Mischa Elman

[@thewronggelato3889]

Starts at 1:50

[@amithsuresh8279]

Thanks

[@dejanstevanic5408]

@Leo Poon Thank you.

[@poseuresque]

i often forget to just listen to how he plays this. so sweetly. so tenderly. loving each note, individually. I forget this because of how remarkable his bowing is. I love watching mischa elman play. thanks for posting this!!!!!!!

[@Khalid-j2c]

This is my type of "lo-fi"

[@karakarapi7963]

oh wow that Hurts. it feels like reminiscing about someone's golden years, then consuming one glass of wine too much and falling into a deep sense of loss and grief, and, finally, taking a deep breath and focusing back on happier times.

[@fatbish2.074]

Omg i cried after reading this.... idk why

[@sherom]

Here Elman is using an "Impulse Vibrato", which is not used anymore, especially by todays violinist. The impulse is produced from inside the forearm to the finger tip. Take notice that there is no arm movement in Elman's vibrato and very little wrist.

[@antoniograncino3506]

More's the pity. Most of today's violin soloists produce a screechy tone with a shallow, nervous vibrato.

[@user-ww2nd4co2p]

@@antoniograncino3506 *laughs in Hilary Hahn*

[@DanRad44]

not correct. still many violinists today use the hand wrist vibrato, less though then in the past, but still.

[@sherom]

@@DanRad44 The impulse vibrato is produced by pulsating the fingertips, not by the hand....See Steve Redrobes dvd for a better explanation ! stephenredrobe.co.uk/html/dvd.html

[@DCBfanboy]

@@sherom wow ! Congrats on answering twelve years later

[@jonathandavid3393]

Truly remarkable at some points he sounds like he is crying through the violin. Melancholic and beutifull interpretation.

[@stephenmissal8260]

When I was 18 I attended Brevard Music Camp, (1966), and played in the big orchestra viola section. Elman, who was fairly old at that juncture, played the Tchaikovsky with us, and I was stunned at how much technique, sound and musicality he still had. Quite impressive.

[@henryschoon7816]

The way he plays and the way it sounds on the recording is just amazing. When he repeats a phrase he plays it differently and with a tone that any violinist would be jealous of. It’s a truly amazing performance

[@kismethug]

We all thank Twoset for introducing us to this masterpiece ❤️

[@ishandubey8394]

Can you please tell me the name of this piece??

[@bigcoomer1235]

@@ishandubey8394The first piece is "Humoresque" and the second piece is "Gavotte".

[@piarizzosebastianmiobonifa1369]

yes

[@ruz01_7]

I’m here after two set violin lol

[@jomarearagao3328]

Same

[@gts334]

Me too.

[@rosemarionnaud2027]

Same and I wanted to know how many people arrived here after watching their video =D

[@dennischung5585]

Me too

[@awaisahmad2097]

Same

[@2009sia]

我覺得透過電流聲，小提琴聲更添魅力⋯第二段挺逗趣的 Thank 2set for bringing me here.

[@monkgroupie]

Wow what a find! The great Mischa Elman! A little treasure and a bit of history. What a treat to see him, hear his elegant interpretation and his breathtaking 'Elman' tone. I never knew that one of the shorts created to showcase the talking pictures technology had Mischa Elman performing. Quite different from the 'Singing in the Rain' talking picture short... Thanks for posting this. It's clips like this that make KZbin worth while...

[@sekarwangi2086]

It fills my heart with a sense of longing I never knew I had

[@alexelmen3994]

love how I can watch my relatives from sooooo many years ago this is my family lullaby

[@monkeymohta7163]

If you are related why do you spell it elmEn and he spells it elmAn

[@goobersky]

My teacher first showed me this so that he could write “Elman it” in big letters to get me to vibrato more. I still think Elman when I’m told to use all the schmatsy vibrato.

[@basiazonierczyk6496]

😆

[@somafulwiler7577]

Thank you very much twoset for introducing me to this wonderfully played piece. I love the asthetic of the video, and for me personally, the old audio brings it all together perfectly.

[@mattzart]

This was the footage that convinced me to learn the violin when I was 18. I'm so glad I did. I love this performance. Mischa Elman and Fritz Kreisler are two of my idols.

[@beethao9380]

I tried to imitate this performance and it got me into the state concert during high school. I made it to the first violin in that concert. Thousands auditioned, but only about 25 second violinist and 25 first violinist are able to make it through. Only had two years of high school training.

[@Second_UNIT]

A lot of people say this sounds sweet, but I feel like it sounds almost somber or bittersweet instead. It’s absolutely a stunning and lovely performance regardless, and definitely connected with this piece a whole lot more than a lot of other pieces. (Also I’m here from twoset, hello other LingLings!)

[@gideoncheung8731]

*Ling Ling wanabees

[@Mirko_Doggen]

go practice

[@arthurseidelman7268]

@@gideoncheung8731he rr.

[@emildegas4213]

This is totally amazing, the contempt in which we drown everyday vs the inner sensible self, trying to fight against "the other", but not quite getting it. This piece is sublime.

[@cheeseoffthevine6292]

Goodness. This is just so blissful. So pure and so comforting. It's just so wonderful.

[@ipacyz8369]

Example of child prodigy, in adult life became a grandmaster among violinist. His playing is fluid and resonant, it combines light performance with great spiritual commitment. The definitive genius.

[@НадеждаРычкова-е5ц]

Замечательный скрипач! Какая изысканность, культура, тембровая палитра!

[@yyonn7966]

Sounds bittersweet, like it’s holding back it’s tears

[@jamesmarshall8836]

Filmed in 1926!

[@joosangbai]

thank you for your generous sharing this rare value!!

[@92jwiener]

Oh damn, I was just looking for some Mischa Elman. Didn't know he was filmed on a pre-Jazz Singer sound film. Very interesting!

[@leilanizabrina7974]

I FINALLY FOUND ONE OF MY FAV PIECE THAT I HEARD FROM BALLET COMPETITION 😭👌

[@e.r.4077]

Wonderful. This is the best of the internet.

[@George-ip7cw]

Most likely Elman is the origin of the 'How to get to Carnegie Hall?' quip, having been approached by two tourists behind Carnegie Hall after just leaving the building following a difficult rehearsal.

[@cafenero1164]

actually its often attributed to Heifetz or Artur Rubinstein

[@George-ip7cw]

@@cafenero1164 True, but Carnegie Hall archivist Gino Francesconi attributes it to Mischa Elman. No one knows for sure, though.

[@MrGer2295]

Wonderful! Thank you for posting!

[@EscargoTouChaud]

Elman's playing is pure luck in a sad way. Check out his interpretation of Schubert's Serenade. It's absolutely wonderful!

[@cheeseoffthevine6292]

At 6:53, if you song the well known rhythm from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, it matches up pretty well. I just thought that observation was pretty interesting.

[@tawny_ello]

I got so confused when I heard this because the upbeat gliss sections are so eerily familiar to me but I've never listened to this before. Then I realized.... Little Einsteins. Melody is rly out here teaching 7 year olds classical music, huh

[@nadiaelisa8065]

♪Melody the music pet, the greatest pet that you can get. We'll help her find her ticket for the train♪ man...memories~

[@BillAlpert]

Very well said, Chris. By comparison today it's more like being strapped into a fighter jet and going like hell. What ever happened to the spacious feeling that surrounded these classic performances?

[@eckarteckart]

Great! The dignity of the music! Once upon a time... Who cared that time of a "fastest violin player of the world"?--- (By the way: I heard Elman live in Vienna 1963 with a strange programming...)

[@johncrowerdoe5527]

I think Paganini claimed that title years before.

[@Mirko_Doggen]

Do you guys know twosetviolin?

[@robotnik77]

At the end, you see Kreisler and Heifetz at the beach on Coney Island walking toward the camera. You have to be quick - it only lasts 1.5 seconds.

[@amanlearnscode]

Elman, Heifetz... the Auer's students are awesome!!!

[@sovon9254]

Anyone from TwoSet violin?

[@jomarearagao3328]

Me

[@waldstein6443]

Boooooiii

[@piarizzosebastianmiobonifa1369]

yeee

[@alessandrovaccari782]

I feel Mr Elman so close to Sir Menhuin's physical approach to the violin. This is the pioneristic discover of the ergonomical and physiological attitude to strings and contemporary study of music. Many referrements into Alexander tecniques and Feldenkrais too. Maybe what I'm saying is... bu7l$[-]it, but I take the risk! No doubles?

[@sherom]

Glad to see this video back at you tube...thnaks

[@slowpracticebuddy9035]

That Gavotte though is godly, awesome interpretation!!! Suzuki book 3 and book 1 playing at a professional level wow!

[@andrewzhang8512]

I mean, the only thing that matters is that they sound good, right?

[@levicopp3224]

What extraordinary bow divisions in the gavotte !

[@monchichiphilly5282]

Fantastic, says my eight year old violinist.

[@deepdark795]

+Monchichi NYB get educated. elman was one of the greatest violinists to ever walk the earth. 8 year-olds don't know how to appreciate his playing yet.

[@monchichiphilly5282]

Thank you for posting this.

[@libramoon2]

Beautiful....

[@Malalalala]

Twoset brought me here

[@ginger1398]

Music : 8K Video : 144P

[@alexelmen3994]

way to go uncle RIP LOVE YOU

[@monkeymohta7163]

If you are related why do you spell it elmEn and he spells it elmAn

[@laurn.laughter]

Quit lying 😆

[@michaelw.4469]

@@monkeymohta7163 Some families change their surnames. Grieg for example used to be called Greig. But because he moved to another country, he changed his surname from Greig to Grieg.

[@karlagiguere2768]

Jolly good show!!

[@jinoia]

I'm here again.

[@jinoia]

I wonder why but humoresque is supposed to be lively but i just feel like bawling whenever I hear this piece.

[@kathychenyinggao4519]

Here after two set!

[@levicopp3224]

Elman, sweetness plangency, an old world courtesy.

[@fredericchopin7538]

Delightful!

[@pigrecopigreco6363]

Misha Elman Addict I AM

[@rza563]

Its soooooooo sweet omg thx 2set

[@user-ww2nd4co2p]

Bruh this makes me wanna cry ;-;

[@ohouuch1333]

헐.. 이 사람이었구나.. 거의 40년이 지나서야 알게 되다니.. 듣자마자 알게 됐음...

[@leoncioviolin]

EXCELENTE VÍDEO

[@lili_ukulele328]

what is this piece called? edit: oop nevermind found it, if anyone else wants to know it's Humoresque by Dvorak :)

[@tomref4001]

Initial piece sounds hintish Scottish with added hint of Ziguenerwisen in, then Gavotte afterwards. Credits deserved even in their longevity....😎

[@poseuresque]

Ave thought it? That's...really cool

[@anthonjontah7607]

I'm also here bcos twoset. What amazed me is that comment from 12 years ago!! We don't even know if the person still alive now ??

[@KosteckiAdam]

genial,,,,

[@SCschoolpool]

here from the art of violin documentary:)

[@as-xp9yr]

神業です。

[@gijsbertuslaurensvandevooren]

Humoresque

[@dayamusykant]

I'm impressed 😲😲😲

[@cristiandj2088]

Music starts at 1:56

[@raihanz4617]

Amazing

[@timkang6338]

Humoresque is always so nice

[@100crowns6]

Bewitching!

[@ubkwerhe5469]

my favorite humoreke

[@lord_d0075]

Damn it twoset 🤣🤣🤣👋

[@puschanmousavi6097]

Lovelovelove

[@montgomeryrail]

Family Guy Brought me here

[@kaelamendoza6185]

Me too

[@NoahBigsby]

"Please stay tuned for 80 years of crap"

[@Ironic4511]

Please could someone tell me what is the name of the piece he played at 5:57?

[@richardfat7]

Gossec's Gavotte

[@Ironic4511]

FAT FAT Cheng thank you!

[@samarpan9382]

No it's humoresque

[@scorpionjimmy8734]

What’s the deal with those 4 dislikes? Cmon!

[@WilliamVyvyanMurray]

Thank youuuuu! So great....His sound is sooo warm... Does anyone know what sort of sound they would have been recording on? Tape already or was it something else? we tried to copy it digitally - using old tape mics here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2Kzcpt-pc6thNU but still the hiss here is soo lovely...

[@johncrowerdoe5527]

Look up the "Vitaphone" hardware inventions, some technical page should have the details of how they did it.

[@yvonneeshi]

we all know we came here after twosetviolin

[@WilliamsDarkoh]

Name song please

[@cafenero1164]

humoresque dvorak

[@maverickgaudet3054]

1:56 is when it starts

[@itzumetric]

When was this recorded?

[@Die__Ene]

1926

[@jehovahuponyou]

Didn't this guy play with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys?

[@antoniograncino3506]

Maybe you're thinking of Tiny Moore, who also played mandolin with Bob Wills' band. I knew him when had a small music studio in Sacramento in the '60s.

[@louisrelf5903]

Oh wow, that warp at 2:10 This must be really old

[@cafenero1164]

1926

[@dean3134]

What is this why is there no hd resolution?

[@karakarapi7963]

this is a recording from 1926. it's amazing it even survived long enough to be digitized. this may be as hd as it gets.

[@doctor_elefant]

Family Guy.

[@hooman_235]

:)

[@hooman_235]

1:50

[@hooman_235]

Just a lil thing for myself :)

[@pigrecopigreco6363]

È UN DOCUMENTO

[@SonofIsrael1]

how come?

[@efrenchen293]

1:55

[@Charles-hf9qx]

Who came here from twoset?

[@zachxrius]

me lol

[@tomhermann1167]

Hey about we do the story behind it really fast and then show the title for a fucking hour and then proceed with the video... people were always stupid as fuck

[@sincerecartertm]

such Bologna to mordify such sound so important with strike music and no goal of loving I give mischance elman an F for the soul of rotten people and evaluate it into tomatoes!!! every second is only more important as the sound strikes so whats his angle!?

[@antoniograncino3506]

Whachoo bin smokin', Willis ?

[@beethao9380]

100% of the people I have heard play the first section play way too fast. Elman does it justice here.

[@uwubakaoneechan]

When was this first recorded?

[@Die__Ene]

Somewhere in 1926 I presume. It premiered on August 6th 1926.

[@himanggautam8024]

1:57

[@LinhHuynh-fw1wm]

1:57

[@yennyburgos82]

1:58

[@Namena33]

1:57

[@てぃぬ-e9z]

1:55