About 45 yrs ago I bought Navarra's LP "Cello Colors," which had this and many other wonders on it. It was one of my favorite LPs. Too bad it hasn't been released as a CD.
Late 50s is a super awkward time for audio quality Its at the cusp of what was getting left behind and at the highest level ....the birth of true multi track high fidelity... This video shows yhat they were no longer muffled... but understanding headroom and all that was in its infancy
Well, Heinrich Schiff, a former Navarra student taught this way of bow-technique. There is a great video Navarra made in Vienna explaining his technique....
Well, I think no one was really "comparable" to Feuermann, but personally I find Navarra's completely unique tone quite exquisite. Also, Navarra's technique truly was something special (as can be seen in this video). I would say, though, that Feuermann's rendition kind of ruined everyone else's for me. It's so masterful.
watch navarra's video on the bow hold! the pinky is the most important finger! you need to feel arm weight transferred through all of your fingers. do not squeeze with the thumb; allow it to feel the weight of arm coming from above; that's it. the arm should feel heavy at the elbow. keep the arm down and keep the elbow "connected to your sounding point." the fingers simply move passively at the bow changes.
Jacqueline DUSSOL, a French pianist! In the 1960s, she was the official and appointed pianist of the National Orchestra of the RTF (French Radio & Television).
the sound of this recording cannot show his sound. there are clear distortions from the mic. anyway, i hear some things in his playing im trying to avoid im my practice (for example, he clearly rushes 1/16th in theme, he slams downbeats in cantilene episodes, etc). he also plays cropped version, it's much worse than Dvorak's original. but his RH tech video helped me a lot in understanding bow physics.
@alexeylavrov You are right about the sound limitations of this video. I'm not at your level of understanding and playing of the cello but I do know about sound and recording and certain playback limitations of UA-cam. The age and fidelity of the sound just about matches the visual quality, meaning that it is awful in comparison with what we can do today. Through age of this video and techniques of the day, the recording would make ANY cello and cellist sound pretty awful. The piano sounds like it's under water too : ) I bet Mr.Navarro's cello sounded a HELL of a lot better than this in person LOL As far a technique goes, maybe he is not your favourite but I'd give a LOT to be at his level of musicianship !
@@Arktid Interesting reply. I judge music by sound not looks. I heard lots of my friends about Navarra who studies with him. He must have been a convincing personality. But when I heard him playing finally, the Saint-Saens Concerto, it was the most boring and unlively performance. I heard once a violinist who had no arm, but he wanted to play violin, so he had a steal contraption built to hold the bow. His sound was superb. I knew now: we watch narcissistically our hands and movements, but music is there to be shaped for sound, not eyes.
@@georgcello Ok, then please perform something pleasant to our ears. I personally prefer to listen and watch Gendron, but the way Navarra explains the technique of cello playing, without fluff and snot, succinctly and to the point, commands respect. Navarra revealed a whole system, and this must be taken into account.
Gently and skillfully as always !
Thank you so much for posting Navarra. His playing is so gorgeous. He was so good. It's really hard to find his recordings. Thanks so much.
Teacher: Why are you rushing?
Me: It's a-cello-rondo.
About 45 yrs ago I bought Navarra's LP "Cello Colors," which had this and many other wonders on it. It was one of my favorite LPs. Too bad it hasn't been released as a CD.
Late 50s is a super awkward time for audio quality
Its at the cusp of what was getting left behind and at the highest level ....the birth of true multi track high fidelity...
This video shows yhat they were no longer muffled... but understanding headroom and all that was in its infancy
I love this piece, though I've only seen it performed once outside of UA-cam.
I really do like his continuous vibrato
Well, Heinrich Schiff, a former Navarra student taught this way of bow-technique.
There is a great video Navarra made in Vienna explaining his technique....
Well, I think no one was really "comparable" to Feuermann, but personally I find Navarra's completely unique tone quite exquisite.
Also, Navarra's technique truly was something special (as can be seen in this video). I would say, though, that Feuermann's rendition kind of ruined everyone else's for me. It's so masterful.
You are right-it's impossible to find such a sound nowadays.
watch navarra's video on the bow hold! the pinky is the most important finger! you need to feel arm weight transferred through all of your fingers. do not squeeze with the thumb; allow it to feel the weight of arm coming from above; that's it. the arm should feel heavy at the elbow. keep the arm down and keep the elbow "connected to your sounding point." the fingers simply move passively at the bow changes.
άψογη τεχνική!
Also Pablo casals every time started his practice with open strings....Its something about it.......I have to try it reguraly..:)
I prefer the Feuermann-recording
Пианистка тоже великолепна
I agree. An exceptional pianist.
Feuermann owns this.
Never..
i'd like to hear you play. really, I'm curious how somebody without an ear plays
Also this upload is 16 years old...so the digital fidelity wont be as good as an upload from today either
Who is the lady at the piano ?
Jacqueline DUSSOL, a French pianist!
In the 1960s, she was the official and appointed pianist of the National Orchestra of the RTF (French Radio & Television).
Gibt es einen der besser oder leichter oder virtuoser oder eleganter spielt diesen Stück als
dieser Maitre da ? Wahrscheinlich nicht
the sound of this recording cannot show his sound. there are clear distortions from the mic. anyway, i hear some things in his playing im trying to avoid im my practice (for example, he clearly rushes 1/16th in theme, he slams downbeats in cantilene episodes, etc). he also plays cropped version, it's much worse than Dvorak's original.
but his RH tech video helped me a lot in understanding bow physics.
@alexeylavrov You are right about the sound limitations of this video. I'm not at your level of understanding and playing of the cello but I do know about sound and recording and certain playback limitations of UA-cam. The age and fidelity of the sound just about matches the visual quality, meaning that it is awful in comparison with what we can do today. Through age of this video and techniques of the day, the recording would make ANY cello and cellist sound pretty awful. The piano sounds like it's under water too : ) I bet Mr.Navarro's cello sounded a HELL of a lot better than this in person LOL As far a technique goes, maybe he is not your favourite but I'd give a LOT to be at his level of musicianship !
Andre Navarra has supposed to this great bow technique. Why his his sound then not better? Nothing special. No comparison to Feuermann.
Looking at your vidéos I see arms made of wood, sorry. Navarra’s hands are wonderful
@@Arktid Interesting reply. I judge music by sound not looks. I heard lots of my friends about Navarra who studies with him. He must have been a convincing personality. But when I heard him playing finally, the Saint-Saens Concerto, it was the most boring and unlively performance. I heard once a violinist who had no arm, but he wanted to play violin, so he had a steal contraption built to hold the bow. His sound was superb. I knew now: we watch narcissistically our hands and movements, but music is there to be shaped for sound, not eyes.
@@georgcello Ok, then please perform something pleasant to our ears.
I personally prefer to listen and watch Gendron, but the way Navarra explains the technique of cello playing, without fluff and snot, succinctly and to the point, commands respect. Navarra revealed a whole system, and this must be taken into account.