Yes, this was recorded separately. You can find a bemused description of exactly what Piatigorsky thought of this little clip in Chapt. 26 (just search the page for "harp") of his book online at [URL].
As far as vibrato goes, I agree that his narrow style works well for some pieces and not for others. But I think this interpretation of the Swan is beautiful -- I find that Piatigorsky has in general a very "kind", gentle sound.
I could've sworn I heard bow changes I didn't see in the clip at around 2:00 and 2:30. I'm suspecting the video was recorded separately from the audio or something; this was not uncommon from what I understand.
Regardless, the playing is undeniably here, and it's simply exquisite. SO beautiful.
Yes, I heard the bow changes too, but they were definitely not in the video.
Unfortunately, I don't much care for Piatigorsky's vibrato--sounds too...shotgun-like, you know, the beginner cellist's ever-so-famous shotgun vibratro)...where it's not full or slow enough. meh.
But he was a fabulous cellist nonetheless, and this is beautiful regardless.
Yeah, Grisha's taken a lot of flak throughout the ages for his vibrato.
Personally I love it. I have no real complaint regarding wider, slower vibrating, but I've always been a special fan of the narrower kind that people like Grisha and Heifetz and Starker used. Gives the playing an incredible focus and intensity.
Oh--I quite agree....I do like the narrow vibrato. Sometimes. For the Swan, however, I do prefer wide, slow vibrato that sounds full and whatnot. It does give it intensity with the narrow vibrato, but the wider vibrato gives it more of a romantic theme which I cannot get enough of!
I have to disagree with Starker's comment on vibrato--thinks it's a coverup for bad intonation. It's not! I have good intonation, but I love my vibrato. I practice scales without vibrato always to get it in tune.
Hmm...I guess the Swan's not a very intense piece, is it? But I've heard musically-convincing interpretations from quite a few players with vibratos that differ in both width and speed (I especially love the players who can alter the nature of their vibrato to color the phrase!).
I think Starker's complaint was directed more towards bad intonation, and the people who use their wide vibrato as an excuse to their intonation. For him (and for most people these days), bad intonation = inexcusable.
This is an example of true cello tone. Earthy , somber , sweet lush overtones. A true voice of cello tone was his style. A blessing it has been to have relaxed in his tone.
You know, this is lovely, but I personally think that his cello is just a tad too small... I think you left ear is supposed to be able to fit onto the C string peg.
The man was a giant. Much like Lynn Harrell, Piatigorsky appears to be playing a toy when he performs, but that's because he's huge, not because the instrument is smaller than normal.
Nu-mi vine acum vreo caracteristică verbală a acestui violoncelist. Dar la sigur că e unical.
celleska17 11 months ago
Absolutely gorgeous. And the playing isn't bad either! My teacher's teacher. I'm privileged and honored, to say the least.
rheumer 1 year ago
about the narrow vibrato, maybe he was nervous? hah :D
regaldrifter 1 year ago
The greatest one !
Patpoussin 1 year ago
Yes, this was recorded separately. You can find a bemused description of exactly what Piatigorsky thought of this little clip in Chapt. 26 (just search the page for "harp") of his book online at [URL].
As far as vibrato goes, I agree that his narrow style works well for some pieces and not for others. But I think this interpretation of the Swan is beautiful -- I find that Piatigorsky has in general a very "kind", gentle sound.
Faryalminika 2 years ago
I could've sworn I heard bow changes I didn't see in the clip at around 2:00 and 2:30. I'm suspecting the video was recorded separately from the audio or something; this was not uncommon from what I understand.
Regardless, the playing is undeniably here, and it's simply exquisite. SO beautiful.
OzzyKingofKings 2 years ago
Yes, I heard the bow changes too, but they were definitely not in the video.
Unfortunately, I don't much care for Piatigorsky's vibrato--sounds too...shotgun-like, you know, the beginner cellist's ever-so-famous shotgun vibratro)...where it's not full or slow enough. meh.
But he was a fabulous cellist nonetheless, and this is beautiful regardless.
mrslimbeck 2 years ago
Yeah, Grisha's taken a lot of flak throughout the ages for his vibrato.
Personally I love it. I have no real complaint regarding wider, slower vibrating, but I've always been a special fan of the narrower kind that people like Grisha and Heifetz and Starker used. Gives the playing an incredible focus and intensity.
OzzyKingofKings 2 years ago
Oh--I quite agree....I do like the narrow vibrato. Sometimes. For the Swan, however, I do prefer wide, slow vibrato that sounds full and whatnot. It does give it intensity with the narrow vibrato, but the wider vibrato gives it more of a romantic theme which I cannot get enough of!
I have to disagree with Starker's comment on vibrato--thinks it's a coverup for bad intonation. It's not! I have good intonation, but I love my vibrato. I practice scales without vibrato always to get it in tune.
:)
mrslimbeck 2 years ago
Hmm...I guess the Swan's not a very intense piece, is it? But I've heard musically-convincing interpretations from quite a few players with vibratos that differ in both width and speed (I especially love the players who can alter the nature of their vibrato to color the phrase!).
I think Starker's complaint was directed more towards bad intonation, and the people who use their wide vibrato as an excuse to their intonation. For him (and for most people these days), bad intonation = inexcusable.
OzzyKingofKings 2 years ago
Beautiful. Where is this footage taken from ?? Thanks for sharing.
sherom 2 years ago
The "harpists" are faking.
whatthecello42 2 years ago
yeah, i saw that, it's weird. They probably wanted pretty women playing instead of either a man, or an ugly women or something like that....-_-
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zarramacueco 2 years ago
my hair is trying to go aout of me....
zarramacueco 2 years ago
This is an example of true cello tone. Earthy , somber , sweet lush overtones. A true voice of cello tone was his style. A blessing it has been to have relaxed in his tone.
jacquelinescellist 2 years ago
it's play so beautiful, i would like play how he plays, because it's incredible, but i'm only a newbie in violoncello
oscarit94 2 years ago
Increadible bowing at 1:58 to 2:03
munkybrain 2 years ago
amazing...
pegasus09196 3 years ago
Does anybody know why this video is no longer available on YouTube? Is it available elsewhere?
gerdagj 3 years ago
gerdagj! it's back! :-)
munkybrain 2 years ago
Thanks for notifying me, Munkybrain! Wonderful to watch Piatigorsky playing.
gerdagj 2 years ago
You know, this is lovely, but I personally think that his cello is just a tad too small... I think you left ear is supposed to be able to fit onto the C string peg.
cherishiskisa 3 years ago
The man was a giant. Much like Lynn Harrell, Piatigorsky appears to be playing a toy when he performs, but that's because he's huge, not because the instrument is smaller than normal.
realillusions 3 years ago
He plays so beautifully.
nyyhks 3 years ago
this is so beautiful
smokeringss 3 years ago
Yes it was scripted since this is from a movie titled "Carnegie Hall". If you notice almost none of the Harpist are actually playing.
Celloics 4 years ago
Oh. Good observation and clarification. I think my orchestra teacher showed us that movie once. This clip looked familiar.
mrsonsai 4 years ago
Very cool.
Makes me wonder if the shot of the audience was scripted.
mrsonsai 4 years ago