Mischa Elman: The Complete HMV Concerto Recordings
9/6/2024, 11 Tracks, 1:29:18
Featuring
Mischa Elman
Lawrance Collingwood
Sir John Barbirolli
New Symphony Orchestra of London
Chamber Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
Antonio Vivaldi
Johann Sebastian Bach
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Performer Biography
In his 60s, Mischa Elman left RCA and signed with UK Decca, finally getting the opportunity to record major concerto repertoire that RCA had overlooked.
Recording & Production
Mischa Elman's 1931 recording of Vivaldi's G-minor Concerto was the first complete recording of a Vivaldi concerto ever made with orchestra.
Performer Biography
Mischa Elman, the violinist on this album, was the first of Leopold Auer's students to record the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto.
Recording & Production
This album compiles Mischa Elman's complete HMV recordings with orchestra, featuring five works including three concertos and two Beethoven Romances.
Critical Reception
Mischa Elman's recording of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto was admired for its emotional intensity and heartfelt soulfulness, contrasting with Jascha Heifetz's more modern rendition.
Performer Biography
After his HMV records, Mischa Elman signed with RCA but was relegated to second place behind Jascha Heifetz, limiting his recording activity.
