Jascha Heifetz, the legendary violinist, presents a captivating collection of classical masterpieces on this album, released on January 1, 1971, under the RCA Red Seal label. The album is a testament to Heifetz's virtuosity and his deep understanding of chamber music, featuring works by Johannes Brahms and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
The album opens with Brahms' String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111, a four-movement work that showcases the intricate interplay between the strings. Heifetz's interpretation is both precise and expressive, bringing out the richness and depth of Brahms' composition. The second half of the album is dedicated to Tchaikovsky's Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70, a four-movement string sextet that is both lyrical and dramatic. Heifetz's rendition is marked by its clarity and emotional resonance.
The album also includes two additional works by Tchaikovsky: the Sérénade mélancolique, Op. 26, and the Serenade for String Orchestra, Op. 48. These pieces are remastered to bring out the best in Heifetz's performance, offering a listening experience that is both immersive and engaging.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes, this album is a perfect blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth, making it a valuable addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
(P) 1971 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111: I. Allegro non troppo, ma con brioJohannes Brahms, Gregor Piatigorsky, Jascha Heifetz, Israel Baker, Paul Rosenthal, Milton Thomas
String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Gregor Piatigorsky, Jascha Heifetz, Israel Baker, Paul Rosenthal, Milton Thomas
String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111: III. Un poco allegrettoJohannes Brahms, Gregor Piatigorsky, Jascha Heifetz, Israel Baker, Paul Rosenthal, Milton Thomas
String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111: IV. Vivace ma non troppo prestoJohannes Brahms, Gregor Piatigorsky, Jascha Heifetz, Israel Baker, Paul Rosenthal, Milton Thomas
Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70: I. Allegro con spiritoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gregor Piatigorsky, Jascha Heifetz, Israel Baker, Milton Thomas, Paul Rosenthal, Laurence Lesser
Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70: II. Adagio cantabile e con motoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gregor Piatigorsky, Jascha Heifetz, Israel Baker, Milton Thomas, Paul Rosenthal, Laurence Lesser
Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70: III. Allegro moderatoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gregor Piatigorsky, Jascha Heifetz, Israel Baker, Milton Thomas, Paul Rosenthal, Laurence Lesser
Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70: IV. Allegro vivacePyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gregor Piatigorsky, Jascha Heifetz, Israel Baker, Milton Thomas, Paul Rosenthal, Laurence Lesser
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