I'm 76 and started learning cello right before the Covid lockdown. I'm enjoying it immensely, and am only sorry I didn't start sooner. I've played both violin and viola long ago , but I must say that for me, (at this stage in my life), the cello is the most fulfilling by far Instrument for the soul!

Thank you Saramago

I'm almost 60, and I finally decided to give learning the cello a try. I've been wanting to for so many years... better late than never. Your playing, Annabel, is like the sound of a soul singing. Beautiful and haunting. Thank you for sharing this!

So mature, so honest, what more to say? Wonderful!

A million poets and more be born to pay homage to Bach's deeds. This is what I had wrote through the middle of the video. But I only could say that because of Annabel. For an instant a sorrow caught me. Annabel, if you ever wanted to master the violoncelo, if you ever wanted to dive deep into Bach's music and bring it to life with perfection, if you ever wanted to touch the soul of any human anywhere with your nature given talent and honoured work upon it, you have made it! So young, so bright, so perfect! I can only wish that there are many out there that can provide to you the same that you had provide to me and many more: meaning. Wherever you are, how ever you feel: Thank you from all my heart. That you may always reinvent yourself, go on the path that you wish, overcome everything, and be in peace and joy. One more time, thank you.

My brother, who is a piano teacher, has inspired me to appreciate Bach's compositions. This was absolutely beautiful. Bach's music works so well on cello.

FINALLY! I can hear my favorite cello suite with some phrasing that makes sense. 😍

What a phenomenal cellist, such a great performance.

I felt butterflies, my mouth went dry and it felt like the music was consuming me. Her passion and the way her and the cello practically become one makes me yearn to be surrounded by their sound forever. Truly a beautiful performance

0:00 Prelude 5:35 Allemande 13:43 Courante 18:48 Sarabande 24:18 Gavotte (1,2,1) 29:13 Gigue

This music is perfect for a rainy day, just listening and watching the drops fall.

I'm almost 89 and have never been so impressed by this beautiful woman. The setting, the sound, and the beautiful chords take away my breath. I am gob-smacked, love it! And to top it all she can actually smile!

You are under Bach’s spell and we are under yours. You dance with your cello to the dance he has composed. Such spirit. Such joy. Bravissima!

In the heaven, we should listen to this kind of music. Thank you, your talent is a blessing. 💫

Magnificent performance of what is probably the most difficult of the 6 - I know as a cellist who could manage only parts of the other 5! Played with such dexterity that it looks easy - the mark of a genius. Thank you for this performance.

One of the most beautiful sounds on Earth is the warm, soulful moan of a cello.

Out of this world with the reverberation in the church, plus beautiful visuals... I love it

My heart sings with joy whenever I hear the sound of Bach music, the Voice of God!!! 💖

She plays wonderfully and how awesome is the recording, using my B&W headphone I feel like being in the church at Salzburg . great

I has been a while since I see such passion, dedication and courage for the cello. God bless and keep this great talent.

In this chaotic world this is the soothing sound we all need. Magnificent!

日曜日の朝にあなたの演奏を見つけました。ありがとう。

excellent, bravo

So musical and technically great. Very few can play so well. The cello is so warm and sweet. I couldn't stop listening!

Abolutley beautiful. I love to hear you play over and over again. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤

Play is deep soulful😊 Also sounds are fantastic ❤ Thanks you so much~~ You are wonderful 👍

Sie spielen großartig! Das ist wunderschön! Viele Grüße aus Wiesbaden! Luca

Eine wunderbare Einspielung! Eine der besten von BWV 1012, die ich bislang gehört habe!

Saramago brought me here (Death with Interruptions), listening to this made the ending 100x better

Its so beautyfull, and yet we never imagine the pain and eford to do it. Like magic

beautiful woman, moving play! bravo!

Magnifique interprétation ! Très émouvante et pleine de grâce ! Quel talent extraordinaire pour interpréter une oeuvre aussi difficile avec une apparente facilité déconcertante. Merci.

Listening while I am working to calm my mind and feeling peace. Beautiful

Such an under-rated solo instrument... so expressive... so dynamic....

Great job on the Prelude -- all lightness and dexterity, has pace but never feels rushed, with a kind of understated virtuosity, really nice work.

As a drummer, I've been heavily into rock/metal, then funk/jazz/fusion, pop/progressive. Never was a fan of Classical, but approaching my 30s, I've come to love it. It feels like after going through various relationships, I've come round to meet my true love - Classical music! I ditched the piano as soon as my parents gave up on my continuous attempt to skip classes, but I've started again👍 Just loving the simple yet beautiful sound of a single cello in this video. Great work!

That sounds like flying above the clouds in the heaven. Wonderful

Incredible musicality! Absolutely gorgeous performance! This is perhaps my favorite of the suites!

OMG May you be blessed . Your music is so realaxing.........

Prachtige uitvoering! Fenomenaal en een genot om naar te luisteren. Hier wordt de magie van Bach tot leven gewekt!

So schön ! Danke Annabel !

Je suis sans mot devant tant de virtuosité, merci 😌🙏

I like your pace and interpretation. It is a wonderful interpretation of humbly and simply playing Bach, not bragging about one's technique.

There’s a smooth and connected quality to your interpretation of Bach that is exquisite. Thank you Annabel, it’s lovely to watch but most particularly, to hear. I like your long and reflective pauses between movements as you gather yourself emotionally to prepare for the next piece. A really great musical performance. Your love for the instrument and Bach’s music is compelling.

I am glad to have discovered you. You have great musicality.

Beautiful played. Thank you very much for this performance.

May the unemployed find work, may the sick be healed, and may whoever is reading this be blessed in the name of JESUS. 😘🙏🥀

What a beautiful Christmas surprise - thank you so much for sharing your phenomenal talent and Bach's masterpiece in this manner, with four strings instead of five, recorded with rich sound.

Viva a musica, a arte e a cultura!!! Obrigado e grande abraço.

Incredible! this is my favorite version on the six suite🧡

I can’t stop listening. Very beautiful!!

This was the most incredible thing I've ever listened to. Every emotion, every movement was like a swelling tide sweetly sweeping me to sea, resting me upon the gentle tide and carrying me to Elysium. Your playing is like a song so sweet only songbirds remote in the mountains untouched by the taint of the industrial world could match its purity. Brava! Bravissima!

A mulher, o ambiente, a música, tudo é bonito nesse vídeo.

Great!!! I like Bach’s music. Thank you for your performance. I appreciate and enjoyed this morning. 😊

Classical music 🎶 calms me in the way...🤍

Very good !!! Thank you for the beautiful music.

Out of all the wonderful interpretations on KZfaq, I am most deeply moved by yours. You play as if you are communicating with the gods. The ethereal resonance of the church is such a boon to your interpretation, and of course, this is exactly the sort of acoustic Baroque music with its sparing vibrato was meant for. Cellists can learn much from your pure, organ-like playing, especially the low pedal tones which you pull with speed and let ring under successive notes. The wooden gentleman you are playing is very handsome. The unusually thin f-holes are incredibly elegant and the wide low bouts distinctive. I would say you could take more time, enjoy the spaces between the notes more, in the Allemande and Sarabande. You are not rushing, but you sometimes sound as if you are in a rush. Your playing overall is very ethereal, which certainly befits the Sixth, but I think you have opportunities, especially in the more extroverted movements, to be a bit more earthy and textured - more volume, tone, grit. You can swing from your heels more. This can also provide more contrast between the movements. The country jig you made of the Gavotte was such a wonderful contrast from the lyricism of the rest of your playing. The joyously fat and assertive low Ds you ended the Gigue and Courante were spectacular - don't just save the best for last! Anyway - bravo!

Exzellentes Spiel ! Wunderschön anzuhören und anzusehen ❣️❣️

Beautiful music. Very nicely done. Thank you for sharing your talent and skill.

That was absolutely beautiful. With a lot of honesty in your musicality that I find really hard to hear in a lot of musicians. I loved it !

Magisch! Vielen Dank für diese atemberaubend schöne Interpretation!

Que hermosa versión de esta obra. Saludos desde Guadalajara, México

매일 아침 출근해서 커피를 마시며 이 음악을 듣습니다. 그렇게 하루 일과가 시작됩니다. 감사합니다.

Bellísima interpretación, digna de Bach. Gracias Annabel!

Bravo !!! I love your playing, very soft and generous at the same time, like a loving hug ! It feels very authentic, we can feel your love for Bach, and it moved me to tears. The sixth suite is my favorite, and this interpretation is really unique !! I play the cello too, and I hope being able one day to be as generous and authentic in my playing as you. You are very inspiring ! Thank you for this magical music ! I will definitely come to listen again. ❤

Hello from Japan🇯🇵 Thank you for amazing music!!

Masterful. Your intonation and musicality are superb. Thank you!!!

It's good. I watch with interest as to how you might alter the playing of these suites as you get older. As Rostropovich said, Bach's Cello Suites change as we age and they grow with us.

Bach ,cette magnifique ARTISTE ,ET CE MERVEILLEUX INSTRUMENT LE PARADIS ❤ cela vous pénétre le cœur et l'âme.

Precious, Annabel...s2

a beautiful euphonious sound

ich glaube musik als bach 'zeitsbach horen .vielen dank madame.🎉🎉

So incredible and smothie sound!Bravo Miss Annabel!🎶🌹

Bello, me llegó al corazón y al mismísimo espíritu. Gracias !!!!

Vielen Dank, Sie klingen in unserem Wohnzimmer vom Hauskonzert immer noch nach! Ein erfolgreiches neues Jahr aus Hanau!

Wow So pretty and Beautiful 😍

This is breathtaking. I feel as though the music transports me to another realm. Wonderful music.

I admire the soul-stirring emotional cello playing.

Ahhhhh, finally found some music I can work too...

A very natural and honest rendition of the 6th Suite. Many congratulations!👏👏

Quanta delicatezza ed espressività in brani di così estrema difficoltà, sembra non trasparire alcuno sforzo! Complimenti Maestro 🙂

Beautiful and excellent performance. Really enjoyed it. Thanx for sharing!!

Excellent pacing, rhythm and technique! Delivered superbly! Well done!

Lilting Gavottes for this old lothario lumbering around the room shuffling his feet to this joyous playing. You are a gem. Thank you for your wonderful talent.

Sublime. Thank you.

❤мне очень нравится ваша игра очень трогательное исполнение на таком сложном инструменте очаровательное впечатление и такая чистя игра звуки просто райские

¡Qué hermosura! Me gusta el tempo, la expresión, el manejo de las líneas, en fin, muy linda interpretación ¡Pura genialidad!

Beautifully played 👏

EXCELLENT! Thanks for presenting!

Thank you for this …miracle on earth !

Words can not describe what listening to this performance feels like. Only music can tell it.

Wonderful sounds, heavenly music

SPEECHLESS ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ THIS IS ART... PURE PLAIN ART ❤️❤️❤️

what a beautiful interpretation! Thanks for sharing such an amazing sound a peace

Magistral interpretación. Bach palpita maravillosamente en esta interpretación.Buen afinamiento,mantuvo muy bien el tiempo.Felicitaciones a la intérprete, lo tiene todo,técnica,musicalidad,sensibilidad y su cello produce una gama completa de armónicos,gran timbre,bravoooo

Brilliant performance!

Bravo! Love your tone. Airy and transparent. Yet with a substantial ring. Excellent!

素敵な演奏をありがとうございました、Bachは大好きです、この曲は心が癒されるので良く聴きます、私はcelloは弾けませんがBachの無伴奏のファンとしてあなたのcelloが大好きです、これからも身体に気を付けて頑張って下さい

Maravillosa interpretacion😮

Bach has given us so much, you honor him with your instrument.