Here is a 1947 recording of Jascha Heifetz playing his transcription of Francis Poulenc's "Presto". Emanuel Bay is at the piano. (add &fmt=18 for better resolution)
Yes, this piece was originally written by Poulenc for solo piano. Although, this piece (and "Mediterranean") is part of a multiple record set from 1946 of Heifetz's transcriptions of mostly piano pieces for violin with piano accompaniment.
Wonderful photos, as always, bwv1064. And MANY thanks for this rarity. A charming encore for certain.
Is this originally for piano alone?
ipmoic 2 years ago
Yes, this piece was originally written by Poulenc for solo piano. Although, this piece (and "Mediterranean") is part of a multiple record set from 1946 of Heifetz's transcriptions of mostly piano pieces for violin with piano accompaniment.
bwv1064 2 years ago