Ack, hard to hear the violinist butcher Bach like this. One should not be able neglect the powerful emotions of the voices and get away with it. Sorry for being harsh. Also, what Heifetz does at 9:03 is absolutely brilliant. I literally remembered that from when I first watched the masterclasses 20 years ago.
I, too, noticed that Heifetz was far more tolerant and quite gentle with the ladies; especially with Carol: she made quite a few mistakes, and yet I did not see Heifetz's expression change in a negative way (or maybe he was absorbed in his own playing). A particular reason for this?
At 3.04, when the page needed to be turned, Heifetz too silently asked the same question. Such a sweet notion of this man, who is known to be cold and extremely formal.
@TheNeilsolaris That can be possible! I haven't looked at this in your way. It would be more logical, knowing how he behaves in public... But I still like to believe 'my version'.
@Aiglea Carol, who was 14 then, had to be handled with kid gloves. She was more than a little bit fragile, something she got over later in life. Heifetz knew this and was always careful how he spoke to her. In this case, however, he was, as you said, concentrating on the piano.
Carol was a student of Josef Gingold and also attended Juilliard. She currently lives in the Portland area. In addtion to a busy concert schedule, she also teaches and is a member of the Florestan Quartet.
Heifetz was an anomaly. It is pointless to compare him to any other violinist. Isaac Stern placed him in a category of his own and said that he was among the 5 greatest violinists in history. I would love to hear a recording of Paganini & Ole Bull, as they were truly unique.
Robert Witte was excoriated over his insufficient bowing. Ouch! I would love to see how Heifetz would deal with Joshua Bell, who dances around like a gypsy, wears a shoulder pad, and makes funny faces. He'd been expelled.
Heifetz is a good accompanist. He listens and follows well. Nice, impressive. I didn't expect him to be this good, considering that he is a prominent soloist. The violinist, however, er...not so good. The violinist in the video is actually my friend's instructor, or used to be.
Ack, hard to hear the violinist butcher Bach like this. One should not be able neglect the powerful emotions of the voices and get away with it. Sorry for being harsh. Also, what Heifetz does at 9:03 is absolutely brilliant. I literally remembered that from when I first watched the masterclasses 20 years ago.
aimson 2 months ago
Anyone know if Heifetz did any more piano recordings of bach? ;)
nuggie9511 4 months ago
Heifetz piano playing Bach is sooooo good LOL
nuggie9511 4 months ago
I, too, noticed that Heifetz was far more tolerant and quite gentle with the ladies; especially with Carol: she made quite a few mistakes, and yet I did not see Heifetz's expression change in a negative way (or maybe he was absorbed in his own playing). A particular reason for this?
At 3.04, when the page needed to be turned, Heifetz too silently asked the same question. Such a sweet notion of this man, who is known to be cold and extremely formal.
Aiglea 10 months ago
@Aiglea The nod from Heifetz at 3.04 was probably more of a nod of consent for the guy to be allowed to turn her page, rather than a request!
TheNeilsolaris 7 months ago
@TheNeilsolaris That can be possible! I haven't looked at this in your way. It would be more logical, knowing how he behaves in public... But I still like to believe 'my version'.
Aiglea 7 months ago
@Aiglea Carol, who was 14 then, had to be handled with kid gloves. She was more than a little bit fragile, something she got over later in life. Heifetz knew this and was always careful how he spoke to her. In this case, however, he was, as you said, concentrating on the piano.
Carol was a student of Josef Gingold and also attended Juilliard. She currently lives in the Portland area. In addtion to a busy concert schedule, she also teaches and is a member of the Florestan Quartet.
TomBarrister 6 months ago
There has to be a video here somewhere of Heifetz accompanying himself.
dr0berts 10 months ago 3
Heifetz was an anomaly. It is pointless to compare him to any other violinist. Isaac Stern placed him in a category of his own and said that he was among the 5 greatest violinists in history. I would love to hear a recording of Paganini & Ole Bull, as they were truly unique.
Robert Witte was excoriated over his insufficient bowing. Ouch! I would love to see how Heifetz would deal with Joshua Bell, who dances around like a gypsy, wears a shoulder pad, and makes funny faces. He'd been expelled.
unclejuniorsoprano 1 year ago 11
Why doesn't he say anything to the girl?
stomentendo 1 year ago
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TomBarrister 1 year ago
Heifetz is a good accompanist. He listens and follows well. Nice, impressive. I didn't expect him to be this good, considering that he is a prominent soloist. The violinist, however, er...not so good. The violinist in the video is actually my friend's instructor, or used to be.
MyMemories19 2 years ago 6
she's only a teenager!
violinist102 2 years ago 5
thats so cool to see heifetz play piano!
mrsherman109 2 years ago 5
This finger's of violiniste is so hard. Perfect piano playing and listening Piano
takhirviolinest 2 years ago 4
yea i agree. check him out, he plays the piano like he's reading a book. piece of cake for him sightreading that piece to perfection.
IsaacH1273 2 years ago 7
Heifetz pwns at piano
cshinn95 2 years ago 36
@cshinn95 :D
nuggie9511 4 months ago