I occasionally play works by contemporary composers and for two reasons. First to discourage the composer from writing any more and secondly to remind myself how much I appreciate Beethoven.
About Jascha Heifetz
Jascha Heifetzwas 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.
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There is no top. There are always further heights to reach.
Russian-American violinist (1901-1987)
I occasionally play works by contemporary composers and for two reasons. First to discourage the composer from writing any more and secondly to remind myself how much I appreciate Beethoven.
Russian-American violinist (1901-1987)
If I don’t practice one day, I know it; two days, the critics know it; three days, the public knows it.
Russian-American violinist (1901-1987)
No matter what side of an argument you’re on, you always find some people on your side that wish you were on the other side.
Russian-American violinist (1901-1987)