Oistrakh, David. (1908–1974)
Signed 1966 Royal Albert Hall Program
Original program from a 1966 concert given by the legendary Soviet violinist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, boldly signed on the title page by Oistrakh. The program, conducted by Malcolm Sargent on October 9, 1966, included Beethoven's and Tchaikovsky's violin concertos in D, as well as Handel's Water Music. The cover of the program features a dramatically lit full-page photograph of Oistrakh playing. 14 pp. Some light edge wear; overall in fine condition."Oistrakh was counted among the greatest violinists of his day, and the most characteristic representative of the Russian school. This is remarkable since his training took place in Odessa, without contact with the Auer school. However, while his early style stressed elegance, he developed his monumental style during his Moscow years. His technical mastery was complete, his tone warm and powerful, and his approach a perfect fusion of virtuosity and musicianship. His willingness to perform new music was notable and many Soviet composers dedicated works to him (Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Myaskovsky, Khachaturian, Rakov, Weinberg). Oistrakh also played sonatas with Lev Oborin and trios with Oborin and Knushevitsky, and was known as a gifted conductor." (Boris Schwarz, New Grove Online.) (14335)
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