Bach Cello Suite No. 6 BWV 1012: Gavotte; William Skeen, baroque cello

The Gavotte from J.S. Bach's suite No. 6 for baroque cello, BWV 1012, performed by William Skeen on an original five-string baroque cello . HD video from the Voices of Music Great Artists Series, San Francisco, 2011. The late-17th century Italian cello in this video, in original condition, is one of the rarest of instruments that survives from the baroque period. Less than ten such instruments remain, and less than five from the late 17th century--rarer than Stradivarius violins. The five string cello was very popular in the baroque period, and a number of important works make use of the extended upper register of the instrument, including Bach's sixth cello suite.

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• five string cello
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[jwoodman]

You maintain the highest standards musically and visually. I'm very grateful to you - good luck with your fund-raising.

[Walvis2007]

@jwoodman Thanks John!

[Walvis2007]

Best in 720p or higher :) --click the button in the lower right corner

[redbrian3655]

Wonderful, wonderful wonderful. William's playing is so light and finessed. His tone and performance is first-rate and not at all "showy." This just shows excellent musicianship and talent without hubris. Thank you VOSF for doing America proud. BRIAN

[k73f]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL! Oh my gosh! Please record complete suites someday!!

[mjverive]

Wonderful!

[paperl8]

Beautiful instrument , decor and competent playing. Thank you for this video.

[lordpelius]

Amazing how a three hundred year old instrument in the hands of a master can sound like an orchestra.

[danielinvc]

wonderful sound!!!!!!!!

[codypalooza]

simply amazing my friend!

[gbmaizol]

@Walvis2007 What for??? Just hear the sound of this cello for god's sake! It simply wonderful!

[MatthewLeighEmbleton]

Excellent performance, and very well executed video too. Bravo.

Matthew

[AlainNaigeon]

Wonderful polyphony !



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