Josef gingold plays fritz kreisler biography
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Earlier in the week, a Listeners&#; Club reader sent me a fascinating and rare slice of American violin history. Below is music critic Russell McLauchlin&#;s profile of a year-old Joseph Gingold which appeared in the Detroit Jewish News on December 8, Gingold had just left Toscanini&#;s NBC Symphony in New York to become concertmaster of the Detroit Symphony. Within a few years, he would go on to hold the same title with the Cleveland Orchestra under George Szell. Later, Gingold would join the faculty of Indiana University, building a reputation as one of the most influential violin teachers of the twentieth century. (Hear a sample of Gingold&#;s recordings in past Listeners&#; Club posts).
McLauchlin&#;s profile gives us a sense of Gingold&#;s humanity and the warm, respectful and collegial atmosphere he fostered within the Detroit Symphony violin section. Most notably, we see his generosity and passion for teaching: he opened his home to weekly coaching sessions for younger and less experienced members of the section. A true leader brings the team together to accomplish a common goal, allowing everyone to produce their best work. In this regard, Josef Gingold provides a fine example.
Thank you to photographer Herman Krieger, who took the story&#;s photo of Gingold an
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Recently, I found a few interesting links relating to Josef Gingold, the legendary violinist and teacher who died in If you&#;re not familiar with Gingold&#;s legacy, this short video offers insights into his life, distinguished career and great humanity.
Having studied with the nineteenth century Belgian violinist Eugene Ysaye, Gingold was one of the last links to an elegant earlier style of violin playing. Here is an excerpt from his recording Josef Gingold Plays Fritz Kreisler, featuring Kreisler&#;s Aucassin et Nicolette. It showcases his golden tone and the warmth of his playing:
[quote]No matter what you do, always con amore, always with love. You never play dutifully, you play beautifully.[/quote]
Gingold has many interesting things to say in this interview, conducted in the last years of his life by Kim Markl. He talks about the importance of constantly learning and changing throughout life. Despite his age, he exudes a love of the violin and a joy of discovery that suggests an amazing youthful vitality. He discusses the way styles of violin playing have changed over time, demonstrating in the style of Ysaye. He believes that the most fundamental aspect of good tone production is good intonation, which allows rich overtones to ring. When asked about teaching
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