This is the most "romantic" interpretation I've heard, since the violinist phrases the piece with an unusual flow and melodic line, particularly in the third and fourth sub-sections. Most players leave strict Bach phrasing and dynamics, which subdues the melody Heifetz emphasizes. Indispensible!
In many sense, this is the most odd, amazing, and unique interpretation I have heard. There isn't anything that has been recorded that sounds similar when you take into account the bowing, fingering, phrasing, tempo, sound - EVERYTHING is one of a kind. The liberty Heifetz takes to make it his own is astounding and I believe no serious violinist can get by playing the Chaconne without listening to or even studying such a phenomenal interpretation. That said, I would not want to emulate it, haha.
does anyone know where this was recorded at..?? i bet it was abby road studios, in london..just saying, if anyone dose know where it was recorded at, pleases let me know
heifeitz moves this piece along with command: He plays it like the King of Violin, timeless renditions like this, born of discipline, style and song, even during the twilight of his life, like a solid oak that one day fell over without warning, it gave the world its strength and shade for three quarters of a century, on ly to be taken in the end by God who saw his fair reflection.
@Juicylemons1 You only watch somebody's facial expression to determine if he/she is playing with emotion right? Use your ear please. His other Bach stuff might be just so so, but his Chaconne is truly amazing.
I hate to disagree but I must. He is of course dead but my late teacher had the pleasure of being in the major London Orchestras and recorded with him - he rarely made any retakes in concerto recordings - not like the recordings by numbers one hears today.
The players you mention are all excellent and indeed I agree not everyone can be good at everything - it is horses for courses but in the 1970's I collected about 40 recordings of his and they still give me great pleasure. Best wishes Les
Heifitz is considered to be, myself included, to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest violinist, that ever was. - Itzahk Perlman
When it comes to the violin, [Jascha] Heifetz is always a big inspiration. Some people say that he's cold , which I don't agree with at all. - Joshua Bell
And are there any recording from the mid 1900's that sound better than recordings from the 21st century?
@thesock339 The implication wasn't that he used them, but that no one could match his sound and they were the 'answer' Which is a complementary remark about Heifetz's tone, not a thesis on why synthetic cores were created...
Actually guys I think he did record several takes but chose the best in his opinion - he asked his wife about it and she agreed.
He would not have been 100% happy with that take.
Millions would.
He is for me a humble rather poor clarinettist the pinnacle of achievement.
I learnt so much from listening to him.
I have many of his recordings and still love them despite the wonderful players that have emerged since. I also love Menuhin,Gitlis, and all the great players for their dedication.
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Valerii1985 1 day ago
Bach is so badass. I never realized just how amazing and Romantic Bach's music truly is.
asdfqwervd 5 days ago
2 People working on this piece got depressed after hearing this :P
SomeAnimeOtaku 1 week ago
This is the most "romantic" interpretation I've heard, since the violinist phrases the piece with an unusual flow and melodic line, particularly in the third and fourth sub-sections. Most players leave strict Bach phrasing and dynamics, which subdues the melody Heifetz emphasizes. Indispensible!
ThePhys2001 3 weeks ago
Fantástico!
Kaio83483 3 weeks ago
прости всех нас за то что такие люди умирают
sorento1100 4 weeks ago
While he plays, he is totally relaxed. And still, it is fantastic.
mysteriouspacifist 4 weeks ago
That one dislike is Hitler's punk ass
imani793 1 month ago
In many sense, this is the most odd, amazing, and unique interpretation I have heard. There isn't anything that has been recorded that sounds similar when you take into account the bowing, fingering, phrasing, tempo, sound - EVERYTHING is one of a kind. The liberty Heifetz takes to make it his own is astounding and I believe no serious violinist can get by playing the Chaconne without listening to or even studying such a phenomenal interpretation. That said, I would not want to emulate it, haha.
aimson 1 month ago
What a badass.
nomadj2784 2 months ago
does anyone know where this was recorded at..?? i bet it was abby road studios, in london..just saying, if anyone dose know where it was recorded at, pleases let me know
YelloJacketviolin 2 months ago
ce sera le seul morceau qui donnera le seul indication pour tous les joueurs d'etre les meilleurs
ros375 2 months ago
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joshuadaando 2 months ago
heifeitz moves this piece along with command: He plays it like the King of Violin, timeless renditions like this, born of discipline, style and song, even during the twilight of his life, like a solid oak that one day fell over without warning, it gave the world its strength and shade for three quarters of a century, on ly to be taken in the end by God who saw his fair reflection.
brother234 2 months ago 4
Like he's good but not amazing, Itzhak, Hilary, or even Joshua could play this with emotion.
Juicylemons1 2 months ago
@Juicylemons1 You only watch somebody's facial expression to determine if he/she is playing with emotion right? Use your ear please. His other Bach stuff might be just so so, but his Chaconne is truly amazing.
snowmen10 2 months ago 4
He's not as good as PEOPLE MAKE HIM OUT TO BE
Juicylemons1 2 months ago
I hate to disagree but I must. He is of course dead but my late teacher had the pleasure of being in the major London Orchestras and recorded with him - he rarely made any retakes in concerto recordings - not like the recordings by numbers one hears today.
The players you mention are all excellent and indeed I agree not everyone can be good at everything - it is horses for courses but in the 1970's I collected about 40 recordings of his and they still give me great pleasure. Best wishes Les
lesclarinet 2 months ago
@lesclarinet so is concerto recordings the studio they did this at??
YelloJacketviolin 2 months ago
@Juicylemons1
Heifitz is considered to be, myself included, to be one of the greatest, if not the greatest violinist, that ever was. - Itzahk Perlman
When it comes to the violin, [Jascha] Heifetz is always a big inspiration. Some people say that he's cold , which I don't agree with at all. - Joshua Bell
And are there any recording from the mid 1900's that sound better than recordings from the 21st century?
TheKimboslizzy 1 month ago
what a performance, very moving indeed.
zbharucha2 2 months ago
great stuff !
JESUS1John 3 months ago
A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF MUSIC ON THE VIOLIN!!!
Tilleyass 3 months ago
One thing is for sure about Heifetz's tone... synthetic core strings were created because everything previous couldn't hold up.
PaperGrape 3 months ago
@PaperGrape Heifetz uses gut string with steel E. He never and forbid his students to use synthetic string...
snowmen10 2 months ago
@PaperGrape Heifetz never used synthetic strings. He used Tricolore gut Silver-wound G's, Plain gut D's and A's, and Goldbrokat E's.
thesock339 1 month ago
@thesock339 The implication wasn't that he used them, but that no one could match his sound and they were the 'answer' Which is a complementary remark about Heifetz's tone, not a thesis on why synthetic cores were created...
PaperGrape 1 month ago
That would my 1,000,000,000 take!
alfafc 3 months ago 2
@alfafc sure it would keep dreaming
milstein91 3 months ago
It's good to be god
sonucdoubIes 4 months ago
i just can't appreciate this on violin as much as on the piano (rubinstein's version, particularly)
Yodavid1 4 months ago
@Yodavid1
You're kidding
tiltshift666 3 months ago
Actually guys I think he did record several takes but chose the best in his opinion - he asked his wife about it and she agreed.
He would not have been 100% happy with that take.
Millions would.
He is for me a humble rather poor clarinettist the pinnacle of achievement.
I learnt so much from listening to him.
I have many of his recordings and still love them despite the wonderful players that have emerged since. I also love Menuhin,Gitlis, and all the great players for their dedication.
lesclarinet 4 months ago
@lesclarinet Yes, he usually takes 3 times and choose the best. AND, unlike the players now, he doesn't edit it.
snowmen10 2 months ago
On a different filmed performance of this piece you can hear the producer say: "take 1" and hear Heifetz reply: "Ah, there'll only be one take"!
wsx2000 5 months ago 40
First take, bitch
elopez4024 6 months ago 45
It´s brilliant how you can see the smile on his face when he starts the first bar.
Greattauro 6 months ago
Love it forever!
wangjun11053 9 months ago
First take!
cameronhollingshead 11 months ago