David Oistrakh plays Tchaikovsky Concerto (1st Mov.) Part 1

samlee0519, could you tell me where did you find this video? i play violin and i need to buy a dvd o oistrakh playing this concerto, because i have to do a very important work... thank you!!

There are so many awesome renditions of this concerto, my favorite of all time (love Tchaikovsky), but Oistrakh's is one of the greatest, along with Kogan, Gitlis, Perlman, and the unknown Brazda (check my videos).

Also Jascha Heifetz (for mi is the best, look for the same movement by him), Milstein and Vadin Repin

I've already seen Heifetz, his rendition is okay I guess, but other than some fast notes and such, not too impressive to me.

Great...but Itzhak is still the king!!

Simply the Best....

I think this is THE very best recording of this concerto we'll ever be given to listen to ! I personnally stop breathing every ten seconds or so ... So emotional !

I agree wholeheartedly, except that you think Heifitz is technically superior. Technique doesn't come into the equation for me. It's the end result that counts. This is Oistrakh's interpretation and is the benchmark for me.

I have to tell you: i allways check this video. I specially admire this recording of the Tchaikowsky, Oistrakh has such a beautiful and warm sound...

I count Oistrakh among the all time greats of the violin. The others being Menuhin, Heifetz and Stern. They just dont make them like them anymore... Now we are stuck with Vanessa Mae who butchers whatever piece is given to her or Sarah Chang who plays so superficially its like listening to a sibelius document...