Experience the timeless virtuosity of Jascha Heifetz with "The Legendary Jascha Heifetz," a masterful collection of performances that showcase his unparalleled skill and artistry. Released in 1993, this album is a testament to Heifetz's enduring legacy in the world of classical music, featuring a diverse repertoire that spans centuries and styles.
From the lively "Scherzo fantastique" by Bazzini to the delicate "An einsamer Quelle" by Strauss, Heifetz's technical prowess and expressive depth are on full display. The album includes iconic works such as Wieniawski's "Polonaise de concert" and Glazunov's "Meditation," each rendered with Heifetz's signature precision and elegance. His arrangements of pieces by Debussy, Albéniz, and Poulenc further highlight his innovative approach to the violin repertoire.
The album also features lesser-known gems, such as Scott's "Tallahassee" and Dinicu's "Hora staccato," demonstrating Heifetz's versatility and his ability to breathe new life into a wide range of musical styles. The inclusion of works by Vivaldi, Bach, and Paganini, arranged by Heifetz himself, offers a unique perspective on these classical masterpieces.
"The Legendary Jascha Heifetz" is not just a collection of performances but a celebration of one of the most influential violinists of the 20th century. Whether you are a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. The album's duration of 1 hour and 11 minutes ensures a comprehensive journey through Heifetz's extraordinary career, making it an essential addition to any classical music collection.
Bazzini: Scherzo fantastique, Op. 25, "La ronde des lutins"Antonio Bazzini, Jascha Heifetz
Strauss, R / Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano: Stimmungsbilder, Op. 9: No. 2, An einsamer QuelleRichard Strauss, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Wienawski: Polonaise de concert in D Major, Op. 4Henryk Wieniawski, Jascha Heifetz
Glazunov: Meditation, Op. 32Alexander Glazunov, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Wienawski: Scherzo-Tarantelle in G Minor, Op. 16Henryk Wieniawski, Jascha Heifetz
Debussy / Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano: L'Enfant prodigue, CD 61, L. 57: PréludeClaude Debussy, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Albéniz / Arr. Heifetz: Suite española No. 1, Op. 47: III. SevillaIsaac Albéniz, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Elgar: La capricieuse, Op. 17Edward Elgar, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Moszkowski: 2 Piano Pieces, Op. 45: II. Guitarre. Allegro comodo (Arr. for Violin and Piano by Sarasate)Moritz Moszkowski, Jascha Heifetz
Falla / Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano: La vida breve: Danza española No. 1Manuel de Falla, Jascha Heifetz, Emanuel Bay
Scott: Tallahassee, Suite for Violin and Piano, Op. 73 No. 4: I. Bygone Memories (Andante molto sostenuto)Cyril Scott, Jascha Heifetz
Dohnányi: Ruralia Hungarica, Op. 32a: VI. Adagio non troppo (Arr. for Violin and Piano by Fritz Kreisler)Ernst von Dohnányi, Jascha Heifetz
Castelnuovo-Tedesco: Alt-Wien, Op. 30 (Arr. for Violin and Piano by Jascha Heifetz)Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Jascha Heifetz
Poulenc / Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano: 3 Mouvements perpétuels, FP 14: I. Assez modéréFrancis Poulenc, Jascha Heifetz, Emanuel Bay
Dinicu: Hora staccato (Arr. for Violin and Piano by Jascha Heifetz)Grigoras Dinicu, Jascha Heifetz
Vivaldi / Arr. Busch: Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2, RV 31: I. (a) PreludioAntonio Vivaldi, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Vivaldi / Arr. Busch: Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2, RV 31: I. (b) Capriccio. PrestoAntonio Vivaldi, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Vivaldi / Arr. Busch: Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2, RV 31: II. CorrenteAntonio Vivaldi, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Vivaldi / Arr. Busch: Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2, RV 31: III. AdagioAntonio Vivaldi, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Vivaldi / Arr. Busch: Violin Sonata in A Major, Op. 2 No. 2, RV 31: IV. GigaAntonio Vivaldi, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Paganini / Arr. Kreisler for Violin and Piano: 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 13 in B-Flat MajorNiccolò Paganini, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Bach, JS / Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano: English Suite No. 3 in G Minor, BWV 808: V. Gavottes I & IIJohann Sebastian Bach, Jascha Heifetz, Arpád Sándor
Franck: Violin Sonata in A Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto poco mossoCésar Franck, Jascha Heifetz, Arthur Rubinstein