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Jascha Heifetz (/ ˈ h aɪ f ɪ t s /; February 2 [O.S. January 20] 1901 – December 10, 1987) was a Jewish-Russian-American violinist, widely regarded as one of the greatest violinists of all time. Born in Vilnius, he was soon recognized as a child prodigy and was trained in the Russian classical violin style in St. Petersburg.
Mar 25, 2015 · More than a century after his public debut, the name Jascha Heifetz (1901 – 1987) continues to evoke awe and excitement among fellow musicians. In a performing career that spanned 65 years, he...
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Grammy Award (1961) Jascha Heifetz (born Feb. 2 [Jan. 20, Old Style], 1901, Vilna, Lithuania, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]—died Dec. 10, 1987, Los Angeles) was a Russian-born American violinist noted for his conscientious musical interpretation, his smooth tone, and his technical proficiency. His name became associated with musical ...
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In 1917, the sixteen-year-old violinist Jascha Heifetz left his native Russia, just as it was being engulfed by revolution. Making his way with his family across Asia and the Pacific, he traveled from America’s West Coast to New York, where in October he gave his Carnegie Hall debut.
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First Appearance: Jascha Heifetz, October 27, 1917. Final Appearance: Heifetz-Piatigorsky Concert, October 15, 1966. Detailed Appearance History. Stay Up to Date. Jascha Heifetz made his US debut at Carnegie Hall on October 27, 1917, as a newly arrived teenager from revolutionary Russia.
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