Feuermann plays Dvorak and Popper
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- The great cellist Emanuel Feuermann plays Dvorak's Rondo Op. 94 and Popper's Spinning Song (5:27), with Theodore Saidenberg at the piano. This film was made in 1939 and is by far the only clip that has survived.
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The pianist (Theodore Saidenberg) is my great grandfather
**WOW!!**
Here's a short biography of TS, from www.bach-contatas.com:
Born: March 8, 1908 - Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Died: August 1986 - Hollywood, Florida, USA
The American pianist, Theodore Saidenberg, was a graduate of the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia. He was a much sought-after accompanist and partner in chamber music. He appeared in concert with Louis Kaufman, Erica Morini, Jascha Heifetz, Rose Bampton, Emmanuel Feuermann, Mischa Mischakoff, Raya Garbousova, Helen Jepson, Lily Pons, Richard Tucker and Isaac Stern. He had also a successful career in radio, motion picture recording and on the concert stage. Saidenberg and Wolfgang Edward Rebner (1910-1993) who teamed up on radio, perform in 1946 a two-piano version of Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, BWV 147, a work that is best known in Myra Hess’s extraordinary two-hand transcription.
I'm related to Emanuel!
Elliot Nguyen Me too! He my great grandfathers cousin!
CLASSICFAN100 she’s talking about the guy in this video. Emanuel Feuermann!
Wow. I worked with Theodore Saidenberg as conductor of My Fair Lady on Broadway.
Such a regal sound. And that bow never seems to leave the string. Immaculate.
Feuermann not only set the standard for virtuoso cello playing but also for his impeccable musicianship. His premature passing left a great void in the musicial world. This video is a testament to his artistry.
I am astonished at all the ultra respectful comments about Feuermann and his work. I am related to him: my grandfather and Emanuel were first cousins. My mother was his second cousin and I am his third cousin. Unfortunately I have shown no musical talent.
Thank you all for your enthusiasm and excitement at seeing this video. Now I'm going to email all my relatives and tell them where to find it.
-daughter of a Feuerman
Talent doesn't have to reveal itself in music alone. (Remember, Albert Einstein played the violin, but his main interest was elsewhere.) Your talent is just in a different direction, that's all. (How *WONDERFUL* to be related to Feuermann!!)
I have never heard anyone greater on this instrument.
His small recorded legacy is one of the treasures of our species.
A great artist. A tragic loss.
The quack "doctor" that murdered EF wasn't even approved to do operations at the hospital. No malpractice lawsuit was ever filed by EF's widow. I suspect a rather sizeable "payoff" was made, as is more usual than one would think...
Sensational! I had never before heard him as a soloist,but only in trio with Heifetz and Rubinstein. All that I can say is-WOW!
How wonderful actually too see him play. What a noble appearance he had.
Live or not live, what a sound, what an aristocratic and beautiful playing
The cameramen made him take off his glasses and look straight-forward the whole time. Additionaly, the audio was recrded beforehand; that explains the differences of hand position in the Dvorak.
What a virtuoso!
Such ease and poise! Not to mention singing violinistic tone in the higher passages... stunning
Why does this only have four stars?! Some people wouldn't know greatness if it hit them in the face.
One of the greatest cellists ever. A great example of what Alexander calls "perfect use".
How can you dislike this performance? Holy crap!
Envy ("the Green-Eyed Monster"), that's why...
Such a clear technique and well balanced interpretation (no exaggeration)! I had no idea what Feuermann sounded like before seeing and hearing this video. Based on this he instantly became one of my favorite cellists!
Enjoy! This is one of my favourite pieces..IMHO It cannot be played better than this!
I love this playing. He was incredible!!
brilliant. they are right, Feuermann was certainly one of the best cellists that ever lived. Such a tragedy he died so young. and w/ only one video :(
One of the greatest cellists in the world ever, along with Rostropovich! Spinning Song seems so easy for him, and Dvorak too!
holy shit he's magical
The Greatest of all time!
Emanuel(Monya)Feuermann took the cello playing to unimaginable heights. He made the most difficult passages sound easy. As if they weren't challenging enough. And he possesed the unique tone quality.
We shouldn't forget that he died at the age 39.
Imagine his recordings with modern technology.
Thank you for posting this video.
Feuermann played following three chellos, not Goffriller.
1. David Tecchler:Rome 1741
2. Dominico Montagnana:Venice 1735
3. 'De Munck' Stradivarius
He used Stradivarius for this recording.
Breathtaking, I have no words ! Just never dreamed a film of this legendary artist existed at all !
It´s interesting and unique how he never looks at his fingers. By far the finest technique I have ever witnessed!
Feuermann is like the Heifetz of the cello
My thoughts exactly. Musically, these two were on this earth but not of this earth. When you see him play in comparison to another great such as du Pre, it becomes clear that she is working at playing and Feuermann is serving as a messenger bearing music from the heavens.
Heifetz and Feuermann made some recordings together. You should listen to them-- unbelievable!!
@@bryanwarm2471 He was incredible, but Feuermann worship isn't a good look for anyone. Certainly when it's at the expense of someone like du Pre. But go ahead, worship your idol
@@bryanwarm2471, Jackie DuPre never looks to me like she is working at playing - quite the contrary.
@@aidanmays7825, I very much agree with that. Feuermann, Piatagorsky, DuPre, Rostropovich and Tortellier - they are all in the league of the greats, and I think they all deserve equal appreciation and even reverence.
Feuermann was THE cellist in the 20th Century...PERFECT cellist!
What control!! Thank you for posting this!
Just wow. This is superb.
How could a video of such magnitude have only 70k views? then someone falls off the chair and it gets 2k millions visits... How wonderful, thanks for uploading!
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Awesome.TY marking19 for posting.this absolute gem.
Thanks for the info and the differences between a Goffriller and a Stradivarius. Feuermann had phenomenal technique, and a musical intelligence, to match - in his hands, the cello had the expressive range of a great VIOLIN, for God's sakes! His, two, recordings of the Dvorak Cello Concerto are probably the GREATEST of all, and that includes Casals and/or Rostropovich. Obviously, he died TOO-young (during a routine operation). Thanks again for the info!
Actually, there are three recordings of Dvorak concerto by Feuermann.
1. 1928,29,30: M.Taube conducts Staatskapelle Berlin.
The first recording of this concerto at his young age around 27 years old (on UA-cam).
2. 1940: Leon Barzin conducts National Orchestral Association. Relaxing and singing with deep vibrato.
3. 1941: Hans Lange conducts Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Perfect and noble !
Probable, you have not noticed third one, because it is rare.
he sounds so smooth!!
he's awesome!
Nice find getting this video, I've long been a Feuermann completeist, collecting every re-issue. Another is Kathleen Ferrier. Conductors: Charles Dutoit and Furtwangler. No accounting for taste here in the middle of Kansas...thanks again marking19
Interprétation sans défaut , enthousiasmante , et les éclairages sublimes amplifient l'expression de l'imaginaire grâce auquel nous décollons .
This cellist was a genius
Wonderful,as ever,maestro Feuermann!!
ankhsnammon(Nina)
...arriving here from a post related to Josef Hassid. magical playing. pure, nuanced, proud. i'm not a cellist and know nothing of him, why does he gaze off as he does?
0:55 the piano part really has that schubert sound, accompanied with the melody
What an artist.
6:40 - How did they get the camera angle from underneath the strings!??!?!??!!
I guess they didn't. Maybe they've just took the strings off the cello to record that
Such an inspiration !
wow best technique i've ever seen.
Totally magnificent.
I love that piece!
Incredible! Congratlations!
This unmatched by anyone
unglaublich, wie locker!!!
davecotuit- Glad that you agree. They must surely be the top 3 of the twentieth century.
INCREDIBLE
truly awsome the man was perfection
Genial chelista muerto prematuramente.-Nótese la elegancia y sobriedad de sus gestos y su técnica impecable
Many seem to find his stare strange. To me it shows his concentration on sound and inner preparation for movements, like an inner cello. With our eyes we can correct, but not predict. His example is the most perfect form of inner concentration I have ever seen.
Probably he was just bored with the whole thing. The best musicians need their public...
@@CLASSICALFAN100 Commento di una superficialità sbalorditiva, nessun grande musicista ha bisogno del pubblico per essere tale, tanto meno Feurmamnn, per un grande musicista conta molto di più il commento di un collega competente che di mille uditori incompetenti , allora primas diventavi grande e poi suonavi per un pubblico, ora con i social gli incapaci hanno milioni di like da milioni di incompetenti anche nella musica classica.
Thanks a lot for this video!!!
davecotuit-Absolutely true. They three were easily the very best in the 20Th.century!
One thing of interest is that he was compelled by the producer of the film to play without his glasses - something he never did during his normal concert performances. This is the cause of what some people have referred to as his "mechanical" look.
Its not hard to imagine how uncomfortable it must have been for EF - nearsighted - to play ON CAMERA & without his customary visual aids!
damn, he makes it all look so easy!
Just like Fred Astaire...
incredible amazing
Probably, the best cellist ever, and one of the greatest performers on any kind of instrument... . Piatigorsky could have never reached this level.
Feuermann is by far the most talented cellist I've heard.
He made the Spinning Song sound like child's play.
Did he practiced in the dark? For not a glance was casted on the cello while he played.
My thoughts exactly!
@@wypruk "cast," not "casted"
zomg, that popper was mouth dropping... holy shiz.
magnificent!
amazing
This is INCREDIBLE! That Popper is out of this world!
By the way, I think British cellist Steven Isserlis has the Feuermann Strad now. I don't know about Jan Vogler.
@verlib17 -Without question-the very best.
이런영상에,음악에 감동입니다 이 기계적인 오늘, 흑백의 아날로그 영상과 음악이 인간의 순수함을 되살리는 시간이 되네요
History has a way of robbing the world of musicians of this calibre before their time. His ability to make second rate music like Popper etc. sparkle is amazing.
virtuosity of a great well-being-thinking-existence
3:49 Looking at his lips, it seems that he sings or hums. Maybe one of the ingredients of his delectable phrasing.
damn, he made it look so easy
joeschmeaux, I agree with you completely!
Perfect technique
legend
Unvergleichbar und einzigartig mit beglückendem orientalisch süßem Wohllaut. Welcher der heutigen großen Cellisten kann hier mithalten ?
My greatgrandfather is Theodore Saidenberg.
...not Pee Wee Herman?? (ROFL)
i agree have you ever seen the second cello part for his suite for two cellos, the last movement of that song was actually dubbed impossible and popper was forced to rearrange it for piano
hold my wine...
WOW!
Fantástico !!! Bravísimo
actually at 59" there is no dubbing, hes playing it all on the d string. Its sounds like an A string, cuz its a really nice cello
Un freaking believable. Man was a cyborg.
The Montagnana violoncello by Feuermann previously belonged to Ferdinand Thieriot.
Playing this for an audition -3
well spotted!
What is put under the tailpiece? a secondary bridge? (1:44-)
I've never seen like this.
conludus It's a cork. Some cellists use it to dampen wolf tones.
Certainly from a nice little red wine
Well, IMO, your great grandfather is a wonderful accompanist - his technique is fine, and he complements the famous (late) cellist very WELL!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basking_in_reflected_glory
wow
phenominal!
warwurm21-He most certainly did. He was there before Piatigorsky. Heifetz called him the best cellist ever.
davecotuit-And where would you place Casals and Rostropovich. Surely they were at the same level.
2nd and 3rd.
good for you
it's sad not to hear and see this type of playing in today's cellists. It's a show on stage these days, without the shaking of the head or the excess physical movements, the audience might think you are not worth the ticket price. Again, sad......
Certo oggi i violoncellisti più giovani si agitano, si contorcono, fanno espressioni di estasi e poi suonano con un vibrato orribile che serve a coprire difetti di precisione , usano praticamente tutti l'arco come una zappa, falsano il loro suono quando si regisrtrano e poi dal vivo sono assolutamente medriocri e sono un esempio lampante di presunzione e cultura musicale di basso livello e questo vale anche per i premiati dei vari concorsi dove nove volte su dieci il primo premio non andrebbe assegnato a nessuno dei partecipanti ,compresi concorsi come il Tchaikovsky e altri di prima fascia dove vengono premiati "atleti digitali" con una musicalità di scarso livello e una conoscenza di quello che eseguono quasi nulla, con esecuzioni totalmente prive di personalità e costruite dai loro maestri e ripetute pedessiquamente.
와우, 플라잉 스타카토 정말 일품이다!!!
the piano player is my great grandfather
wow...worth a second post. there at the end, as balanced as anyone i've ever seen. even heifetz had a few extraneous motions here and there. not here
How do you know this? It looks pretty synchronized to me.
it was 1939... they had to do special film tricks to make up for their lack of film technology. I think they made the film more artistic and interesting this way.
The greatest cellist that ever lived?
When they get that behind the string shot during the popper, ya think he is playing gut strings? I know he played guts and switched to steel in early-mid part of his short career, but during this video do you think he is on gut or steel? I must know!
I think he had a soft steel a. I play on oliv all the time and you simply cannot play this way on a oliv, i really tried, light bow, no pressure, only move the arm. Gary and Steven also dont use a oliv nor eudoxa nor other gut a
Stepford cellist!
I understand he gave up a Strad for a Goffriller as did Starker. The best sounding cellist in my opinion - Pierre Fournier - also played a Goffriller.
Well, I can play the radio pretty darn well...lol
are u sure? I don't really pay attention to that usually, but you don't really need to look do you? I mean it's not like you can "see" the notes on the finger board. there's no frets, I mean unless you mark a really high note w/ pencil lead near the end of the finger board (which I've seen done) like the high g octave jump in shostakovich concerto mvt 1 (right before the big french horn cello duet part.