Nathan Milstein plays Bach Chaconne (Part 2)

[DHcello]

what happen picture are missing ??

[skyboyq]

An extraordinary performance. I am also very fond of Aaron Rosand's performacne of this work, which is intense and passionate, but in some ways more reflective and inward than Milstein's -- like a profound religious meditation, which is in some ways what I take Bach's piece to be: always the ground is there, calling to you no matter where you go. "But as I raved and grew more fierce and wild/ At every word/ Me thought I heard one calling "Child"/ And I replied "My lord."

[cmcculloch]

Always interesting to read the comments. I searched just now to grab a Milstein link and send to a friend and cannot help posting. There is NOONE who gets the line in Bach better than Milstein. Or who is more "human" in terms of a combo of little gaffes combined with the best nuances and blazing technique and sound. Taken as a whole - fantastic. A little trivia - my former teacher recorded Tchaik w. NM and saw him talk to someone while playing the 3rd movt. with his chin OFF the fiddle.

[Kyriaeus]

Your former teacher's story should have included a disclaimer reading, "Top class concert violinist used. Please do not attempt." lol

[HaxIRL]

I can't even play Happy Birthday and talk at the same time lol

[Lapez13]

Personally, I love Janine Janson and Joshua Bell; strangely enough, though I have been playing the violin for 6+ years now, I was exposed to Milstein for the first time this morning at my violin lesson.  I love his sound! Notice also that, though this video does not show it, Milstein does NOT play with a shoulder-rest.

[kinakina123123]

I have been listening to a heap of violinists playing the classics on youtube of late looking for downloads to put on my mobile phone/ mp3 player. I find myself drawn back to Milstein and download his playing, even though they are older recordings. He is like a magnet - his playing is just so completely satisfying. And to think I had hardly listened to his stuff before. [Also hats of too Mozart, Bach, Beethoven etc I think they might have a little bit to do with it too ;)]

[paolohudson]

I have the earlier recording... too bad, this is just perfect

[dlwangxiaohu]

strong emotion, Milstein play brahms concerto is also my favourite.Szeryng also played beautifully

[govibe]

don't forget arthur grumiaux

[Lapez13]

hey thankx for typing Szeryng; I was trying to Google him and couldn't spell his name!

[aimson]

Although Heifetz is my favorite violinist and I really love parts of his Chaconne, I find myself drawn more to Milstein's recording. I definitely connect more to it on a more personal and emotional level and it has had a much greater influence on my own playing.

[diditrich]

I feel that Heifetz had a more unique sound... it's just me.