A good teacher doesn't avoid things that might offend you. He/she tells you what's not there yet and how to get better. They didn't come to this masterclass for tea, they came to be taught.
what is really amazing about this is how he picks up with out warming up and just stuns. Also even an average joe can hear the difference between the students and the master.
In addition, you'll notice that at about 8:00 he's talking about the music created with true ensemble playing - allowing the orchestra (the other half of the music) to play its part musically. Heifetz was, in my opinion, an AMAZING teacher.
I don't agree at all. For example, with the Polonaise, he wasn't trying to get a tempo or whatever. He wanted it to be a POLONAISE! He insists on correct style and makes occasional comments about technique. That's all. As for the pencil tapping making them nervous, ALL excellent players should be kept nervous/humble/on their toes/whatever. The worst mistake a teacher can make is to pet the student - the teacher is not paid to tell them how GOOD they are. The teacher is paid for expertise.
I'll tell you why, because after years of hearing that you are the best violinist in the world, you tend to realize that people are paying you for your sound, and any student or university is paying you to duplicate the sound that the world sees as perfect.
How dare you question Heifetz jaschenski?--just kidding!@!
Yes it seems there was only one way to play--Heifetz' way. I think his teaching consisted of getting his students to play pieces in the same manner as Heifetz would. While he's a great model, nobody else will ever play like Heifetz!! Why not help these already finished players to find their own voice?
While I believe you are partially correct ipmoic, I believe Heifetz was also trying to instruct these players in the "correct" way to play these pieces, not necessarily his way, but in the style in which he believed the composers had meant for.
In my opinion, Heifetz was opening their minds to new possibilities and broadening their musical awareness. For this guy, Heifetz wasn't overly critical in his remarks; he simply told him to pay attention to dynamics and to take his time during the orchestra's part. Heifetz told the last guy in part III to use a lighter and bouncier bow technique in order to emulate a sense of dancing. Heifetz criticizes them when he needs to and instructs them technically so they will learn. Good teacher.
A good teacher doesn't avoid things that might offend you. He/she tells you what's not there yet and how to get better. They didn't come to this masterclass for tea, they came to be taught.
treborria 1 week ago
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nuggie9511 4 months ago
what is really amazing about this is how he picks up with out warming up and just stuns. Also even an average joe can hear the difference between the students and the master.
neoclasiccl 4 months ago
In addition, you'll notice that at about 8:00 he's talking about the music created with true ensemble playing - allowing the orchestra (the other half of the music) to play its part musically. Heifetz was, in my opinion, an AMAZING teacher.
SCharton1972 1 year ago
I don't agree at all. For example, with the Polonaise, he wasn't trying to get a tempo or whatever. He wanted it to be a POLONAISE! He insists on correct style and makes occasional comments about technique. That's all. As for the pencil tapping making them nervous, ALL excellent players should be kept nervous/humble/on their toes/whatever. The worst mistake a teacher can make is to pet the student - the teacher is not paid to tell them how GOOD they are. The teacher is paid for expertise.
SCharton1972 1 year ago 3
I like this violinist a lot more than the last one. A lot of warmth and not as awkward looking with his right hand.
brainwasher9876 1 year ago
i like how he smiles when he plays out of tune at 7 48
jasonform 1 year ago 4
@jasonform thats my favorite part of the video too. Its so funny.
Violinmatt2 1 year ago
Its Brahms....cmon...it seems like Mendelssohn...missing some profond musical sens in my taste :P
yscslim 1 year ago
I'll tell you why, because after years of hearing that you are the best violinist in the world, you tend to realize that people are paying you for your sound, and any student or university is paying you to duplicate the sound that the world sees as perfect.
maestrojobo 2 years ago
both played really gorgeous brahms
kadisake 2 years ago
How dare you question Heifetz jaschenski?--just kidding!@!
Yes it seems there was only one way to play--Heifetz' way. I think his teaching consisted of getting his students to play pieces in the same manner as Heifetz would. While he's a great model, nobody else will ever play like Heifetz!! Why not help these already finished players to find their own voice?
ipmoic 2 years ago 2
While I believe you are partially correct ipmoic, I believe Heifetz was also trying to instruct these players in the "correct" way to play these pieces, not necessarily his way, but in the style in which he believed the composers had meant for.
elfslay 2 years ago
I think he also let them interpret it in his own way, but was very strict on getting the technique right and keeping the tempo.
Jextxadore 2 years ago 6
In my opinion, Heifetz was opening their minds to new possibilities and broadening their musical awareness. For this guy, Heifetz wasn't overly critical in his remarks; he simply told him to pay attention to dynamics and to take his time during the orchestra's part. Heifetz told the last guy in part III to use a lighter and bouncier bow technique in order to emulate a sense of dancing. Heifetz criticizes them when he needs to and instructs them technically so they will learn. Good teacher.
MyMemories19 2 years ago 11
I can't imagine why JH thinks that everyone has to play it at the fast metronomic tempo same as he does.
jaschenski 2 years ago