Sibelius: Pieces for Violin and Piano | Shmuel Ashkenasi & Dina Vainshtein

[@bobvanderentviolinist4267]

Unbelievable; he sounds like Kreisler but with his own unique sound and style. I just couldn't imagine that this kind of playing still exists

[@geigenatelierbrusch469]

Dina Vainshtein follows the master neatlessly and with utmost sensitivity. Besides all the violinistic virtues of Mr. Ashkenazy this should not be underestimated. At least for me it's a joy to notice the natural flow between these two wonderful musicians.

[@alexsaldarriaga8318]

One of my all time favorite violinists. I love the singing quality of his playing. He’s a great artist and a wonderful teacher.

[@bobvanderentviolinist4267]

I totally agree

[@raoultak]

Shmuel Ashkenasi, so very much underrated and I really love the way he is playing the violin. Such a beautiful tone and such a perfect intonation.

[@vesakaitera2831]

This was a really impressive performance.

[@chrismattocks7950]

Ashkenasi at his absolute best! What a thrilling and inspiring way to relieve life's current woes!

[@violinbuff3782]

Sensitive, beautiful playing in the golden age style. Eric Shumsky

[@ronaldhurwitz1823]

Beautiful sound; takes us back to the style of playing rarely heard today. Kudos to Shmuel Ashkenasi. Thanks. Ron Hurwitz

[@melfaraj4633]

Great to hear Shmuel Ashkenasi again. Here in the UK we don't hear of him much at all. I recall buying what I believe was a first record with him playing the first and 2nd violin concertos by Paganini in 1970-71

[@mbradley5683]

Phenomenal songs from one of my favorite composers that I’ve never heard before😁

[@daniel3231995]

Me too. Sound like real intimate gems, prefer the lesser known works.

[@Siieracki]

absolutely glorious tone

[@belmon38]

An incredible player and musician, among the very best !

[@bh5169]

Beautiful

[@hazrry]

Wow that's so beautiful 😍

[@danielnguyen1466]

Wow black hair bow, that looks so cool

[@daniel3231995]

Just noticed it. Actually have a salt and pepper one myself but wondered if black ones were used by violinists. Looks to be giving a very nice, unique tone with the added dark texture of his violin. Would have thought it would sound rough but it does seem to sound like it gives him a crisper bite. Nice to look at anyway!

[@NectarineofQuality]

I just got my bow re-haired with black instead of white. Black is the natural color of the horses' tails, and so they bleach it for tradition. Turns out this bleaching makes the hair less durable. An added bonus to getting it black is you can see how much rosin you have.

[@Nai61a]

I have always loved his playing. It lacks a certain refinement, a certain natural subtlety, but the sound and the commitment and the musicality are wonderful!

[@daniel3231995]

It's an old style, almost hear Elman. Had to come back because it was so distinct;sounds like an old record which is more unusual since this is live and recent.

[@Monica-rv7go]

His sound is so old, like hiefitz old. In a good way.