Johann Sebastian Bach - Chaconne, Partita No. 2 BWV 1004

@eriknystrom5839 21 days ago

The nyckelharpa is a bowed instrument, originally built and played in Sweden. Dating back to the seventeenth century, but it is still very common in traditional Swedish folk music

@hymnodyhands 4 days ago

The sight of this instrument caused me to click on this video, and I was not disappointed ... how lovely a sound for this chaconne ... as a pianist who played violin for a little while, I would consider this as the perfect compromise!

@liampitcher 4 years ago

“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.” ― Johann Sebastian Bach

@No-pm4ss 3 years ago

Truly amazing, so glad that this piece is played even by nyckelharpa players. Truly difficult but this is perfect :)

@salemsokiredor9225 21 days ago

The Chaconne works quite well on this instrument, especially when performed this well! Thanks for a special treat.

@esjel9804 14 days ago

The ingenious nickelharpa, to me is like an instrument made for by or for pianist/keyboardist who didn't want to spend the years it takes to develop the perfect intonation necessary to sound good on the violin. What a great instrument. Always wanted one.

@paulbombardier8722 21 days ago

Exquisite. One might almost think that Bach had this instrument in mind when he composed this.

@PointyTailofSatan 21 days ago

It's like you tried to 3D print a violin and an accordion at the same time.

@treetox 2 years ago

Chaconne in D minor is arguably one of the most complex and hard to play of Bach's violin partitas - on the violin for which it is originally written, it is hard and virtuosic enough - and yet you, sir, play it on the nyckleharp with such great nuance and ability! It is a flawless interpretation from a musician of great ability!

@Egill2011 5 days ago

In Swedish, nyckelharpa means "keyboard harp", or "harp with keys". I had never heard of such instruments. Something almost otherworldly. Bravo Swedes!

@danielwaitzman2118 21 days ago

It is a bowed hurdy-gurdy. What a beautiful performance!

@gaetanocalabrese1735 14 days ago

Molte grazie per il video. Non sapevo di questo difficile strumento, credo difficilissimo da suonare. Complimenti al virtuosissimo e generoso musicista, al quale, per questo dono generoso, auguro ogni bene e saluto con ammirazione sincera, Gaetano Calabrese, poets errante dell'Irpinia -(Italia) e saluti garbati a tutti gli attenti commentatori di questo video.

@matthiassteiner2538 21 days ago

Bin beeindruckt, nein sehr beeindruckt! Grossartig die Chaconne mit dem diesem Insrrument und dem wunderbaren Musiker zu geniessen! Herzlichst Matthias Steiner (Violine/Musiker)

@magenta-rosepark4965 21 days ago

That instrument looks like a combination of a violin and an autoharp. So cool!

@paulbrower 21 days ago

I had never heard this instrument, one that gives orchestral heft to the pith of a solo violin. This is one of the most impressive performaces that I have ever heard of the Chaconne, a moement that usually puts a violin to its limit. Add to this it seems effortless. Should I be called to the orchesta of angels (I'm 68 and I know the nath and biology all too well for my comfort) then this is the instrument that I want to play.

@jeanlouisrosa3911 21 days ago

Même Bach n'osait pas ce lancer sûr cet instrument tellement c'est difficile merci monsieur pour le bonheur de vous entendre et de vous voir jouer avec virtuosité.

@YoshikiChayama1231 21 days ago

Bravo from Japan. You notified me of the existence of this amazing and very traditional-looking musical instrument. I have never seen it before except for on this YouTube site. Actually, is it a long-history instrument and rarely or frequently played in this modern age in Europe? It seems to me that you can also play the violin and a keyboard instrument. Is it right? Anyway, I am sincerely thankful to you for giving me this wonderful opportunity where I could enjoy my favorite Chaconne.