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J.S. Bach Suite No. 1 in G major BWV 1007 Wendy Sutter, cellist + Commentary by George Stauffer
J.S. Bach Suite No. 1 in G major BWV 1007
00:25 Prelude
03:02 Allemande
06:44 Courante
08:28 Sarabande
12:00 Bouree
15:40 Gigue
17:14 Commentary by George Stauffer
Perspectives Ensemble presents the first of a series, “Music in the Time of Covid,” as one contribution to the global efforts of artists to meet this challenging moment in history with resilience and creativity. The six Suites for Solo Cello of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) are among the most iconic and captivating works for that instrument and Perspectives Ensemble’s longtime solo cellist, Wendy Sutter, has centered them in her repertoire over the course of her career, constantly deepening her relationship to these masterworks. Perspectives Ensemble is delighted to offer her August 23, 2020 livestreamed performances of the Six Suites in full, and to frame them with unique commentaries by renowned musicologists and cultural commentators, George Stauffer, Kira Thurman, Don Byron, and Tim Page. The Ensemble expresses its profound gratitude to the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation, the Si Newhouse Foundation, and the Hegardt Foundation for generous support in making this project possible.
Heralded as “one of the great leading cellists of the classical stage” by the Wall Street Journal, Wendy Sutter has proven herself as one of the foremost and diverse soloists of her generation. Having performed widely on five continents, she has been acclaimed by critics in all major publications including The New York Times, Strad Magazine, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and The San Francisco Chronicle. Ms. Sutter has appeared frequently as concerto soloist with such orchestras as The Dallas, Seattle, Colorado, Tucson, Shanghai Symphonies, The Hong Kong and Brussels Philharmonics and The Royal Residentie Orchestra of the Hague. As soloist, she has performed under many esteemed conductors, including Jaap Van Zweden, Marin Alsop, and Tan Dun. Ms. Sutter appears regularly at festivals including Marlboro, Spoleto, Ravinia, Seattle Chamber Music Society, Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society. In addition, she has played numerous solo recitals at venues such as The Barbican, Carnegie Hall, Bargemusic, and Lincoln Center. Philip Glass's solo cello suite “Songs and Poems,” written exclusively for Sutter by Glass in 2007, won great acclaim from audiences and critics world-wide, was voted best new CD of the year by listeners of National Public Radio, and became the second-best selling download in 2008 in the classical division on iTunes. In 1994 Ms. Sutter was invited by Mikhail Baryshnikov to give the world premiere of “A Suite of Dances,” an on-stage duet for Ms. Sutter playing Bach solo suites for cello, accompanying Mikhail Baryshnikov. This piece was choreographed especially for these two artists by the legendary Jerome Robbins.
Perspectives Ensemble was founded by its Artistic Director Sato Moughalian in 1993 as the resident ensemble for the series Perspectives in Music and Art at Columbia University. Under her direction, the group continues to present programs that contextualize the work of living and historic composers and artists, consistently receiving the highest critical accolades. Praise from The New York Times includes "first-rate performances by accomplished musicians," and the Times called the ensemble's performance of El Amor Brujo "stunning. Perspectives Ensemble worked [without a conductor], yet gave a performance that was remarkably polished, fastidiously balanced and full of electricity."
The Ensemble serves as Artist in Residence of the Foundation for Iberian Music, City University Graduate Center. The Fundación Ramón Llull honored Artistic Director Moughalian with its 2013 Prize for Creative Arts. A product of her lifelong interest in the intersection of the arts with history, Moughalian’s first book, Feast of Ashes: The Life and Art of David Ohannessian, was published by Redwood/Stanford University Press in 2019.
Perspectives Ensemble has been presented in the Morgan Library, Stern Auditorium of Carnegie Hall, the 92nd Street Y, Lincoln Center, Columbia and New York Universities, the Guggenheim and Rubin Museums, and has recorded for Sony Classics, American Modern Recordings, and two recordings for Naxos, featuring works of Xavier Montsalvatge and Manuel de Falla, each of which was released to resounding critical acclaim. The Ensemble served in residence for the Young People's Chorus of NY's Transient Glory commissioning program, and for the Miller Theatre's groundbreaking Pocket Concerto Project, Composer Portraits, and Bach series.
00:25 Prelude
03:02 Allemande
06:44 Courante
08:28 Sarabande
12:00 Bouree
15:40 Gigue
17:14 Commentary by George Stauffer
Perspectives Ensemble presents the first of a series, “Music in the Time of Covid,” as one contribution to the global efforts of artists to meet this challenging moment in history with resilience and creativity. The six Suites for Solo Cello of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) are among the most iconic and captivating works for that instrument and Perspectives Ensemble’s longtime solo cellist, Wendy Sutter, has centered them in her repertoire over the course of her career, constantly deepening her relationship to these masterworks. Perspectives Ensemble is delighted to offer her August 23, 2020 livestreamed performances of the Six Suites in full, and to frame them with unique commentaries by renowned musicologists and cultural commentators, George Stauffer, Kira Thurman, Don Byron, and Tim Page. The Ensemble expresses its profound gratitude to the Jarvis and Constance Doctorow Family Foundation, the Si Newhouse Foundation, and the Hegardt Foundation for generous support in making this project possible.
Heralded as “one of the great leading cellists of the classical stage” by the Wall Street Journal, Wendy Sutter has proven herself as one of the foremost and diverse soloists of her generation. Having performed widely on five continents, she has been acclaimed by critics in all major publications including The New York Times, Strad Magazine, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and The San Francisco Chronicle. Ms. Sutter has appeared frequently as concerto soloist with such orchestras as The Dallas, Seattle, Colorado, Tucson, Shanghai Symphonies, The Hong Kong and Brussels Philharmonics and The Royal Residentie Orchestra of the Hague. As soloist, she has performed under many esteemed conductors, including Jaap Van Zweden, Marin Alsop, and Tan Dun. Ms. Sutter appears regularly at festivals including Marlboro, Spoleto, Ravinia, Seattle Chamber Music Society, Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society. In addition, she has played numerous solo recitals at venues such as The Barbican, Carnegie Hall, Bargemusic, and Lincoln Center. Philip Glass's solo cello suite “Songs and Poems,” written exclusively for Sutter by Glass in 2007, won great acclaim from audiences and critics world-wide, was voted best new CD of the year by listeners of National Public Radio, and became the second-best selling download in 2008 in the classical division on iTunes. In 1994 Ms. Sutter was invited by Mikhail Baryshnikov to give the world premiere of “A Suite of Dances,” an on-stage duet for Ms. Sutter playing Bach solo suites for cello, accompanying Mikhail Baryshnikov. This piece was choreographed especially for these two artists by the legendary Jerome Robbins.
Perspectives Ensemble was founded by its Artistic Director Sato Moughalian in 1993 as the resident ensemble for the series Perspectives in Music and Art at Columbia University. Under her direction, the group continues to present programs that contextualize the work of living and historic composers and artists, consistently receiving the highest critical accolades. Praise from The New York Times includes "first-rate performances by accomplished musicians," and the Times called the ensemble's performance of El Amor Brujo "stunning. Perspectives Ensemble worked [without a conductor], yet gave a performance that was remarkably polished, fastidiously balanced and full of electricity."
The Ensemble serves as Artist in Residence of the Foundation for Iberian Music, City University Graduate Center. The Fundación Ramón Llull honored Artistic Director Moughalian with its 2013 Prize for Creative Arts. A product of her lifelong interest in the intersection of the arts with history, Moughalian’s first book, Feast of Ashes: The Life and Art of David Ohannessian, was published by Redwood/Stanford University Press in 2019.
Perspectives Ensemble has been presented in the Morgan Library, Stern Auditorium of Carnegie Hall, the 92nd Street Y, Lincoln Center, Columbia and New York Universities, the Guggenheim and Rubin Museums, and has recorded for Sony Classics, American Modern Recordings, and two recordings for Naxos, featuring works of Xavier Montsalvatge and Manuel de Falla, each of which was released to resounding critical acclaim. The Ensemble served in residence for the Young People's Chorus of NY's Transient Glory commissioning program, and for the Miller Theatre's groundbreaking Pocket Concerto Project, Composer Portraits, and Bach series.
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lovely to hear this and i am english
Who is fiddler playing with Jay?
This tune is absolutely gorgeous.
Aaron Copland "sampling" this.
Composed in the 1990’s That makes it unique among Civil War songs!
This is such a great version of “Midnight on the Water” and such a cool treatment of “Bonaparte’s Retreat”. Thank you!
So many thoughtful and positive comments. That alone speaks for how incredibly this impacts the listener.
This is one of my favorite piece. Absolutely adore this piece. Wonderful performance. The music is classic Americana. Copland, a genius ...
We played this at my Mum's funeral 7 years ago. We were two recorders and a lyre. we also played Llwyn Onn (The Ash Grove). Both pieces are very beautiful.
I would think it has a lot of "Irish melodies" in there Just beautiful 🎼🎻🎼
ありがとうございます 涙がでました
Every single note of beauty , drawn from the hearts of inspired musicians , will ring , in the Halls of Heaven , where they belong , for the ears of The Creator ,to enjoy . I will be going home soon ,and cant wait to hear all this beauty there , God Bless the Inspired of God . ❤❤❤❤❤
It's not often you see a female lead guitarist. 😉
I used this for background music at my daddy’s funeral visitation.
Molly Mason's right hand never fails to amaze me.
“To believe in God is to know that all the rules will be fair, and that there will be wonderful surprises.” - Ugo Betti
It amazes me how many ppl still ask for this when I play at Civil War events and sometimes for other unrelated gigs. At the former, someone will ask… “do you know that tune/song that…” and even w/o finishing that sentence… they mean AF, every time. It’s timeless, no matter why or when written, that should be in every violinist/fiddler’s rep. Sure I tell them the author and story being it, but at this point… it’s firmly in place as a Civil War ballad. I’ll play it anytime. ☺️🎻🎶
I would request “Margaret’s Waltz.” It’s also a moving tune.
@@cherilynne1946 play that one all the time! 👍☺️
@@fiddlemusik I went to pub in London once (with a study-abroad group), where there was a trio of guys playing Irish waltzes and jigs. I asked if they knew how to play “Margaret’s Waltz” and they did. My professor-a very sweet, elderly gentleman-took me by the hand and led me nearer to where the musicians were playing. I thought he just wanted me to be able to hear the music better, but to my surprise, he danced with me. It’s still among my fondest memories. 🎻🎶
@@cherilynne1946 aww... that is absolutely a precious memory! Thanks for sharing! It is really a lovely waltz... and his generation still knew how to dance those! 🥰
A Beautifull Melody 🎶 ❤ 🍺🍺🍺
I followed the Ken Burns series on TV and in due time bought the box set. BUT I discovered that this ballad was not as old as it sounds BUT was composed for the doc. No harm done.
It does not occur but for moments in our lives when a song is not defined by each of us in our own way...but rather we are shown what the tune should - and does - mean...Ashokan is such a song.
We've been using this video for 10 years as an example for my orchestra students to see how the very best chamber musicians play. Cueing to phrasing to matching bow energy/style - every skill is displayed beautifully. Thank you for sharing this with us! I owe you 10 years of thanks.
Wendy! Doubt you'll read this, but..... you're still the best🎉❤. Great to hear you again.
Paul P, of course 😅
Wonderful!
Midnight on the Water sounds so haunting, the way it echoes in the performance hall. Almost like a lament.
So beautiful...
What a Magnificent Composition from a fiddle player that brought the Truth back home.!!
Remarkable when you realize that we are used to hearing that with an orchestra and they are doing it with a handful of string players, a flute, an oboe/clarinet a bassonist (who they won't let sit down) and a Piano.....AND NO ONE is DIRECTING!
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In April of 2024, I will be 77 years of age and although I have recorded in writing a lot of things that I would like to have shared with my friends, I want this played at my funeral when the time comes. It’s so beautiful.
Marvellous🎻
HIDEOUS.
Just HORRIBLE.
HIDEOUS AMATEUR.
Beautiful melody, along with Sullivan Balou’s letter. Good thing I can separate this from the jackazz Ken Burns
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What moves me about Jay Unger is, although he has tremendous command, his playing isn't about virtuosity--look at how good I am. His playing is about depth. Where does this song reside? He conveys where the song is coming from and introduces the listeners to that place within themselves. Excuse me for being sappy, but the beauty in the music is undeniable.
Most beautiful violin piece I can think of.
This tune is so moving and no-one plays it quite like Jay Ungar!
Wow!!
This piece is the sound of hope & optimism. Just lovely.
Just look in the eyes and the body movements of the other musicians who are stood there just listening and appreciating fantastic music and artists.Says everything about this piece of music.
this is exceptional. thank you for sharing. i always enjoy listening to you play.
"You can hear it on the CZcams"!😄😄😄
Fantastic performance from the ensemble. Bravo.
Excellent
I do believe the reading of Sullivan Ballou's letter, accompanied by this tune, is the best TV moment i've seen.
I completely agree, gets me every time
Absolutely awesome.
I think of my dad when I hear this song, he was from the south. I also think of my mom, she really loved this song. My niece played it at her funeral. 😢💔
God Bless these musicians who play right straight into my heart!
Mine too. It's exactly what I was thinking.