An argument can be made that Francescatti was the greatest all- around violinist of the last 75 years. Flawless technical prowess coupled with singing, effulgent romanticism and yet also musical rigor and brilliant instincts for phrasing. An artist who fused the Apollonian and the Dionysian as few have.
Love this from my childhood (now I am 50). My violin teacher gave me LP with Francescatti playing Kreutzer sonata and said 'this is astonishing'. I agreed with him after listening, and every time I listen this again, I agree once more.
For sure in the top-five of the 20th century Kreutzers ! And for the integral recording of Beethoven’s sonatas a clear number one (with Kremer/Argerich duo as only challengers). Du TRÈS grand art !
Welche wunderbare Erinnerung hinterlässen Zino Francescati und Robert Casadesus aus dem Beethoven Jahr 1970. Ein Genuß sie rein per Zufall wieder zu erleben. Bravo
To understand what happened with this Sonata we must know the circumstances that happened in its first performance: The sonata was originally dedicated to the violinist George Bridgetower (1778-1860) as "Sonata mulattica composta per il mulatto Brischdauer [Bridgetower], gran pazzo e compositore mulattico" (Mulatto Sonata composed for the mulatto Brischdauer, great madman mulatto composer). Shortly after completion the work was premiered by Bridgetower and Beethoven on 24 May 1803 at the Augarten Theatre at a concert that started at the unusually early hour of 8:00 am. Bridgetower sight-read the sonata; he had never seen the work before, and there had been no time for any rehearsal. After the premiere performance, Beethoven and Bridgetower fell out: while the two were drinking, Bridgetower apparently insulted the morals of a woman whom Beethoven cherished. Enraged, Beethoven removed the dedication of the piece, dedicating it instead to Rodolphe Kreutzer, who was considered the finest violinist of the day.
I see it,I hear it BUT it's hard to believe that all good music it's on this machine (computer)....I threw away my l.p vinals because of this "technology"..
☆기다림☆ 제 아무리 뛰어나고 큰 능력이 있어도 알아주는이 없다면 기다릴줄 알아야 한다. 뛰어나고 큰 능력은 외면과 시기가 따른다. 평범하지 않음은 이해가 힘들기 때문이며 알면서도 못하는것이 꾸준함과 믿음이 부족한 것이기 때문이다 120세가 지나가도 사지가 활발하며 맑고 밝으며 향기가 가득하다면 믿음과 따름이 크옵질 않을까요? 중국의 이청운은 256년울 살았지만 남긴 것은 구기자 였습니다 . ☆ 어떠한 병마라도 쉽게 복구되고 치유가 되며 부작용도 없으면서 재발도 하지않은 법이 있으며 현대의학은 저급한 장사꾼 보다도 피하여야할 집단일 것입니다. 아미타불
Ehem, is it written like this in Beethoven's score? His bow retakes are just musically strange. Also the beginning is forte then subito piano. Altogether partly strange interpretation, far from score 😂
I thought the bow retakes made perfect sense and it is a majestic interpretation, as one would expect from one of the great violinists of the 20th century. Beethoven didn't provide bowings in this section, but in any case, how else would you do it? An upbow on a chord like this is equally awkward. The fact is it is quite pianistic writing (even thought Beethoven played the viola so he understood violin technique pretty well).
An argument can be made that Francescatti was the greatest all- around violinist of the last 75 years. Flawless technical prowess coupled with singing, effulgent romanticism and yet also musical rigor and brilliant instincts for phrasing. An artist who fused the Apollonian and the Dionysian as few have.
Love this from my childhood (now I am 50). My violin teacher gave me LP with Francescatti playing Kreutzer sonata and said 'this is astonishing'. I agreed with him after listening, and every time I listen this again, I agree once more.
Thanks for posting! Francescatti was an astonishing violinist.
For sure in the top-five of the 20th century Kreutzers ! And for the integral recording of Beethoven’s sonatas a clear number one (with Kremer/Argerich duo as only challengers). Du TRÈS grand art !
C'est vraiment du très haut niveau !
First time I have here, Francesca when I was 20 years old now I am 80 he's always great violinist
Dos de los más grandes músicos del siglo XX reunidos en una brillante interpretación de una bellísima (y dificil) sonata del genio de Beethoven
Welche wunderbare Erinnerung hinterlässen Zino Francescati und Robert Casadesus aus dem Beethoven Jahr 1970. Ein Genuß sie rein per Zufall wieder zu erleben. Bravo
La meilleure "Kreutzer" que j'ai jamais entendue. Percutante sans violence, bien enlevée d'un bout à l'autre. Deux très grands artistes.
D'accord
That beautiful sounds. Pitch impeccable. All heart when he plays even at this age Zino was still in great form. LOVE THIS.. ❤️
Wow, never thought we can get to see this.
To understand what happened with this Sonata we must know the circumstances that happened in its first performance:
The sonata was originally dedicated to the violinist George Bridgetower (1778-1860) as "Sonata mulattica composta per il mulatto Brischdauer [Bridgetower], gran pazzo e compositore mulattico" (Mulatto Sonata composed for the mulatto Brischdauer, great madman mulatto composer). Shortly after completion the work was premiered by Bridgetower and Beethoven on 24 May 1803 at the Augarten Theatre at a concert that started at the unusually early hour of 8:00 am. Bridgetower sight-read the sonata; he had never seen the work before, and there had been no time for any rehearsal.
After the premiere performance, Beethoven and Bridgetower fell out: while the two were drinking, Bridgetower apparently insulted the morals of a woman whom Beethoven cherished. Enraged, Beethoven removed the dedication of the piece, dedicating it instead to Rodolphe Kreutzer, who was considered the finest violinist of the day.
Great story. Drinking buddies no more!!
👍10 ⭐️ it's great both of our professionals
Wonderful playing!
Exquisite performance by two masters!
Браво!👏👏👏
La technique d'archet dans les variations du largo est extraordinaire !
素晴らしいの一語に尽きますなあ。
歌うヴァイオリン。甘美でありディグニティもある。
ナタン・ミルシテインに共通する美しさに感嘆！
This is Zino Francescatti not Nathan Milstein. Nothing to compare in their violin approaches.
@@Meno0583 それはあなたのオピニオン。わたしにはわたしのオピニオンがある。自分だけのオピニオンを他人に強制することはできません。感じ方は人それぞれ自由です。
@@峰幸大畑 fact is that it is Zino Francescatti not Nathan Milstein. It's not a matter of opinion.
Great camera work.
Gold school - perfekt 👍👍👍
Absolutely top!
Marvelous!
Sublíme ⚘️
🔥
I have him on my wall
Old school...🤗
Yes, the sound is truly inspiring, unique, and individual.
I see it,I hear it BUT it's hard to believe that all good music it's on this machine (computer)....I threw away my l.p vinals because of this "technology"..
☆기다림☆
제 아무리 뛰어나고 큰 능력이 있어도 알아주는이 없다면 기다릴줄 알아야 한다.
뛰어나고 큰 능력은 외면과 시기가 따른다.
평범하지 않음은 이해가 힘들기 때문이며
알면서도 못하는것이 꾸준함과 믿음이 부족한 것이기 때문이다
120세가 지나가도 사지가 활발하며 맑고 밝으며 향기가 가득하다면
믿음과 따름이 크옵질 않을까요?
중국의 이청운은 256년울 살았지만 남긴 것은 구기자 였습니다 .
☆ 어떠한 병마라도 쉽게 복구되고 치유가 되며 부작용도 없으면서 재발도 하지않은 법이 있으며 현대의학은 저급한 장사꾼 보다도 피하여야할 집단일 것입니다.
아미타불
Ehem, is it written like this in Beethoven's score? His bow retakes are just musically strange. Also the beginning is forte then subito piano. Altogether partly strange interpretation, far from score 😂
I thought the bow retakes made perfect sense and it is a majestic interpretation, as one would expect from one of the great violinists of the 20th century. Beethoven didn't provide bowings in this section, but in any case, how else would you do it? An upbow on a chord like this is equally awkward. The fact is it is quite pianistic writing (even thought Beethoven played the viola so he understood violin technique pretty well).
Cortot is better because he doesn't use the sustain pedal. Casadesus is Mr leadfoot.
G huuuux