I had the extraordinary, unforgettable privilege of hearing Kogan perform this in Chicago's Orchestra Hall in the 1950s. I have never heard any performance of anything come remotely close to this..indeed the only violinists who I believe close are Josef Hassid, who tragically was unable to reach his full potential, and Arthur Grumiaux also is vastly underappreciated-impeccable musicianship is , performance always superb. sorry, but despite his technical mastery, Heifetz always leaves me cold.
I was not sure that I'd like Kogan's interpretation. But when I heared the first notes I immediately said myself "Hey, it's not bad". Kogan aboves most of the violin compositions...
I don't understand. I just can't stop listening. I am in no ways an amateur when it comes to classical music, but I have just really started listening to the chaconne, being a Bach aficiando. Now I personally recommend the Adolf Busch recording but this is very good too.
I'm sorry, but I think you might be a little biased. I know where your coming from: the thought process is somewhere along the lines of "There is no way Heifetz could be able to communicate the emotions of a piece because... like.. you know... he's too good" but we must give credit where it's due, and the fact is Heifetz is an impeccable musician and able to communicate a very raw emotion in his performances. Now personally my favourite violinist is Adolf Busch, but Heifetz is brilliant.
You need to listen to his first recording of the Strauss Sonata, or his 'trifle' recordings for Decca from the years 1944-6, or his recording of the Korngold concerto with Wallenstein. If those don't change your mind, then we'll agree to disagree about Heifetz. :)
@calloffthedogs ha ha you know you americans cant spell damn what coloUr ink am i using. have to agree w you though just the damn best playing w mr kogan no gimicks no fluff. how are you hope youve been well havent seen you on YT for some time now
Great performance. Definitely not on some pedestal above all others though. It's weird, people who say Kogan is their favorite violinist have this blown up view of him like he's in a different universe. Catch any of the greatest violinists in their element and you'll think they're better than anyone. Still searching for my favorite version...
I had the extraordinary, unforgettable privilege of hearing Kogan perform this in Chicago's Orchestra Hall in the 1950s. I have never heard any performance of anything come remotely close to this..indeed the only violinists who I believe close are Josef Hassid, who tragically was unable to reach his full potential, and Arthur Grumiaux also is vastly underappreciated-impeccable musicianship is , performance always superb.
sorry, but despite his technical mastery, Heifetz always leaves me cold.
I agree completely
Mr. Kogan surely shows us another example of his musical talents
I love this performance, so strong and intense and well formed.
Thank you so much!!
Impressive
wow, most beautiful interpretation. I saw him playing "live" on youtube but somehow i cant find it now...:((
I was not sure that I'd like Kogan's interpretation. But when I heared the first notes I immediately said myself "Hey, it's not bad". Kogan aboves most of the violin compositions...
I don't understand. I just can't stop listening. I am in no ways an amateur when it comes to classical music, but I have just really started listening to the chaconne, being a Bach aficiando. Now I personally recommend the Adolf Busch recording but this is very good too.
best chaconne ever
I'm sorry, but I think you might be a little biased. I know where your coming from: the thought process is somewhere along the lines of "There is no way Heifetz could be able to communicate the emotions of a piece because... like.. you know... he's too good" but we must give credit where it's due, and the fact is Heifetz is an impeccable musician and able to communicate a very raw emotion in his performances. Now personally my favourite violinist is Adolf Busch, but Heifetz is brilliant.
You need to listen to his first recording of the Strauss Sonata, or his 'trifle' recordings for Decca from the years 1944-6, or his recording of the Korngold concerto with Wallenstein. If those don't change your mind, then we'll agree to disagree about Heifetz. :)
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I thought the opening chords sound like a sequence of quiet roars..Then at 1:25, what is that sound? Thanks for sharing.
do you have information on when and where this was recorced??
9,999 views!!
50's-70's perhaps.
@calloffthedogs Haha yes so true
@calloffthedogs ha ha you know you americans cant spell damn what coloUr ink am i using. have to agree w you though just the damn best playing w mr kogan no gimicks no fluff.
how are you hope youve been well havent seen you on YT for some time now
Great performance. Definitely not on some pedestal above all others though. It's weird, people who say Kogan is their favorite violinist have this blown up view of him like he's in a different universe. Catch any of the greatest violinists in their element and you'll think they're better than anyone.
Still searching for my favorite version...
ua-cam.com/video/44Wz92zQe04/v-deo.html this is the best version of chaccone!!
Tastes change. You can't play bach like this anymore.