Elman Enthralls

I found an old recording of Elman playing Choping E flat Nocturne.

In most situations, I am too busy and volatile a presence to enjoy symphonic works like I used to. Hours of pure listening and appreciating... (not many do that really, most people listen to music while doing something else, which is good; I love to drive race & jog when listening to music) ...I ask myself where in the world did I find the time to do that? Seriously, it seems like too much to ask one to listen to a symphony mindfully, unless it is done with the visual complement of an actual orchestra in front the seated individual.

And I was entranced. For five minutes I was able to savour the Chopin in the hands of Elman. Mischa Elman, if I remember his first name correctly... a dimunitive man with deep talent and a priceless tone. It isn't a 20 or 24bit recording but his musicality and tone is instantly captivating through the dated recording quality.

Thank you, Abba, for this enjoyment.