I've never seen anyone more kind and considerate to the other musicians on stage than Yo-Yo Ma. He is a treasure

I'm doing well at work, smiling with my family, and doing well on the outside. But in fact, a month has passed since the relationship ended while trying to protect a difficult partnership to regain the lost love. I endure every day with great psychological anxiety and internal pain of personal separation. Then I met this video, and little by little, my mind came back to reality and I am finding stability. Thanks a lot. I'll live well again.

The Mount Everest of Cello Concertos. Thank you, Mr. Dvorak!

I was at this concert. It was one of the most memorable moments in my life.

Yoyoma. Made up my mind to do an oilpainting of you, and chris botti, together, playing ennio morricone. I'm a medical doctor but have been painting for fifty blessed years. Marvellous performer. You look like my dear departed dad. I'm chinese and 75yo..you show such graceful manners and mutual respect to your fellow artistic colleagues and the conductor. To see you shine, the whole world feels much more warmer to each other.

美妙樂曲，難得幾聞回❤❤❤多謝thanks so much, never feel boring even listening to dozen of times.

Всё воедино: гениальное произведение, совершенная техника, очаровательный звук и аура любви и восторга в оркестре и зале. Чудо-концерт. Всем огромное СПАСИБО!

Have been listening to Yo-Yo Ma for decades and finally had the chance to see him perform only a few years ago -- in Arizona, of all places. Drove a hundred miles for that and dragged our son and his college friend for that performance!

I saw Yo-Yo Ma for the first time at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall in the 90s paying only student ticket price for a returned ticket. He collaborated with Merce Cunningham Dance Company playing on the side of the stage in front of balcony seats. The cancelled seat I got was on the balcony only about 10ft away from him. I watched him playing Bach's Cello Suite the whole time, not caring about the dance performances. Truly unforgettable memory. I went to his performances a few times afterward paying full prices but was never that close. Thanks to him, I am an amateur cellist now. What an inspiration!

This kind of communication between Ma and the entire orchestra is incredible touching.

Yo Yo Ma's cello has the most personal tone, the way he interprets music is out of this world! Thank you!

なんて素敵なのでしょう。 周りとの調和、溢れる想い、喜びが伝わってきます。見ているだけで幸せになります。素晴らしい演奏、素晴らしい投稿、ありがとうございます。

I love the way Yo Yo Ma plays for the orchestra, the composer, the conductor and the audience. He puts all the heart and passion he can muster into whatever piece of music he plays.

I heard Yo-Yo Ma years ago in Huntington, WV. Keith Albee , beautiful, met him. So marvelous

" To play a wrong note is insignificant ; to play without passion is inexcusable "-- Beethoven....

Yo-Yo Ma is truly an amazing musician, but the entire orchestra were all amazing musicians too... I have watched so many presentations like this one as a child on PBS and I still do 45 years later...

The world will lose one of the few lights it has when Mr. Ma dies. I hope we the young can carry his knowledge in great pride and happiness as he is today. I'm so grateful for his existence and joy. He is our great teacher for us young musicians. I have a deep love for him.

What a maestro he is yo yo ma, incredible feeling and passion combined with perfektion.

A lot of the best musicians that are experts at their craft, play with so much emotion and that the instrument and the body are almost communicating . This is a perfect example of that. He plays with such joy and admiration for the music itself.

This is the level where technique etc stops being relevant - it's no longer just the music that the performer is conveying to the audience, it's their personality and world view. His music transcends the usual concerns of tone, dynamics, rhythm and delivers warmth, candor, and a genuine sense of care.

Ive seen Yo Yo Ma in concert many times decades back. Still couldn't forget his recital in UCLA Royce Hall on an evening when he played at least 8 encores, bringing all audience to standing ovation, and some continuing yelling 'yo yo' and many cheering for him to play more.

Thanks for the upload/ and all the people here making a comment/ we all feel the same and in music we unify together sharing something of value > understanding/ beautiful, too bad the world is so divided and split from politics. Maybe politicians only have a mouth and no inner ear. A little love we all felt too and dont forget to spread the Aloha.

Well, I was not able to attend Yo-Yo Ma's performance with the Spokane Symphony tonight so instead I watched and listened twice (!) to his magnificent performance on youtube. This is such a moving, soulful piece of music and watching Yo-yo pouring himself into every note of this piece only enhanced my own emotional reaction! That last note that seemed to reach toward heaven - I have no words!! Thank you, God, for youtube!!

The musician as Ma Yo Yo, humble and delicate to the music, really appreciated….I really enjoy listening his ‘ translations’ - music in it ❤

There are many cellists I greatly admire, from Casals to Tortelier to Rostropovich, but Yo Yo Ma's precision combined with feeling makes him unique. He is the greatest.

My hero. I've been to his concert once. I bought the front row ticket just to engrave it in my memory. 🥰

I have no doubt that Dvořák himself would have been immensely delighted with this performance. It exudes a remarkable freshness and vibrant palette of colors, making it truly wonderful 🤩

There is a reason why Ma is a contemporary premier musician. I am touched by his playing: the phrasing, the undercurrent emotion, the beautiful technique. He is worthy of his accolades.

What a performance! Even just watching him play, creates a tremendous emotion hard to explain!

Боже мой как прекрасно! И виолончелист йо-йо Ма играет классно, сердце замирает и прекрасна музыка Дворжака. Я не ожидала, что эта вещь неотразима!

まだ直に聞いたことがないのが残念ですが、ヨーヨーマ氏の演奏はいつも素晴らしい。 KZfaqのおかげでこのような演奏を聴くことができ、また目にできることが夢のようです。

I lived in Prague at the time of this concert. Was a regular at the Czech Philharmonic but couldn't get a ticket for this particular show (in high demand and quite pricey). Glad to have a chance to hear it years later. Heard many other great things there - evenings at the Czech Philharmonic are always special.

Mr. Yo-Yo performs this Dvorak's masterpiece with his usual skill and captivates our attention. Great!

It probably takes a whole lifetime before you can perform like this, not to forget the magnificent Czech Philharmonic. Like Shakespeare said, "a thing of beauty is a joy forever".

Such passion and humility. It's rare to see.

I heard the Czech Philharmonic for the first time. I was fascinated right away when I heard the first sound. I was impressed to see the faces of the orchestra and the hall close up. Both the sound quality and the image quality were good. Thank you very much

Some say Yo-yo Ma, some say Jacqueline du Pre, is the "better" or "greater" of the two. I say both are superb. To me, Jacqueline's interpretation of the Dvorak concerto is more intense over all, and Yo-yo's is milder and gentler in some places. Both are of the "greats" in the history of cello playing. We are blessed to have both.

At the Rolex weekend in Cape Town I met Yo- Yo Ma purely by chance at the Baxter Theatre's parking area... my car had been moved to allow the Rolex mentors vehicles to park,.... Whilst waiting for my keys to be returned, I was there when, out of the very first car to arrive stepped Yo Yo Ma.. extending my hand I greeted him, welcoming him to cape town.... Standing there grinning, not believing that this could possibly be happening to me ...I moved aside for the real welcoming committee .... What fun !! I got to shake the hand of an incredible human being, who also is a brilliant musician & who made my day !!

It's such an honor to see a master at work. Yo Yo Ma is a master at his craft and we are so blessed to be able to not only hear him, but to also see him perform. He is totally transported while playing, and his technique is impeccable.

音乐之震撼，天地同呐喊，人心同抽泣，世界同欢呼。❤i enjoy this performent so much ,tk mr.yoyoma.

With the feeling of Dvorak’s people, their blood, his homeland. Thank you for this uninterrupted performance.

No other cellist on Earth can make a sound so soft, gentle, and effortless as Yo-Yo Ma. It's as if everyone else is fighting their instrument no matter how good they are, dragging their bow against some resistance, but Yo-Yo Ma is like smooth flowing water.

Had a CD of him playing this piece... Not only is he a great world-class master musician, but also a humble guy during my personal encounters after the concert as an audience. My university colleague (when we were students then) who had the chance to receive him and other guest performers in the backstage (making sure they are okay & etc before going onto the stage) told that yo yo, comparing with some world-class performers, doesn't make demands, but is humble and very polite, and a great person.

馬友友！他是用生命在演奏，呈現不可思議的音樂，好感動！好喜歡。

Beautifullll! Thank You film crew, thank you editing crew, thank you Orchestra, thank you Conductor, thank you Dvorak, thank you Mr. Yo Yo Ma, and thank you Vais for uploading this video. xx

Como siempre escuchar a Yo Yo Ma es una maravilla y la orquesta extraordinaria Gracias 👏👏👍❤️❤️

This is the first time I appreciated this concerto, the first time I heard it beautiful, the first time I heard this music to speak, the first time I forgot the technicalities and not getting distracted by the technicalities nor focusing on the players and questioning what's in their mind why did they made is sound like it? I'm purely attracted to the beauty being poured by Yo-yo Ma, the conductor, the orchestra, and the production team of this video. Thank you all for putting forth this beautiful video of a beautiful musical performance and sharing it to us. Thank you! Thank you so much!!

Love Dvorak, love Yo yo Ma ❤️❤️

The true test of a soloist performer playing this piece really comes at 35:30 when the concertmaster takes over the main melodic theme and the soloist needs to step back and let the violinist shine. Many egotistical performers continue to play forte instead of following the partitura, which calls for PP or pianissimo. Yo Yo Ma is one of the most generous cellist and he "owns" the Dvorak concerto. He is truly a jewel of a human being and an artist. A true national treasure.

Antonín Dvořák : “Koncert pro violoncello a orchestr h moll, op. 104” 00:50 __ I. Allegro 16:09 __ II. Adagio, ma non troppo 28:20 __ III. Finale. Allegro moderato - Andante - Allegro vivo

This is the greatest performance I've heard since Jacqueline Du Pre in 1968, great passion together with great sensitivity and total command.

Such an incredible master of his art, and such a humble person.

Passionate absolutely emotional and deep 💙💙💜💜🎶♪🎵♬ one of the world's geniuses

It seems to be so joyfull and easy going when Yo Yo Ma plays this incredible difficult piece of art. I heard it yesterday at a concert in my hometown, very good, but this is something else of course. At least I re-discovered what a wonderful piece of music this is, and I am happy now to be able to listen to this wonderful interpretation with Yo Yo Ma.

Yo Yo Ma has been one of the most outstanding cellists in the world for several decades. The pride USA. No.1 in the world. Thank you Maestro. Maximum respect from Fort Worth, Texas....

Breathtakingly beautiful...thanks so much for sharing this video with us all.

What a wonderful cellist yoyo Ma,I heard same Dvorak about 30years ago at Art park Lewiston ,NY. Thanks

I absolutely loved listening to this. I'm a violinist, but I so love Yo-Yo Ma and his wonderful playing style!

I usually listen to really fast-paced, crazy music when I write because my brain is so busy that I need something to match its energy...but after a really hard day at work and feeling emotionally exhausted, this was perfect for a 4am writing session. Thank you!

Wonderful! Passion and power! I was fortunate enough to hear Mr. Ma perform with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra (Wisconsin) many years ago. When the second half of the concert resumed after the intermission, I was amazed to realize that Mr. Ma was sitting in playing with the cello section. I don't think many of the audience even noticed. No mention etc. was brought to the audience's knowledge. I'm 72 and I don't think I've heard of that done before and since. My brother-in-law earned advanced degrees on cello from Northwestern University and recently retired from the Colorado Denver Symphony after 34yrs and 25yrs as the principal cellist in the Colorado Central City Opera Orchestra. My sister was the harp faculty at the University of Colorado-Denver, first call union harpist and played with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra Denver. My mother was an honors graduate in choral conducting and piano at Northwestern University. Toured Europe in the mid-50's as featured vocal soloist accompanying herself on harp with the Dr. James Allen Dash All-America Chorus including performing for Queen Elizabeth II.

38:58 the trill always brings tears - a beautiful climatic moment

What an inspiration he is to so many of us. That piece was tearfully beautiful in so many places. This orchestra has so many fine musicians to make this all possible. What a joy this was to experience.

nu știu cum să mă exprim --ce să spun, mi se pare că , cuvintele parcă nu le nimeresc -----decât cel mai potrivit și din suflet ❤️🙏🥰💕💖

This has to be ranked as top version in this youtube era in terms of performance and recording.

yo ma ma is the best cellist in a long time. bravo!

I think the cameraman can also read the music sheet. Amazing camera work !!

I love Yo Yo Ma! He play with soul!

It is so beautiful, it is touching your soul. Thank you for sharing.

Yo Yo Mas's heart is in his cello. Stellar rendition of this brilliant piece.

Köszönöm szépen kedves Yo-Yo Ma !! Csodás zenèt❤❤❤

So melodic, and emotional. I love Ma, successor of Rostropovich.

Everything has been said on this great cellist considered the greatest cellist of the XX century ,Who would have believed that this child prodigy who started playing the violin at the age of 4, and who was later introduced by the conductor Leonard Bernstein in those broadcasting TV series ( at the age of 8), would have become among the greatest cellists in the world, and without a doubt, this Dvorak concert is a masterpiece of divine inspiration, in which all the harmonious, festive and melodic feelings of the Bohemian region is embodied, a handful of Czech land without any doubt.

What an orchestra! A great,refined,yet full-blooded performance...even the great Yo-Yo "adjusted" his bowings for extra sound, accompanied by an All Men Czech cello&bass section...you don't see that often nowadays (that extra power doesn't hurt in this piece!) :D

What can I add to this - glorious. My favourite cello concerto played by a great and delightful musician hurrah! Enjoyed it so much.

Ma’s playing has always been extraordinary, but it seems to me, that over the years he’s deepened the color of his playing.

The late Jiří Bělohlávek had a very distinguished career, conducted many different orchestras and did an excellent job of conducting this one. However, I do not see that the orchestra or the date and location of the concert are listed. The audience was certainly very blessed to experience this wonderful performance. If any of the particulars are available, I think the orchestra deserves some recognition.

Iam very emotional Mr MA.I heard the Dvorak concerto the way he composed.I think he knows that one day One finest cellist of the world will play what i want.Fantastic conductor and fine orchestra contribution.

Bellas manos las de Yo Yo Ma!!! Es perfecto!

The beginning with the clarinet coming in once in awhile just absolutely beautiful. I'm a concert violinist. Dvorak is absolutely a master.

I’ve never seen someone so happy playing an open a-string in 6:33... beautiful and interesting interpretation of this concerto!!

Such freedom on stage. A great artist

It's all on Mr. Ma's very expressive face as he translates the heart of the universe into music. The great artist reflects greatly the universal soul, the source beyond our understanding but which always supports the good, an ancient name for God.

In these hard times *YOU* r a gift to Earth, all ways. 💚

As I watched Yo Yo Ma's face and listened, the tears just started streaming. I don't know exactly why.

How can anyone not be in love with classical music... goosebumps. As gen z would say, "I can't even right now".

I was present in Jordan Hall in Boston when Yo Yo Ma played this concerto for the first time when he was a student at Harvard. We all realized he was destined for greatness. It's hard to believe, but that was almost 50 years ago!

Great work for the cello. The quiet orchestral instrument kicking at the darkness. Wonderful.

¡¡¡ENHORABUENA !!! GENIAL!!!!! LA MÚSICA....ES EL IDIOMA UNIVERSAL.....

Class and art in music...and one of my favorite cellists, outstanding as always

Wow! I am so warmed to see that there are so many people who share my thoughts on this performance and the human beings that made the magic. We are kin.

Wow , what a treat ! An excellent and magnificent performance ; the best of the best !

ヨーヨー・マは21世紀で 最高のチェロリストです 彼はチェロを自由自在に 操り素晴らしい音楽を 演奏する

Superbement beau. Merci.!

Breathless.

In the beginning of the video, the key signature is stated as H moll ( 2 sharps). For those not familiar with this old European notation, this is the same as B minor. When I was a kid in Sweden a C major scale was: C D E F G A H C. A semitone below H was B. So nowadays ( in most countries) the H became B, and the B became B flat. I think in Germany they are still using the older standard. So this piece is in “H moll “ which is as most people nowadays would say “B minor”.

Amazing performance by Yo Yo Ma and the orchestra!

That was the most concise title that still carries all the necessary information.

After seeing this videos and going to a Yo-Yo Ma concert soon, I can’t wait to see it even more. Like others have said, this is where skill and practice can’t take you. You have to be fully devoted and completely connect with the cello and respect its simplicity.

I really love how Yo-Yo Ma plays.

Composed in New York City, but for Czech performance. Dvořák heard Victor Herbert's Cello Concerto and said to Herbert that now he understood how to write a cello concerto. They were colleagues.