oh wow that Hurts. it feels like reminiscing about someone's golden years, then consuming one glass of wine too much and falling into a deep sense of loss and grief, and, finally, taking a deep breath and focusing back on happier times.
i often forget to just listen to how he plays this. so sweetly. so tenderly. loving each note, individually. I forget this because of how remarkable his bowing is. I love watching mischa elman play. thanks for posting this!!!!!!!
Here Elman is using an "Impulse Vibrato", which is not used anymore, especially by todays violinist. The impulse is produced from inside the forearm to the finger tip. Take notice that there is no arm movement in Elman's vibrato and very little wrist.
@@DanRad44 The impulse vibrato is produced by pulsating the fingertips, not by the hand....See Steve Redrobes dvd for a better explanation ! stephenredrobe.co.uk/html/dvd.html
The way he plays and the way it sounds on the recording is just amazing. When he repeats a phrase he plays it differently and with a tone that any violinist would be jealous of. It’s a truly amazing performance
When I was 18 I attended Brevard Music Camp, (1966), and played in the big orchestra viola section. Elman, who was fairly old at that juncture, played the Tchaikovsky with us, and I was stunned at how much technique, sound and musicality he still had. Quite impressive.
My teacher first showed me this so that he could write “Elman it” in big letters to get me to vibrato more. I still think Elman when I’m told to use all the schmatsy vibrato.
This was the footage that convinced me to learn the violin when I was 18. I'm so glad I did. I love this performance. Mischa Elman and Fritz Kreisler are two of my idols.
I tried to imitate this performance and it got me into the state concert during high school. I made it to the first violin in that concert. Thousands auditioned, but only about 25 second violinist and 25 first violinist are able to make it through. Only had two years of high school training.
Wow what a find! The great Mischa Elman! A little treasure and a bit of history. What a treat to see him, hear his elegant interpretation and his breathtaking 'Elman' tone. I never knew that one of the shorts created to showcase the talking pictures technology had Mischa Elman performing. Quite different from the 'Singing in the Rain' talking picture short... Thanks for posting this. It's clips like this that make RUclips worth while...
A lot of people say this sounds sweet, but I feel like it sounds almost somber or bittersweet instead. It’s absolutely a stunning and lovely performance regardless, and definitely connected with this piece a whole lot more than a lot of other pieces. (Also I’m here from twoset, hello other LingLings!)
Thank you very much twoset for introducing me to this wonderfully played piece. I love the asthetic of the video, and for me personally, the old audio brings it all together perfectly.
This is totally amazing, the contempt in which we drown everyday vs the inner sensible self, trying to fight against "the other", but not quite getting it. This piece is sublime.
Example of child prodigy, in adult life became a grandmaster among violinist. His playing is fluid and resonant, it combines light performance with great spiritual commitment. The definitive genius.
At 6:53, if you song the well known rhythm from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, it matches up pretty well. I just thought that observation was pretty interesting.
Very well said, Chris. By comparison today it's more like being strapped into a fighter jet and going like hell. What ever happened to the spacious feeling that surrounded these classic performances?
Most likely Elman is the origin of the 'How to get to Carnegie Hall?' quip, having been approached by two tourists behind Carnegie Hall after just leaving the building following a difficult rehearsal.
I got so confused when I heard this because the upbeat gliss sections are so eerily familiar to me but I've never listened to this before. Then I realized.... Little Einsteins. Melody is rly out here teaching 7 year olds classical music, huh
I feel Mr Elman so close to Sir Menhuin's physical approach to the violin. This is the pioneristic discover of the ergonomical and physiological attitude to strings and contemporary study of music. Many referrements into Alexander tecniques and Feldenkrais too. Maybe what I'm saying is... bu7l$[-]it, but I take the risk! No doubles?
Great! The dignity of the music! Once upon a time... Who cared that time of a "fastest violin player of the world"?--- (By the way: I heard Elman live in Vienna 1963 with a strange programming...)
@@monkeymohta7163 Some families change their surnames. Grieg for example used to be called Greig. But because he moved to another country, he changed his surname from Greig to Grieg.
+Monchichi NYB get educated. elman was one of the greatest violinists to ever walk the earth. 8 year-olds don't know how to appreciate his playing yet.
Thank youuuuu! So great....His sound is sooo warm... Does anyone know what sort of sound they would have been recording on? Tape already or was it something else? we tried to copy it digitally - using old tape mics here. ruclips.net/video/M1PAhHpizNs/видео.html but still the hiss here is soo lovely...
Maybe you're thinking of Tiny Moore, who also played mandolin with Bob Wills' band. I knew him when had a small music studio in Sacramento in the '60s.
Hey about we do the story behind it really fast and then show the title for a fucking hour and then proceed with the video... people were always stupid as fuck
such Bologna to mordify such sound so important with strike music and no goal of loving I give mischance elman an F for the soul of rotten people and evaluate it into tomatoes!!! every second is only more important as the sound strikes so whats his angle!?
Starts at 1:50
Thanks
@Leo Poon Thank you.
This is my type of "lo-fi"
oh wow that Hurts. it feels like reminiscing about someone's golden years, then consuming one glass of wine too much and falling into a deep sense of loss and grief, and, finally, taking a deep breath and focusing back on happier times.
Omg i cried after reading this.... idk why
i often forget to just listen to how he plays this. so sweetly. so tenderly. loving each note, individually.
I forget this because of how remarkable his bowing is. I love watching mischa elman play. thanks for posting this!!!!!!!
We all thank Twoset for introducing us to this masterpiece ❤️
Can you please tell me the name of this piece??
@@ishandubey8394The first piece is "Humoresque" and the second piece is "Gavotte".
yes
Here Elman is using an "Impulse Vibrato", which is not used anymore, especially by todays violinist. The impulse is produced from inside the forearm to the finger tip. Take notice that there is no arm movement in Elman's vibrato and very little wrist.
More's the pity. Most of today's violin soloists produce a screechy tone with a shallow, nervous vibrato.
@@antoniograncino3506 *laughs in Hilary Hahn*
not correct. still many violinists today use the hand wrist vibrato, less though then in the past, but still.
@@DanRad44 The impulse vibrato is produced by pulsating the fingertips, not by the hand....See Steve Redrobes dvd for a better explanation ! stephenredrobe.co.uk/html/dvd.html
@@sherom wow ! Congrats on answering twelve years later
I’m here after two set violin lol
Same
Me too.
Same and I wanted to know how many people arrived here after watching their video =D
Me too
Same
The way he plays and the way it sounds on the recording is just amazing. When he repeats a phrase he plays it differently and with a tone that any violinist would be jealous of. It’s a truly amazing performance
Truly remarkable at some points he sounds like he is crying through the violin. Melancholic and beutifull interpretation.
When I was 18 I attended Brevard Music Camp, (1966), and played in the big orchestra viola section. Elman, who was fairly old at that juncture, played the Tchaikovsky with us, and I was stunned at how much technique, sound and musicality he still had. Quite impressive.
我覺得透過電流聲，小提琴聲更添魅力⋯第二段挺逗趣的
Thank 2set for bringing me here.
My teacher first showed me this so that he could write “Elman it” in big letters to get me to vibrato more. I still think Elman when I’m told to use all the schmatsy vibrato.
😆
This was the footage that convinced me to learn the violin when I was 18. I'm so glad I did. I love this performance. Mischa Elman and Fritz Kreisler are two of my idols.
I tried to imitate this performance and it got me into the state concert during high school. I made it to the first violin in that concert. Thousands auditioned, but only about 25 second violinist and 25 first violinist are able to make it through. Only had two years of high school training.
Wow what a find! The great Mischa Elman! A little treasure and a bit of history. What a treat to see him, hear his elegant interpretation and his breathtaking 'Elman' tone.
I never knew that one of the shorts created to showcase the talking pictures technology had Mischa Elman performing. Quite different from the 'Singing in the Rain' talking picture short...
Thanks for posting this. It's clips like this that make RUclips worth while...
It fills my heart with a sense of longing I never knew I had
love how I can watch my relatives from sooooo many years ago this is my family lullaby
If you are related why do you spell it elmEn and he spells it elmAn
A lot of people say this sounds sweet, but I feel like it sounds almost somber or bittersweet instead. It’s absolutely a stunning and lovely performance regardless, and definitely connected with this piece a whole lot more than a lot of other pieces.
(Also I’m here from twoset, hello other LingLings!)
*Ling Ling wanabees
go practice
@@gideoncheung8731he rr.
Thank you very much twoset for introducing me to this wonderfully played piece. I love the asthetic of the video, and for me personally, the old audio brings it all together perfectly.
This is totally amazing, the contempt in which we drown everyday vs the inner sensible self, trying to fight against "the other", but not quite getting it. This piece is sublime.
Example of child prodigy, in adult life became a grandmaster among violinist. His playing is fluid and resonant, it combines light performance with great spiritual commitment.
The definitive genius.
Filmed in 1926!
Sounds bittersweet, like it’s holding back it’s tears
Goodness. This is just so blissful. So pure and so comforting. It's just so wonderful.
Oh damn, I was just looking for some Mischa Elman. Didn't know he was filmed on a pre-Jazz Singer sound film. Very interesting!
thank you for your generous sharing this rare value!!
Замечательный скрипач!
Какая изысканность, культура,
тембровая палитра!
Wonderful. This is the best of the internet.
I FINALLY FOUND ONE OF MY FAV PIECE THAT I HEARD FROM BALLET COMPETITION 😭👌
At 6:53, if you song the well known rhythm from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, it matches up pretty well. I just thought that observation was pretty interesting.
Wonderful! Thank you for posting!
Very well said, Chris. By comparison today it's more like being strapped into a fighter jet and going like hell. What ever happened to the spacious feeling that surrounded these classic performances?
Most likely Elman is the origin of the 'How to get to Carnegie Hall?' quip, having been approached by two tourists behind Carnegie Hall after just leaving the building following a difficult rehearsal.
actually its often attributed to Heifetz or Artur Rubinstein
@@cafenero1164 True, but Carnegie Hall archivist Gino Francesconi attributes it to Mischa Elman. No one knows for sure, though.
Anyone from TwoSet violin?
Me
Boooooiii
yeee
What extraordinary bow divisions in the gavotte !
Elman's playing is pure luck in a sad way. Check out his interpretation of Schubert's Serenade. It's absolutely wonderful!
Elman, Heifetz... the Auer's students are awesome!!!
Glad to see this video back at you tube...thnaks
At the end, you see Kreisler and Heifetz at the beach on Coney Island walking toward the camera. You have to be quick - it only lasts 1.5 seconds.
Music : 8K
Video : 144P
I got so confused when I heard this because the upbeat gliss sections are so eerily familiar to me but I've never listened to this before. Then I realized.... Little Einsteins. Melody is rly out here teaching 7 year olds classical music, huh
♪Melody the music pet, the greatest pet that you can get. We'll help her find her ticket for the train♪ man...memories~
I feel Mr Elman so close to Sir Menhuin's physical approach to the violin. This is the pioneristic discover of the ergonomical and physiological attitude to strings and contemporary study of music. Many referrements into Alexander tecniques and Feldenkrais too. Maybe what I'm saying is... bu7l$[-]it, but I take the risk! No doubles?
Great! The dignity of the music!
Once upon a time... Who cared that time of a "fastest violin player of the world"?---
(By the way: I heard Elman live in Vienna 1963 with a strange programming...)
I think Paganini claimed that title years before.
Do you guys know twosetviolin?
Here after two set!
Twoset brought me here
Beautiful....
genial,,,,
way to go uncle RIP LOVE YOU
If you are related why do you spell it elmEn and he spells it elmAn
Quit lying 😆
@@monkeymohta7163 Some families change their surnames. Grieg for example used to be called Greig. But because he moved to another country, he changed his surname from Greig to Grieg.
That Gavotte though is godly, awesome interpretation!!! Suzuki book 3 and book 1 playing at a professional level wow!
I mean, the only thing that matters is that they sound good, right?
Thank you for posting this.
Fantastic, says my eight year old violinist.
+Monchichi NYB get educated. elman was one of the greatest violinists to ever walk the earth. 8 year-olds don't know how to appreciate his playing yet.
Jolly good show!!
I'm here again.
I wonder why but humoresque is supposed to be lively but i just feel like bawling whenever I hear this piece.
Elman, sweetness plangency, an old world courtesy.
Delightful!
Its soooooooo sweet omg thx 2set
Misha Elman Addict I AM
here from the art of violin documentary:)
I'm also here bcos twoset. What amazed me is that comment from 12 years ago!! We don't even know if the person still alive now ??
What’s the deal with those 4 dislikes? Cmon!
헐.. 이 사람이었구나..
거의 40년이 지나서야 알게 되다니..
듣자마자 알게 됐음...
Bruh this makes me wanna cry ;-;
Amazing
EXCELENTE VÍDEO
Bewitching!
what is this piece called?
edit: oop nevermind found it, if anyone else wants to know it's Humoresque by Dvorak :)
Initial piece sounds hintish Scottish with added hint of Ziguenerwisen in, then Gavotte afterwards. Credits deserved even in their longevity....😎
Ave thought it? That's...really cool
I'm impressed 😲😲😲
my favorite humoreke
Humoresque is always so nice
Lovelovelove
神業です。
Humoresque
Music starts at 1:56
Damn it twoset 🤣🤣🤣👋
Thank youuuuu!
So great....His sound is sooo warm...
Does anyone know what sort of sound they would have been recording on?
Tape already or was it something else?
we tried to copy it digitally - using old tape mics here.
ruclips.net/video/M1PAhHpizNs/видео.html
but still the hiss here is soo lovely...
Look up the "Vitaphone" hardware inventions, some technical page should have the details of how they did it.
Name song please
humoresque dvorak
Family Guy Brought me here
Me too
"Please stay tuned for 80 years of crap"
Didn't this guy play with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys?
Maybe you're thinking of Tiny Moore, who also played mandolin with Bob Wills' band. I knew him when had a small music studio in Sacramento in the '60s.
1:56 is when it starts
we all know we came here after twosetviolin
Please could someone tell me what is the name of the piece he played at 5:57?
Gossec's Gavotte
FAT FAT Cheng thank you!
No it's humoresque
Oh wow, that warp at 2:10
This must be really old
1926
how come?
:)
1:50
Just a lil thing for myself :)
What is this why is there no hd resolution?
this is a recording from 1926. it's amazing it even survived long enough to be digitized. this may be as hd as it gets.
Family Guy.
1:55
È UN DOCUMENTO
When was this recorded?
1926
Who came here from twoset?
me lol
Hey about we do the story behind it really fast and then show the title for a fucking hour and then proceed with the video... people were always stupid as fuck
such Bologna to mordify such sound so important with strike music and no goal of loving I give mischance elman an F for the soul of rotten people and evaluate it into tomatoes!!! every second is only more important as the sound strikes so whats his angle!?
Whachoo bin smokin', Willis ?
100% of the people I have heard play the first section play way too fast. Elman does it justice here.
When was this first recorded?
Somewhere in 1926 I presume. It premiered on August 6th 1926.
1:57
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1:58
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1:55