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David Oistrakh was a Soviet Russian violinist, violist, and conductor, who premiered many works by Shostakovich and Khachaturian. He taught at the Moscow Conservatory and performed extensively in the Soviet Union and abroad.
Sep 26, 2024 · David Oistrakh (born September 17 [September 30, New Style], 1908, Odessa, Ukraine, Russian Empire [now in Ukraine]—died October 24, 1974, Amsterdam, Netherlands) was a world-renowned Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his exceptional technique and tone production.
David Oistrakh at his finest, performing the full Brahms Violin Concerto in D, Opus 77, with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Kirill Kondrashi...
Aug 14, 2019 · David Oistrakh held all aspects of violin artistry in perfect balance and made even the most challenging of pieces seem effortless. For many the ideal violinist, he combined fingers of steel with a heart of gold.
Learn about the life and legacy of David Oistrakh, one of the most-recorded violinists of all time and a Soviet musical icon. Explore his mastery of the violin repertoire, from concerti to sonatas, and his authoritative performances of Soviet masterworks.
David Fyodorovich Oistrakh ( né Eustrach; 30 September [ O.S. 17 September] 1908 – 24 October 1974) was a Soviet Russian violinist, violist, and conductor. He was also Professor at the Moscow Conservatory, People's Artist of the USSR (1953), and Laureate of the Lenin Prize (1960).
Learn about David Oistrakh, one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century and a representative of the Russian school. Explore his discography, biography, awards and gallery on Warner Classics.
