#2 The Smell of Pain

Listen to the violin. How forceful it is. Mayhem of soul. Misdoings of the world. Smell the pain that will never fade. This is not a dancing, playful recording but it's beautiful. It's a fight that cannot be won. Mr. Oistrakh, what have you done?

Composer: Maurice Ravel
Work: Tzigane
Recording: Igor Oistrakh, Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Boris Khaikin