Jascha Heifetz

Jascha Heifetz
Jascha Heifetz (2 February [O.S. 20 January] 1901 – 10 December 1987) was a Jewish-American violinist. Many consider him to be the greatest violinist of all time. Born in Vilna (Vilnius), he moved as a teenager to the United States, where his Carnegie Hall debut was rapturously received. He was a virtuoso since childhood—Fritz Kreisler, another leading violinist of the twentieth century, said on hearing Heifetz's debut, "We might as well take our fiddles and break them across our knees."

He had a long and successful performing career; however, after an injury to his right (bowing) arm, he switched his focus to teaching.

Late in life, Heifetz became a dedicated teacher and a champion of socio-political causes. He publicly advocated to establish 911 as an emergency phone number, and crusaded for clean air. He and his students at the University of Southern California protested smog by wearing gas masks, and in 1967 he converted his Renault passenger car into an electric vehicle.
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Jascha Heifetz

Jascha Heifetz

Jascha Heifetz (2 February [O.S. 20 January] 1901 – 10 December 1987) was a Jewish-American violinist. Many consider him to be the greatest violinist of all time. Born in Vilna (Vilnius), he moved as a teenager to the United States, where his Carnegie Hall debut was rapturously received. He was a virtuoso since childhood—Fritz Kreisler, another leading violinist of the twentieth century, said on hearing Heifetz's debut, "We mi...
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13 albums
HEIFETZ Sibelius: Violin Concerto (1935) - PASC075
HEIFETZ Sibelius: Violin Concerto (1935) - PASC075
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SIBELIUS Violin Concerto

Recorded in 1935
Duration 28:14

Jascha Heifetz, violin
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham 

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HEIFETZ Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto (1937) - PASC002
HEIFETZ Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto (1937) - PASC002
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TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto

Recorded in 1937
Total duration: 31:05

Jascha Heifetz, violin
London Philharmonic Orchestra -
conducted by John Barbirolli

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HEIFETZ Vieuxtemps: Violin Concerto No. 5 (1947) - PASC050
HEIFETZ Vieuxtemps: Violin Concerto No. 5 (1947) - PASC050
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VIEUXTEMPS Violin Concerto No. 5

Recorded in 1947
Duration: 16:22

Jascha Heifetz, violin
London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Sir Malcolm Sargent

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HEIFETZ, CANTELLI Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto (1954) - PASC094
HEIFETZ, CANTELLI Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto (1954) - PASC094
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MENDELSSOHN Violin Concerto

Recorded live in 1954
Duration 23:43

Jascha Heifetz, violin
New York Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Guido Cantelli 

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HEIFETZ, PIATIGORSKY The Chamber Concerts (1961) - PACM108
HEIFETZ, PIATIGORSKY The Chamber Concerts (1961) - PACM108
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MOZART String Quintet No. 4
FRANCK Piano Quintet
BRAHMS String Sextet No. 2
MENDELSSOHN String Octet

Stereo studio recordings, 1961
Total duration: 1hr 59:05

Leonard Pennario  piano
Jascha Heifetz - Israel Baker  violins
Arnold Belnick - Joseph Stepansky  violins
William Primrose - Virginia Majewski  violas
Gregor Piatigorsky - Gabor Rejto  cellos

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HEIFETZ, PRIMROSE, PIATIGORSKY Beethoven & Schubert Trios (1957/60) - PACM107
HEIFETZ, PRIMROSE, PIATIGORSKY Beethoven & Schubert Trios (1957/60) - PACM107
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BEETHOVEN String Trio No. 1
BEETHOVEN Serenade for String Trio
SCHUBERT String Trio No. 2

Studio recordings, 1957/60
Total duration: 76:16

Jascha Heifetz, violin
William Primrose, viola
Gregor Piatigorsky, cello

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