Jascha Heifetz
KNOWN FOR
Being the measure for perfection in violin playing
AMERICAN MASTERS FILM
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler (Apr 2015)Directed by Peter Rosen
Written Features
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Book Excerpt from Jascha Heifetz: Early Years in Russia: His Carnegie Hall Debut
A new book on Jascha Heifetz' childhood details the music world's excitement at his Carnegie...
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Music from the Heifetz Recordings
Enjoy a selection of 21 Jascha Heifetz recordings heard in the film Jascha Heifetz: God's...
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Jascha Heifetz Biography and Timeline
The name Jascha Heifetz continues to evoke awe and excitement among fellow musicians more than...
Video Features
Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Preview
Discover the violin virtuoso through Itzhak Perlman, students and archival performances.
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Jascha Heifetz: Estrellita Encore Song
Jascha Heifetz arranged a popular Mexican song to include in his Mexico City concert.
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Jascha Heifetz Concerts for 1923 Japan Earthquake Victims
In 1923, Heifetz gave concerts for Japanese quake victims, and to raise money for them.
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Jascha Heifetz Lives the Good Life
"After I came to America, my one aim, it seems, was to enjoy myself," said the violinist.
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Jascha Heifetz: Patriotic Service During World War II
Violinist Jascha Heifetz toured military bases for the USO during World War II.
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Filmmaker Peter Rosen on Key Assets of Jascha Heifetz Film
Rosen describes key assets that allowed him to make the film and tell a new story.
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Jascha Heifetz Tests Itzhak Perlman's Skills
Itzhak Perlman recalls his first encounter with Jascha Heifetz as a teenage student.
Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler
Jascha Heifetz: Passion in His Playing
One can hear the passion in Heifetz' violin playing, even if his stance was impassive.
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