In Reply to: Yes, but with a big "but" posted by John Marks on November 15, 2011 at 06:55:58:
be the superior talent in baroque, classical, romantic, 20th century, etc. Is the violin so much easier to master?
That said, I prefer Oistrakh's Beethoven and Brahms more than any other performers. For Bach, however, I go with the consensus favorite, Stern.
I've not read or heard such encomiums about the unmatched technical virtuosity of Perlman; however, Heifetz's is legendary and widely lauded.
Perhaps Perlman's wizardry stands out because his interpretations are, in the main, so uninteresting and uneven?
Heifetz I've always lumped together with Wilhelm Kempff; they provide astonishing performances lacking in warmth. I do find both have provided me a lifetime of pleasure, however, because of the leanness of the relative leanness. Somehow, that allows them to remain fresher than many other more impassioned interpreters.
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Follow Ups
- Greatest musician? Of what kind of music? I cannot think of a pianist who could be said to - tinear 16:05:47 11/15/11 (6)
- Stern is a consensus favorite in Bach??? - Chris from Lafayette 17:13:37 11/15/11 (5)
- When I listen to Heifetz, as opposed to Szeryng and Oistrakh, - tinear 07:52:35 11/16/11 (3)
- Kempff and emotion - DemSpinner 08:40:39 11/17/11 (0)
- Two Names Solve The Whole Question - Mike Porper 14:12:06 11/16/11 (0)
- I kind of see what you mean - Chris from Lafayette 09:00:03 11/16/11 (0)
- RE: Stern is a consensus favorite in Bach??? - rbolaw 17:48:01 11/15/11 (0)