Ernest Bloch (* 24. Juli 1880 in Genf; † 15. Juli 1959 in Portland, Oregon) war ein schweizerisch-amerikanischer Komponist jüdischer Abstammung. Aus Wikipedia
Quelle beauté, violon magique, parlant de ses cordes comme une pluie tombant du ciel, pénétrant dans les chemins de notre inconscient jusqu'au profondeur de l'âme... Magique musique, volupté fragile et forte à la fois... Pas de mots pour conter, mais un son à savourer
I know the new YouTube rating system is distopic and useless, but I mean, why dislike something like this? If its not your cup of tea, just dont listen, if you think its wasted potential, think again.
I have to correct myself on my previous comment, because I feel I shouldn't participate in the Heifetz vs Kogan feud at all, even if the tenacious vigor of the Heifetz fans can be quite provocative and annoying at times. In an ideal world the word "greatest" wouldn't exist. Still, I feel that Kogan's emotional depth was unparalleled, and nowhere does it show better than in this piece. Listening to Kogan is like listening to the Universe itself.
I listened to the Heifetz recording and at first I thought I liked it better, it seemed more dramatic. But then I listened to this again, and I found that I was wrong. Very wrong. I hate those "who was the greatest" feuds, but in the case of Kogan and Heifetz it's so obvious - why won't the crowd just accept it? Marketing, I guess..
It would have made more sense to ask if Bloch was Jewish, he was the composer after all ( he wasn't). But the question is not necessarily meant negatively. When you look at that list, you must admit that Jewish violinists totally rule.
@FakingWindows98 : I was aware of that, but thanks anyway for pointing it out. There are probably still a lot of people about who don't know what a nigun is. I was mistaken about Bloch though, it seems that he was Jewish after all. *Hangs head.*
@chillisnake more attention? kogan is a legend! for all violinists i know it is a must to listen kogans interpretations. probably you mean this: it is useless comparing kogan with oistrach, same useless comparing richter with gilels. these russian musicians made a great gift to the world by making outstanding interpretations.
Absolutely wonderful! Great vibrato and emotional intensity put into the playing of this piece.
SurreyViolinHero 2 months ago
Very intense, one of the most beautiful versions, love his tragic tone here.
hamadah4 4 months ago
Ernest Bloch (* 24. Juli 1880 in Genf; † 15. Juli 1959 in Portland, Oregon) war ein schweizerisch-amerikanischer Komponist jüdischer Abstammung. Aus Wikipedia
ralphmadach55 5 months ago
Ernest Bloch war Jude, hat in der Schweiz gelebt. Nur ein Jude konnte solche Musik komponieren, dies sollte wohl uns allen klar sein.
ralphmadach55 5 months ago
Superb Russian Violin Virtuoso in splendid recording of this Jewish Hebrew Masterpiece
JESUS1John 6 months ago
Quelle beauté, violon magique, parlant de ses cordes comme une pluie tombant du ciel, pénétrant dans les chemins de notre inconscient jusqu'au profondeur de l'âme... Magique musique, volupté fragile et forte à la fois... Pas de mots pour conter, mais un son à savourer
houlamocheleretour 9 months ago
@houlamocheleretour That, houlamocheleretour, is the most beautiful comment I've ever read on Youtube:)
voxhunden 5 months ago
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lovemusic74000 1 year ago
Such exquisite double-stop intonation. Nobody better!
Rettihsllub 1 year ago
I know the new YouTube rating system is distopic and useless, but I mean, why dislike something like this? If its not your cup of tea, just dont listen, if you think its wasted potential, think again.
GKJusticar55 1 year ago
@GKJusticar55 precisely...
octavine 1 year ago
Exceptional virtuosity
MrSkylark1 1 year ago
Kogan is the king.
EdwardChan1101 1 year ago 2
I have to correct myself on my previous comment, because I feel I shouldn't participate in the Heifetz vs Kogan feud at all, even if the tenacious vigor of the Heifetz fans can be quite provocative and annoying at times. In an ideal world the word "greatest" wouldn't exist. Still, I feel that Kogan's emotional depth was unparalleled, and nowhere does it show better than in this piece. Listening to Kogan is like listening to the Universe itself.
voxhunden 1 year ago
I listened to the Heifetz recording and at first I thought I liked it better, it seemed more dramatic. But then I listened to this again, and I found that I was wrong. Very wrong. I hate those "who was the greatest" feuds, but in the case of Kogan and Heifetz it's so obvious - why won't the crowd just accept it? Marketing, I guess..
voxhunden 1 year ago 3
Excelente...!
condeamericano 1 year ago
who's the pianist?
flaneuse2000 2 years ago
It would have made more sense to ask if Bloch was Jewish, he was the composer after all ( he wasn't). But the question is not necessarily meant negatively. When you look at that list, you must admit that Jewish violinists totally rule.
Wonderfully played, by the way.
florisv59 2 years ago 13
@florisv59 And this is a Jewish prayer, by the way. Thats why Jewish violinists make best of the best interpretations of this suite.
FakingWindows98 1 year ago
@FakingWindows98 : I was aware of that, but thanks anyway for pointing it out. There are probably still a lot of people about who don't know what a nigun is. I was mistaken about Bloch though, it seems that he was Jewish after all. *Hangs head.*
florisv59 1 year ago
@florisv59 Bloch wasn't Jewish ?! Check your sources - HE WAS !!!
spind 1 year ago
@spind : lol, I noticed that later, see my more recent post @FakingWindows98.
florisv59 1 year ago
Yes Kogan was jewish, like Heifetz, Oistrakh, Milstein, Perlman, Glitis, Stern and so on.
Why this question ?
We don't care about their religion, just appreciate the music man.
19toto 2 years ago
nigun its from hebrew kogan was jewish??? i think yes
shaierez 2 years ago
lovely! :) deeply moving.
kittykat3181994 2 years ago
Kogan was one of the truly great violinists, right up there with Heifetz, Oistrakh, Rabin, Neveu. etc. He deserves much wider recognition.
billyguns2 2 years ago 5
#1!
sinigrilli 2 years ago
a real tragic figure,caught between the KGB and Oistrach legend.
Rephrat 2 years ago
Thanks for posting--stellar performance!
OriginalMoonbeam 3 years ago
Brilliant playing. Thanks for posting!
Duendeflamenco 3 years ago 4
Kogan deserves more attention. Technically brilliant and truly sensitive.
chillisnake 3 years ago 16
@chillisnake more attention? kogan is a legend! for all violinists i know it is a must to listen kogans interpretations. probably you mean this: it is useless comparing kogan with oistrach, same useless comparing richter with gilels. these russian musicians made a great gift to the world by making outstanding interpretations.
klausknulp 1 year ago
un genio del violín y de la interpretación.
Magistral.Lo conocí y era una persona de un carácter difícil.
erickhoffmann 3 years ago 3