Bach - Cello Suite no. 2 in D minor BWV 1008 - Pincombe | Netherlands Bach Society

The second Cello Suite in D minor, performed by Steuart Pincombe for All of Bach, has a dark and introspective tone. It is one of the favourite pieces of Pincombe. As such, he was delighted when we asked him to record this suite in the Main Hall of the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam. The searching character of the piece suits Pincombe’s outlook. In his playing, he always tries to create something new, rather than recreating past experiences.

Steuart Pincombe, cello
Instrument: unknown

0:00 Prelude
4:56 Allemande
8:53 Courante
10:45 Sarabande
16:14 Menuet I & II
19:04 Gigue

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0:07 Prelude
4:56 Allemande
8:53 Courante
10:45 Sarabande
16:14 Menuet I & II
19:04 Gigue

[leverkuhn]

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[Rain]

“The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.”
― J.S. Bach

[archibaldmeatpants]

This man doesn’t play the music, he becomes the music.

[sebastin]

This guy is a magician. Almost made me cry with his interpretation. It's just a wow.

[voodooman]

I really really love this Performance!! I can't tell why but every other interpretation of this piece from other cellists sounded lifeless to me. Pincombe did a great job and I would love to hear his interpretation of the other suites with this kind of emotion.

Thank you Steuart!

[MiScusi]

This is an example of the YouTube algorithm actually working

[davidlaman]

I’ve played and listened to the suites for 26 years and this is by far one of the best version I’ve ever heard, absolute fan, thank you

[cellosong]

Finally! - a cellist who fully understands the ornamental basis of Bach's musical notation. Sublime.

[jean-noelbailly]

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If you are upset, listen to Bach music
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To decompress from your day job, listen to Bach music
To forget your worries, listen to Bach music
If life annoys you, listen to Bach music
To get closer to the deity, listen to Bach music

[Rembrandt]

Such beauty, one of the most magnificent recordings I've ever seen. A very rich interpretation of this 2nd Suite, loved it.
Most times when the camerawork is overdone it only serves as a distraction, but this was so tastefully done, even during the fast movements. YouTube recommend strikes again, I've discovered an amazing channel.

[nicholasdyee]

Wow, immediately one of my favourite interpretations (especially the Gigue). Thank you for these wonderful videos! 🙏

[bassocanario]

The depth of soulfulness in this interpretation of Bach just floors me. That's an amazing sounding instrument in the hands of a sound poet, too. Big thank you for playing with so much love and total emotional investment and technical finesse!

[MathAndComputers]

That "Minuet I" totally blew my mind. I've been hearing it wrong and playing it wrong for years! This recording is the first I've heard that makes the pulse feel correct; I just didn't realize it before. Awesome.

[AGLMIL]

Bach played by a monumental cello (with a first class cello). Thanks Netherlands Bach Society

[TheRealNOTcode]

I'm not in the best moment of my life but this, "put a smile on my face". Thank you.

[unagondolaunremo]

wonderful, each note has a reason, each silence too, wonderful!

[jkr]

Best performance of this piece I've ever listened to, and I've listened to a lot!

[andrefelipepaiva]

I'm impressed how this video can translate Bach to a visual narrative. Excelent performance. Congratulations to the Netherlands Bach Society! Greattings from Brazil.

[daneelolivaw]

Je trouve que c'est la plus belle interprétation que j'ai pu écouter à ce jour!!! Il sait parfaitement compris que les moments de silence SONT de la musique!