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Heifetz' Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Classic Rec

Hello!
I just recently purchased the Classic Records reissue of Hefetz performing the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. I was disappointed to hear that many of orchestral climaxes in the recording are distorted. I'm wondering whether this distortion is inherent to the recording, or whether my cartridge isn't tracking properly. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Mika
mwaller
jdaniel13
129 posts
 
MWallwer: it's from '56. I know of no other performance that is as hair-raising as the Heifetz/Reiner finale. Enjoy the music. : )
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Jdaniel13...Try Oistrach.
jdaniel13
129 posts
 
Thanks Eldartford, tried two Oistrahk's but went back to Heifetz. (Though I can't recommend a MHS of father and son performing enough: very good Melodiya recording.) Will try them again tonite.
mwaller OP
17 posts
 
For what it's worth, I'm a big fan of Michael Rabin's performance. Rabin has a very different interpretation - far more romantic and less harried.
Mika
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