Mischa Elman, Violin According to the New York Times review ("Mischa Elman Plays Again," Feb. 17, 1930, pg. 26), Frank L. Sealy, who was to assist the performance of the opening Vivaldi concerto at the organ, "was obliged to withdraw because of the difference in pitch between the two accompanying instruments." solo recital 1930-02-16T20:15:00