Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
4/16/2015 | 53m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
Discover the violin virtuoso through Itzhak Perlman, students and archival performances.
Discover the story of legendary musician Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), the first truly modern violin virtuoso. This documentary portrays an artist for whom only perfection would do through vintage performances, master classes and Heifetz’ previously unseen home movies. Interviewees include Itzhak Perlman, Ivry Gitlis and Ida Haendel, and former student, accompanist and longtime companion Ayke Agus.
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Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
4/16/2015 | 53m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
Discover the story of legendary musician Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987), the first truly modern violin virtuoso. This documentary portrays an artist for whom only perfection would do through vintage performances, master classes and Heifetz’ previously unseen home movies. Interviewees include Itzhak Perlman, Ivry Gitlis and Ida Haendel, and former student, accompanist and longtime companion Ayke Agus.
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Filmmaker Peter Rosen on Key Assets of Jascha Heifetz Film
Clip: 4/16/2015 | 5m 34s | Rosen describes key assets that allowed him to make the film and tell a new story. (5m 34s)
Jascha Heifetz Concerts for 1923 Japan Earthquake Victims
Clip: 4/16/2015 | 1m 23s | In 1923, Heifetz gave concerts for Japanese quake victims, and to raise money for them. (1m 23s)
Jascha Heifetz: Estrellita Encore Song
Clip: 4/16/2015 | 1m 18s | Jascha Heifetz arranged a popular Mexican song to include in his Mexico City concert. (1m 18s)
Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Preview
Preview: 4/16/2015 | 36s | Discover the violin virtuoso through Itzhak Perlman, students and archival performances. (36s)
Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Promo
Preview: 4/16/2015 | 25s | Discover the mysterious violin virtuoso (25s)
Jascha Heifetz Lives the Good Life
Clip: 4/16/2015 | 58s | "After I came to America, my one aim, it seems, was to enjoy myself," said the violinist. (58s)
Jascha Heifetz: Passion in His Playing
Clip: 4/16/2015 | 2m 51s | One can hear the passion in Heifetz' violin playing, even if his stance was impassive. (2m 51s)
Jascha Heifetz: Patriotic Service During World War II
Clip: 4/16/2015 | 2m 8s | Violinist Jascha Heifetz toured military bases for the USO during World War II. (2m 8s)
Jascha Heifetz Tests Itzhak Perlman's Skills
Clip: 4/16/2015 | 2m 25s | Itzhak Perlman recalls his first encounter with Jascha Heifetz as a teenage student. (2m 25s)
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...