I had a quartet teacher, who went to one of Yo-Yo Ma's performances. She said that someone's cell phone rang, and everyone was like *inhale*. Then Yo-Yo Ma played the note the cell phone rang at, and literally made a piece based on that note.

0:34 war flashbacks 1:55 the beginning of cello wars 2:54 Hyung's secret face obsession 3:10 Brett's amnesia 4:25 deluge of dad jokes 8:40 guitar-cello boi 9:52 Brett's amnesia 2 10:44 eddy loses it 11:05 eddy gets emotional 13:07 eddy's amnesia 13:45 Brett's confession 14:20 twoset learns korean

Plot twist: Hyung Oppa is editor san, that's why he's filming from Eddy's basement!

His friends: hyung suk bae Twoset: O P P A

Story about learning Shostakovich cello concerto no.1 in 2 days: Shostakovich and Rostropovich were close friends, Shostakovich was even a professor in conservatory, where Slava studied. One day Slava read news that Shostakovich wrote a concerto for cello. Rostropovich was really upset 'cause Shostakovich didn't tell him first. Slava even thought that he found a new cellist. But after couple of days, Shostakovich invited Slava to his house to present him his new concerto. Shostakovich sat next to piano and played the concerto for Rostropovich and then asked if he liked it. Slava lost his voice for a minute and then answered that it was amazing. Shostakovich asked him to perform it. Slava once said: "I have never practiced over a 10 hours a day but when I got the score of this concerto I practiced more then 10 hours every day to learn it.

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Yo-Yo Ma can play all 36 movements of of Bach's six Cello from memory without intermission. Though not the most technical pieces, it's still impressive.

Me, a cello player: Why cello there, friend. My friend, a viola player: Vi-hola.

His voice is so relaxing why is no one talking about this

I wonder when viola performances are gonna come.

In high school in the late 80's our music department got to sit in on a masterclass taught by Yo Yo Ma. He was a really nice man, and even when the student wasn't doing well or could tell he didn't practice, he still gave positive compliments and was never mean or really negative. First class all the way.

10:54 Eddy appreciates all music but there's something about romantic lyrical melodies that always seems to hit Eddy different. His face tells me he really feels every longing and yearning note in that piece.

TwoSet the Best Channel, there is no "One of the best" Channels when it comes to this

Isn't anyone gone talk about how hyung bae is such a bae.

In the early 1970s we attended a Milwaukee Symphony concert. Mr. Rostropovich was booked to play a cello concerto. He was ill and the conductor announced that he sent one of his students in his stead. 10% of the audience walked out !! The conductor asked them to please not leave. The would be thrilled. The student came out and was introduced. It was Yo Yo Ma. OMG, it was incredible. We were in the front row center. What a thrill that was.

twoset and hyung vibing to the recording at 3:40 is now my whole life

brett : i've played this? i didn't know that my career was this epic yea sure. 😂

Me: Twoset finally making a serious video ... Brett: “Yo mama like that!” slap 😂😂😂 You guys bring so much joy to this world 10:42

Funfact: one of Yo-Yo Ma's cellos, the Stradivari "Davidov", used to belong to Jacqueline du Pré, former wife of Daniel Barenboim. She recorded Edgar's Cello Concerto, Schumann's Cello Concerto and both of Brahms' Cello Sonatas on that instrument.

Up vote if you would be interested in watching "instrument facts" videos where they lay out the history of various instruments, famous pieces written for them, etc.

1: Yo Yo Ma - The Swan (Camille Saint Saens) 2: Truls Mark - Cello Concerto No. 1 (Joseph Haydn) 3: Anner Bylsma - Cello Suite No. 6 (Johann Sebastian Bach) 4: Mark Summer - Julie-0 (Original Composition) 5: Mstislav Rostropovich - Don Quixote (Strauss)

He really said... *"Cello there"* Get this dad out of here😭🤦‍♀️

I love the way Hyung commented the pieces. He simplified well what he liked in each of them, and it was really fun to watch. Please bring him *Bach* !

“I sight read at a concert once. You’ll never know which one!” All of Brett’s previous conductors are now pointing at the screen, “I knew it was you!!” 😂

Nobody: Absolutely nobody: Oppa: yo yo ma - yo mama

cellos: being epic twoset: being legendary me: playing twinkle twinkle little star ⭐️

I like how they're quiet, its in their classical blood to be quiet during a performance even if its a recording lol

Okay...confession time... I thought Yo-Yo Ma was a rapper until now.

A little bit disappointed Jacqueline DuPre's Elgar isn't listed

nobody: not a single soul: eddy: *_C E L L O T H E R E!_*

My late step-father was designated the official guide of Mstislav Rostropovich while he visited Puerto Rico in, I believe, 1970. He came to Puerto Rico under the auspices of the University of Puerto Rico where my step father was director of finance. Unfortunately I could not go to the concerts because I was in the Army in Southeast Asia at the time. My stepfather talked for years about the experience. I also got to meet famed cellist Gregor Piatigorsky who was a patron of a chess tournament in which I participated. Thanks for the video I think I'll go and listen to some Haydn now.

As an norwegian, I must say the way he pronounced "Truls Mørk" was flawless.

why is he self isolating in a wine cork?

I clicked on this faster than Ben Lee can ever play "Flight of the Bumblebee"

Hyung Suk Bae has a great way to explain what he enjoys about each performance and great eye for details. He has a very clear passion and he's very articulate in transmitting it. Cool!

Always love Hyung Suk oppa on their videos!! He's really communicative and brings that really fun vibe! Props to Hyung Suk oppa on his playing too! Such a great cellist to look up to!

TwoSet: "wow look at these epic presentations" Girl playing cello under the rain: "are you challenging me?"

"CeLlO tHeRe" When school was in, my friend and I made an entire piece in orchestra called "Cello there." (yes I'm a cellist)

Truls Mørk is Norwegian (b.1961) He plays Domenico Montagnana-cello (Venezia, 1723). He has won several first prizes. once a Grammy. He also teaches at the Music College in Oslo. In 1982 he was the first Scandinavian to win the Tchaikovsky prize in Moscow.

OH YES! Thank you for this wonderful programme. I studied cello for a few years and completely immersed myself in cello music-- solo, sonata, concerto, all kinds of chamber music, orchestral music with solos for cello, etc. (Unfortunately I had to sell my cello to cover medical expenses, and that was heartbreaking. I will never be able to afford a cello like that again.) Excellent repertoire in this survey of great cellists! There are a lot of other spectacular cellists, as you would expect. You might want to look at the duet for unaccompanied cello and violin by Kodály. Here is the story about Rostropovich's rapid learning of a great work: BBC Proms - Dmitri Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No 1 in E flat major The concerto was composed in 1959 for Mstislav Rostropovich, who committed it to memory and gave the premiere four days later. Cellists consider it to be one of the most difficult works to play in the orchestral repertoire.

Me : Thinks that a 5 string cello is very sacrilegious. Hyung : Thinks that a 5 string cello is very helpful.

"Cello there" Two seconds in and they already made me happy

I'm an 'older' (54) classical fan (but not expert); to Masters Eddie and Brett: I'm thrilled I found your channel (through the wonderful Hilary Hahn). Thank you for your videos which always entertain, educate, and are great positive contributions to the web. You’ve expanded my understanding of classical music, so I appreciate it even more now. And that’s a hilarious overdub of Anner Bylsma’s Cello Suite (thanks for respecting copyrights). You help keep my spirits up through this pandemic craziness. Keep up the fantastic work!

hyung's comments are so genuine and elaborate! i really appreciate it

Title: 5 EPIC Cello Performances You Have To Listen To Non musician people: 1. Cello Suite No.1 in G 2. Cello Suite No.1 in G 3. Cello Suite No.1 in G 4. Cello Suite No.1 in G 5. Canon in D

Oppa swaying and banging his head while listening to classical recordings with flat face truly made my day

My favorite cello piece i think i've heard is DuPres' Elgar Concerto. So glorious and heartfelt

After every clip Ed: Why did you choose this? Why is it your favorite? Bae: I just love this piece, its my favorite

“Yo yo ma...” “Yo MAMA...” Oppa why

Other things I would add: Jacqueline du pre -Elgar cello concerto (a timeless but spectacular classic). Mischa maisky - Bach suite no 1 Pablo ferrandez - popper Hungarian rhapsody.

Yo-Yo Ma and John Williams are really close friends. Virtually all of Williams' classical pieces and movie scores featuring lead cello are played by Yo-Yo Ma. John Williams was the conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra for about 13 years and Yo-Yo Ma was often a guest player - as in that first video.

Had the great pleasure to attend a performance of Rostropovich in Vancouver in the 1970's. Magical, deeply moving.

“Yo-Yo Ma is the best cellist out there.” Ling Ling: “You clearly haven’t seen me write 14 cello concertos while playing them at the same time have you?”

eddy: we're not a roasting channel are we? brett: no **reacts to great performances to balance out the roast**

Hyung speaks with the eloquence and confidence of a wise old music professor. So impressed

Love hyung & Sophie! Actually all the “correspondents” are adorable (and great musicians) more videos with them please ❤️❤️🙏

Surprised that Jaqueline du Pre’s recording of the Elgar cello concerto isn’t included here.

Just looked up Anner Bylsma, seems he passed away on July 25th, 2019 at the age of 85yrs old. All the greats must one day leave us, how fortunate we are to have had them. Thanks for another great episode, great choices Hyung!

Content ideas I'd love: - Analyzing movements - Historical context videos

Every cellist I know would agree that Yo-Yo Ma is the best. No arguments from anyone. I went to an open rehearsal at the NY Philharmonic years ago with a friend. In the middle of the rehearsal, Ma practiced a Haydn concerto that he was going to play in that week's concerts. My friend and I left after it and sat in the nearby park for about half an hour. We couldn't stand the thought of any other music diluting that performance.

Me watching this : 👁👄👁 “Is it because my cello is RM3000 or is it because I’m shit? Pretty sure I’m shit”

eddy: cello there my brain: don’t do it don’t do it don’t do it don’t do it don’t do it DONT DO IT NO ONES GONNA GET IT me anyways: gEnErAl kEnoBi

Byslma is one of the greatest cellist of the 20th century. He was one of the fathers of the Baroque School. After winning the Casals competition at the age of 25 he later became the principal cellist of the Concertgebouw Orch. He recorded all 6 Bach suites three times: on a period cello, on a Stradivarius and on this five strings piccolo that was shown here. A genious

"Brett stop being so cute" challenge: *FAILED*

Sophie : Twoset : Sophie oui oui~ Hyung : Twoset : OPPA~

From now on Hyung’s official tWoSet name is Oppa

To me, Jacqueline du pre’s Elgar concerto gives me shivers.

Rostropovich learned the Hindemith Concerto (1940 one) in one night, I bar at a time with a conductor. He learned 3 concertos on the plane over to a concert in New York where he was giving an epic cello concerto festival where he played 20+ concertos over 4 nights. He was a beast!

Every time I see Twoset posting something about cello: 🤩

Last time I was this early the conductor yelled at me

I went to my first classical concert and I saw the Melbourne Orchestra play alongside with a guest a Cellist (can’t remember his name but very talented). I went and heard that beautiful Saint Saëns Cello Concerto 1 in A minor piece at the Hamer Hall, it was stunning everything about this piece was so rich in sound it was sad when it finished. Definitely my favourite classical piece ever!

Had dinner in Oslo with Truls in 2002, one exstremely interesting man, so friendly and one hell of a teatcher.

Brett and Eddy calling Hyung "oppa" Koreans: am i a joke to you?

What I love with Yo-Yo Ma's version of Le Cygne (please check the pronounciation! We don't pronounce the "e" at the end, and "gn" in French is like "ni") is that he doesn't rush. A lot of recordings are quite fast, but when you think of it, a swan is supposed to be so graceful that you don't want to play it fast

That recording for EMI of Don Quixote with Rostropovich, the BP and Karajan is superb, probably the best and reference for other interpretations or recordings ❤️

Wow these are some really interesting choices!! My favorite one out of the bunch is definitely Rostropovich and Don Quixote! I don't think I saw that before and it is gorgeous!!! I will have to make a video of my top 5 on my channel! Thanks for a great video always!

Their pronunciation of "Cygne" is actually very sacrilegious 😂 but still an amazing video

two set literally exists to make puns and dad jokes and to make people happy thanks brett and eddy

ANOTHER tear making episode! My brother-in-law is a retired cellist with a doctorate from Northwestern University, from the Colorado Symphony Orchestra-Denver after 34yrs and the Colorado Central City Opera Orchestra after 25yrs. Don't forget Jacqueline Du Pre. She was pretty good too.

Hyung is very good at speaking and expressing his thoughts! Especially when he was talking about Yo Yo Ma :)

Eddy: Cello there No one: Literally no one Me: General Violin...

"hyung-oppa" seems a bit contradictory haha

Yo-Yo Ma played the Haydn in D with the NY Philharmonic years ago. A friend and I were at the open dress rehearsal, and, as usual, they sent the soloist, Ma, out for his part of the rehearsal first, so he could rest up for the concert that evening. After Ma played, we got up and left. We were so full of music we couldn't stand the idea of hearing anything else, not even the Philharmonic.

I cant believe how perfectly Rostropovich played. His intonation was extremely precise.

not gonna lie I have really weird luck with cellists whenever I'm lost somewhere for some reason they're always standing in a corner and they always know where to go when I'm lost

As soon as I got the notification I came running here, anyway I was watching TwoSet already. Then I remembered there r not funny comments to scroll through while watching the video Anyways I kept watching

I Love it when you guys recommend pieces. Some variations to the composers I'm usually listen to. Thanks to you I've opened my eyes for Ysaye, Vaughan Williams and Prokofiev

Oh hey, can you do a video with Tijana where she reviews her favorite harp performances? That would be really cool

One benefit of waking up way too early because of a headache: getting to watch TwoSetViolin right at upload.

Why do I feel like Brett and Eddy calling Hyung *Oppa* is their way to roast him *in one word* ?

Here's what Ivry Gitlis says about playing: "Dear young colleagues of the up-and-coming generation, please have the courage to be yourselves, to take risks and not be copies of your recordings or of others'. Practice your instrument in order to free yourself from any psycho-technical constraint, to be able to create when you play. Listen to your inner ear, which is connected directly to your heart and spirit, the one that tells you what you feel is you! And the one you don't feel isn't you. Remember that a beautiful 'wrong' note by a Kreisler, a Thibaud, a Casals or a Callas is worth more than a thousand so-called 'right' notes and that playing that is hygienically and clinically correct is not necessarily a sign of good health! Take heart! Good health to you!" (Ivry Gitlis - January 2007)

Cello speaks to my soul. I literally cried when I saw Rostropovich playing Bach's Cello Suite in front of the Berlin Wall

I love how u call Hyung “OPPA”

I can’t believe Elgar, Schumann or Dvorak’s cello concertos weren’t even mentioned.

yo-yo ma's playing style just fits so well with the swan. The way he saves the strength for the climax (although here im referring to the version w/o the orchestra), and the extreme control when playing in piano...as elegant as a swan should be.

Some of my favorite cello performances include Jacqueline Du Pre’s recording of the Elgar cello concerto, Mischa Maisky’s recording of the Bach Cello suites, Yo-Yo Ma’s recording Le Cygne and Saint Saens Cello concerto, Lynn Harrell’s recording of the Haydn Cello Concerto, and Rostrovich’s recording of the Rococo Variations by Tchaikovsky. You should do a Flute version of this!!!

So glad he included a performance by Rostropovich! I'm a violinist but he's my favorite cellist. His recording of Shostakovich's cello concerto is the best ever. EDIT: IT WAS THE SHOSTY CONCERTO, he learned it and memorized it in 3 days.

Rostropovich played the Shostakovich cello concerto 1 in two days. I remember my first lesson playing this concerto and I told to my teacher to forgive me because I practiced it only for a week. He said: "Rostropovich had a concert in only two days, so in one week you had enough time to learn it tree times." 🤣🤣🤣

Thank you, TwoSet and Hyung, for sharing these outstanding cello performances! I appreciate all of them. I'd like to mention one of my favorite cellist is Sheku Kanneh-Mason. There is something about the quality of his performances that seems to speak directly into my heart. The intense passion that he puts into each performed piece nearly captures my breath. And, I must say it isn't often that I'm rendered "speechless". Stay healthy and stay encouraged. (Smile) I forgot to share a particular performance that I loved that was captivating, which is "Elgar's Cello Concerto with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra" that was uploaded to KZfaq on Aug. 28, 2019. It's 35:12 in length however it's worth every second to me. Hope you enjoy it. Take care. (Positive energy and good vibes sent to you.)

Oh that Rostropovich! I’ve been playing his Brahms Double with Oistrakh on repeat - such a expressive player.