Immerse yourself in the virtuosic world of Jascha Heifetz with "Heifetz: Encores, Vol. 1," a captivating collection of classical chamber music released on May 7, 2013, by Naxos. This album showcases Heifetz's unparalleled mastery of the violin, featuring a diverse array of compositions that span from Hungarian Dances by Johannes Brahms to the fiery "Sabre Dance" from Khachaturian's "Gayane." The album also includes Heifetz's own arrangements of pieces by Rachmaninoff, Ravel, and Debussy, among others, demonstrating his unique interpretive skills and technical brilliance. With a runtime of just over an hour, this album is a testament to Heifetz's enduring legacy as one of the most celebrated violinists of all time. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Heifetz: Encores, Vol. 1" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that highlights the beauty and versatility of the violin.
2013 Naxos2013 Naxos
Tracks
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 11 in D MinorJohannes Brahms, Jascha Heifetz, Brooks Smith
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 17 in F-Sharp Minor (Arr. F. Kreisler for violin and piano)Johannes Brahms, Jascha Heifetz, Brooks Smith
21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 20 in D MinorJohannes Brahms, Jascha Heifetz, Brooks Smith
A Song Sonata: II. BelligerentRobert Russell Bennett, Jascha Heifetz, Brooks Smith
A Song Sonata: III. Slow and lonelyRobert Russell Bennett, Jascha Heifetz, Brooks Smith
A Song Sonata: IV. Madly DancingRobert Russell Bennett, Jascha Heifetz, Brooks Smith
Suite Based on American Folk Songs: IV. Cod Liver 'IleAlan Shulman, Jascha Heifetz, Brooks Smith
Gayane, Act III: Sabre Dance (Arr. J. Heifetz for violin and piano)Aram Khachaturian, Jascha Heifetz, Brooks Smith
24 Caprices, Op. 1, MS 25: No. 13 in B-Flat Major: Allegro - Minore - Allegro (Arr. F. Kreisler for violin and piano)Niccolò Paganini, Jascha Heifetz, Brooks Smith
24 Caprices, Op. 1, MS 25: No. 20 in D Major: Allegretto - Minore - Allegretto (Arr. F. Kreisler for violin and piano)Niccolò Paganini, Jascha Heifetz, Brooks Smith
2 Pieces, Op. 24: No. 2, Serenata napoletana (Version for violin and piano)Giovanni Sgambati, Jascha Heifetz, Brooks Smith
Vocalise-étude en forme de habanera, M. 51: Banjo and Fiddle (Version for Violin & Piano)William Kroll, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
The Firebird: Berceuse (Arr. S. Dushkin for violin and piano)Igor Stravinsky, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
Sonatine: II. Mouvement de Menuet (Arr. L. Roques for violin and piano)Maurice Ravel, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
3 Fantastic Dances, Op. 5: No. 2, Waltz (Arr. H. Glickman for violin and piano)Dmitri Shostakovich, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
Préludes, Book 1: Preludes, Book 1: No. 8, La fille aux cheveux de lin (the Girl with the Flaxen Hair) [arr. A. Hartmann for violin and piano]Claude Debussy, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
Hora staccato (Arr. J. Heifetz for violin and piano)Grigoras Dinicu, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
4 Pieces, Op. 32, No. 3. Gavotte: 4 Pieces, Op. 32: No. 3, Gavotte (Arr. J. Heifetz for violin and piano)Sergei Prokofiev, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
10 Pieces, Op. 12, No. 1. Marche: 10 Pieces, Op. 12: No. 1, Marche (Arr. J. Heifetz for violin and piano)Sergei Prokofiev, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
Études-tableaux in A Minor, Op. 39, No. 2. Lento assai: Etudes-tableaux, Op. 39: No. 2 in A Minor: Lento assai (Arr. J. Heifetz for violin and piano)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
6 Songs, Op. 38, No. 3. Margaritki (Daisies): 6 Songs, Op. 38: No. 3, Margaritki [Daisies] [arr. J. Heifetz for violin and piano]Sergei Rachmaninoff, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
2 Pieces, Op. 2, No. 2. Danse orientale: 2 Pieces, Op. 2: No. 2, Danse orientale (Arr. J. Heifetz for violin and piano)Sergei Rachmaninoff, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
Sea Murmurs: 33 Shakespeare Songs, Op. 24: Vol. 8, No. 3, Two Maids Wooing a Man, "Tango" (Arr. J. Heifetz for violin and piano)Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
Valses nobles et sentimentales: VI. Vif (Arr. J. Heifetz for violin and piano)Maurice Ravel, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
Valses nobles et sentimentales: VII. Moins vif (Arr. J. Heifetz for violin and piano)Maurice Ravel, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
2 Fairy Tales, Op. 20: No. 1, Allegro con espressione (Arr. J. Heifetz for violin and piano)Nikolai Medtner, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
3 Chansons de Bilitis: No. 2, La chevelure (Arr. For violin and piano)Claude Debussy, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
El amor brujo (Love, the Magician): Pantomima [Pantomime] [arr. P. Kochanski for violin and piano]Manuel de Falla, Jascha Heifetz, Emmanuel Bay
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