#SongsOfComfort – Bach: Prelude to Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major

This music has been with me for 60 years. It's seen me through times of stress, loss, joy, and transition. It's connected me to others all over the world, and helped me to understand life in new ways.

Bach: Prelude to Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major #songsofcomfort
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This video was originally released on April 12, 2020, as part of Yo-Yo Ma’s #SongsOfComfort project, which was launched at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide comfort in a time of anxiety and fear. The project inspired thousands of people around the world to upload their own songs of comfort in the months that followed.

[kemo]

When watching these videos, he smiles; you smile.

[airangel]

Yo-Yo Ma, you are a sight for sore eyes. Your cello playing is such a joy to behold. :)

[jls]

Oh! Thank-you! Thank-you! Thank-you! What a beautiful gift! May you have a blessed wonderful day! 'So kind of you to lift our spirits with your artistry. 💖 💐 🙋‍♀️

[GrainneDhu]

In 1983, I discovered a 6 record set of the Back Cello Suites by Yo-Yo Ma and they have been my ultimate comfort music ever since. I've bought the same album in different formats over the years so that I am always certain to have one I can play in a time of need.

When there is no other comfort in my world, such as when my husband died, I put on the headphones, laid on the floor and listened to the whole thing with the tears falling. At the end, I could get up and deal, knowing that there is such beauty in the world. The only thing better is to see Yo-Yo Ma in concert (I've had the privilege of seeing him 3 times and I still cling to the hope I can do so one more time).

[CelloBassett]

I practiced cello because of you. Thank you

[MetaView]

Why do I never get tired of listening to this?

[gtkajita]

That lovely "cello piece" that everyone knows and loves played by the best

[kevinbrown]

Nothing more soothing than a cello piece

[lindseywarren]

Love the sweet look on his face 💗 Yo Yo, your beautiful music has comforted me! Bless xo

[peachmint]

Such beautiful music and playing. Thank you.

[SusanGoforth]

Thank you Yo-Yo Ma! Thank you for this soothing song and all the songs of comfort. Today, to help worked through anger and grief, I played your songs of comfort and worked through all my challenging emotions and into a place of peace and joy. My life force is renewed. Thank you so very much for sharing. I shall pay it forward. Thanks again. Love, health and joy to you and yours. Sincerely, Susan Goforth

[jinjinthatsme]

He's playing it faster here, like Rostropovich. I've had the pleasure of seeing both of them perform. I saw Yo-Yo Ma for the first time when I was living in NYC back in 2009 and have been watching his career since I can remember. Thank you for bringing such beauty into the world Yo-Yo. It has only gotten better with time.

[lynnkramer]

I thank you for doing this for us. You could be a saint or at the least an angel.

[eringoldsmith]

Thank you for sharing your gift! We are blessed.

[美智子渡辺-uq]

素敵なチェロの演奏ありがとう😊💕🎻💗表情豊かなY o-Yo Ma さんを見て👀いると幸せを感じます‼️😘💕💗

[cypher-melonybuchanan]

His face while he play's puts me at ease no wonder its on of the most well known cello pieces❤done by him thanks

[yinlong]

No matter what time of the day, what month of the year, I turn on your piece, tranquility, I feel invisible and fearless, I am ready!!! Thank you, Mr. Ma!!!

[sungjikpark]

Yo Yo Ma Your cello play is a Christmas gift for me Thank you Vielen Dank 감사합니다

[lindacross]

Can't begin to tell you how much I enjoy hearing you play!

[quaintleaf]

Mr. Ma and his playing makes me so happy :)