Added: Jul 20, 2008
From: legman36
Duration: 3:49
Rare footage of the great master. His playing takes one back to a bygone era where elegance and charm characterized many of the early players.
Channel: Music
Rating: 4.95 (39 ratings) Views: 9857' favoriteCount='59 Comments: 25
HuangKaiVun Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - Despite the plethora of steely eyed young prodigies flying up and down the violin fingerboard, I'd rather listen to a lyrical singing emotional performance like this anyday.
legman36 Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - Sorry, I don't have that one.
orjus Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - HuangKaiVun -how right you are -this fitsthe word "lovely" playing to a T, alas longgone.
hsmisawesome Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - i agree completely
julia59 Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - Master of tone, indeed.
thedokterate Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - where did u git this video?
mal78 Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - Brings tears to my eyes.
LegockyViolin Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - i am cryng.Really!!!thats really beauty!!
S1ndar Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - I love his portamento! Beatifull!!
fattestcat43 Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - So beautiful. It's actually called Preghiera (in the style of Martini). Thanks for posting!
otterhouse Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - I like his individual style...-----------------------------Rolf, Netherlands.I am a collector of classical 78's and lp'sClick "otterhouse" above to see some ofmy collection.
monelleny Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - So warm, so true, so sweet. Thank you for the posting!!!
skripkaman Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - And when I think of how much criticism this great artist received in his lifetime. He was accused of being to "free" and romantic. He was contrasted to Hei*itz at every opportunity. I grew up with Mischa-Jascha stories.Now it is 2008 and THIS is the man I show to my students! Beautiful tone is everything, for without it, you have nothing.
HeidiHo2001 Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - Great slides-I like the dynamics he tacks on them-they are tasteful.
IlTrillodelDiavolo Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - What a beautiful performance. Kreisler's all about timing and Elman paces this wonderfully. Love the slides too!
StephaneGrappelli Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - tears....the guy is so exiting me
barelyapianist Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - He plays and carries himself like one who has had a wonderful life.
sherom Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - Always a beautiful tone, notice his use of the impulse vibrato. Thanks for posting.
mexindian1 Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - Beautiful, wonderful, magical, and very touching. There is not pretense here. No gimmicks, just beautiful playing and phrasing. What an amazing sound. Who plays like this nowadays?
ghettoarcade Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - so very beautiful, nearly brings tears to my eyes
danielliviu Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - Touching! From the heart... for all those who will just dare to put aside the logic, the intelligence, and all the questions regarding style and taste... A lesson of modesty too!!!Thank you for this rare pearl!
naughtyeast Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - that was violin from the heart .... i am in tears ...
fernViolin Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - -it's like remembering the good old days when we were kids to being a grown up the sweetest melody that i've heard so far....the paganini pieces are a bit of a show off of what a violinist true techique is that's my opinionbut this shows the side of the violin that i've never seen before
fernViolin Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - who plays like this nowadays?
ipmoic Says:
Jul 20, 2008 - Thanks so much for this. He still had it--wow how wonderful. Can't you post Schon Rosmarin as well?? Please?