This is music from another time, highly idiomatic and sincere. Neveu was incredible! She sounds authentic, and it sounds strangely refreshing nowadays, so many years later. This concerto has tons of personality, for a lack of a better word; and her tone was out of this world. Nobody saw this work like her, and after hearing this concerto you will never hear it the same. It is a glimpse pf another time, and an irreplaceable artist. There are very few of this artists. Like Huberman's rendition of the Beethoven concerto.
As usual, from this time period and specifically from Neveu, there is a fresh spontaneous approach to the music as if she composed it on the spot herself. These performers weren't embarrassed or apologetic about playing from their hearts.
Embarrassed or apologetic, why would anybody say something like that?😢And, do you really think any great artist today performs without the heart? G.Neveau won the first prize in Warsaw when she was 15, D.Oistrakh was 27 and came in second... Her Sibelius is considered one of the greatest interpretations of that concerto ever!
Most highly praised, and most revelatory, was her Sibelius (with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Walter Susskind). Of it, the composer wrote, 'I particularly wish to speak of my feeling of profound gratitude when I think of the inspired and extremely sensitive performance of my Violin Concerto which Ginette Neveu rendered unforgettable.' (Wiki) No wonder Sibelius was 'profoundly grateful' to her for her play of his violin concerto.
My favourite performance. Heard it first when I was at university. Spent years trying to find out who I had heard. When I heard it again on radio many years later, I recognised Ginette's playing immediately. It truly is wonderful.
Magistral interpretación del concierto para Violín y Orquesta en la ejecución de la Excelentisima Violinista , Ginette NEVEU ; ejecuta con un arrollador y temperamental Nivel interpretativo y un fabuloso dominio de la Obra Maestra . Gracias por compartir grabación de Excelencia de la Prestigiosa y deslumbrante Violinista .
I came across this piece when I was collecting 78's as a teenager. At that age it was hard to take. It seemed strident and angry and I had come to it after hearing the Beethoven, Tchaikowsky and Bruch. But after some time I took it in. What I didn't understand then, but do now from other performances, its exceptional quality.
Love the depth of emotion that Nevu brings to this concerto. Tragic loss with Nevue killed in a plane crash along with her brother Jean Paul a pianist. Christian Ferras too. Depression affects more people than one realises. Horowitz suffered from it. Andrei Gavrilov too.
I am sorry to say…until to day I have seen Heifetz as the suprem sibelius player…now i have one more artist to deal the Supreme Sibelius Titel to. Different and great! Historic memory.
None here really know that Neveu went into the studio, performed all through , and everything edited and published you are hearing in the moment are first takes. She was 19 when she performed the Concerto for the first time and still a student of Carl Flesh in 1939. The recording is dated 1946.Flesh had the original score. He was so impressed by her rendition of the piece that he gave her the score. No wonder Sibelius himself was so impressed by her performance as well. Neveu does not cheat like most violinists, including Heifetz. At the end, the famous octaves, all skip the lower g d string octaves and do an open A. She is the only one able to do the very acrobatic shift: 15:07
The only Sibelius Concerto performer I would truly think best expressed what Sibelius intended with this work. Before hearing Ginette's version , I never cared for it. Everyone else including Heifetz played it with too even timing and too aggressively. Very emotional and expressive rendition:BRAVO, Ginette!!!
Also: the tone she produces is incredible. Never heard that with any other violinist. It is often said here on TH-cam, but this time it is true: she is best among the best.
It's tragic that they sent idiots to discover her Strad being played with by a local villager. It sounded so terrible, of course, that they walked away dismissing it would be hers.
@@charlenestevens1860 How fearsome. The classical establishment is so serious, yet the most blatantly stupid blunders get made fairly often. (Oh, in particular the 19th century regrading of Stradivariuses! In the luthierie world, the greatest crime "en masse" in history, quite likely.)
if you know more than one language, sometimes nuances are confused, such as adding the letter "m" . but I understand that you, as a user of only one language, may not understand it.😊
@@Vulpessi Stupid insult. And of course a false statement. I encouraged you to make a decent use of the English language, instead of ridiculizing yourself.
@@jansnauwaert1785 however, I encourage you to learn a second language, at least communicative . And then we will be able to continue this conversation until then I say goodbye to you sir :)
A magnificent performance. Forceful and convincing all the way. The way she jumps the three octaves to the high b flat at 7:01 is impressive and unusual. Most fiddlers just slide into the note. Heifetz just arrived at the note with no glissando whatsoever.
All talent and perhaps second only to Christian Ferras. Ginnette was killed in airplane accident over the Azores and Ferras took his own life soon after the most amazing performance of Sibelius violin concerto. He suffered lifelong depression.
"not even close" is nonsense. This performance is wonderful and you have all the right to prefer this to ferras' but saying that Ferras performance is "not even close' is just dumb. No offense.
On the contrary, I think this is the most mercurial reading ever made; after he,r Ivry Gitlis -Horenstein and then, the impressive version of Heifetz- Beecham from 1935.Ferras is -to my view in fourth place (specially one he gave in October 1965 with Georges Szell conducting)
Mr. Montin, you can make your point without phlegm, without being rude.While Ann Sophie Mutter's performance is correct, it lacks the emotional depth of Neveu and Ferras. After all, top artists aren't as much concerned about correctness but about emotions. Certainly, Sibelius would have approved of their rendition.
Dear Peter, I wasn't replying to you but to "STAVROS" who said "Ferras good but not even close to her perfomance". I think this is just a misunderstanding because I agree with everything you said. I told him that you can prefer a performance to another, but saying "not even close" is nonsense, especially when talking to Ferras' and Neveu's performance of this piece which are both great.
As a matter of fact, Sibelius did much more than approve Neveu's rendition. Here is what he wrote about her: "'I particularly wish to speak of my feeling of profound gratitude when I think of the inspired and extremely sensitive performance of my Violin Concerto which Ginette Neveu rendered unforgettable". Higher praise is impossible.
She was an immense talent. The legendary Carl Flesch said to her (when she was very young): "My dear child, heavens have given you a talent that I don't want to spoil".
@@jansnauwaert1785I honestly think Hahn has a technique, sound, and sheer expression that not even Neveu or ferras had. I do agree that those three are likely my favorite Sibelius recordings though.
I don't know Ferras very well. But I know a lot of great violinists and there is no doubt in my mind that Ginette Neveu is on the number 1 spot. Her sound is incredible and second to no other. But it is a host of incredible things that for me own her that place. Glad though that she made your top 3 for the Sibelius recordings. @@hi-ur4qd
Han pasado 70 años desde que escuche este disco y siempre me comueve profundamente!!!
This is music from another time, highly idiomatic and sincere. Neveu was incredible! She sounds authentic, and it sounds strangely refreshing nowadays, so many years later. This concerto has tons of personality, for a lack of a better word; and her tone was out of this world. Nobody saw this work like her, and after hearing this concerto you will never hear it the same. It is a glimpse pf another time, and an irreplaceable artist. There are very few of this artists. Like Huberman's rendition of the Beethoven concerto.
George Enescu told Ginette Neveu, " you've got it all, there's nothing I can teach you."
He was right.
Oh man. I would commit a crime to hear and see her in a life performance. Divine.
What a vibrato ..! So many shades and dynamics RIP .
every single notes are so unforgettable... bravo!!!
She brought me to tears. Such heart, such soul. Thank God this was recorded.
FABULOUS rendition! Flawless technique, unsurpassed musicality, and perfect timing. The tempo is imply perfect.
As usual, from this time period and specifically from Neveu, there is a fresh spontaneous approach to the music as if she composed it on the spot herself. These performers weren't embarrassed or apologetic about playing from their hearts.
Well, you are talking about Neveu, you know, not just "these performers". Probably the best violinist who ever lived.
Embarrassed or apologetic, why would anybody say something like that?😢And, do you really think any great artist today performs without the heart? G.Neveau won the first prize in Warsaw when she was 15, D.Oistrakh was 27 and came in second... Her Sibelius is considered one of the greatest interpretations of that concerto ever!
Most highly praised, and most revelatory, was her Sibelius (with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Walter Susskind). Of it, the composer wrote, 'I particularly wish to speak of my feeling of profound gratitude when I think of the inspired and extremely sensitive performance of my Violin Concerto which Ginette Neveu rendered unforgettable.' (Wiki)
No wonder Sibelius was 'profoundly grateful' to her for her play of his violin concerto.
Indeed, the intensity, musicality and artistry at its very best.
My favourite performance. Heard it first when I was at university. Spent years trying to find out who I had heard. When I heard it again on radio many years later, I recognised Ginette's playing immediately. It truly is wonderful.
Still the best performance of this concert ever.
Yes, that's true. She was the most incredible violin talent who ever lived (as far as I know, and I know most great virtuosos).
Magistral interpretación del concierto para Violín y Orquesta en la ejecución de la Excelentisima Violinista , Ginette NEVEU ; ejecuta con un arrollador y temperamental Nivel interpretativo y un fabuloso dominio de la Obra Maestra . Gracias por compartir grabación de Excelencia de la Prestigiosa y deslumbrante Violinista .
I came across this piece when I was collecting 78's as a teenager. At that age it was hard to take. It seemed strident and angry and I had come to it after hearing the Beethoven, Tchaikowsky and Bruch. But after some time I took it in. What I didn't understand then, but do now from other performances, its exceptional quality.
Love the depth of emotion that Nevu brings to this concerto.
Tragic loss with Nevue killed in a plane crash along with her brother Jean Paul a pianist.
Christian Ferras too. Depression affects more people than one realises. Horowitz suffered from it.
Andrei Gavrilov too.
Mustn't forget Josef Hasid, poor soul
This made me so sad. So beautiful, so unique! And she's gone. What a tone! And the freedom in this interpretation! Sublime!
Neveu and Ferras two beautiful soulful violinists.
Amazing!👍👍👍
sublime!
To my ears this violin sings from the heart with clarity and rhythm.
Magnifique , je découvre Ginette Neuveu avec ce morceau et j'adore, je ne suis contente que l'on me l'ai recommander.
I am sorry to say…until to day I have seen Heifetz as the suprem sibelius player…now i have one more artist to deal the Supreme Sibelius Titel to. Different and great! Historic memory.
None here really know that Neveu went into the studio, performed all through , and everything edited and published you are hearing in the moment are first takes. She was 19 when she performed the Concerto for the first time and still a student of Carl Flesh in 1939. The recording is dated 1946.Flesh had the original score. He was so impressed by her rendition of the piece that he gave her the score. No wonder Sibelius himself was so impressed by her performance as well. Neveu does not cheat like most violinists, including Heifetz. At the end, the famous octaves, all skip the lower g d string octaves and do an open A. She is the only one able to do the very acrobatic shift: 15:07
Genius and magic...........
Extraordinaire
The closest approach to the Sibelius concerto, she was really unique.
This sounds too perfect like computerized ... flawless. Amazing. Bravo Ginette
The only Sibelius Concerto performer I would truly think best expressed what Sibelius intended with this work. Before hearing Ginette's version , I never cared for it. Everyone else including Heifetz played it with too even timing and too aggressively. Very emotional and expressive rendition:BRAVO, Ginette!!!
Also: the tone she produces is incredible. Never heard that with any other violinist. It is often said here on TH-cam, but this time it is true: she is best among the best.
It's tragic that they sent idiots to discover her Strad being played with by a local villager. It sounded so terrible, of course, that they walked away dismissing it would be hers.
@@charlenestevens1860 What?! Did it ever get recovered?
@@wannabecat369 not that I have read so far.....a shame.
@@charlenestevens1860 How fearsome. The classical establishment is so serious, yet the most blatantly stupid blunders get made fairly often. (Oh, in particular the 19th century regrading of Stradivariuses! In the luthierie world, the greatest crime "en masse" in history, quite likely.)
WOW. such power.
Yes. Searing intensity. Love it.
This is quite possibly thee definitive recording of the Sibelius. She owns this piece.
Remembering GINETTE NEVEU, who died on this day in 1949.
Una diva del estilo propio clasico,ademas de los atributos somaticos de atraccion,exquisita...
Ginette Neveu is amazing..
Une immense. Morte beaucoup trop
Tôt. Cet accident d avion nous a
Privé de ce talent charmant et
Exceptionnel...
Amazing
I wish i could listen to the other 2 movements. this is so wonderful
You can: the integral Sibelius concerto with Ginette Neveu is on TH-cam now.
Ohh im fell in love... Such amazing
If you would use Google Translate, that would give you some better English sentences to use here. Now, your English is too bad to be published.
if you know more than one language, sometimes nuances are confused, such as adding the letter "m" . but I understand that you, as a user of only one language, may not understand it.😊
@@Vulpessi Stupid insult. And of course a false statement. I encouraged you to make a decent use of the English language, instead of ridiculizing yourself.
@@jansnauwaert1785 however, I encourage you to learn a second language, at least communicative . And then we will be able to continue this conversation until then I say goodbye to you sir :)
@@Vulpessi I have not the slightest interest to continue a conversation with an imbecile. If I haven't insulted you, I am truly sorry.
A performance of true inspiration. Philharmonia and Susskind as well.
A magnificent performance. Forceful and convincing all the way. The way she jumps the three octaves to the high b flat at 7:01 is impressive and unusual. Most fiddlers just slide into the note. Heifetz just arrived at the note with no glissando whatsoever.
Otherworldly. Was she an angel?
+p123 Yes.
Sibelius definitely was...
Grandiose .
All talent and perhaps second only to Christian Ferras. Ginnette was killed in airplane accident over the Azores and Ferras took his own life soon after the most amazing performance of Sibelius violin concerto. He suffered lifelong depression.
Blame Sibelius :/
Ferras good but not even close to her perfomance, she 's the top for me in this concerto.
"not even close" is nonsense. This performance is wonderful and you have all the right to prefer this to ferras' but saying that Ferras performance is "not even close' is just dumb. No offense.
@@tuxedomoon Indeed. Ginette Neveu is a greater violinist than Ferras (who was great too, but just a bit less).
@@mathieumontin639 Yeah, agree.
So Brilliant and wharmy sound :)
Dear Montin, I am awfully sorry about this confusion. Please, do forgive and forget my disastrous mistake.
Peter Haramis
@@ydraki ??
@@jansnauwaert1785 "Montin"'s original comment, to which ydraki replied, must have been deleted.
exquisite.
So nice to hear the beginning of this ethereal work without all the slides and schmaltz.
It has to come from within. The instrumentalist has to feel it to play it.
Her phrasing nowadays seems quite illogical, yet somehow remains hauntigly beautiful...
Cause nowadays apparently you have to play like the style of the composer's time, which often means boring as fuck.
There is no phrasing nowadays. That performance was all done with first takes. No cheating. Neveu still towers all.
excelente
On the contrary, I think this is the most mercurial reading ever made; after he,r Ivry Gitlis -Horenstein and then, the impressive version of Heifetz- Beecham from 1935.Ferras is -to my view in fourth place (specially one he gave in October 1965 with Georges Szell conducting)
I am hearing her for the first time. By coincidence on her death anniversary!!!
The impression must be overwhelming.
Mr. Montin, you can make your point without phlegm, without being rude.While Ann Sophie Mutter's performance is correct, it lacks the emotional depth of Neveu and Ferras. After all, top artists aren't as much concerned about correctness but about emotions. Certainly, Sibelius would have approved of their rendition.
Dear Peter, I wasn't replying to you but to "STAVROS" who said "Ferras good but not even close to her perfomance". I think this is just a misunderstanding because I agree with everything you said. I told him that you can prefer a performance to another, but saying "not even close" is nonsense, especially when talking to Ferras' and Neveu's performance of this piece which are both great.
Ginette Neveu is splendid, Christian Ferras is in the absolu music
As a matter of fact, Sibelius did much more than approve Neveu's rendition. Here is what he wrote about her: "'I particularly wish to speak of my feeling of profound gratitude when I think of the inspired and extremely sensitive performance of my Violin Concerto which Ginette Neveu rendered unforgettable". Higher praise is impossible.
without bile? (I guess phlegm would be possible but only if he spat hawkers on poor Anne Sophie...)
I would direct everyone to Ida Haendel's comment on "The Art Of The Violin" mark 1.00:04.
Second best to Christian Ferras. Magnificent!
+Peter Haramis Tottaly agreed!!
Nope. Ferras is great. Ginette Neveu simply is the greatest.
Beautiful performance, she was a great talent. Also listen to Isaac Stern and Eugene Ormandy version.
She was an immense talent. The legendary Carl Flesch said to her (when she was very young): "My dear child, heavens have given you a talent that I don't want to spoil".
Hilary Hahn's Sibelius is up there with Ferris and Neveu. Just saying'
Not quite. Wouldn't decide between Ferras and Hahn, but Ginette Neveu is definitely number 1.
Ginette Neveu seems the GOAT to me.
Who is Ferris?
@@jansnauwaert1785I honestly think Hahn has a technique, sound, and sheer expression that not even Neveu or ferras had. I do agree that those three are likely my favorite Sibelius recordings though.
I don't know Ferras very well. But I know a lot of great violinists and there is no doubt in my mind that Ginette Neveu is on the number 1 spot. Her sound is incredible and second to no other. But it is a host of incredible things that for me own her that place. Glad though that she made your top 3 for the Sibelius recordings. @@hi-ur4qd
要命，从第一个音就感觉情绪稳定技术稳定地逐步导出。考人。
sublime !