Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of classical music with "The Legendary Jascha Heifetz," a captivating album released in 1993 by Warner Classics. This exquisite collection showcases the unparalleled virtuosity of Jascha Heifetz, one of the most celebrated violinists of all time. Spanning a little over an hour, this album is a testament to Heifetz's extraordinary talent and his ability to breathe new life into both well-known and lesser-known pieces.
The album features a diverse range of compositions, from the intricate and playful "Scherzo fantastique" by Bazzini to the serene and introspective "An einsamer Quelle" by Richard Strauss. Heifetz's arrangements, along with those by other renowned musicians like Fritz Kreisler and Jascha Heifetz himself, add a unique dimension to the performances. The inclusion of works by composers such as Glazunov, Wienawski, Debussy, and Poulenc highlights the album's eclectic nature, offering a rich tapestry of musical styles and eras.
Heifetz's technical prowess and expressive depth are evident in every note, whether he is performing a lively polonaise by Wienawski or a delicate prelude by Debussy. The album also includes a selection of Vivaldi's Violin Sonata in A Major, expertly arranged by Busch, showcasing Heifetz's ability to convey both the joyous and contemplative aspects of the Baroque period.
For those new to classical music or longtime enthusiasts, this album is a treasure trove of masterful performances. Jascha Heifetz's legacy as a violinist is firmly cemented in this collection, making it a must-listen for anyone appreciating the beauty and complexity of classical music.
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
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