Bach, Aria in G: Three versions of violonists

Three great versions of this small piece for violin and piano.
1) Mischa Elman (1891-1967) rec. 1929
2) Karol Gregorowicz (1867-1921) [sorry for the photo, I took it by capture thanks to my webcam!! because no photos about him in Internet] rec. December 1909; Moscow
3) Young Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) rec. 1903; Berlin

Who was Karol Gregorowicz?

Born in St petersburg, into Polish musical family. Taugh by father; already touring at ten. Studied from 1878 with Vassily Bezekirsky. In kharkov, he impressed Wieniawsky who offered free lessons but died soon after. He lived in Vienna with Theodor Leschetizky and his wife, pianist Annette Essipova; a few lessons from Jacob Dont. Brillant Berlin debut in 1887, playing Beethoven violin concerto, joachim variations and zigeunerweisen (Joachim as conductor). He presented with Guarnerius. He won Mendelssohn's prize. Hailed by Sarasate as one of six best violonists. Toured US 1896-97; Lonson 1897 for philarmonic society. He was professor in Moscow Philarmonic Academy 1902. From 1905 led Duke of Mecklenburg's quartet, touring at st petersburg court quartet. Arrested in 1921 and died at Mogilev.

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[spikedardens]

is it my ears or is Gregorowicz  version out of tune?

[petrof4056]

@spikedardens he's not so out of tune, just some not natural notes some times...

[petrof4056]

Thanks to everybody to compare this three violonists, I promised to give you my opinion: she's similar than all of you, I think it's Kreisler the best.

Thanks again!

[transformingArt]

The Mischa Elman version was recorded in 1929.

[petrof4056]

Thanks again for your knowledge, I change it right know

[petrof4056]

What is your favorite among this three violonists? I have my opinion that I don't give you for the moment.

[bmhs90100]

Kreisler... Instant tears from me...:)

[zxcvbnmyui]

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[shiveringflower]

Whilst all three are superb,i prefer Prihoda's tone production and dynamics.Great post though,thanks for sharing :)

[433138]

Kreisler's constant nervous vibrato seems quite out of place here. Hard to believe it caught on! I love Gregorowicz' unpretensions playing with little vibrato en sensitive use of glissando.

[UltimateViolin]

I think out of the three, Kreisler is the best. His revolutionary vibrato really presents itself here, and he has his inimitable rhythm.

Elman's tone is still great at times, but he sounds tense (Heifetz-disease, haha) and he's so slow it really drags to an end.

Gregorowicz is better than Elman musically-speaking, but his hands sound alittle weak, in any case his intonation is not secure.

Thanks for sharing!