Mischa Elman became a student of Leopold Auer at the St. Petersburg Conservatory in 1902, after which his career flourished.
Recording & Production
The 'Elman Centenary Edition' is dedicated to Arnold Sposato (1923-1989), whose collection of 78 rpm discs was an invaluable source for this project.
Recording & Production
Mischa Elman made his first recordings for the Victor Talking Machine Company in April 1910, which were immensely popular and established him as a household name in the US.
Performer Biography
Mischa Elman, the violinist on this recording, was born in 1891 in Ukraine and began playing the violin at age five.
Performer Biography
By the age of fifteen, Mischa Elman had performed in all major European cities and played concertos under eminent conductors like Hans Richter and Artur Nikisch.
Performer Biography
Pablo de Sarasate, a renowned violinist, heard a young Mischa Elman in 1902 and wrote a glowing letter of recommendation about his talent.
Recording & Production
This album is part of the 'Archive Performances' series by Peter Biddulph Violins, dedicated to restoring and remastering historical recordings.
