I think one also has to take into account that this is a totally informal performance. Instrumental performers take very different technical approaches to a difficult piece of music depending on whether they are more concerned with reliable intonation vs. musical expression. Niekrug is clearly in the latter camp, and I adore him for it.
I think this connection between starker and neikrug doesn't have to exist.
they are so different, you can not compare this two cellist.
starker plays this piece very distant and could, more fast maybe not in the corect character but his tehnic is perfect.
neikrug plays not so perfect tehnically speaking, the intonation it's with lots of problems, maybe because of the age but the character of this playing is much more closer of cassado music. I prefer this interpretation
I would disagree. Neikrug loses a lot of momentum and as a result the overall feeling is almost self-indulgent. Still, there's no denying he's an excellent musician.
Of course, I'm just fourteen and have only been playing two years, so what do I know, right? :D
Neikrug is a legend. I've heard many recordings of this and tempos vary greatly. It's all about personal preference. This is a very, very sensual movement. I think taking time accentuates this. Yes, it's a dance, but a sexy one!
starker has way more attack and clarity and his intonation is perfect...i have to take starker on this one- but both are genius players...no doubt about that, whats great is how they are different in their approaches to the same piece!
George Neikrug is one of the BEST cello teacher in the states! he taught me how to vibrato AND spiccato! I only wished I had taken more lessons from him while in Boston! He has produced some DYNAMITE students! I love his playing 2!!
I think one also has to take into account that this is a totally informal performance. Instrumental performers take very different technical approaches to a difficult piece of music depending on whether they are more concerned with reliable intonation vs. musical expression. Niekrug is clearly in the latter camp, and I adore him for it.
tinypapercube 2 years ago
This by far is my favorite interpretation of the piece.
Heartsmere 3 years ago
I think this connection between starker and neikrug doesn't have to exist.
they are so different, you can not compare this two cellist.
starker plays this piece very distant and could, more fast maybe not in the corect character but his tehnic is perfect.
neikrug plays not so perfect tehnically speaking, the intonation it's with lots of problems, maybe because of the age but the character of this playing is much more closer of cassado music. I prefer this interpretation
olgabau 3 years ago 5
@olgabau
I agree with your comment ....
travgabr 8 months ago
george neikrug, called by many critics the world's greatest cellist.
he was also in the film THREE STOOGES IN ORBIT playing Larry Fine's stand-in
Chesterton7 4 years ago
the best ever and so cool relaxed !
gootzite 4 years ago 2
Neikrug takes more time than Starker...Starker feels a little rushed. They're both brilliant, though. Neikrug taught at BU when I was there. :-)
neptunecello 4 years ago
I would disagree. Neikrug loses a lot of momentum and as a result the overall feeling is almost self-indulgent. Still, there's no denying he's an excellent musician.
Of course, I'm just fourteen and have only been playing two years, so what do I know, right? :D
WoodrowClock 4 years ago
Neikrug is a legend. I've heard many recordings of this and tempos vary greatly. It's all about personal preference. This is a very, very sensual movement. I think taking time accentuates this. Yes, it's a dance, but a sexy one!
neptunecello 4 years ago 2
Wonderful!!! Brillant!
crisgranda 4 years ago
Simply impressive!!!!
crisgranda 4 years ago
This makes Starker look and sound like a freshman!
as334 4 years ago
starker has way more attack and clarity and his intonation is perfect...i have to take starker on this one- but both are genius players...no doubt about that, whats great is how they are different in their approaches to the same piece!
violoncellomaster 3 years ago
Yes, the Starker is much more articulate. Better technique all around.
sein12 4 years ago
Not bad.
But I must say that perfer Starker's version. He plays it much more articulately than this guy. Of course, it might just be the recording...
gemsinger 4 years ago
Very fine playing. Superb sound. I thought this fine cellist was a woman. Sure looks like one. No offense. Must be the hair do that through me off.
icellomello 4 years ago
possibly the greatest master of cello technique alive today! he studied with Feuermann, and it shows!
hundertwasser52 4 years ago
wow....he can really play!! 0_o
lonelyheart 5 years ago
*speach less*
cello58ff 5 years ago
I was shocked (in a good way) at how powerful the sound this person drew from the cello! So focused, so brilliant, so mournful! I absolutely LOVE it!
cello4ever 5 years ago
George Neikrug is one of the BEST cello teacher in the states! he taught me how to vibrato AND spiccato! I only wished I had taken more lessons from him while in Boston! He has produced some DYNAMITE students! I love his playing 2!!
Keep on Truckin' Mr N!
AlamoCityCello 5 years ago
So beautiful.
Rini2 5 years ago
fantastic, really great, is impresionant the sound, tecnica, afinacion, etc,
Ruacello 5 years ago