Elman: Six Short Works, 1 with Caruso, 1 with Alda

[@alexsaldarriaga8318]

Elman is a great singer disguised as a great violinist. His lyrical, communicative style is rarely heard today. Like Kreisler, the intent wasn’t to amaze you. Rather, it was to charm you and touch your heart. Thank you for sharing these treasures with us. Elman ought to always be remembered by violinists of today and tomorrow.

[@2ndviolinist]

Well said. Thank you for listening.

[@bvbwv3]

Music making from a bygone era - and era in which music-making was LOVED and BREATHED. Thank you for this exquisite magic from the past.

[@dejanstevanic5408]

Thank you Mr. 2ndviolinist for so many great revelations.

[@violashizzle]

Gorgeous thanks for posting. There is an immediate connection between violin and voice with Caruso and Elman superb!

[@2ndviolinist]

You're welcome. I agree. Thank you for listening.

[@CurzonRoad]

Very, very nice, in every way. Alda is a special favorite (again, again & again, can anyone sing like this today?) Many thanks, Doug!

[@2ndviolinist]

I agree. The answer for vocalists of that time is always a resounding no. You're always welcome. My Dragon NaturallySpeaking is screwed. It somehow lost a long message I had written for you. I will send you a re-creation by email. It was about my very recent hospital stay. Still in, DEET

[@sebastiandangerfield9933]

And the young conservatory students don’t even know who Mischa Elman was - WHAT THEY’RE MISSING!!

[@2ndviolinist]

They are lucky if they even know of Kreisler's playing much less the dozens maybe hundreds of other great violinists. Thanks for listening.

[@CRS1952]

When I listened to the Leoncavallo I wondered why 2ndViolinist did not credit the soprano. Then I realized it was the violin,