Yo-Yo Ma teaches Bach's Cello Suite No. 5

Learn the secrets to mastering Bach's Cello Suite No. 5 from none other than Yo-Yo Ma himself!

Join world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma in this exclusive masterclass as he delves into the intricate details of J.S. Bach's Cello Suite No. 5. Watch as NWS alum Meredith McCook receives personalized guidance and insight from Ma, making this a truly unique and insightful learning experience for all cello enthusiasts. Dive into the beauty of Bach's compositions with these two talented musicians and enhance your understanding of classical music.

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00:47 Yo-Yo's commentary begins
06:50 Playing the bassline louder
11:37 Time scale, phrasing and asymmetry
13:30 Fugue: the significance of asymmetrical phrase lengths
19:30 MTT shares his perspective
22:34 Leading people with bass notes
27:26 Keeping bass notes present when it's they are not played
29:10 The power of suggestion
31:04 The musical meaning of the distance between voices
37:44 Meredith McCook's performance