Leonid Kogan - Lalo Symphonie Espagnole (5th mov.)

Kogan is the best at this...even better than Heifetz!!!

The reason why Kogan didn't get as much attention as Heifetz or Oistrakh is because he shunned publicity. Ironically, Kogan used all steel strings, trading warmth and sweetness for the clarity and articulation inherent in steel.

He was also allegedly a colonel in the KGB, which is usually a thumbs down to your public reputation.

P.S. " 'Iron'-ically, Kogan used all steel strings" hahaha... haha... ha... okay, end of terrible pun.

just superb despite all the prob w recording etc. kogan is far too under-rated

my fav movmt of the lalo. by my fav violinist

Also have to consider what happens at the time of recording..older recording equipment if "off" just a bit in speed throws off intonation (I worked in a recording studio)The violin is the most difficult instrument even today to record with accuracy but digital equipment has changed the face of recording dramatically. Taking recording equipment to a site in the past could be difficult and results unpredictable.

I listened to Kogan again--I hear the incredible clarity--he's great- I've got to just listen and resist the temptation to compare--takes a lot of discipline. I'm a fan, too, or have been--I have some great recordings of Kogan on the big concertos.

Sylvia is easy on the eyes though :)

Lol. She scored much higher than Kogan in that department.

I understand what you are saying about Kogan. I only have this to say: The fruits of Kogan's artistry are not always offered up at first encounter. Heifetz, Perlman - one immediately says "wow". Kogan is more subtle and difficult to comprehend I think. But once one understand him - shizam!