I think all the Stern + Ormandy recordings are surely in the top 3 performings of any of the concertos, I think this because of their Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Brahms.
Yes, Isaac is past his prime, but look at his masterful demeanor and look at his attack. He still had the heart of a young lion, though the teeth may have become a little dull over time. He was a true master, one of the last of his era of great violinists.
I should recognize the conductor .This was the beginning of the Finnish takeover(haha) in conducting many came afterwards even a great female finnish or Swedish conductors !
@robotnik77 How is a master ever PAST his prime?? He only knew even MORE than his "prime", as you put it. Someone need not be faster, louder, sharper to be great. Just look at movies, what wins Oscars? The faster louder sharper films? Or the quieter well and subtly played ones?
I would rank the Brahms together with the Beethoven but as for thematic identity, I complete disagree. The themes in the Brahms are some of the most beautiful and unique in violin literature. I would say the 1st movement is the highlight, while the Allegro Giocoso sounds like your common everyday joyful dance-like pieces such as the 3rd movement of Bruch 1st.
Although it is nice, it's pretty clear Stern was past his prime at this point. It lacks the precision and clarity of his earlier performances and of Szeryng's and Heifetz's renditions, understandably.
To me this work is second-rate when compared to Beethoven's concerto....except for the Allegro giocoso. It has no thematic identity. That said, Stern's performance seems to be more impassioned than Szerying, but it could just be the age of the recording.
Thanks for posting this video of an older Stern playing one of the best violin concerto's.
isaac stern!!! forever the most passionate player. forever the absolute best!
This music plays notes to my heart, and enlightens my soul. This music is just like the beauty of nature. I love it.
I think all the Stern + Ormandy recordings are surely in the top 3 performings of any of the concertos, I think this because of their Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Brahms.
Beautiful mr. Stern. You make me cry!
Yes, Isaac is past his prime, but look at
his masterful demeanor and look at his
attack. He still had the heart of a young
lion, though the teeth may have become a little dull over time. He was a true master, one
of the last of his era of great violinists.
This ouverture is endless ...
Thanks!!!
He plays this masterpiece when he was only 16 years old. His debut with an orchestra.
Beau.
is this Jukka-Pekka Saraste conducting the Finnish symphony orchestra?
Who is the conductor? Looks like Jukka Pekka Saraste, but I could be wrong.
@Tarcila62078 most definitely!
unique sound
can someone post kyung wha chung playing this piece?
I should recognize the conductor .This was the beginning of the Finnish takeover(haha) in conducting many came afterwards even a great female finnish or Swedish conductors !
Is the conductor Sarastro?
Is this the Philadelphia Orchestra?
@chicklet3746 pearlman does not run a summer program. he rolls one. :D ok that's just mean. sowie!
@robotnik77 How is a master ever PAST his prime?? He only knew even MORE than his "prime", as you put it.
Someone need not be faster, louder, sharper to be great.
Just look at movies, what wins Oscars? The faster louder sharper films? Or the quieter well and subtly played ones?
I would rank the Brahms together with the Beethoven but as for thematic identity, I complete disagree. The themes in the Brahms are some of the most beautiful and unique in violin literature. I would say the 1st movement is the highlight, while the Allegro Giocoso sounds like your common everyday joyful dance-like pieces such as the 3rd movement of Bruch 1st.
I prefer the sound of Szeryng for this piece as well
Try listening to his recording with
Ormandy in the 60's. That will blow everything else away...Perlmann, Milstein, not even close!!
Although it is nice, it's pretty clear Stern was past his prime at this point. It lacks the precision and clarity of his earlier performances and of Szeryng's and Heifetz's renditions, understandably.
issac is perfect here...but janine owns! where is janine
a little too fast...
To me this work is second-rate when compared to Beethoven's concerto....except for the Allegro giocoso. It has no thematic identity. That said, Stern's performance seems to be more impassioned than Szerying, but it could just be the age of the recording.
i dont like his sound.... he is very rough, scratchy!!! He is not Isaac we loved
crazy77town I think it's just the quality of the recording