Nathan Milstein, Master of Invention - Some Memories of a Quiet Magician | Part 1

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Filmmaker Christopher Nupen about the film:
"This film in two parts is about one of the finest performing musicians of the 20th century; an artist whose career spanned 73 years and who won the admiration and respect of virtually every international musician of his time and the genuine affection of almost all of them.
His name: Nathan Mironovich Milstein. His instrument: the violin. This most professional, most modest and most honest of great musicians talks about his life, his career, his music and his friends; particularly about Auer, Glazounov, Rachmaninov, Horowitz and Piatigorsky. He also talks entertainingly about music to a younger friend and fellow violinist, Pinchas Zukerman.
In the film, Zukerman asks, "l know that you are wonderfully simple and that everything you do is so wonderfully simple, but I want to know why it is so simple?" Nathan Milstein's answer: "If you are complicated, you spoil yourself."
I have never met a musician who better lived out that simple truth than Nathan Milstein."

[@oleflogger6828]

I was an engineering student back in the early 60s. I had played violin in Jr. High and decided to take "Larger Musical Forms" as an elective - even though it was intended for music majors. One of the assignments was the Beethoven Violin Concerto in D, as played by Heifetz and Milstein. After the week, the teacher asked which recording we each preferred. I was the only one who chose Milstein's. Even the teacher chose Heifetz. My comment was, "Heifetz beats the Hell out of his violin. Milstein plays it pure." That was 56 years ago. I still think I was right.

[@manfred4766]

I can not count the times how often I saw this retrospective of NM. I had the fortune to play in a concert together with him, me in the orchestra.

[@bennettmarkel7724]

Always a favorite of mine.( I am 85 and first heard him probably 75 years ago and finally a memorable concert when he was in his 80's). Thanks KZbin for this wonderful presentation.

[@deepdark795]

you are so lucky to have heard him live!

[@stephanebelizaire3627]

Mr N. Milstein was and is a Tremendous Pillar of Classical Music and Violin Tradition, with him the Good Taste lives on. Bravo - Long Live - and Thanks !

[@fedegroxo]

A great speech by Pinchas at the very end!

[@amerigo6722]

Ho avuto la fortuna di sentire tanti anni fa Milstein alla Scala suonare il concerto di Beethoven e mi ha catturato per sempre. Milstein è musica, arte, poesia è un violinista perfetto, diverso da tutti gli altri. Ringrazio per questa sensibile e profonda presentazione.

[@kooisengchng5283]

To be a prodigy, there must be a confluence of parent, teacher,student, all pulling together.

[@haleyfishdog]

Milstein and Pinchas....One of the best interviews I've ever seen! Thanks for posting

[@vladiinsky]

Zuckerman is so annoying! Milstein, on the other hand, adorable !

[@Solazur007]

@@vladiinsky AMEN!

[@brucemacnaughton3602]

he's awesome; i didn't know of him until recently but have been enjoying his incisive playing. how did i learn of him? i asked my mom where she got a recipe for a dish she called russian cutlets that we've eaten my whole life; she told me it came from nathan milstein and that he was a very well known violinist. she took lessons from him as a child (he was very tolerant because she's not very good). but i have two things to be thankful to nathan for: his music and his russian cutlets recipe.

[@brucemacnaughton3602]

​@S Macca sorry this took so long, but here's what's written down. Russian Cutlets 1 lb lean ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon dry mustard ⅛ onion, grated ⅛ cup milk Parsley, minced 2 shots Worchestershire 6 tablespoons breadcrumbs A little beef bouillon Coating 2 eggs + breadcrumbs to coat Mix meat with bread, half of the milk, bouillon, garlic, parsley, mustard, onion, to form a soft meatloaf consistency. Add more milk if needed. Form little cutlets for individual servings. Scramble the egg in a dish. Roll the cultets in the egg then roll them in the bread crumbs. Place them in a pan with wax paper or non-stick tinfoil. Cook at 350 for 30-40 mins until done. Make as many as you want you can freeze them later in individual serving bags. Scale ingredients to ground beef.

[@tullochgorum6323]

Remarkable as a technician, as an artist and as a man. Technically, the simplest and most efficient technique I know of, and a constant source of inspiration. As he says himself, complications only get in the way of the music.

[@bastiatintheandes4958]

Lovely! His peerless performances will stay with us forever.

[@KathieRopele74]

What a wonderful man. Sense of humor, too

[@unvioloniste]

My favorite music documentary, and I have owned a DVD set for a couple of years (I am from a generation who do not have the privilege to see or hear a Milstein, or a Heifetz in live, so Mr Nupen's great work definitely opens a window for us). Actually I wonder there would ever be a plan for the release of the complete final recital of Milstein on DVD. I mean, we already have a CD which does not contain the full program, and the DVD set contains only two complete works (Chaconne & Kreutzer) and fragments of others integrated with narration. I think the final recital is a concentrated reflection of Milstein's art, a real treasure of music, and a long-lasting inspiration and enlightenment for future generations (Even its programming is a far call from the golden era of violinists). So I believe a release of complete video of high quality in both sound and image, of this recital, is no doubt of noted significance for young generation of string learners. Thank you. Dave

[@MrKurtank]

A wonderful personality, intellect, and artist; wonderfully documented. Thank you.

[@kristinarneson2365]

I had the opportunity to hear him in Chicago . It was like hearing liquid gold.

[@Petroschristidis]

such a wonderful musician and human being !

[@HankDrake]

I love how Milstein recounts meeting Vladimir Horowitz - "I came for tea and stayed for three years." It must have been something to be in that house.

[@leopardtiger1022]

I love this great violinist his music is so beautiful... His mind is so clear his nature is honest pure like music.

[@emilyhutjes]

Thank you Allegro Films for another delightful musical education. (Holland)

[@morrismillie3750]

I love this documentary from a happy relative Morris Milstein

[@violetabighiu223]

magnificent! authentic violin sound

[@quaver1239]

Thank you very much for this upload. Very informative and enjoyable. The bits about Rachmaninov are amazing! And Nathan Milstein is a delight.

[@barryd1671]

Always a favorite. I first met him when he was in his mid-70's. He was unassuming and a gentleman in spite of being a giant of the violin and a great and famous musician.

[@mercoid]

Great. Thanks for the upload. 👍❤️

[@vladiinsky]

Love love LOVE this! thank you.

[@רומןצם-מ1ו]

the god of violine!

[@Faina1612]

Great Nathan!

[@mmbmbmbmb]

Wonderful ~ thank you !

[@violetabighiu223]

I ve remarked such a difference,it sounds so sad

[@Will-Yin]

Hi allegrofilms, will you consider adding English subtitles to your videos? Especially this video, and the Alice Sommer one. Even though they are in English, their thick accents make it hard to discern what they are saying sometimes

[@elisabethmatesky7855]

As from ~ Elisabeth Matesky, "Heifetz Pupil "Guinea Pig" of Nathan Milstein, 3.5 Years ~ Having known and privately London Chester Square studied advanced Bowing w/Nathan Milstein, I can attest to the many truths vividly captured in this Originally aired Film of NM Friend, Film Producer, late Christopher Nupen, who had an inner 'line' into Mr. Milstein's genuinely warm & welcoming presence despite his global fame which he, Milstein, was a bit embarrassed by, being youth brought up by his parents to never seek fame but to always be dignified and a Violinist, Period!! Many coming here a first time, may not be aware of the Milstein Personae, but blessed, I became a close friend of the Nathan Milstein's over a period of a near Quarter Century from 1st acquaintance and in The Royal Festival Hall, London, backstage being introduced to the Great Milstein, by his revered friend & a Legend in London and throughout the UK Music Violin Circles, Sascha Lasserson, who insisted dragging me, his pupil RX'd by Jascha Heifetz, {my First Iconic Violin Mentor!} backstage to meet Nathan Milstein ... And for many who revere Greatness, I was terrified to even be in the same room with 'God Two' having learnt from his revered friend/colleague/Leopold Auer classmate, Jascha Heifetz, in Los Angeles {@USC, et al}, and when in front of myself, I was speechless when the Hand of Milstein reached for mine to shake Hello! There are now cut segments of the Original Film Documentary spliced up yet since I'm still here, I feel it my duty to NM and late Mr. Nupen to explain the segments may not chronologically reflect the Whole Film as it was Originally ... For this, I apologise in behalf of my adored now late Violin Mentor, Nathan Milstein, and his wife, Mrs T. M., both of whom are now Resting Eternally in Heaven ~ For Violinists, I strongly encourage watching most & pointedly carefully All Mr. Milstein does with his Bowing particularly in the Bach Unaccompanied 'Allegro' Mvt 4 in 3rd Solo Sonata for Violin of Johanne Sebastian Bach, and whom Nathan Milstein, went to 'The Alter of Bach' Every day of his Life with Violin in Hand to continue performing & offering all works & even better and more spiritually as The Master, Milstein, grew older and even Wiser if possible, for his innate God given Wisdom at birth, were to protect his early dangerous path fleeing Bolshevik Russia for Berlin/ later to Paris, meeting up in Berlin with close friend, Gregor Piatigorsky, and "Musical Brother," Vladimir or Velodya {NM nickname for his closest friend}*Horowitz, with whom he played Homeland Recitals as a Duo once tagged by a famed newspaper in Kiev, "The Children of the Soviet Revolution" as honoured by the Music Reviewer who wished to try describingThe Dynamic Duo of Milstein and Horowitz when young and innocently being PR presented by the 'New Regime', and which numerous Great Geniuses there fled to Save their Lives, both physically and their Souls to continue being married to Music ... I am honoured to set down some thoughts on this 26th of February, 2024 Day, as Mr. Milstein's close friend + also Help-Assist for his Nathan Milstein Int'l Violin Master Course/s in Zurich, 1970 Debuted and in 1972, then on a "Standby" basis due returning to my home in the US to take up professional & concert touring in the US Engagements whilst also 'Subbing' for Louis Krasner, US Violinist, having & most acclaimed given the Premiere of Alban Berg's Violin Concerto in NYC, whom Mr. Milstein once told me on a High Tea Break in one of our many "Tutorials" ~ "I think the Berg Violin Concerto to be the finest Violin Concerto composed thus far in the Twentieth Century!" This is Not in any Film on my very much missed Violin Mentor & Friend, regarding Nathan Milstein's Opinion on The Berg VC!! Elisabeth Matesky US Violinist Offered. Ref facebook.com/elisabeth.anne.775?fref=nf

[@violetabighiu223]

fine and ,dinamuc vivid,it sounds like Paganini. hearing first time

[@chrismonroe2898]

i once heard Milstein comment on how strange it sometimes seems that he would stand on a stage and make all of those sounds come out of a wooden box. i did hoped to see that in this documentary but did not. anyone else ever see this?

[@AlexCarter881]

great work as usual.

[@jbguadaplayer]

Toujours des diamants!

[@milobuysse5041]

Whats the piece at 46:00?

[@omarmassa1021]

Prokofiev op31, II mov

[@miamadojesus]

Estos videos tan interesantes... No podrían SUBTITULARSE al ESPAÑOL...!!!??? Gracias.

[@allegrofilms]

Please find the Spanish version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIGagJWMnLJ3jas

[@mariadefatimacorreacoelhof3244]

[@violetabighiu223]

I don't know, maybe the piece is so,but I feel like it misses the full sound effect.

[@roman14032]

great great guy just about as great musician who ever lived but didn't take himself as anything special just guy doing a job

[@miki751452320061]

Is there anyone know what is the piece at 45:25?

[@beneager1386]

miki751452320061 It is Prokofiev Two Tales of the Old Grandmother.

[@omarmassa1021]

prokofiev op31, II mov

[@rafaelregilio]

What’s the music he’s talking about in 27:15?

[@watutman]

Vocalise by Rachmaninov. It was for voice but has been transcribed for other instruments. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3qmYWd7m9R-rMk

[@chatnoir709]

playing without a shoulder rest? wow~

[@debwagner7505]

chatnoir If you're not a cripple, you don't need a crutch. Maybe unkind but true.

[@joyceoxfeld1352]

Small hands like me, I went to his performance in Philadelphia and measured.

[@butsirrr]

What is the piece at 26:00?

[@robert982]

But sir, Handel's violin sonata A (adagio mvmt)

[@felixwong9761]

👍！👍！👍！

[@violmartt]

what did Milstein say the most difficult piece for him is?

[@wenedsday]

Mephisto Waltz

[@akwan2000]

Whats the piece in the very beginning of this video?

[@TXCrafts1]

Hopak by Mussorgsky

[@zinam5795]

What 's wrong with SUBTITLES !...It's a SHAME !

[@eppiehemsley6556]

Who is the narrator?

[@grantwolfe3323]

Zukerman asks, "whats the most difficult piece you ever played?"...I couldnt make out his answer?

[@konstantinoszikos1121]

Mefisto Waltz

[@grantwolfe3323]

A technically demanding piece, indeed!

[@sdorr]

Thank goodness he was born in the oh-so-kind czar's domains, rather than further west!!!!!!!!!

[@musik102]

Nathan had an amazing trick where he would hand his violin to someone and ask them to loosen off a string or two. He would then sound each string and then proceed to play something in perfect pitch!

[@srinitaaigaura]

@@musik102 He had another trick. Hold the violin down to his chest and play. So good was his ability to hold it. Heifetz once did the same trick of tuning all 4 strings out of tune and improvising Paganini.

[@Lidia-s5s]

Жуткие субтитры,даже по-английски...Всё не так! Что за фамилии? Столярский стал Старским(((((Кошмар

[@voraciousreader3341]

I really like Millstein’s playing as a younger man, but find his playing at his last solo concert or recital (or whatever you want to call it!) very dry. Too dry. A lot of dry scraping on the strings. I know people are supposed to revere everything an old master plays, but I can’t, have to be honest.