Thomas Demenga plays Elgar cello concerto beginning

Have a look at this bowing for the beginning of Elgar's cello concerto: down - up - down. Play the chords just as they come - you get much more melody and no gaps between the chords...

[Kristiroller]

Your bowing makes the phrase flow incredibly well! It sounds amazing

[noaleslie]

Sounds absolutely effortless and free. Really does this piece justice

[willie-p]

Oh my gosh! I’ve been practicing this song for the whole weekend! You did so good!

[stevenj]

I like the more sustained sound!!!
I’ve also seen Lynn Harrell take two bows for the first two chord. Down for bass notes. Up for top notes. I think it’s great to be inventive, bravo!

[MarianneSchroeder]

Long time no see !!!! You are à wonderful cellist Tomo 😗❤️🎶❤️.

[SandroLaffranchini]

Great bowings Maestro, these are much better for a longer phrasing

[joshfung]

It sounds great, but I feel like the second chord doesn't have enough weight as the first and third one. If you keep the bowing, put more weight in the tip! It sounds really good tho!!

[igorgetmeabrain]

I'd be particularly interested to know what bowing you choose for the opening of Brahms Double.

[michaeljoefish]

I think this might be my favorite beginning to a cello piece ever. Quick question. I find that when I do vibrato, my cello ends up shaking too much. What can I do to remedy this?

[brianireland]

Not what I'm used
Opens a whole new dynamic

[patrizioserino]

more sense of the phrease, nice choise.. any way you can explane the music with respect of the composer, Maestro