What?? Ever heard of Heifetz? Oistrakh? Kreisler? Neveu? Heck, Paganini?? Not sure what you're talking about, dear @coopmv — I think classical violinists “back in the day” were treated like rock stars, before rock stars even existed.
This is a great label - Alpha Classics - their releases regularly receive rave reviews and awards from Gramophone, BBC Music Magazine, etc. - Alpha Classics | Outhere Music Listening to a triple play with fellow Canadian Barbara Hannigan... La Passione - Works by Grisey, Nono & Haydn Ludwig Orchestra, Barbara Hannigan If you're interested, here's a link to the complete album - La Passione: Nono, Haydn & Grisey Two more on tap for today - afternoon and evening - Crazy Girl Crazy: Music by Gershwin, Berg and Berio Barbara Hannigan (soprano/conductor) Ludwig Orchestra Link to complete album - Crazy Girl Crazy Vienna - Fin de Siècle Barbara Hannigan (soprano), Reinbert De Leeuw (piano) Link to complete album - Vienna: Fin de Siècle - YouTube
Sorry to hear this. I've always liked Fleisher and the story of his trouble with one of his hands I remember reading in LIFE magazine, standing up in a bookstore, as a younger man because I didn't have the money to buy the magazine. Perhaps the first thing I should listen to on the new phono stage that's supposed to arrive today should be something by Fleisher. Perhaps this:
Listening to "Faventina: The Liturgical Music of Codex Faenza 117 (1380-1420)" performed by Mala Punica on Ambroisie.
I've heard nothing but great things about them. I hope I'm not disappointed after all the rave reviews, but, as I say, very much looking forward to its arrival. UPS tracking says it's out for delivery today.
