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Kogan Plays Paganini Moses Variations

Rabin, Heifetz, Szeryng, and Koganwere the greatest violinists I ever heard, somehow they stood out a little more than everyone else for some reason. I found out a long time ago how hard Kogan’s recordings are to find, and I … Continue reading

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Mischa Elman plays Schubert Serenade

Elman plays so beautifully. He literally brings tears to my eyes every time I hear him play. To me, he is everything a great musician should be.

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Anne-Sophie Mutter plays Méditation from Thaïs

Anne-Sophie Mutter & Lambert Orkis plays the Méditation from Thais

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Joshua Bell Plays Elegie

Joshua Bell plays Elegie by Jules Massenet

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Hilary Hahn plays Ernst’ s Grand Caprice on Schubert’s Der Erlkönig, Op. 26

Hilary Hahn performs Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst’s Grand Caprice on Schubert’s Der Erlkönig, Op. 26 “Le roi des aulnes”. This transcription on Schubert’s Der Erlkonig is considered as one of the most difficult violin pieces ever composed and Hilary’s performance is … Continue reading

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Kreisler plays Kreisler – La Gitana

La Gitana is a piece after an 18th century Arabo-Spanish Gypsy song. It is usually performed with piano. – Fritz Kreisler with the Victor Orchestra (conductor Charles O’Connell)

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Shumsky plays Rode Caprices 1 – 3

This is a rare world-premere recording of the Rode Caprices revealing Mr Oscar Shumsky as one of the best soloists the world has ever known: deadly accurate intonation, effortless technique, a warm lush tone, expressive vibrato, and ultimately the ability … Continue reading

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