i prefer this to vengerov's interpretation although i agree it is too fast.
but it is also clearer, more juicy. i think that "juicy" sound depends greatly on the violin, not the violinist. sibelius should definitely sound so. i find vengerov's interpretation too harsh - i always think "poor old violin - it's going to die". :) heifetz, in contrast, plays vivid but more tenderly. in addition i think the musician is not supposed to show how hard it is to play this. again, bravo heifetz!
Heifetz was known for speed. I guess that's probably why the conductor had decided on a much faster than usual tempo - to give Heifetz an opportunity to show off.
However, the artistic value of this piece doesn't rest entirely on the soloist's ability to play fast. In my opinion, the conductor's decision on the tempo backfired - the piece just doesn't sound right. Heifetz was just human, even after allowing for the flaws of the recording medium.
Heifetz is Heifetz and there is simply no discussion. From anybody else, this would be too fast, but with Heifetz it's convincing, because this is truly the way he heard this music. This is Allegro ma non tanto, but not the way Stern, or Perlman or Oistrakh or Francescatti understand theat tempo indication. There is no "right" or "wrong" or "THIS is THE way to play this." Questo è Jascha Heifetz. Se non ti piace, alora vatene. Nessuno ti costringe d'ascoltarlo.
The more you listen to Heifetz the more you know that he played FASTER in performances than on studio recordings. He had nerves and adrenalin just like a normal human being....
i prefer this to vengerov's interpretation although i agree it is too fast.
but it is also clearer, more juicy. i think that "juicy" sound depends greatly on the violin, not the violinist. sibelius should definitely sound so. i find vengerov's interpretation too harsh - i always think "poor old violin - it's going to die". :) heifetz, in contrast, plays vivid but more tenderly. in addition i think the musician is not supposed to show how hard it is to play this. again, bravo heifetz!
Fairy215 3 weeks ago in playlist Jean Sibelius Violin Concerto.
Thanks for uploading this clip!! Recommended.
Heifetz was known for speed. I guess that's probably why the conductor had decided on a much faster than usual tempo - to give Heifetz an opportunity to show off.
However, the artistic value of this piece doesn't rest entirely on the soloist's ability to play fast. In my opinion, the conductor's decision on the tempo backfired - the piece just doesn't sound right. Heifetz was just human, even after allowing for the flaws of the recording medium.
napper6162 1 month ago
A tad to slow!
rebecsound 1 month ago
damn he's flying.
dasteufelhund 2 months ago
Heifetz is Heifetz and there is simply no discussion. From anybody else, this would be too fast, but with Heifetz it's convincing, because this is truly the way he heard this music. This is Allegro ma non tanto, but not the way Stern, or Perlman or Oistrakh or Francescatti understand theat tempo indication. There is no "right" or "wrong" or "THIS is THE way to play this." Questo è Jascha Heifetz. Se non ti piace, alora vatene. Nessuno ti costringe d'ascoltarlo.
assindiastignani 2 months ago
The more you listen to Heifetz the more you know that he played FASTER in performances than on studio recordings. He had nerves and adrenalin just like a normal human being....
maxreger100 2 months ago 2
running too much, sometimes losing atmosphere.
MrStalker66 3 months ago
I love Heifetz, but this is a bit too fast... altough his sound is incredible <3
anyalun115 4 months ago