Heifetz plays Korngold Violin Concerto in D - Part 1/3

[martine2al]

Such a great performance!

[francesca7564]

Un "orfèvre" ...

Merci pour le post .

[puccinifan]

Of all the pieces Heifetz played masterfully, I believe this one fit him best above all others. It's flashy, romantic and over-the-top: a perfect display for his white hot sound, expressive portamenti and immaculate technique.

[sma1968]

@puccinifan well, Heifetz did commission it and Korngold delivered in spades. What a time for music in America! I feel that Korngold is one of the most underrated "classical" composers of the twentieth century; the downside to being an amazingly successful film composer. Hey, as a Puccini fan, isn't it fun to hear Puccini in Korngold's scores? - The procession march at the start of the 3rd act of Robin Hood nodding to the end of Tosca's end Act 1...

[puccinifan]

@sma1968 I actually feel a base aesthetic which is in a way shared by Korngold and Puccini - the kind of lush late romantic sound that spread into the early 20th century. Also, while Heifetz did premiere the Korngold concerto, it had been commissioned by Bronislaw Huberman, who died before he had a chance to play it.

[sma1968]

@puccinifan ahh. Huberman. Mixing up my liner notes, I guess... Wiliam Walton or Tedesco are the other likely suspects on Commissioned work,

I mostly know Huberman for his strad -- stolen at one point, recently found and now a owned and played by a fella named Bell. Though I'm guessing you know this.

Korngold - Puccini. yep. Tote Stadt has some very "Puccini'esqe" moments, though I feel I'm being unfair to Korngold to make that comparison (not meaning to infer copycat in any way).

[puccinifan]

@sma1968 Walton's concerto was indeed a Heifetz commission. Not sure about Tedesco's, but probably, given their close relationship. And yes, the Bell story is quite well known. Another composer who, perhaps in a distinctly more nougaty flavor, championed that kind of late romantic sound was Rachmaninoff.

[francesca7564]

Une vibration unique ...

Merci pour le post !

[1931JC]

Have akways loved this concerto, to hear it by Heifitz is such a pleasure. Thanks for the posting

[Viobusch]

Thank you for posting this. Love it.

[Aubstopper]

I was having an awful day. I randomly stumbled upon this recording and it brightened my day completely. Thank you so much for this.

[utopiandesign]

Two part counterpoint technically means voice against voice. The concerto is no different. It is a contest between the soloist and the orchestra. In this contest Heifetz always won! The more difficult the passage the more Heifetz toyed with it. He treated technical demands the way Christ treated sin: it had no hold on him!

But where Heifetz fell short was in the music of Bach and others where simple demands requiring a more relaxed vibrato and caressing attack were the call of true artistry.

[MrFullService]

@utopiandesign

I too loved Heifetz since I was very young. However, I must agree with you. Heifetz just didn't have the touch for things like solo Bach or for the Schubert Fantasy. Yet he was incredible with some recital music such as the Rhespigi B minor and others. When I think of Heifetz I think of his time, early Hollywood, sort of a violinistic counterpart to Rachmaninov (who I also love!).

[outoftunefiddler]

@utopiandesign Interesting comment.Thank you...))

[abracadabranque]

La liberté de ton et d'expression qu'a Heifeitz est suberbe de naturel !

[abracadabranque]

C'est très beau..!

[davidovich00]

Look for Ricardo Acosta's sonata for piano and violin. He is deeply influenced by Korngold.

[kiwihans]

had not these refugees escaped from Europe to U.S.A we wouldnt have been able to enjoy what youve just heard. U.S.A might conjer up some pretty nasty images, but thank you u.s.a for allowing these great musicians to come and not only find haven, but also the opportunity to expand therir great talents we have all benefitted from .

[SpainStateOfMind]

One of my favorite concertos!

[animeimport]

it seems like he isn't moving at all during all the concerto.. simply amazing o.o

[msterrill]

@animeimport lmao!

[fanniemaeflippers]

BEAUTIFUL GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN!!!



[JMJforever]

Once again this man proves that he is the greatest violinist in the history

with only the first 1 minute of this concerto

[lovesGenet]

I'm a pianist who should stayed with violin(betterrepertoire so i changed late) no one has what Heifetz had.Oistr was perfect too ,Elman too.Seidel i dont knowZimbalist i havent heard.Youtube changes allthat.Certain music you will want to hear H in. He is always on.Oistrakh is full on too but different personality.The energized sound of Heifetz ?Bow,Vibrato,his violin ,personality?Just amazing!

[violinhunter2]

Heifetz was such a unique musician and violinist. I wonder if we'll see another like him in our lifetime. Thanks for posting this live recording.

[jeffersonfsoares]

Magnifica interpretação grande som grande vibrato o melhor concerteza

[keeylens]

wow everytime i hear this...it truly touches my heart

[AJNorth]

Korngold had vowed not to compose other than for the cinema until Hitler had been defeated. Encouraged by Bronisław Huberman, the violin concerto was his first composition after the war's end; he dedicated it to Alma Mahler.

[AJNorth]

Heifetz premiered the concerto with Vladimir Golschman conducting the St. Louis Symphony. Of the performance, Korngold wrote,

"In spite of the demand for virtuosity in the finale, the work with its many melodic and lyric episodes was contemplated for a Caruso than for a Paganini. It is needless to say how delighted how I am to have my concerto performed by Caruso and Paganini in one person: Jascha Heifetz."

[ignisfatuus67]

That's still my favourite interpretation of this piece.....but although I'm not one of her big fans, I like A.S. Mutter's rendition (Previn/London) of this piece, too

[carrottoponcrak]

every time i listen to this, not only do i hear the romance but all i can think of is final fantasy x2 and wandering around in the world making adventures and whatnot. this is all i listened to appearently while playing that game

[arthurkrieck]

Actually, the concerto was originally written for Hubermann, but he died, so Heifetz premiered it and had a hand in some of the writing.

This is the New York and radio premiere performance, not the studio recording. This is much better conducted and played, in my opinion.

[penuchek]

this has been a favorite recording of mine for the last 20 years. Haven't found a better recording...... He is my idol....... and I'm a pianist.

[sasukekunai12]

there's no way that guy's playing that song. he's not even moving

[9406117]

wow. i really laughed out loud when i read this comment. :)

[BarbaraPloyer333]

This is magic!!! HA!

Heifetz premiered this, right?

[lubahegre01]

This was written for Heifetz

[BarbaraPloyer333]

Ooh- really? COOL! I only knew he premiered it... thanks for the info! (Now I know more... MUAHAHA HAHA!)

You know, knowledge is power!

It's soo PRETTY and, well- ah, this rocks!!! =)

[melomansarasatiste]

where can i get the sheet music for this . Thanks

[hnk777]

Staggering. Head and shoulders above everybody. The most romanic of violinists. His sound is incredibly beautiful. I have to listen again now to believe it.

[snaaptaker]

I first heard this recording in the mid-60s. It has never been surpassed. It probably has never been equalled.

I love this concerto. Amazing, ain't it. what Korngold could do with movie music.

[ipmoic]

I think of Korngold as Richard Strauss gone Hollywood!

A remarkable concerto, imbued with the glory and ache of Hollywood dreams.

Heifetz inhabits another planet.

[PhysiqueQuantique]

I just love Korngold 'cause I'm a hopeless romantic and he's subtler than Dvorak. XD

I love this orchestra! Oh my gosh! And what can you say about Heifetz, really!

[keeylens]

wow this sounds amazing-so emotional

[djuma77]

Some of this beautiful music was used in the 1937 Warner Brothers film, "Another Dawn," starring Errol Flynn and Kay Francis. It isn't a great film, but a good one, and Korngold's music adds a lot to the film. It sounds like "angel music" to me. So beautiful.

[adfdageba]

Actually, this concerto uses music that Korngold wrote for "Another Dawn", not the other way around.

[djuma77]

You're right!  I had it backwards. Such beautiful music- it really adds to the film.

[OriginalMoonbeam]

Korngold is not my favorite but when it is rendered by Hefeitz he does turn it into an exceptional piece of which it is a pleasure to listen.

[Sinfoniette]

Korngold? Played by the master and I usually can handle bad sound quality, but the quality is quite...bad. Anyway, I never was fond of the Korngold Concerto. That having said, Heifetz's sound is very beautiful here.

Regards,

M.K.

[vulcanswork]

For Sinfoniette: try listening with a little BOSE sound system.

[Sinfoniette]

Ha, I just recently discovered the beauty of the piece. The beginning sounded too alien for me, so I didn't give a chance. But when I did, I found out the beauty...

[chislehurstbat]

Sublime. Thank you so very much for posting this beautiful recording.

[AndreiViolinist]

this is beyond human posibilities....

[BalthasarMA]

Genius!

[billyguns2]

OMG, thank heaven someone posted this greatest of all violin performances of one of the most sublime concertos ever composed. Part of this music was used in the memorable film JUAREZ with Paul Muni and Bette Davis. Nobody excelled Heifetz in this type of music.

[Sinfoniette]

He excelled in everyting, from Bach to Rosza, From Tchaikovsky to Conus. And his jazzy side was no worse! His Gershwin Porgy selections are superb.

[bellonny]

genio te amo

[theViolinDreamer]

this is THE MASTER

[ztefieh]

Heifetz is as amazing as always!

[mkane59]

Heifetz-Korngold Perfection, simply wonderful.

[spitzenleiter]

Utterly fascinated by the VIRTUOSO.

Thanks for posting a "gem".

Thanks again from the Far East.

[tHEnOOSEsWING]

This is an exceptional performance. Thank you.

[imusiciki]

Your welcome, pianopera:)

[pianopera]

I have this on vinyl, and I cherish it... what a wonderful performance! Thanks for posting.