This album features Nathan Milstein's second recordings of these concertos, originally issued on mono LPs, making them less known than his later stereo remakes.
Performer Biography
William Steinberg, the conductor for the Mendelssohn and Bruch concertos, emigrated to Palestine after the Nazis came to power and helped create the Palestine (now Israel) Philharmonic Orchestra.
Album & Artwork
This album's coupling of the Mendelssohn and Bruch concertos was the first time these specific works appeared together on a single release, a pairing that later became standard for LPs and CDs.
Critical Reception
The Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, despite its current popularity, had a difficult premiere, with its original dedicatee, Leopold Auer, calling it unplayable.
Performer Biography
Nathan Milstein, one of the 20th century's greatest violinists, was known for his unpretentious style and ability to concertize into his 80s due to his relaxed technique.
Recording & Production
The Mendelssohn and Bruch concertos on this album were recorded in 1953 at the Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh, a large auditorium originally built as a Masonic lodge.
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