Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Jascha Heifetz, one of the most celebrated violinists of all time, with his album "The Legendary Jascha Heifetz." Released on January 1, 1993, under Warner Classics, this collection of classical chamber music showcases Heifetz's unparalleled virtuosity and profound musicality. Spanning a little over an hour, the album features a diverse array of compositions, from the lively "Scherzo fantastique" by Bazzini to the serene "Meditation" by Glazunov, and the passionate "Scherzo-Tarantelle" by Wienawski. Heifetz's interpretations are masterful, bringing a unique depth and brilliance to each piece. The album also includes arrangements by Heifetz himself, such as the enchanting "Prélude" from Debussy's "L'Enfant prodigue" and the spirited "Hora staccato" by Dinicu. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a captivating journey through some of the most beloved and enduring works in the violin repertoire.
Tracks
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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