kogan plays tchaikovsky violin concerto-1st mvmt-pt1

[deltasquared7777]

I know of no other recording of any music whatsoever that captures anything even remotely close to the sensitivity and beauty overlaying the tragic pathos expressed in this music. Kogan's Tchaikovsky is an incomparable and ultimate performance.

[NotMyUsernameBitch]

Gosh, i'm just . . .crying

[cherrytime22]

Must be up there with the best ever performances of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto by any artist.

[tokyodo555]

I'm impressed with this but confused a bit because there are a few CD performed by Kogan with Silvestri. In order to clarify, please let me know which orchestra this is. Alternatively, you can let me know the label of this CD.

[megahedviolin]

@tokyodo555 orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, Constantin Silvestri, 1960

[tokyodo555]

@megahedviolin Thanks so much! Now, I can sleep tonight ;-)

[OriginalBasaliskos]

I bought the Leonid Kogan Edition 10 CD set, and I was disappointed to see the Tchaikovsky recording /wasn't/ the Silvestri one. Now I have to go spend more money and get the Silvestri recording. >.>

[csjoecho]

I have this CD, and I love his version most.

[hobbitgnr]

@csjoecho Could you please upload the CD? I can't find it and I'm broken right now, thank you ;D

[OriginalBasaliskos]

HOLY FUCK

[sijas]

i've heard many versions of the tchaik, but this is the first time that i don't believe what i'm hearing!!!

[1986ASura]

WOW Flawless

[Mozart99900]

I have Kogan / Silvestri recording of this Concerto complete, besides their famous recordings of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Mozart the 3rd. The great Violinist was so highly admired by the Romanian Conductor Silvestri. Before his death Kogan recorded Beethoven's with his close friend the Russian Conductor "Y. Svetlanov" so Poetic and Virtuosic indeed. Both of then recorded Scheherazade with Kogan giving an Extraordinary Violin Solo indeed. Should anyone wanna to upload any of them, let me know

[Ezkiola]

magnifiquement superbement beau.

Kogan... Quel talent !!

[aweitzer1]

wonderful....i love both oistrakh and kogan's performances

[luisillo654]

The best!

[luisillo654]

Wow kogan's version is the best!!

[luisillo654]

Wow, kogan is the best!!

[arevamirpal]

This is the best I ever heard.

[rokatem]

I grew up listening to Kogan's version of Tchaikovsky's violin concerto when I was a kid and have yet to find anybody else's version satisfying (I'm 40 now). Heifetz was the closest that was even tolerable. Kogan definitely needs to be more recognized.

[24Rorschach]

@rokatem Same here, I can find no one else I perfer as well.

[alexeyrojas]

Oistrakh is the daddy of this concert, you can't say no. But all the other geniouses have good versions too, like this. excellent!

[TheVivaldie]

It's not bad BUT I've heard much better interpretation. He didn't play in the style of Brahms.

[calloffthedogs]

You are so wrong.

[24Rorschach]

I disagree, though its all subjective, This is the best recording Ive heard of the piece. The timing and intonation is at perfection, and allot of passion was put into this. The sound was crystal clear, no place overly emphasized or adlibbed - which I like. +this is Tchaikovsky, not Brahms, so one style shouldnt necessarily be placed in another

[jhonwica]

ah so..... ok,so why dont you upload a video of your interpretation??... come on, we're waiting!!!!!!

[MrJeanrochefort]

Totally agreeing with you, TheVivaldie.

[menofrance]

The interpretation is different from Francescatti but near in different moments. Moreover I really prefer Kogan playing in live in russia. Poor recording but really better interpretation of the Master. You should hear how int the passage at 7:45 it's singing.Far better than in this recording. No comparison is possible. ;).

When I'll have time I'll put it on youtube and then, you'll hear ;).

Yuo should also hear Ferras in tchaikovski. I don't remember whith who it's amazing.

[calloffthedogs]

You are talking about the Kogan/Nebolsin recording. It is very good.

[menofrance]

Yes it's this recording. I'm tryinng to put it on youtube. I'll let you know when it'll be done.

[Bautisnemo]

This is the Kogan/Silvestri/Paris record no ?

[Mozart99900]

Firras/Karajan with BPO is a Grand Prix recording, and both the Great Artists really gave a so wonderful recording.

[menofrance]

Could you put it on youtube if you have it? Thx

[Sitioespacio]

I think Kogan is better than Oistrakh

[Hrislay]

@Sitioespacio

yes, in Tchaikovsky :) but I prefer Oistrakh version of Sibelius

Both of theme are truly genius! :)

[OriginalMoonbeam]

I like the way he handles the passage at 7:45--much like Francescatti--with some delicacy and WITHOUT losing time--an extremely virtuistic passage and test of the master's muster. He has been called a "muscular" player but here he demonstrates real delicacy and artistry--he was a well rounded player.

[jhonwica]

non ci sono parole!

LE NOTE SCOLPITE NELLA ROCCIA!

[cassandra5322]

soo...... beautiful...... best recording EVER

[billyguns2]

For once the orchestral introduction is not trivialized by too fast a tempo; it has gravitas, importance, a sense of occasion and it perfectly sets up the violin's entry. What an entry! I believe this is the best Tchaikovsky Concerto I've ever heard, surpassing Heifetz and Oistrakh's several versions. Kogan deserves more recognition. The recorded sound and balance between soloist and orchestra is also perfectly realized here; bravo, EMI!

[calloffthedogs]

try the third movement. gut wrenching! I agree with you 100%.

[rapter9800]

Kogan combines the parts I love from Oistrakhs and Heifetz's interpretations and melded them together.

[calloffthedogs]

this is with Silvestri isnt it? In my humble opinion, this is THE best Tchaikovsky VC ever recorded bar none.

[megahedviolin]

yes, it is with silvestri, and it is amazing

[calloffthedogs]

his intonation is of laser-like precision. his passion is unmatched. this is the whole package here. AND Kogan is playing on a del Gesu!

[poseuresque]

aw like a del gesu is sub-perfection??? i have to admit, though, i always wanted to hear him play with something like isaac stern's violin or rabin's. listen to him play paganini's violin it's haunting. it's also a video on youtube; watching him is jaw-dropping. i'm not exaggerating

[themusicdr]

well said indeed. kogan moves me like v few violinists can

[calloffthedogs]

will you post the third movement please? I recall that movement by Kogan as the most gut-shattering visceral listening experience ever.

[megahedviolin]

i am sorry, but the first movement is the only one i could get, i will try to find it and download it

[tamarahisk]

Yes, he is really amazing and I thought it's impossible playing this better than Oistrach!

[calloffthedogs]

Kogan just did it

[jhonwica]

forse la migliore interpretazione che esista di questo concerto... notte scolpite nella roccia!!!!

[marius312]

Bravo! Kogan is the best!