Vivaldi Cello Sonatas - Ophelie Gaillard

[intormentis]

I have seen music for this particular sonata, and the continuo is a simple bass line of eighth notes - so if the harpsichordist is playing a much more complex part, does it mean that she is improvising on the continuo or do there exist written out parts for harpsichord? Just wondering.

[turnawry]

@intormentis The tradition of Vivaldi's day required a chordal 'realisation' (improvised) by the harpsichordist of the implied harmonies suggested by the bass line, melody and often numeral symbols accompanying bass notes which define the chords to be embellished. This convention of accompaniment is known as 'figured bass' as a part of 'basso continuo'.

[intormentis]

@turnawry Thank you for explaining that.

[CelloRocky81]

It sounds really good, but if you try to play in the old style, you should also try to sit in the appropriate way, like women sat in the old times ...

[Samoriah]

I love the harpsichordist's face when she claims she never plays the same thing twice.

It's like "Hahahaha, FUCK YOU"

[timearchitecture]

she is pissed at 130-140

[nutsocket]

where was this performance/ interview recorded? great music..excellent audio

[yuverti189]

good



[cellanthrax]

c'est super moche. En plus elle se la pête grave pour ne rien dire.

Donne pas envie de l'ecouter en concert

[aboelshee7]

I love those edgy eyes !

[CellistAdam]

Ophelie <3

[MrStravinsk]

Lindo! lindo! lindo! " Vivaldi" meu compositor favoríto!!

Violoncelo meu instrumento predileto!!

[dilaviv]

Bah techniquement rien à dire mais...l'alchimie mmmm pas bien reussie.

Par contre la claveceniste est géniale: bravo Maude!

[SAMICOMAESTRO1]

I like very much, well done girls. Keep going. All the best.

[firebreathone3]

great. too bad about 6:18

[e1234563929]

thanx for the english subtitle:), love her playing, she made me deeply in love with vivaldi XD !

[frankiedivine]

it looks like the setup to a classy girl-on-girl flick! just sayin.

[AlamoCityCello]

she plays these sonatas very well.

i bought the album.

[noragreek]

Ah, Vivaldi... he loved the cello

[lifeisacrapp]

I agree...playing baroque music....there is the ALCHEMY OF THE MOMENT. Endless dialogue and improvisation...you never play a piece the same away and that's why is it utterly inspiring.

[Deeparabesque66]

Bravissima!

[laurakoepke]

I take that back. She's quite good. I still prefer Wispelwey.

[lifeisacrapp]

Just a few minutes ago I saw Ophelie on mezzo and I was instantly amazed at her sound of cello. She played Faure's elegy and the sound of instrument was amazing. bravo.

[Darioalquimia]

qué sonata es esta??!!

[sjmh280491]

Es la Sonata no. 6 en Si bemol Mayor, RV 46

[fanofjapanandmusic]

i really like this

[raphaelvazphilo]

grande contribuição. Bravo!!!

[KristenxRobert]

C'est tellement beau. J'adore le violoncelle, c'est mon instrument préféré avec le piano.

[lester1013]

Her cello has a great tone

I love how authentic in the sense of baroque music for cello. She is playing with gut strings and is holding her instrument between her legs. I ncredible

[clioandeuterpe]

Beautiful. The commentary is gives an idea of the sense and psychology behind the musical approach. Thank you for posting this.

[hpwratvr18]

i love the sound of her cello

[OhNoItsGojira]

I totally agree. Such a lovely sound.

[aznxopupexo]

it's so~ good!!