Episodes03 Jun 2006 09:42 pm
Episode 9, June 3, 2006 - Rachmaninov Vocalise
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In this episode I am joined by a good friend and pianist Ross Inglis. The piece is Vocalise by Sergei Rachmaninov. It is originally for voice and piano and it is a song without words.
June 4th, 2006 at 1:00 pm
Man that was great! piano and cello realy sounds good.. u should bring another version of the swan with the piano
June 4th, 2006 at 3:14 pm
That was beautiful, thank you. I have been playing cello since Nov 2005 - if I need motivation or inspiration I can always watch any of your videos. Thanks.
June 4th, 2006 at 8:07 pm
beyond belief!
June 5th, 2006 at 8:58 pm
What can I say? Your playing was the most beautiful thing I have heard all day. That was one of the most emotionally invoking pieces I have heard in awhile. I am so glad you decided to do a duet piece with the piano-I just love the piano. Your friend is very talented just as you are. I hope more duets of this kind are in the near future.
June 6th, 2006 at 11:06 am
Thank you for the sweet music. i’m a fan of the cellojourney series. Maybe you can try to play the elegie from fauré, that piece always touches me most.
musical greetings from Belgium
June 6th, 2006 at 2:52 pm
Very very nice! You play well. I play the cello too, and as someone said I’d like to have your own version of the Elgar Cello Concerto, or the Cello Concerto of Dvorak. Maybe the exactly title of the song it wouldn’t be a bad idea (and, but I don’t think it would be possible, it would be nice to have the access to the sheets). But however, keep going on this way! Very intresting and nice.
Greetings, Emo by CH
June 7th, 2006 at 6:14 am
Bravo Ross and Luke!
June 7th, 2006 at 6:36 am
nicely played! i want to play it too! lol
June 7th, 2006 at 7:19 am
I have been visiting this site for a number of weeks and realised that I had never left a message - how rude! I think you play beautifully and this duo in particular was very expressive. I’m off to pick up my cello and play for a while - thanks for the inspiration!
Chapeau off to you from France.
June 7th, 2006 at 2:27 pm
In the immortal words of Eliza Dolittle, “Loverly!” I would love to hear more with the piano. I still think your interpretation of the Elgar cello concerto would be lovely. I hope you consider it!
Nice job!
M. Brown
June 8th, 2006 at 12:57 am
Brilliant!
June 8th, 2006 at 1:40 pm
Once again I must say I was touched by your beautiful music. The piano adds another depth that I like a lot.
Keep going, as long as you have fun!
June 13th, 2006 at 9:16 pm
I really appreciate all the wonderful feedback. I read comments very carefully and I can see that you really put a lot of thought into them. I am glad people like that I added piano. Ross also really appreciates your comments.
It is neat to get comments from all these different countries.
Thank you for the requests. Hopefully I will get to some of them in the near future.
Luke
July 31st, 2006 at 8:15 am
Have you ever tried the Rachmaninov Sonata for Cello and Piano Op 19 in G minor?
The third movement (Andante) is one of my favourite cello pieces ever.
July 31st, 2006 at 8:35 am
P.S. I have sung that Vocalise in a four part arrangement
August 14th, 2006 at 11:21 pm
could u send me a copy of the cello part to this one please. I cant find it anywhere.
September 8th, 2006 at 3:34 am
Played very beautifully. If I remember correctly I think that song was a lot slower than how you played it.
How long have you played the cello before your teacher taught you vibrato? Just curious.
October 5th, 2006 at 2:13 pm
I just love the vocalise and anything Rachmaninoff - he is so expressive. It takes so much talent to do his work justice; you have my brownie points
I hope to one day be able to play like you. Now I’m off to practice some work for rehearsal tonight. Keep up the work; I see you’ve inspired so many people who have left comments. That is so important. Later, CelloPhenom.
October 6th, 2006 at 5:39 pm
I would liek to request a piece you should play. Salut D’Amour by Edward Elgar. Its very nice. Thank you
October 13th, 2006 at 10:07 am
Darhiel - Salut D’Amour is beautiful. I think we will definitely play it at some point. Thanks for the suggestion.
Luke
October 18th, 2006 at 5:33 pm
That is so lovely. Word.
Your casual and informative approach is most enjoyable. It’s quite refreshing to hear and watch such pronounced yet unpretentious musical talent.
October 29th, 2006 at 11:40 am
What a treat it is to hear you both play so expressively yet technically proficient. (I have learned some new solutions for fingering while watching you play.) Can you please tell us what kind of ‘cello you play, what strings you use, and what bow you use? I am always interested in finding out what equipment professionals use.
Thanks a million….Jackie
November 6th, 2006 at 11:02 am
I’ve been watching this with my 2 kids( 4 and 3) they love it Franny(4) says”i want to play cello as beautifull”
Hanneke (holland)
November 9th, 2006 at 2:11 pm
Prachtig! I found your website when looking for this piece on the internet(I play the piece on my traverse flute, which is quit beautiful but it is clear that the cello resembles the human voice much more beautifully) I am considering to start playing cello; I know it’s going to be a great (and long) struggle to get to your level, but your music certainly encourages me to start! Its nice to have a clear sight on the way you play. Thanks and keep up the good music!
Sigrid (20 yrs, from the Netherlands)
November 24th, 2006 at 8:46 pm
Just want to say I love your videos very much — Thanks very much for them.
January 13th, 2007 at 12:36 am
I love,love,love Vocalise, so it’s so lovely to hear you play it so beautifully. I’ve sightread it a few times, and I’ve always found that the notes are simple, but it’s slow, which makes it very hard. Would you agree? I would suggest playing Squire’s Tarantella, D’vorak’s Humoresque and Klid(Silient Woods). I’m sure you would do them great justice!
January 15th, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Wow! You play the cello really well.
The cello?,
That’s what I’ve been wanting to learn how to play.
I also play violin, piano and clarinet.
Thanks for the song that I ever heard,
My Favorite Cellist is Yo-Yo Ma.
February 22nd, 2007 at 8:14 pm
Standing ovations!!! Thank You!
June 10th, 2007 at 10:38 am
so beautiful…
i found your performance is really amazing and impressive…
June 10th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Oh, my. My friend was just telling me about this one. It’s very pretty.
October 7th, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Mesmerizing.
November 8th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
very well done!
have you heard ¨Autumn Rhapsody¨ by Vivianne Panizzon?
Its one of my favourite pieces, and I thing it would suit the season really well!
You can access it on Naxos Music Library.
Its a great piece and I think it would really be worth introducing to everyone!
Clara
November 9th, 2007 at 2:47 pm
Clara - Thanks for letting me know about this piece. I listened to it. It is really beautiful. The melodies are really memorable.
Luke
January 13th, 2008 at 7:53 am
I really hope to achieve the clarity of your articulation in my playing one day. I’m actually performing this piece for a wedding soon. Bravo for your triumphant playing and I’m waiting for another breathtaking performance!
January 15th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Brian - Thank you. I hope your performance of it goes really well.
Luke
January 21st, 2008 at 11:54 pm
This sounds fantastic.. I am just learning this piece ready for my Grade 7 exam I love it and hope that one day I’ll be able to play it as beautifully as you!
At the moment I’m still getting used to the way the notes feel .
January 23rd, 2008 at 9:02 am
Chloe - Thanks. Good luck in your exam.
Luke
March 13th, 2008 at 10:59 am
That was a pleasure to listen to and watch. This is one of the pieces I have selected for Grade 7 and watching it being played is so helpful.
Thank you so much
March 24th, 2008 at 7:26 am
you have a truly great gift!!! I’m working on Kabalevsky Concerto number 1, movement 3 and was wondering if I could make a request for you to do an episode of it. I love watching others’ opinions on a piece. I have subscribed to cello journey and love every second of it! you are amazing
March 26th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Thanks. The Kabalevsky Concerto is a pretty cool piece. I forgot about Kabalevsky. I haven’t played this concerto yet. Hopefully at some point we will play it.
Luke
June 7th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Thank you again Luke and Ross for another glorious piece in Thais Meditation.Please keep your fans spoiled.Warm regards
June 9th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Hanna - Thanks.
Luke
February 22nd, 2009 at 9:10 am
Love your music. I have played the cello for many years, but never had the pleasure of seeing and hearing a cellist play some of the music I studied. Now that I am trying to renew practicing efforts as an adult, I have a new appreciation for ways to learn, particularly from a self-study perspective. Your Cello Journey series is a great blessing. What a wonderful way for you to share the talents you have been given. I certainly appreciate you efforts to practice and put this together!
May 8th, 2009 at 7:25 am
Hello Luke
I am working in this piece and you make my practice much easier….
Thank you very much for this beautiful recording! I really enjoy it.
It is a treat for my soul…
Patricia