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Born
2 February 1901
Born In
Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania
Died
10 December 1987 (aged 86)
Jascha Heifetz (2 February 1901 – 10 December 1987) was a violinist widely regarded as the greatest violinist of the 20th Century. Heifetz made his first commercial recording on 7 November 1917. Throughout his career, he continued to record, almost always for RCA Victor. He had an immaculate technique and expressive vibrato. From time to time, his near-perfect technique and conservative stage demeanor caused some to accuse him of being overly mechanical, even cold. Even so, most critics agree he infused his playing with feeling and reverence for the wishes of the composers. His styl… read more
Jascha Heifetz (2 February 1901 – 10 December 1987) was a violinist widely regarded as the greatest violinist of the 20th Century. Heifetz made his first commercial recording on 7 November 1917. Throughout his career, he continued to record, almost always for RCA Victor. He had an immaculate … read more
Jascha Heifetz (2 February 1901 – 10 December 1987) was a violinist widely regarded as the greatest violinist of the 20th Century. Heifetz made his first commercial recording on 7 November 1917. Throughout his career, he continued to record, almost always for RCA Victor. He had an immaculate technique and expressive vibrato. From time to time, his near-perfect te… read more

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1 Vitali: Chaconne in G Minor, Tedesco: The Lark, Fauré: Sonata No. 1, Op. 13, in A Chaconne in G Minor
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2 The 50 Absolute Essentials of Classical Music I. Allegro Molto Appassionato
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3 Lalo: Symphonie espagnole - Chausson: Poeme (1951-1954) I. Allegro Moderato
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4 Contemplation (After Brahms' Op. 105 No. 1) Contemplation (After Brahms' Op. 105 No. 1)
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5 Heifetz Violin Greatest Hits III. Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivace
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6 Jascha Heifetz Plays French Sonatas II. Andante
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7 Never-Before-Released and Rare Live Recordings, Vol. 1 Caprice No. 24 in A Minor - 1948
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8 II. Andante assai II. Andante assai
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9 III. Allegro ben marcato III. Allegro ben marcato
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10 RACHMANINOV: Variations on a Theme of Chopin / Preludes Oriental Sketch
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  1. 16,778 listeners

    6 Dec 2011 · 6 tracks

    Vitali: Chaconne in G Minor - Tedesco: The Lark - Fauré: Sonata No. 1, Op. 13, in A
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  2. 16,247 listeners

    1 Jan 1971 · 13 tracks

    Heifetz: Showpieces
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  3. 9,253 listeners

    2003 · 14 tracks

    Jascha Heifetz Live: Never-Before-Published Rare Live Recordings, Volume 4
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  4. 7,931 listeners

    2002 · 11 tracks

    Jascha Heifetz Live: Never-Before-Published and Rare Live Recordings, Volume 3
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