Milstein's Advice to Violinists: How to survive without a teacher.

The Master of Invention, Nathan Milstein, was an extraordinary violinist whose musical prowess and innovative approach have inspired generations of artists. Milstein consistently pushed the boundaries of violin playing, redefining technical perfection and creative expression. His meticulous attention to detail and devotion to musicality enabled him to create technically flawless and emotionally powerful performances. Milstein's unique interpretations gave classical works new life, illuminating hidden nuances and presenting a new perspective. His profound musical insights and never-ending pursuit of perfection have made him a legendary figure and an essential source of inspiration for violinists throughout generations.
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Paganiniana

Goldamark VIolin Concerto

Saint-Saens Violin Concerto:

Bach Sonatas and Partitas

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Vladimir Dyo's Library (PDF downloads)
Sauret-Kogan Cadenza (plus cadenzas by Kreisler, Wilhelmj, Sauret 1912, Kubelik)

Heinz Provost - Intermezzo

Easy cadenza to Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3

Tchaikovsky/Auer - Violin Concerto

The Application of Bel Canto Principles to Violin Performance (monograph)

[leopardtiger]

Agree with great Millstein in totality. Use violin to try out musical combination of notes which sound good. I am not expert violinist I can play violin now past 83 years age . Practicing on the Violin combination of notes and improvising are communication with my inner voice. It is my way of doing meditation. Do it whenever my mind feels like it, early morning after waking up from bed few minutes, later in the day few minutes and before going to sleep in the night few minutes communication with the Violin. It is for me the most enjoyable calming experience considering I live all alone for over 20 years. I am never alone my violin is my companion.

[zbassillini]

I accidentally stumbled onto Millstein, after seeing his effortless/beautiful violin playing and now I have found this clip… (My instrument is the guitar). Nathan’s advice I will follow.

[andrewmartin]

The best. By this I mean, when I hear him, I feel I am really hearing the instrument, and at least a good portion of the composer. He HAS personality, but I am not JUST hearing his personality.

[violinhunter]

True, you can't explain everything.

[franciscoespinozagamboa]

maestro Milstein junto con D.Oistrack y Heifetz uno de los mas insignes

[bernardwolff]

Interesting. It’s always, obviously, from the standpoint of the person saying it. But „difficulty“ opposing progress isn’t in itself a fact I would say. But I get his point. As Perlman said „You also need to freely „play around/ experiment“ meaning not being too strict.

[vladimirdyo]

The Master of Invention, Nathan Milstein, was an extraordinary violinist whose musical prowess and innovative approach have inspired generations of artists. Milstein consistently pushed the boundaries of violin playing, redefining technical perfection and creative expression. His meticulous attention to detail and devotion to musicality enabled him to create technically flawless and emotionally powerful performances. Milstein's unique interpretations gave classical works new life, illuminating hidden nuances and presenting a new perspective. His profound musical insights and never-ending pursuit of perfection have made him a legendary figure and an essential source of inspiration for violinists throughout generations.

Paganiniana

Goldamark VIolin Concerto

Saint-Saens Violin Concerto:

Bach Sonatas and Partitas

[gliderfan]

Don't play with your hands, play with your brain.
Why nobody listens to that

[richardjehl]

Nathan was a fabulous violinist but that won't help students a great deal. Artists are not always good pedagogues and quite often they are unable to explain what has to be mastered to achieve a specific result. A good teacher should be able to explain in detail everything a pupil has to know or be aware of in order to be successful. Many artists were very good performers but at the same time very bad at teaching,

[searchmeinyoutube]

Is that Ashkenazy interviewing Milstein?