the sound of bad recording in most case do not impede the perception of musical genius for musicians as well as for many among music lovers... The greatest genius i listened to on a plucked instrument is a Persian musician badly recorded, and this does not impede the perception of his genius...
Plucking (pizzicato) is not merely a technique; it is part of interpretation. It is the violinist’s artistic choice, used to create meaningful expression when interpreting music—such as (1) where along the string to pluck, (2) how strongly to pluck, (3) how long the note is allowed to sustain or decay, (4) whether the character is playful or serious, (5) whether the gesture is rhetorical or mechanical, and (6) whether the pluck is executed with the bow or the fingers. With less-than-ideal recordings, the subtle nuances and details of pizzicato—often critical to the musical interpretation—can be frequently veiled or masked. With good modern recording equipment and techniques, these details and nuances can be accurately captured and faithfully reproduced.