This Brahms guy is very musical, whenever he's playing slow section it's just touching. But I really think Heifetz suck at teaching, pardon my honesty, even though I still think he's the best violinist in the world still.
According to the book written by his student Ayke Agus, his true teaching style is not well represented in these videos.
He apparently was more detailed in technical aspects as well as musical interpretation in more of private setting.
He might have not been the best teacher in the world. But how inspiring figure he would be to play for. I for one would practice as if my life depends on it. That aspect alone might make him a great teacher.
But JH is right to want to drive the ending straight through from 7:25 to 7:37, reining it back only at the last moment. I've found myself bashing some item of furniture during recordings that lose momentum in those final bars ...
Friedman plays beautifully here.
aimson 2 months ago
The best part is when Heifetz smiled at 0:22 when Erick Friedman played that run..! :)
travonprince 8 months ago
Wow! Wonderful playing, so beautiful.
hamadah4 1 year ago
you know something very special is happening when it makes Heifetz genuinely smile.
brainwasher9876 1 year ago
They must be uncomfortable and the tempo is faster than any Brahms vn i ever heard. H is a phenomenon.I'd like to see some film of Galamian!
lovesGenet 1 year ago
How old is Friedman here?
lezare2012 2 years ago
@lezare2012 He would have been about 23 here.
TomBarrister 6 months ago
heehee i like how his double chin portrudes haha i wish i got his autographhh
but i think if i was forced to have a master class with him id rather suicide lol
i mean if he thinks these students are amateur players...then my playing is like poop.
9On9yue 2 years ago
This Brahms guy is very musical, whenever he's playing slow section it's just touching. But I really think Heifetz suck at teaching, pardon my honesty, even though I still think he's the best violinist in the world still.
gulisha520 2 years ago
@gulisha520 Brahms is the composer, the student violinist that is playing is Eric Friedman.
Sergio0s 1 year ago
@gulisha520
According to the book written by his student Ayke Agus, his true teaching style is not well represented in these videos.
He apparently was more detailed in technical aspects as well as musical interpretation in more of private setting.
He might have not been the best teacher in the world. But how inspiring figure he would be to play for. I for one would practice as if my life depends on it. That aspect alone might make him a great teacher.
Doahuou 1 year ago
that ending after cadenza is truly moving
kadisake 2 years ago
agree
gulisha520 2 years ago
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Friedman sounds great here. Pity that whenever he wants to take a little time, in comes Heifetz with his metronomic pencil.
ipmoic 2 years ago
guess he's running out of time, just saw the student got the feeling, then it's alright
gunmenow 2 years ago
But JH is right to want to drive the ending straight through from 7:25 to 7:37, reining it back only at the last moment. I've found myself bashing some item of furniture during recordings that lose momentum in those final bars ...
RichardMartin2 2 years ago
LOL, check out Heifetz at 5:37, you could really tell that he held a special admiration for the Brahms concerto.
IsaacDelarge 2 years ago 10
I think it's because Friedman played it nicely. I even thought Friedman did the phrasing well. It sure made me smile.
On another note, when I saw that special on Heifetz's face...you can't imagine how much warmth that brought to my heart.
MyMemories19 2 years ago 2
@MyMemories19 haha man i dont even know him and i miss him already :(
i wish he was my teacher or grandpa or something LOLLL
9On9yue 2 years ago