When I heard the very first part of his intro, all I could think is "The language of the angry bee" :P He plays this very powerfully. Heifetz's interpertation was very suspenseful and played very skillfully; where as Kogan's is more passionate and just as skillfull. It is fascinating to hear the different breaths of life a song can have through different hands. I think I like this version the best. <3 It is just SO ALIVE.
It is truly a best recording ever ! I know he started learning violin while he was 10 years old, commonly considered was very late but reached level no ones have reached .
Leonid Kogan was indeed a phenomenal violinist; an unbeatable pyrotechnician. His Tzigane is certainly up there with the best. My own, personal favorite is the old Heifetz version with the piano. I don't care for superlatives, but in this case I will make an exception. Heifetz and Kogan rank as the greatest violinists of all time. Michael Rabin was also superb. My teacher knew him well. He was Perlman's favorite. They had the same teacher; Ivan Galamian. Uncle Junior knows best.
I feel like this is how Ravel meant for it to be played-laying it heavy into the G string. I had mentioned earlier that Ravel was ungodly particular about how his pieces were to be played--Francescatti actually toured with him and was a close friend and there is an old recording of him playing this; he plays very heavily and somewhat gritty into the G; a plethra of textures created by the bow throughout the piece. If this makes your skin crawl just a bit here and there I think it's right :)
In the "art of the violin" Yehudi was describing Kreisler as the most elegant and courteous violinist, but I he could not go to the demonic. Kogan in my opinion "summons" the demons like no other. Case in point this performance.
With all due respect to Leonid Kogan, listen to Heifetz play Tzigane; especially the early recording with just the piano. I doubt that there has ever been anyone who could match Kogan, technically. But I still have never heard anyone equal Heifetz's playing. Watch his masters class video and you will be amazed to learn the mistakes that about 99% of all violinists don't hear. This is a "must watch" video for any serious student of the violin.
What you gotta love about Kogan--he did possess the ability to play without restraint-and that is when the real fiery passion comes in-it's as if he throws caution to the wind and wildly goes for it and the ending result is stupendous.
while the dynamics of recording may be too much for Youtube to handle, my god! what a performance! I'm speechless. I really liked Vegerov's interpretaion of this - but Kogan just has "another gear". Somewhere Kogan and Paganini are playing duets together - and Paganini is playing second violin.
That is just about one of the most hilarious and awesomely appropriate phrases I have ever heard. Somewhere.... Kogan and Paganini are playing duets together- and Paganini is playing second violin.
@NestorAudinotviolins yes i just came from vengerov's version back to this and oh my............ vengerov was really good but kogan here is just beyond words
always thought and STILL think : this is the best interpretation of this work!
Frightning at times:-)
peterlunow 3 months ago
It's just amazing! Please give the the superb pianist credit!
lasephardita 4 months ago
perfect!!!
98narka 5 months ago
When I heard the very first part of his intro, all I could think is "The language of the angry bee" :P He plays this very powerfully. Heifetz's interpertation was very suspenseful and played very skillfully; where as Kogan's is more passionate and just as skillfull. It is fascinating to hear the different breaths of life a song can have through different hands. I think I like this version the best. <3 It is just SO ALIVE.
inuseb 6 months ago
la bande son est tres bonne le violon aussi c'est fabuleux
MsVerlinden 8 months ago
Melhor interpretação que vibrato intenso,a interpretação do Heifetz é muito boa tambem
jeffersonfsoares 9 months ago
wow great acoustics!
RemovdSande11 9 months ago
But do remember that he didn't do it all by himself... Give the pianist a credit too!!!
peteseattle 10 months ago
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Oistrakhfollower 11 months ago
Only now do I understand the true meaning of intense!
khira07 1 year ago
pshh...wow.
CLASSICAListheWAY 1 year ago 2
It is truly a best recording ever ! I know he started learning violin while he was 10 years old, commonly considered was very late but reached level no ones have reached .
TheJohn1568 1 year ago
by far to the second this is the absolute best!
chopinopus28 2 years ago
has anyone ever wondered how it would feel to have such a godly sound coming out of their instrument?
I can't, and I don't think i ever would D:
Garnet826 2 years ago 10
My god, this sound is strong, clear, moving, deep... PERFECT!
Fabit3 2 years ago 7
Kogan is my homie.
aiyaaa 2 years ago 9
best version ever heard
kissingkissingfish 3 years ago 8
Nobody does smouldering intensity like Kogan.
cromulentinnoc3nce 3 years ago 28
Leonid Kogan was indeed a phenomenal violinist; an unbeatable pyrotechnician. His Tzigane is certainly up there with the best. My own, personal favorite is the old Heifetz version with the piano. I don't care for superlatives, but in this case I will make an exception. Heifetz and Kogan rank as the greatest violinists of all time. Michael Rabin was also superb. My teacher knew him well. He was Perlman's favorite. They had the same teacher; Ivan Galamian. Uncle Junior knows best.
unclejuniorsoprano 3 years ago 6
I feel like this is how Ravel meant for it to be played-laying it heavy into the G string. I had mentioned earlier that Ravel was ungodly particular about how his pieces were to be played--Francescatti actually toured with him and was a close friend and there is an old recording of him playing this; he plays very heavily and somewhat gritty into the G; a plethra of textures created by the bow throughout the piece. If this makes your skin crawl just a bit here and there I think it's right :)
OriginalMoonbeam 3 years ago 6
Great observation Moon!
calloffthedogs 2 years ago
you know she ALWAYS makes good observations. and oh my how kogan tears into this...................superb
themusicdr 2 years ago
In the "art of the violin" Yehudi was describing Kreisler as the most elegant and courteous violinist, but I he could not go to the demonic. Kogan in my opinion "summons" the demons like no other. Case in point this performance.
calloffthedogs 2 years ago 4
All violinist in this level are exceptional, Oistrakh is my favorite one but here Mr. Kogan does not have rival...really awesome.
romuloremulo 3 years ago 7
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With all due respect to Leonid Kogan, listen to Heifetz play Tzigane; especially the early recording with just the piano. I doubt that there has ever been anyone who could match Kogan, technically. But I still have never heard anyone equal Heifetz's playing. Watch his masters class video and you will be amazed to learn the mistakes that about 99% of all violinists don't hear. This is a "must watch" video for any serious student of the violin.
unclejuniorsoprano 3 years ago
not sure why your comment got negative reviews. I didnt think it was that controversial actually.
calloffthedogs 2 years ago
What you gotta love about Kogan--he did possess the ability to play without restraint-and that is when the real fiery passion comes in-it's as if he throws caution to the wind and wildly goes for it and the ending result is stupendous.
OriginalMoonbeam 3 years ago 7
oh my gosh..this is fantastic..I should have pee'd before I listend to this...my goodness this is unearthly good!
OriginalMoonbeam 3 years ago 11
Che suono.....Kogan?....Insuperabile:).Una colonna dei violinisti.
stradivari87 3 years ago 6
My two favorite versions of Ravel-Tzigane are Kogan's and Rabin's.Kogan's version especially blows you away.
theViolinDreamer 3 years ago 8
woow fenomeno kogan!! La mejor version que he escuchado gracias!!!
danviolco01 3 years ago 12
i think the microphone was too close to Kogan's violin. not an ideal recording but holy friggin shit - this blows everyone away.
calloffthedogs 3 years ago 20
WOW. that literally made my jaw drop. I've heard a lot of different interpretations of Tzigane but this one is just out of this world. Damn!
electriscape 3 years ago 20
Angus, when was this recorded?? Thanks for the post by the way.
NestorAudinotviolins 3 years ago 10
It was recorded in year 1967, 27th of December.
angus24402870451 3 years ago
while the dynamics of recording may be too much for Youtube to handle, my god! what a performance! I'm speechless. I really liked Vegerov's interpretaion of this - but Kogan just has "another gear". Somewhere Kogan and Paganini are playing duets together - and Paganini is playing second violin.
NestorAudinotviolins 3 years ago 58
That is just about one of the most hilarious and awesomely appropriate phrases I have ever heard. Somewhere.... Kogan and Paganini are playing duets together- and Paganini is playing second violin.
lonestargirl500 3 years ago 16
@NestorAudinotviolins yes i just came from vengerov's version back to this and oh my............ vengerov was really good but kogan here is just beyond words
themusicdr 1 year ago 3
@NestorAudinotviolins we dont know how played Paganini.... But Kogan one of the best from those who we know :)
vonlubcke 1 year ago