie. Her early work was outstanding, and then it was simply over. I'm not saying she wasn't one of the Greats; I'm just saying that due to illness, she didn't have enough Great to go around. God Bless you all. -- The Acoustic Rabbit Hole
At the Rolex weekend in Cape Town I met Yo- Yo Ma purely by chance at the Baxter Theatre's parking area... my car had been moved to allow the Rolex mentors vehicles to park,.... Whilst waiting for my keys to be returned, I was there when, out of the very first car to arrive stepped Yo Yo Ma.. extending my hand I greeted him, welcoming him to cape town.... Standing there grinning, not believing that this could possibly be happening to me ...I moved aside for the real welcoming committee .... What fun !! I got to shake the hand of an incredible human being, who also is a brilliant musician & who made my day !!
Delysia Cowley. Simply curious as I didn’t know whether it was a mans name or a ladies as I’ve never heard it before. I too am of ‘advanced years’!! How wonderful to have been able to talk to and shake Yo Yo’s hand. I felt like you did when I met Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev.
I have no doubt that Dvořák himself would have been immensely delighted with this performance. It exudes a remarkable freshness and vibrant palette of colors, making it truly wonderful 🤩
No other cellist on Earth can make a sound so soft, gentle, and effortless as Yo-Yo Ma. It's as if everyone else is fighting their instrument no matter how good they are, dragging their bow against some resistance, but Yo-Yo Ma is like smooth flowing water.
But sometimes there are anger, desperation and deepest sorrow - he's playing too smooth for me. With her cello, she th-cam.com/video/U_yxtaeFuEQ/w-d-xo.html did imho much better - more passion...
Thanks for the upload/ and all the people here making a comment/ we all feel the same and in music we unify together sharing something of value > understanding/ beautiful, too bad the world is so divided and split from politics. Maybe politicians only have a mouth and no inner ear. A little love we all felt too and dont forget to spread the Aloha.
Ive seen Yo Yo Ma in concert many times decades back. Still couldn't forget his recital in UCLA Royce Hall on an evening when he played at least 8 encores, bringing all audience to standing ovation, and some continuing yelling 'yo yo' and many cheering for him to play more.
Yo-Yo Ma is truly an amazing musician, but the entire orchestra were all amazing musicians too... I have watched so many presentations like this one as a child on PBS and I still do 45 years later...
Antonín Dvořák : “Koncert pro violoncello a orchestr h moll, op. 104” 00:50 __ I. Allegro 16:09 __ II. Adagio, ma non troppo 28:20 __ III. Finale. Allegro moderato - Andante - Allegro vivo
There is a reason why Ma is a contemporary premier musician. I am touched by his playing: the phrasing, the undercurrent emotion, the beautiful technique. He is worthy of his accolades.
Some say Yo-yo Ma, some say Jacqueline du Pre, is the "better" or "greater" of the two. I say both are superb. To me, Jacqueline's interpretation of the Dvorak concerto is more intense over all, and Yo-yo's is milder and gentler in some places. Both are of the "greats" in the history of cello playing. We are blessed to have both.
Yo-Yo Ma is so over-rated.Yo-Yo Ma not the top 10 cellists ever.Better ones than Yo-Yo Ma are G.Piatgorsky ,Gaspar Cassado P.Casals, D.Shafran, M.Rostropovich ,Gary Hoffman, Karine Georgian, Arto Noras and so on
The true test of a soloist performer playing this piece really comes at 35:30 when the concertmaster takes over the main melodic theme and the soloist needs to step back and let the violinist shine. Many egotistical performers continue to play forte instead of following the partitura, which calls for PP or pianissimo. Yo Yo Ma is one of the most generous cellist and he "owns" the Dvorak concerto. He is truly a jewel of a human being and an artist. A true national treasure.
Wow... You resort to personal attacks because you have a different opinion? How civil of you... so easy behind a keyboard when you don't have to confront people... disrespectful child.
GenerationKill001 They’re not personal attacks. They’re just good, old-fashioned attacks. It’s not personal to say one is licking one’s boots; rather, it is commenting on how they seem to find no fault in such a man. And while I acknowledge that he is amazing and one of the best cellists ever, he is not as good as Mischa (in my HUMBLE opinion), disrespectful adult.
Internet "tough" person... I get it. There are polite ways of disagreeing with other people (in person or in real life)... you obviously have a lot to learn on both accounts.
I heard the Czech Philharmonic for the first time. I was fascinated right away when I heard the first sound. I was impressed to see the faces of the orchestra and the hall close up. Both the sound quality and the image quality were good. Thank you very much
I heard the CP in a special concert in Washington, DC, playing Dvorak. I recall thinking, 'Oh, that's how an orchestra playing Dvorak is supposed to sound.' 😀
It probably takes a whole lifetime before you can perform like this, not to forget the magnificent Czech Philharmonic. Like Shakespeare said, "a thing of beauty is a joy forever".
Well, I was not able to attend Yo-Yo Ma's performance with the Spokane Symphony tonight so instead I watched and listened twice (!) to his magnificent performance on youtube. This is such a moving, soulful piece of music and watching Yo-yo pouring himself into every note of this piece only enhanced my own emotional reaction! That last note that seemed to reach toward heaven - I have no words!! Thank you, God, for youtube!!
Prior to his featured solo at a benefit performance for the San Jose Symphony, Maestro Ma sat in with string section without fanfare. My sharp-eyed concert companion recognized him. I did not.
A lot of the best musicians that are experts at their craft, play with so much emotion and that the instrument and the body are almost communicating . This is a perfect example of that. He plays with such joy and admiration for the music itself.
I lived in Prague at the time of this concert. Was a regular at the Czech Philharmonic but couldn't get a ticket for this particular show (in high demand and quite pricey). Glad to have a chance to hear it years later. Heard many other great things there - evenings at the Czech Philharmonic are always special.
Beautifullll! Thank You film crew, thank you editing crew, thank you Orchestra, thank you Conductor, thank you Dvorak, thank you Mr. Yo Yo Ma, and thank you Vais for uploading this video. xx
Had a CD of him playing this piece... Not only is he a great world-class master musician, but also a humble guy during my personal encounters after the concert as an audience. My university colleague (when we were students then) who had the chance to receive him and other guest performers in the backstage (making sure they are okay & etc before going onto the stage) told that yo yo, comparing with some world-class performers, doesn't make demands, but is humble and very polite, and a great person.
It's such an honor to see a master at work. Yo Yo Ma is a master at his craft and we are so blessed to be able to not only hear him, but to also see him perform. He is totally transported while playing, and his technique is impeccable.
This is the first time I appreciated this concerto, the first time I heard it beautiful, the first time I heard this music to speak, the first time I forgot the technicalities and not getting distracted by the technicalities nor focusing on the players and questioning what's in their mind why did they made is sound like it? I'm purely attracted to the beauty being poured by Yo-yo Ma, the conductor, the orchestra, and the production team of this video. Thank you all for putting forth this beautiful video of a beautiful musical performance and sharing it to us. Thank you! Thank you so much!!
I see what you mean, i like how they showed the importance of the horn solo, definitely great angles for the camera to show each importance of every instrument playing
It's all on Mr. Ma's very expressive face as he translates the heart of the universe into music. The great artist reflects greatly the universal soul, the source beyond our understanding but which always supports the good, an ancient name for God.
Amazing to hear from you dear man. Born Scotland, raised Canada, now 72 and in the Philippines. You're a musical leader but most importantly a good soul. I was a pianist at 6, guitarist at 17. Your Swan with Kathryn so lovely.That's when it became clear you are " the real deal ".
If you would ask russian cellists I am sure many of them wouldn't agree...the good thing is that neither Yo-Yo or Rostropovich belong only to their countries. They are a gift to the world!
I usually listen to really fast-paced, crazy music when I write because my brain is so busy that I need something to match its energy...but after a really hard day at work and feeling emotionally exhausted, this was perfect for a 4am writing session. Thank you!
@@MD-md4thApparently you haven’t seen many musicians. That is not faking. It comes from the heart and everyone expresses differently physically. You’d be shocked how many musicians look “funny” when playing. He’s far from being the most “theatrical” one.
@@ceciliahuang3984 I have seen many, many musicians. No doubt more than you have. I never said he’s the only one, though Yo Yo Ma is a drama queen. He’s very fake with his facial emoting.
The late Jiří Bělohlávek had a very distinguished career, conducted many different orchestras and did an excellent job of conducting this one. However, I do not see that the orchestra or the date and location of the concert are listed. The audience was certainly very blessed to experience this wonderful performance. If any of the particulars are available, I think the orchestra deserves some recognition.
It looks like Symphony Hall in Boston, so I'd venture to guess Boston Symphony, as to date I'm not sure, my father knew Yo Yo Ma from the Governor's Arts Council in Boston but he's since passed as of 2007...bless from Flagstaff AZ and Cuenca Ecuador 🏵️
@@PaulZink It's definitely the Dvořák Hall of Rudolfinum building in Prague. The exact date of the concert was September 7, 2015, as an opening concert of Dvořák's Prague festival. At the first half, the Czech Philharmonic was playing a Dvořák's Symphony no. 2 (as a part of the recording cycle with Decca; released in 2014). I was there, sitting in the seventh row, and it was a truly magnificent experience...
@@czermik Thanks for pin-pointing the venue-and the date too! Hands-on knowledge is always appreciated. Must have been a very rewarding experience being there (in the 7th row, too!)…
I was present in Jordan Hall in Boston when Yo Yo Ma played this concerto for the first time when he was a student at Harvard. We all realized he was destined for greatness. It's hard to believe, but that was almost 50 years ago!
It seems to be so joyfull and easy going when Yo Yo Ma plays this incredible difficult piece of art. I heard it yesterday at a concert in my hometown, very good, but this is something else of course. At least I re-discovered what a wonderful piece of music this is, and I am happy now to be able to listen to this wonderful interpretation with Yo Yo Ma.
Yo Yo Ma has been one of the most outstanding cellists in the world for several decades. The pride USA. No.1 in the world. Thank you Maestro. Maximum respect from Fort Worth, Texas....
After seeing this videos and going to a Yo-Yo Ma concert soon, I can’t wait to see it even more. Like others have said, this is where skill and practice can’t take you. You have to be fully devoted and completely connect with the cello and respect its simplicity.
When we are able to communicate with extraterrestrial life, this should be what we use to tell them about our race. Our triumphs, our sorrow, and our hope and courage to live on. This says everything.
Iam very emotional Mr MA.I heard the Dvorak concerto the way he composed.I think he knows that one day One finest cellist of the world will play what i want.Fantastic conductor and fine orchestra contribution.
Everything has been said on this great cellist considered the greatest cellist of the XX century ,Who would have believed that this child prodigy who started playing the violin at the age of 4, and who was later introduced by the conductor Leonard Bernstein in those broadcasting TV series ( at the age of 8), would have become among the greatest cellists in the world, and without a doubt, this Dvorak concert is a masterpiece of divine inspiration, in which all the harmonious, festive and melodic feelings of the Bohemian region is embodied, a handful of Czech land without any doubt.
What a wonderful team that lead all the viewers to that dimension which may ever been! Can’t agree more in each note with full of colour and texture……just far beyond that imagination !!!
I'm doing well at work, smiling with my family, and doing well on the outside. But in fact, a month has passed since the relationship ended while trying to protect a difficult partnership to regain the lost love. I endure every day with great psychological anxiety and internal pain of personal separation. Then I met this video, and little by little, my mind came back to reality and I am finding stability. Thanks a lot. I'll live well again.
Ditto! I too suffered in a Relationship with Domestic Violence from which I am STILL Suffering from today(damaged Kidneys, Intestines+ Gall-Bladder), but I've gone to College, Graduated, + met dignitaries like Senator Hatch(5yrs ago),& did my Internship w/SLC H.R., worked in 2002 SLC Olympic games, + acquired my Own Company as a Property MGMT facilitator connecting Renters to potential Properties& Landlords. As Kelly Clarkson sings: "What DOESN'T Break You makes You STRONGER!"
Great testimonies! Triumph over wickedness is the song our bodies can sing when love reigns in our heart! Music inspires us! Consider also (among many others) Bach BWV 82, “I have enough” … I have taken the saviour the hope of the righteous into my eager arms. I have enough, I have beheld him. My faith has pressed Jesus into my heart. And now I wish even today with Joy to depart from here.” Blessings (and keep singing!!)!
Thank you for sharing your sincere testimony. I am a Czech woman who loves music and of course Dvořák is our pride. The fact that the concert is full of Czech melodies that Dvořák made so accessible to everyone is remarkable. And the reason may be that the emotional context is strong, universal and unpretentious . Just love it.
Why do you share your problems with complete strangers? Have you got no family? No friends? No priest? No shrink? No dog? Talk to someone who cares, and can do something for you, not to @justanyone.
Do give that a try, see where that will take you!
Friend you will be OK and I will pray for you 🙏 ❤️
I've never seen anyone more kind and considerate to the other musicians on stage than Yo-Yo Ma. He is a treasure
Да, согласна с вами. Но он едет сама музыка. Никогда я не слышала более прекрасного исполнения. Вт данном исполнении концерт - совершенство. Там в комментариях ошиблась -виолончель назвала контрабасом. Я уже слушаю 3 раз и не могу наслушаться!😅😢
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Л не Регина пишет, а Лариса Розена. Обманули при покупки телефона старый за новый продали.
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Pure class
Yunchan Lim...a treasure too!!
I was at this concert. It was one of the most memorable moments in my life.
I Can Certainly See Why !!!.....
You’re so gracious for sharing thank you
I’m
Lo Felicito.....
i believe you
The Mount Everest of Cello Concertos. Thank you, Mr. Dvorak!
I saw Yo-Yo Ma for the first time at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall in the 90s paying only student ticket price for a returned ticket. He collaborated with Merce Cunningham Dance Company playing on the side of the stage in front of balcony seats. The cancelled seat I got was on the balcony only about 10ft away from him. I watched him playing Bach's Cello Suite the whole time, not caring about the dance performances. Truly unforgettable memory. I went to his performances a few times afterward paying full prices but was never that close. Thanks to him, I am an amateur cellist now. What an inspiration!
I NEVER saw Yoyo. But that doesn't bother ME... I CARE for the CZECH MUSIC...!!! and there is not a WORD about great Antonín Dvořák in YOUR comment...!!! :-((
How awesome that experience must have been! What a treasured memory!
I too have seen Yo-Yo Ma at Zellerbach, three times total in the 90s/00s, though not that particular concert. Once with Emanuel Ax, once with the Silkroad Ensemble, and once with Edgar Meyer and Mark O'Connor, an unforgettable performance not the least because Yo-Yo broke a string live on stage at the finale of "Indecision", my favorite piece from their Appalachian Journey set.
Yoyoma es un genio, que nos perdure muchos años. Para elevar el espiritu.
@@funcrunchoh my goodness! I wish I could have experienced those three concerts!! All with the amazing musicians, Emanuel Ax, Edgar Myer, Mark O'Connor and Silk road Ensemble!! Jesus!
" To play a wrong note is insignificant ; to play without passion is inexcusable "-- Beethoven....
Have been listening to Yo-Yo Ma for decades and finally had the chance to see him perform only a few years ago -- in Arizona, of all places.
Drove a hundred miles for that and dragged our son and his college friend for that performance!
I saw him (and briefly met him!) in Christchurch NZ in November last year when he was here to play the Bach Cello suites. One of the most memorable occasions of my life.
Paulina Cortes-De Lorenzo end what helpenend
Paulina Cortes-De Lorenzo 。
Hope you all enjoyed it....
I saw him perform in Dallas, Texas. I play the cello and was part of a youth orchestra organization and got a chance to shake this man's hand back stage. Man had the softest hands out of anyone I met to this day. 😄
I heard Yo-Yo Ma years ago in Huntington, WV. Keith Albee , beautiful, met him. So marvelous
Yoyoma. Made up my mind to do an oilpainting of you, and chris botti, together, playing ennio morricone. I'm a medical doctor but have been painting for fifty blessed years. Marvellous performer. You look like my dear departed dad. I'm chinese and 75yo..you show such graceful manners and mutual respect to your fellow artistic colleagues and the conductor. To see you shine, the whole world feels much more warmer to each other.
Yo Yo Ma's cello has the most personal tone, the way he interprets music is out of this world! Thank you!
Having the 1712 Stradivarius cello worth 4 000 000$ does help thee sound. :D
I have his autograph, and I keep it like a relic, i have great respect for him...
That happens when your instrument becomes your soul mate
It is the Davidov Stradivarius
@@romrodyes, must be part of the magic,BECOMING
A fragment of the instrument! I saw him perform this work live , one of the most memorable events of my lifetime
I sublimated spiritually to another dimension
なんて素敵なのでしょう。
周りとの調和、溢れる想い、喜びが伝わってきます。見ているだけで幸せになります。素晴らしい演奏、素晴らしい投稿、ありがとうございます。
This is the level where technique etc stops being relevant - it's no longer just the music that the performer is conveying to the audience, it's their personality and world view. His music transcends the usual concerns of tone, dynamics, rhythm and delivers warmth, candor, and a genuine sense of care.
My cello teacher at one point shared a teacher with yo-yo ma and it's funny to hear her talk about his technique. Some of the ways that he plays are slightly unconventional yet he produces such a superb tone. He truly has transcended and become one with his instrument.
Thank you !!!
Maybe so, but without technical mastery, the conveying emotions would mean very little. That’s why only masters can carry this immensely difficult concerto through.
I wish you have moments of happiness listening to music.
The world will lose one of the few lights it has when Mr. Ma dies. I hope we the young can carry his knowledge in great pride and happiness as he is today. I'm so grateful for his existence and joy.
He is our great teacher for us young musicians. I have a deep love for him.
We also miss Maestro Bělohlávek - one of the greatest interpreters of Dvorak's music in the history.
Bravo, thank you !!! YES !!!
I love the way Yo Yo Ma plays for the orchestra, the composer, the conductor and the audience. He puts all the heart and passion he can muster into whatever piece of music he plays.
And he always maintains good communications with the conductor, concertmaster, & the players.
He is just born that way...he doesn't fake none of it; everything flows naturally - passion, music, humanity.
The player looks like he has a constipation problem. No offense, just cannot enjoy this music!
@@yangniubidajiang737 try putting something over your eyes and use your ears....no offense, just saying...he's the best there is !
@@danalexanderaudio8506 what sort of person says a thing like that? "constipation"?? be ol' Yang has poop face when he (likely doesn't) plays...what an annoyance, sorry I can't look at ol' Yang and must now cover my eyes....
This kind of communication between Ma and the entire orchestra is incredible touching.
There are many cellists I greatly admire, from Casals to Tortelier to Rostropovich, but Yo Yo Ma's precision combined with feeling makes him unique. He is the greatest.
Are forgetting the greatest of the greats? Jacqueline du Pré
No other cellist on Earth can make a sound so soft, gentle, and effortless as Yo-Yo Ma. It's as if everyone else is fighting their instrument no matter how good they are, dragging their bow against some resistance, but Yo-Yo Ma is like smooth flowing water.
@@pbassat It would be nice to count Jacqueline du Pre among the greats in cello performance, but because she lost her motor control so early on (cerebral palsy?), she did not have enough repertorie. Her early work was outstanding, and then it was simply over. I'm not saying she wasn't one of the Greats; I'm just saying that due to illness, she didn't have enough Great to go around. God Bless you all. -- The Acoustic Rabbit Hole
@@pbassat Seems to me she paved the way for what he is doing here, awfully well.
@@Acoustic-Rabbit-Hole one is born with CP. I saw your question mark. She either was afflicted with MS
or Parkinson. So, So sorry.
At the Rolex weekend in Cape Town I met Yo- Yo Ma purely by chance at the Baxter Theatre's parking area... my car had been moved to allow the Rolex mentors vehicles to park,.... Whilst waiting for my keys to be returned, I was there when, out of the very first car to arrive stepped Yo Yo Ma.. extending my hand I greeted him, welcoming him to cape town.... Standing there grinning, not believing that this could possibly be happening to me ...I moved aside for the real welcoming committee .... What fun !! I got to shake the hand of an incredible human being, who also is a brilliant musician & who made my day !!
Delysia Cowley. How amazing. Are you a man or a lady?
@@margaretlavender4418 morning Margaret Lavender, who are you?
@@margaretlavender4418 Ah you must be connected to the MAN,I am a woman of somewhat advanced years , why do you ask
Delysia Cowley. Simply curious as I didn’t know whether it was a mans name or a ladies as I’ve never heard it before. I too am of ‘advanced years’!! How wonderful to have been able to talk to and shake Yo Yo’s hand.
I felt like you did when I met Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev.
@@margaretlavender4418 Hello Margaret, where are you
I have no doubt that Dvořák himself would have been immensely delighted with this performance. It exudes a remarkable freshness and vibrant palette of colors, making it truly wonderful 🤩
@@Yo-YoMa-music213 He isn't the real Yo Yo Ma, pay attention!
No other cellist on Earth can make a sound so soft, gentle, and effortless as Yo-Yo Ma. It's as if everyone else is fighting their instrument no matter how good they are, dragging their bow against some resistance, but Yo-Yo Ma is like smooth flowing water.
I wish you have moments of happiness listening to music.
But sometimes there are anger, desperation and deepest sorrow - he's playing too smooth for me. With her cello, she th-cam.com/video/U_yxtaeFuEQ/w-d-xo.html did imho much better - more passion...
@@justusniemeyer3333
Agreed.
What a maestro he is yo yo ma, incredible feeling and passion combined with perfektion.
Entièrement d'accord avec vous ,what a MAESTRO !!!
Thanks for the upload/ and all the people here making a comment/ we all feel the same and in music we unify together sharing something of value > understanding/ beautiful, too bad the world is so divided and split from politics. Maybe politicians only have a mouth and no inner ear. A little love we all felt too and dont forget to spread the Aloha.
Politicians of the last few years are definitely musically, emotionally, and humanly deaf.
@@duben55 Not "humanly" many of them are more like monsters.
Ive seen Yo Yo Ma in concert many times decades back. Still couldn't forget his recital in UCLA Royce Hall on an evening when he played at least 8 encores, bringing all audience to standing ovation, and some continuing yelling 'yo yo' and many cheering for him to play more.
It sounds really really nice...
马友友的演奏用了全身心的投入，他的热情表现在脸上，动作上，手指上，他的每一个细胞都反射着灵魂之光，感人肺腑，沁人心田。这才是艺术的最高境界！
華人之光吖
Yo-Yo Ma is truly an amazing musician, but the entire orchestra were all amazing musicians too... I have watched so many presentations like this one as a child on PBS and I still do 45 years later...
Antonín Dvořák
: “Koncert pro violoncello a orchestr h moll, op. 104”
00:50 __ I. Allegro
16:09 __ II. Adagio, ma non troppo
28:20 __ III. Finale. Allegro moderato - Andante - Allegro vivo
Thanks for the info! I did not know what piece of music this is.
@@agnes15101968 , Antonín Dvořák
& Yo-Yo Ma que encantam !
B minor* (:
I too thank you! I'm doing a paper on this piece and you helped tremendously!
@@legomom2boys Eu que agradeço a sua gentileza!
There is a reason why Ma is a contemporary premier musician. I am touched by his playing: the phrasing, the undercurrent emotion, the beautiful technique. He is worthy of his accolades.
😅而昂昂奧））😅😅😅😅😅😅
I wish you have moments of happiness listening to music.
Passionate absolutely emotional and deep 💙💙💜💜🎶♪🎵♬ one of the world's geniuses
Some say Yo-yo Ma, some say Jacqueline du Pre, is the "better" or "greater" of the two. I say both are superb. To me, Jacqueline's interpretation of the Dvorak concerto is more intense over all, and Yo-yo's is milder and gentler in some places. Both are of the "greats" in the history of cello playing. We are blessed to have both.
Yo-Yo Ma is so over-rated.Yo-Yo Ma not the top 10 cellists ever.Better ones than Yo-Yo Ma are G.Piatgorsky ,Gaspar Cassado P.Casals, D.Shafran, M.Rostropovich ,Gary Hoffman, Karine Georgian, Arto Noras and so on
They play the same Davidov Stradivarius cello.
Two player performed same cello but two different sounds.
The musician as Ma Yo Yo, humble and delicate to the music, really appreciated….I really enjoy listening his ‘ translations’ - music in it ❤
馬友友！他是用生命在演奏，呈現不可思議的音樂，好感動！好喜歡。
The true test of a soloist performer playing this piece really comes at 35:30 when the concertmaster takes over the main melodic theme and the soloist needs to step back and let the violinist shine. Many egotistical performers continue to play forte instead of following the partitura, which calls for PP or pianissimo. Yo Yo Ma is one of the most generous cellist and he "owns" the Dvorak concerto. He is truly a jewel of a human being and an artist. A true national treasure.
You done licking his boots? Mischa Maisky is better.
Wow... You resort to personal attacks because you have a different opinion? How civil of you... so easy behind a keyboard when you don't have to confront people... disrespectful child.
GenerationKill001 They’re not personal attacks. They’re just good, old-fashioned attacks. It’s not personal to say one is licking one’s boots; rather, it is commenting on how they seem to find no fault in such a man. And while I acknowledge that he is amazing and one of the best cellists ever, he is not as good as Mischa (in my HUMBLE opinion), disrespectful adult.
GenerationKill001 Better yet, I would still say that were you right there.
Internet "tough" person... I get it. There are polite ways of disagreeing with other people (in person or in real life)... you obviously have a lot to learn on both accounts.
Love Dvorak, love Yo yo Ma ❤️❤️
My feelings precisely. We are blessed.
Боже мой как прекрасно! И виолончелист йо-йо Ма играет классно, сердце замирает и прекрасна музыка Дворжака. Я не ожидала, что эта вещь неотразима!
I heard the Czech Philharmonic for the first time. I was fascinated right away when I heard the first sound. I was impressed to see the faces of the orchestra and the hall close up. Both the sound quality and the image quality were good. Thank you very much
I wish you have moments of happiness listening to music.
I heard the CP in a special concert in Washington, DC, playing Dvorak. I recall thinking, 'Oh, that's how an orchestra playing Dvorak is supposed to sound.' 😀
Mr. Yo-Yo performs this Dvorak's masterpiece with his usual skill and captivates our attention. Great!
Such passion and humility. It's rare to see.
My hero. I've been to his concert once. I bought the front row ticket just to engrave it in my memory. 🥰
It probably takes a whole lifetime before you can perform like this, not to forget the magnificent Czech Philharmonic. Like Shakespeare said, "a thing of beauty is a joy forever".
Keats, but still true🙃
@@Bullroarer-oj3sp Thanks for telling me. You are right : John Keats (1795-1821).
This has to be ranked as top version in this youtube era in terms of performance and recording.
In these hard times *YOU* r a gift to Earth, all ways. 💚
I think the cameraman can also read the music sheet. Amazing camera work !!
Cha Gan, it's the director of this TV program who calls the camera cuts. Bravo to him.
@@duben55 bbl lvckvk b v b l
Well, I was not able to attend Yo-Yo Ma's performance with the Spokane Symphony tonight so instead I watched and listened twice (!) to his magnificent performance on youtube. This is such a moving, soulful piece of music and watching Yo-yo pouring himself into every note of this piece only enhanced my own emotional reaction! That last note that seemed to reach toward heaven - I have no words!! Thank you, God, for youtube!!
Breathless.
What a performance! Even just watching him play, creates a tremendous emotion hard to explain!
音乐之震撼，天地同呐喊，人心同抽泣，世界同欢呼。❤i enjoy this performent so much ,tk mr.yoyoma.
Such an incredible master of his art, and such a humble person.
Prior to his featured solo at a benefit performance for the San Jose Symphony, Maestro Ma sat in with string section without fanfare. My sharp-eyed concert companion recognized him. I did not.
A lot of the best musicians that are experts at their craft, play with so much emotion and that the instrument and the body are almost communicating . This is a perfect example of that. He plays with such joy and admiration for the music itself.
I absolutely loved listening to this. I'm a violinist, but I so love Yo-Yo Ma and his wonderful playing style!
Greetings to you (from Belgium), what a wonderful moment!
@@Yo-YoMa-music213 Thanks to you and greetings from Belgium !
I lived in Prague at the time of this concert. Was a regular at the Czech Philharmonic but couldn't get a ticket for this particular show (in high demand and quite pricey). Glad to have a chance to hear it years later. Heard many other great things there - evenings at the Czech Philharmonic are always special.
Beautifullll! Thank You film crew, thank you editing crew, thank you Orchestra, thank you Conductor, thank you Dvorak, thank you Mr. Yo Yo Ma, and thank you Vais for uploading this video. xx
Had a CD of him playing this piece... Not only is he a great world-class master musician, but also a humble guy during my personal encounters after the concert as an audience. My university colleague (when we were students then) who had the chance to receive him and other guest performers in the backstage (making sure they are okay & etc before going onto the stage) told that yo yo, comparing with some world-class performers, doesn't make demands, but is humble and very polite, and a great person.
the cd with berlin philharmony?
Como siempre escuchar a Yo Yo Ma es una maravilla y la orquesta extraordinaria Gracias 👏👏👍❤️❤️
,,una meraviglia,,
Superbement beau. Merci.!
Bravo. Brilantni. Dojemné.
With the feeling of Dvorak’s people, their blood, his homeland. Thank you for this uninterrupted performance.
It's such an honor to see a master at work. Yo Yo Ma is a master at his craft and we are so blessed to be able to not only hear him, but to also see him perform.
He is totally transported while playing, and his technique is impeccable.
I wish you have moments of happiness listening to music.
What I would give to see him
Ma’s playing has always been extraordinary, but it seems to me, that over the years he’s deepened the color of his playing.
まだ直に聞いたことがないのが残念ですが、ヨーヨーマ氏の演奏はいつも素晴らしい。
TH-camのおかげでこのような演奏を聴くことができ、また目にできることが夢のようです。
Bellas manos las de Yo Yo Ma!!! Es perfecto!
This is the greatest performance I've heard since Jacqueline Du Pre in 1968, great passion together with great sensitivity and total command.
Class and art in music...and one of my favorite cellists, outstanding as always
This is the first time I appreciated this concerto, the first time I heard it beautiful, the first time I heard this music to speak, the first time I forgot the technicalities and not getting distracted by the technicalities nor focusing on the players and questioning what's in their mind why did they made is sound like it?
I'm purely attracted to the beauty being poured by Yo-yo Ma, the conductor, the orchestra, and the production team of this video. Thank you all for putting forth this beautiful video of a beautiful musical performance and sharing it to us.
Thank you! Thank you so much!!
I wish you have moments of happiness listening to music.
Dvorak was an incredible musician
38:58 the trill always brings tears - a beautiful climatic moment
The TV director of this video is the best one I ever see. He(She) can read the score of music!
So accurate !
I see what you mean, i like how they showed the importance of the horn solo, definitely great angles for the camera to show each importance of every instrument playing
It's all on Mr. Ma's very expressive face as he translates the heart of the universe into music. The great artist reflects greatly the universal soul, the source beyond our understanding but which always supports the good, an ancient name for God.
Amazing to hear from you dear man. Born Scotland, raised Canada, now 72 and in the Philippines. You're a musical leader but most importantly a good soul. I was a pianist at 6, guitarist at 17. Your Swan with Kathryn so lovely.That's when it became clear you are " the real deal ".
Breathtakingly beautiful...thanks so much for sharing this video with us all.
What a wonderful cellist yoyo Ma,I heard same Dvorak about 30years ago at Art park Lewiston ,NY. Thanks
So melodic, and emotional. I love Ma, successor of Rostropovich.
If you would ask russian cellists I am sure many of them wouldn't agree...the good thing is that neither Yo-Yo or Rostropovich belong only to their countries. They are a gift to the world!
EVERY BRZ. Jacqueline du Pres?
I usually listen to really fast-paced, crazy music when I write because my brain is so busy that I need something to match its energy...but after a really hard day at work and feeling emotionally exhausted, this was perfect for a 4am writing session. Thank you!
The beginning with the clarinet coming in once in awhile just absolutely beautiful. I'm a concert violinist. Dvorak is absolutely a master.
So interesting. What orchestra or other ensembles have you played with?
Such freedom on stage. A great artist
I’ve never seen someone so happy playing an open a-string in 6:33... beautiful and interesting interpretation of this concerto!!
Totally theatrical and fake. I love his playing, but can’t stand his expressions.
@@MD-md4th I don’t blame him though. He smiled during the “sweet” note that hits the spot and sounds so good. I’ve done that too lol
Best open a ever. Lol
@@MD-md4thApparently you haven’t seen many musicians. That is not faking. It comes from the heart and everyone expresses differently physically. You’d be shocked how many musicians look “funny” when playing. He’s far from being the most “theatrical” one.
@@ceciliahuang3984 I have seen many, many musicians. No doubt more than you have. I never said he’s the only one, though Yo Yo Ma is a drama queen. He’s very fake with his facial emoting.
Great work for the cello. The quiet orchestral instrument kicking at the darkness. Wonderful.
It is so beautiful, it is touching your soul. Thank you for sharing.
You can see from his sweat that he is putting his heart into the music.
Yes, agreed
The late Jiří Bělohlávek had a very distinguished career, conducted many different orchestras and did an excellent job of conducting this one. However, I do not see that the orchestra or the date and location of the concert are listed. The audience was certainly very blessed to experience this wonderful performance. If any of the particulars are available, I think the orchestra deserves some recognition.
It looks like Symphony Hall in Boston, so I'd venture to guess Boston Symphony, as to date I'm not sure, my father knew Yo Yo Ma from the Governor's Arts Council in Boston but he's since passed as of 2007...bless from Flagstaff AZ and Cuenca Ecuador 🏵️
@@yodservant lt was Czech Philharmonic with Jiří Bělohlávek in Dvořák Hall of Prague's Rudolfinum, The Czech Republic
@@yodservant You're the second person to say Symphony Hall, but SH was never that ornate or grand looking, as I recall (and I was there many times.)
@@PaulZink It's definitely the Dvořák Hall of Rudolfinum building in Prague. The exact date of the concert was September 7, 2015, as an opening concert of Dvořák's Prague festival. At the first half, the Czech Philharmonic was playing a Dvořák's Symphony no. 2 (as a part of the recording cycle with Decca; released in 2014). I was there, sitting in the seventh row, and it was a truly magnificent experience...
@@czermik Thanks for pin-pointing the venue-and the date too! Hands-on knowledge is always appreciated. Must have been a very rewarding experience being there (in the 7th row, too!)…
yo ma ma is the best cellist in a long time. bravo!
I love Yo Yo Ma! He play with soul!
Absolutely magnificent music❤️
I can listen to Yo Yo Ma all day long. Just beautiful...
Beautiful! Great work. Loved it!
I was present in Jordan Hall in Boston when Yo Yo Ma played this concerto for the first time when he was a student at Harvard. We all realized he was destined for greatness. It's hard to believe, but that was almost 50 years ago!
How can anyone not be in love with classical music... goosebumps. As gen z would say, "I can't even right now".
watching this video several times, may be more than 100 times per weeks. thank you for the upload.
Köszönöm szépen kedves Yo-Yo Ma !! Csodás zenèt❤❤❤
It seems to be so joyfull and easy going when Yo Yo Ma plays this incredible difficult piece of art. I heard it yesterday at a concert in my hometown, very good, but this is something else of course. At least I re-discovered what a wonderful piece of music this is, and I am happy now to be able to listen to this wonderful interpretation with Yo Yo Ma.
I wish you have moments of happiness listening to music.
@@musicheaven2233 I have, thank you, and three years ago I was writing this. I have forgot that I wrote about Yo Yo Ma.. Thanks for reminding.
Yo Yo Ma has been one of the most outstanding cellists in the world for several decades. The pride USA. No.1 in the world. Thank you Maestro. Maximum respect from Fort Worth, Texas....
After seeing this videos and going to a Yo-Yo Ma concert soon, I can’t wait to see it even more. Like others have said, this is where skill and practice can’t take you. You have to be fully devoted and completely connect with the cello and respect its simplicity.
When we are able to communicate with extraterrestrial life, this should be what we use to tell them about our race. Our triumphs, our sorrow, and our hope and courage to live on. This says everything.
Tuve la fortuna de asistir en el TEATRO COLÓN DE BOGOTÁ, Y ESCUCHÉ LA VIBRACION DE ESTE CELISTA' UNA INTERPRETACIÓN MAGISTRAL DE YO YO MA
Hace cantar el Chelo
nu știu cum să mă exprim --ce să spun, mi se pare că , cuvintele parcă nu le nimeresc -----decât cel mai potrivit și din suflet ❤️🙏🥰💕💖
Iam very emotional Mr MA.I heard the Dvorak concerto the way he composed.I think he knows that one day One finest cellist of the world will play what i want.Fantastic conductor and fine orchestra contribution.
I really love how Yo-Yo Ma plays.
Yo Yo Mas's heart is in his cello. Stellar rendition of this brilliant piece.
¡¡¡ENHORABUENA !!! GENIAL!!!!! LA MÚSICA....ES EL IDIOMA UNIVERSAL.....
Everything has been said on this great cellist considered the greatest cellist of the XX century ,Who would have believed that this child prodigy who started playing the violin at the age of 4, and who was later introduced by the conductor Leonard Bernstein in those broadcasting TV series ( at the age of 8), would have become among the greatest cellists in the world, and without a doubt, this Dvorak concert is a masterpiece of divine inspiration, in which all the harmonious, festive and melodic feelings of the Bohemian region is embodied, a handful of Czech land without any doubt.
Tripping on acid listening to yo-yo in a dungeon Soo great is this man it boggels my mind.
Astonishing !!! thank you so much !!!
What a wonderful team that lead all the viewers to that dimension which may ever been! Can’t agree more in each note with full of colour and texture……just far beyond that imagination !!!
이 어마어마한 연주를 들은 관객의 기립이 의외로 늦다. 나는 마라톤을 완주한 올림픽 러너만큼의 에너지 소모를 그에게서 느낀다. Speechless
What can I add to this - glorious. My favourite cello concerto played by a great and delightful musician hurrah! Enjoyed it so much.
@Yo-yomaofficial I am pleased to note you liked my comment. Your playing is so great and I love your smile - so many players seem too solemn.
As I watched Yo Yo Ma's face and listened, the tears just started streaming. I don't know exactly why.