David Oistrakh quotes

David Oistrakh was a Soviet violinist, celebrated for his extraordinary technique and expressive musicality. His performances and recordings of concertos by composers like Shostakovich and Prokofiev set new standards in violin playing. He remains one of the most admired and influential violinists of the twentieth century. Here are 3 of his quotes:

When I think of myself in those years, it seems to me that I was playing quite freely and fluently, tonally pure. But there is still have many years of hard work over the sound, rhythm and dynamics. Of course, most importantly, a deep comprehension of the inner content.

David Oistrakh

I was three and a half years old when my father brought home a toy fiddle," playing "with which I am very happy fancies himself a street musician... I thought not and could not be happier than go from house to house with a violin ".

David Oistrakh