Leonid Kogan
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Leonid Borisovich Kogan was a preeminent Soviet violinist during the 20th century. Many consider him to be among the greatest violinists of the 20th century. In particular, he is considered to have be
The tomb of Leonid Kogan
David Oistrakh
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David Fyodorovich Oistrakh was a Soviet Russian violinist, violist, and conductor. He was also Professor at the Moscow Conservatory, People's Artist of the USSR, and Laureate of the Lenin Prize.
Leonid Kogan
…compelling violinist who excelled in both the concerto repertoire and in chamber music, shunned publicity. His career was always overshadowed by that of David Oistrakh, who was strongly promoted by the Soviet authorities. Like Oistrakh, Kogan made a few studio recordings in the West, mostly for EMI. The bulk of his…
Oistrakh in 1956
Oistrakh in 1954
David Oistrakh, Franz Konwitschny and Igor Oistrakh after a guest performance in Berlin, 1957
Oistrakh in 1972