Toscha Seidel

Toscha Seidel

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toscha_Seidel

Toscha Seidel (November 17, 1899 – November 15, 1962) was a Russian violin virtuoso.

He was born in Odessa on November 17, 1899. A student of Leopold Auer in St. Petersburg, Seidel became known for a lush, romantic tone and unique and free rubato. In the 1930s he emigrated to the United States, making his way to Hollywood where he made a career in the studios of motion pictures. He was featured (as soloist) in several Hollywood productions, including the movies Intermezzo, Apomethe, and Melody for Three. He was also an avid chess player (like Mischa Elman).

In 1934 Seidel gave violin instruction to Albert Einstein, and received a sketch in return, reportedly diagramming length contraction of his theory of relativity

Seidel performed on violins by Antonio Stradivari "Da Vinci" 1712 (now known as the Ex-Seidel), Giovanni Battista Guadagnini 1786 (now known as the Ex-Seidel), as well as copy of the "Alard Stradivari" by Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume 1860.

He died on November 15, 1962.

Toscha Seidel - Intermezzo (1939)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTvLxByYoDk

The great Toscha Seidel performs this delectable salon piece by Heinz Provost that shows off his ravishing tone to the fullest effect. He also provided the soundtrack for the 1939 film INTERMEZZO (from which this comes) dubbing the on-screen violin playing of Leslie Howard.

Toscha Seidel - Brahms Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major Op. 78

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7jQhgugrxk

It is a wonderful performance! So much intensity in the feelings, intelect and violinistic expression! Honesty in each sound and articulation!!! The only living violinist today that still can produce this kind of energy is Ivry Gitlis.

Toscha Seidel - Lalo Symphonie Espagnole - Andante

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dierKhoyJQ

Toscha Seidel - Traumerei by Schumann 1908

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1q-xKZNaIA

TOSCHA SEIDEL - Live Performance (Chausson Poeme - Hollywood Bowl 1945)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW9s665oS9I

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