For my Grandfather Oleg on his 91st Birthday (Dvorak - Songs My Mother Taught Me)

A former draftsman and chessmaster in Russia, my grandfather Oleg lives in Chicago. During this trying time of the pandemic, playing music for those from whom we are separated is one of our greatest tools short of visiting them...
With pianist Constantine Finehouse

[@dr.shilpagowda4700]

Beautiful bowing technique producing a smooth, warm tone that conveys sweetness and affection on a special occasion. Made me smile today. Thank you for sharing.

[@DanielKurganov]

Thanks so much! It is a piece close to my heart.

[@dr.shilpagowda4700]

@@DanielKurganov yes, it shows 🙂 Nice selection. Also, clearly the violin captures a very tender place in your heart - shows in the way that you hold and interact with the instrument in many of your videos and particularly this one.

[@estook]

Oleg must be so proud. This brought a tear when I think of my Baltic state grandparents that died many years ago - always supportive of my dreams. I wish I could have given them a gift like this.

[@DanielKurganov]

Thank you Dave 🙏🏼

[@davidtan2031]

Very beautiful indeed. One of Dvorak’s gypsy songs. If you listen to it with the lyric in hands, you will be moved to tears

[@lydmilavasileva9676]

Прекрасно! Удивительно вдохновенное исполнение! Дедушка может по праву гордиться своим талантливым внуком. Долгих лет жизни дедушке Олегу и новых творческих успехов и всех благ Даниэлу!

[@DanielKurganov]

Большое вам спасибо! Я обязательно передам ему ваши теплые пожелания и надеюсь когда-нибудь встретиться в москве!

[@marcharrison9847]

Mad love and respect

[@minimouse7890]

Blessed Grandpa Oleg!

[@geodebag]

Todavía queda belleza en este mundo inundado, la música es lo más hermoso y vos ejecutas de maravilla.

[@massimilianoizzi9324]

Top CLASS luxury

[@marcosfuzaro5228]

10....to colado nos seus vídeos...Fantasticos....

[@benjaminlau666]

Your grandmother a great grandmother she really proud of you a greatest Pedagogue violinist!

[@sm9846]

👏👏👏🌸💐🌹 From Iran

[@eefrank-y9l]

He must be very proud of you!

[@johnalexander301]

Beautiful piece and wonderful performance. Happy Birthday Oleg!

[@sebastianbaverstam]

very touching

[@marcofornaciari3042]

Bellissimo!! Auguroni, e tanti tanti anni ancora di musica

[@NellieKAdaba]

Esatto

[@usshackman]

Great Daniel!

[@ceviking7730]

Thank You!

[@Hellosusnshine123]

So moving ,gorgeous playing .....

[@bocekvioa7325]

Довольно💓круто

[@wagnerafaber2184]

Happy birthday Oleg. Beautiful music . Beautiful gift.

[@lolamas3042]

Felicidades! Y gracias por compartir 👏👏👏💜🎶💜🎻

[@KerryKamhoot]

Love it!!!

[@nicholashill9302]

Fantastic what a gift

[@Peacebicycles]

So beautiful

[@bonjour4196]

Beautiful birthday for Oleg! And thank you for sharing....

[@NellieKAdaba]

Exactement

[@MaxMerrier]

That was so good!!!

[@natef3079]

Love the sound of that violin. The piano has a nice warm tone that compliments. Lovely performance!

[@HenJack-vl5cb]

So beautiful! Congratulations to your grandfather!

[@violinoable]

Bravo to both of you. Very beatiful.

[@wellingtoncardoso3956]

Parabéns e muita saúde para seu avô. Excelente interpretação. Congratulations!

[@mushroom4713]

I’ve listened to this piece more than once every single day since you released this video. Absolute loveliness!

[@darlenerivest148]

Beautiful performance, Daniel! Such a loving gift to your grandfather. Happy Birthday, Oleg!

[@trabissalazar1966]

Felicidades por honrar a tu padre y el regalo de tenerlo contigo todavia. Saludos desde Mexico

[@NellieKAdaba]

Abuelo

[@plwatchermediagrp5037]

Gorgeous playing and nice recording too!

[@Peekcasso]

Happy Birthday to your grandfather! Greetings from Austria.

[@MrSamovarius]

Даниэль, спасибо за прекрасное исполнение! Я уже более 20 лет живу в Чехии. и могу с уверенностью сказать, что даже чешские скрипачи не играют так проникновенно это произведение.

[@DanielKurganov]

Большое Вам спасибо! эта музыка близка моему сердцу. Я мечтаю когда-нибудь побывать в Чехии!

[@tomislavmilosevic3047]

Wonderful !👏👏

[@juliettea6999]

Absolutely beautiful! ❤

[@johnybaskin]

Здоровья и долгих лет жизни вашему отцу, а вам творческих успехов!

[@SimonStreuffViolinEducation]

Beautifully played!

[@LittleHarryBrother1]

Your tone reminds me of the late Mischa Elman; relaxed vibrato, beautifully executed portamenti, coupled with a strikingly warm sound/timbre. I am sure your grandfather is delighted.

[@DanielKurganov]

Thank you! Elman’s sound is so inspiring.

[@LittleHarryBrother1]

@@DanielKurganov It certainly is!

[@amilianasoesanto8112]

So nice, and good arrangement😍😍. Can I get the music score ? Any link for it ?

[@claraartnow6645]

Happy birthday to your grandfather! This song is a great present 😁

[@herlenetalentscout4644]

You have good control over low notes. 🙌

[@arfanhanba6161]

Bravissimo

[@KalinaSak]

Jak tego słucham to myślę, że niektórzy ludzie spijają życie z kryształowych kieliszków, kiedy ja siorbię je z blaszanego kubka... Urodzić się w fajnej rodzinie to jest coś...

[@cvartribemusic8524]

Such beautiful, nostalgic and rich playing! One of my favorite Dvorak pieces. Is this your own version? I noticed you didn’t play the Kreisler cadenza and was curious if this is your own arrangement

[@DanielKurganov]

Thanks so much! I like the original vocal score, but also like the piano writing from Kreisler. So we did a bit of a Frankenstein :)

[@frankbabbitt9790]

It's a brilliant and tasteful solution. I've always thought the coda was a bit over the top and distracted from the simplicity of the original song. Bravo on your gorgeous and heartfelt performance!!

[@drashalmageriatria]

❤

[@peterbaxter8151]

Have you looked at the Dvorak-Kreisler version Daniel? Published by N. Simrock- Hamburg.

[@DanielKurganov]

Yes, this is that edition! However, I made several changes, including removal of Kreisler’s ending, which sounds strange to me. I used the ‘original’ ending instead.

[@ramirodelbosque7280]

So beautiful! What arrangement is this?

[@msdesack8859]

Beautyfull LG Stefan Sack professioneller Violin Viola player Technik Ivan Galamian

[@Peekcasso]

Where can i find the sheets for the piano in the background?

[@DanielKurganov]

I’m playing off of the original vocal score, basically (with octave adjustments). The piano part is from Fritz Kreisler’s arrangement

[@Peekcasso]

@@DanielKurganov Thank you very much🙏🏼

[@violetviolin10]

@@DanielKurganov do you know if there is more than one fritz Kreisler arrangement? I love your ending but my sheet music has a different cadenza, my sheet music has a blue cover if that makes a difference, thank you

[@ivaj4281]

Beautifull👏🏻 Do you mind sharing what chinrest do you use ?

[@commontater8630]

You might be interested in Daniel's super excellent instructional videos. He answered your question in one of them, though I don't remember which one.

[@sylviejoly9815]

Très joli ! Quelle est cette œuvre ?

[@NellieKAdaba]

Oeuvre ou morceau 🎵 : Chansons que ma mère chantait.

[@guidolinarnaldo]

It you like I can tune the piano.

[@ConstantineFinehouse]

Please do :)

[@HortiAnnalenae]

Who's the pianist?

[@DanielKurganov]

Constantine Finehouse. We have so many videos together, I assume people know who he is now, haha...