Regarding Heifetz & Oistrakh, they were both superior musicians. My preference has always been for Heifetz, however, many of the Oistrakh recordings are unsurpassed; e.g., Khachaturian, Prokofiev 1, and Shostakovich 1 & 2. Heifetz never recorded these works, so I cannot compare. I happen to prefer the Oistrakh recording slightly more, only because of the difference in vibrato & tempo which Heifetz takes a tad bit faster.
I don't understand why Heifetz has so many fanboys on the internet.
This performance pales into insignificance compared to the magic that Oistrakh created in the 1962 recording from which someone has posted this rubbish as a response.
ok this is not what I was expecting from heifetz, surely he did La fille aux cheveux de lin, and daisies and vocalise from rachmaninov (what follows the same idea) way better, but Heifetz is still my best debussy interpreter. The sonata, he made such a wonderful rendition that made Grumiaux sound more of monotony than anything he have ever recorded.
Je ne suis pas musicienne ni connaisseuse, mais j'aime la musique, classique ou non, pour l'émotion qu'elle me donne; et je peux vous dire que la version de David Oistrakh me fait monter les larmes aux yeux... J'ai été interpellée par les commentaires comparant tels ou tels artistes. Si je ne connais ce morceau je ne connaissais pas ces musiciens. J'ai donc écouté la version de divers violonistes présentés sur ce site et seul la version d'Oistrakh m'émeut à ce point...
Heifetz puts you on an emotional high like you're flying through the clouds. With Oistrakh, it feels like you're being serenaded to sleep beneath the stars. Both are great interpretations. But I prefer Oistrakh's interpretation of this piece with the less intense vibrato, slower tempo and more dreamy quality.
@savvysearch A very keen observation, thank you. You expressed verbally the feelings I've got after listening to these two incomparable geniuses of violin. I was lucky to hear Oistrakh live with his inimitable tone in the 70-s...
wow thanks for this. some photos of debussy ive never seen before. im not sure who i prefer, chopin or debussy, both equally poetic, but debussy is more immediately empathetic
Viora aceasta sfasie rau de tot. Noroc cu pianul gingas care atenueaza sfartecarea pricinuita de corzile viorii. E curat acest cantec. E atat de "touching". Imi da sangele... Sorry...
It really is. I'm not sure whose approach I like better; Oistrakh or Heifetz. Oistrakh has a sweeter tone, but Heifetz has that more aristocratic tone. Theoretically, Oistrakh should be better at Debussy, but... they are incomparable at many ways.
The only non-piano arrangement for a Debussy piano piece I liked was Minstrels on YT (Shafran)... because there's actually real plucked strings. I feel this loses too much in the arrangement.
You sure like to change topics though, and on that topic... what about Menuhin and Grumiaux...? I actually don't like Heifetz on most everything besides the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto because I think his sharp vibrato serves him well there.
Yes, I cannot help myself from changing topics? I always thought Heifetz always made everything sound pretty violent in many concertos; couple exceptions in some short "pops" and pieces, and I always liked his approach. On his sharp tone and vibrato: have you heard his Glazunow? I think you might like his rendition of that if you enjoy the Tchaikowsky because of the vibrato. The Glazunow is another concerto the soloist must be pretty sharp-sounding and smooth at times...
hmmm, i actually think heifetz is quite suited to debussy - the same elegance and emphasis on flow and macro phrasing... plus the general distaste for oversentimentality!
Regarding Heifetz & Oistrakh, they were both superior musicians. My preference has always been for Heifetz, however, many of the Oistrakh recordings are unsurpassed; e.g., Khachaturian, Prokofiev 1, and Shostakovich 1 & 2. Heifetz never recorded these works, so I cannot compare. I happen to prefer the Oistrakh recording slightly more, only because of the difference in vibrato & tempo which Heifetz takes a tad bit faster.
unclejuniorsoprano 4 months ago
Just fantastic.
cadbury6443 7 months ago
Yet more Heifetz monotony.
I don't understand why Heifetz has so many fanboys on the internet.
This performance pales into insignificance compared to the magic that Oistrakh created in the 1962 recording from which someone has posted this rubbish as a response.
wks1978 8 months ago
@wks1978 you got be kidding me
ok this is not what I was expecting from heifetz, surely he did La fille aux cheveux de lin, and daisies and vocalise from rachmaninov (what follows the same idea) way better, but Heifetz is still my best debussy interpreter. The sonata, he made such a wonderful rendition that made Grumiaux sound more of monotony than anything he have ever recorded.
guidc 4 months ago
Je ne suis pas musicienne ni connaisseuse, mais j'aime la musique, classique ou non, pour l'émotion qu'elle me donne; et je peux vous dire que la version de David Oistrakh me fait monter les larmes aux yeux... J'ai été interpellée par les commentaires comparant tels ou tels artistes. Si je ne connais ce morceau je ne connaissais pas ces musiciens. J'ai donc écouté la version de divers violonistes présentés sur ce site et seul la version d'Oistrakh m'émeut à ce point...
loares1 1 year ago
impressionism.. soo artsy...
animeaff 1 year ago
sounds like a bad parody on oistrach! His version is the most beautiful that has ever been made. No human being can ever surpass him!
ragnarkisten 1 year ago
good effort by Heifetz, slower vibrato maybe?
naomilee156 1 year ago
Heifetz puts you on an emotional high like you're flying through the clouds. With Oistrakh, it feels like you're being serenaded to sleep beneath the stars. Both are great interpretations. But I prefer Oistrakh's interpretation of this piece with the less intense vibrato, slower tempo and more dreamy quality.
savvysearch 1 year ago 3
@savvysearch A very keen observation, thank you. You expressed verbally the feelings I've got after listening to these two incomparable geniuses of violin. I was lucky to hear Oistrakh live with his inimitable tone in the 70-s...
da19lila38 1 year ago
is this kreisler´s transcription?
Mnacuspia004 2 years ago
Oistrach is the best on this melody. Check it out.
angelroma 2 years ago 8
Actually, the piece sounds better than solo violin when played on piano, or even when played by an orchestra. Ormandy, check it out.
MultiJackthecat 2 years ago
@angelroma Definitely, Oistrakh is the OWNER of this song.
RETRO714 1 year ago
the best of best il y a une maniere de sublimer les notes avec son violon quel artiste
ALEXANDRITEDELOURAL 2 years ago
too rushed
lolscum 2 years ago
@lolscum I am forced to believe you have obviously listened to Mr. David Oistrakh playing this theme (v=SKd0VII-l3A)
pedr0mg 1 year ago
wow thanks for this. some photos of debussy ive never seen before. im not sure who i prefer, chopin or debussy, both equally poetic, but debussy is more immediately empathetic
curiousgeorge232 2 years ago
Viora aceasta sfasie rau de tot. Noroc cu pianul gingas care atenueaza sfartecarea pricinuita de corzile viorii. E curat acest cantec. E atat de "touching". Imi da sangele... Sorry...
leo987 2 years ago
as pure as moonlight...
duhhh86 2 years ago
Strad or Guarnerii????thats the answer.....
zxcvb249 2 years ago
Monet and Debussy coalesce to dream up a tranquil, unfettered, and lovely scene. I like it.
mahlerite 3 years ago 4
It really is. I'm not sure whose approach I like better; Oistrakh or Heifetz. Oistrakh has a sweeter tone, but Heifetz has that more aristocratic tone. Theoretically, Oistrakh should be better at Debussy, but... they are incomparable at many ways.
Sinfoniette 3 years ago 2
The only non-piano arrangement for a Debussy piano piece I liked was Minstrels on YT (Shafran)... because there's actually real plucked strings. I feel this loses too much in the arrangement.
You sure like to change topics though, and on that topic... what about Menuhin and Grumiaux...? I actually don't like Heifetz on most everything besides the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto because I think his sharp vibrato serves him well there.
RabidCh 3 years ago
Yes, I cannot help myself from changing topics? I always thought Heifetz always made everything sound pretty violent in many concertos; couple exceptions in some short "pops" and pieces, and I always liked his approach. On his sharp tone and vibrato: have you heard his Glazunow? I think you might like his rendition of that if you enjoy the Tchaikowsky because of the vibrato. The Glazunow is another concerto the soloist must be pretty sharp-sounding and smooth at times...
Sinfoniette 3 years ago
hmmm, i actually think heifetz is quite suited to debussy - the same elegance and emphasis on flow and macro phrasing... plus the general distaste for oversentimentality!
duhhh86 3 years ago
@Sinfoniette oistrack is a musician heifetz is a violinist
TheGaetano62 10 months ago
The most beautiful thing I've ever heard.
IsaacDelarge 3 years ago 6
It sure is a gem from the Impressionist era. :) Debussy and Ravel wrote very soothing music.
Sinfoniette 3 years ago
Isaac, listen to the David Oistrakh version...slower with more "soul"
tremont16 1 year ago