Heifetz Masterclass 1 - violin

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[@melisanatashamumek8295]

"Don't worry, I won't play." --watching in 2020 and still get intimidated 🙈🙈

[@maiarho]

No. Whenever you are a pro and take lessons at someone who is better than you, you will feel intimitadted. At first.

[@saadalqrn1]

Koffed 19

[@luanribeiro8029]

You described my emotions, he looks very intimidating, don't mess with Heifetz.

[@martindizoniii2230]

@@maiarho this is not just someone better than you. He is "God's Violinist" you aren't playing with someone better, you're playing against Perfection.😊

[@dmitridmitriyevichshostako2548]

@@martindizoniii2230 You are not playing 'against' him. Even though he seemed scary, he was a really warm person and loved his students. You play 'with' him. Regards, D. Shostakovich

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

I talked to that pianist once--Brooks Smith. Asked him what it was like working with Heifetz. He laughed: "Very difficult. He knew and could play the piano parts better than I could."

[@robotnik77]

When Heifetz was young, he was to meet and greet other musicians at a private retreat. He was asked to play the Mendelssohn Concerto in e minor for them, but said, "I have no accompanist nor piano part". Kreisler, the older violinist was there, and informed the rest of the fiddlers, and Heifetz, that it was no problem since he knew the piano part by heart. So the older violinist sat at the piano and he and the youthful Heifetz thrilled their friends with and impromptu performance.

[@minnieyuyantung]

any recordings or even video of Heifetz playing the piano???

[@vu_h_quach]

@@minnieyuyantung He accompanied a student playing the A minor Bach concerto in another masterclass.

[@tomforsythe7024]

It takes a high level of emotional maturity to accept criticism the way these students do.

[@nickcarroll8565]

By this point in any student’s journey, they have to be used to it. You don’t get as good as this without constant criticism. But Heifetz isn’t cruel here by any means.

[@lawjcrg]

Heitetz just calmly picks up his violin and proceeds to play this guy's piece like a boss! He hasn't even warmed up and probably hasn't played this piece in a while. Wow!!!!

[@amanlearnscode]

Even his teacher, Leopold Auer, said that Heifetz is not his student, he is a student of God! LMAO

[@Piflaser]

@@amanlearnscode stupid saw

[@amanlearnscode]

@@Piflaser Wtf are you saying, God?

[@terryvaughn3179]

He probably practiced a couple hours before he had to go teach.....i bet he studied 8 hours a day minimum

[@lawjcrg]

@@terryvaughn3179 I’ve been around and studied with other virtuosos like this. Trust me. They can just pick up their instruments and play like this cold with no warm up. Not like the rest of us mere mortals.

[@yalexie2913]

*Guy plays *Everyone wows *Heifetz: frowns "Is that it?" Heifetz demonstrates *Everyone opens their mouth *Guy's self esteem: -494 Should have practiced 40 hours

[@nathysilvio]

"You are playing too safe, let's do it more dangerous" 6:47 wow

[@jenniferl.8111]

That’s the wrong time stamp lol

[@cole5266]

I have my own ways.. _shrug_

[@leo6ff2004]

When the first guy plays, I was like "hmm......this guy is good". Then Heifetz made a demonstration....god damn this is some real shit lol

[@mykofreder1682]

They are true masters capable of at minimum being a member of some orchestra. But the side by side is revealing and explain why Heifetz recordings are special regardless of the lack of quality sound or the orchestra he is playing with. If you are not reached your 10000th hour of playing there is probably little you can get out of this other than a demonstration of the highest level of sound and technique possible.

[@srinitaaigaura]

@@mykofreder1682 Heifetz reached 60000 hours by age 40.

[@bradsmithstudios8881]

Brooks Smith, the pianist, was my great uncle.

[@nounnoun9415]

Daamn u da lucky one

[@meraki5861]

I'm not even there but I feel soo freaking stressed for those people

[@srinitaaigaura]

I should observe though, Heifetz isn't severe or chaotic like Auer could be. He praises the students where they play well, and points out everything in an objective matter of fact way, and you shouldn't take that personally, but see it as an opportunity. He's just very professional and involved, no malice. Old school. And par for the course at any other focused workplace - the students have come to grow and improve greatly, so they must always be thinking as to how and where they can get better and even more better. He discusses a lot of stuff in just 4 hours of videos. Ayke Agus was right - he put a lot of energy into teaching. But he has a point insisting students fix the basics -- they are all talented, but still very raw. I watch masterclass videos today and times have really changed -- every single student who turns up at today's masterclasses plays at or just below concert level -- WAY more thorough in their preparation. I can't think of how you could do better until Perlman and Vengerov start to mentor them, or pick up their violins and demonstrate a few bars and then you realize what the real point of the masterclass is about. Today you can't ever go to a masterclass playing like this. I believe Heifetz's only limitation as a teacher was not getting the students to find their individuality and variety in style and interpretation that Auer was known for. I hear many different players play down to the present and they have wonderfully different interpretations of the pieces he made famous - played with very fine stylistic and personal taste. But then it took Auer the better part of his life before he figured it out. Before that he didn't turn out one prodigy after another.

[@robotnik77]

I've found differences in teachers, and I think the ones that explode are frustrated because they don't know how to get through to some talented kids. Their communication isn't communicating. They may be excellent musicians, but inadequate teachers. That's supposing that the students are bright enough, and diligent. Some teachers are also slapdash in their methods - not being organized, nor prepared themselves. There's only so much time in a session and that time can be wasted if the teacher dithers over how he should proceed.

[@giaducati]

This is how the students became famous violinists, with teacher like Heifetz. This kind of teaching disappeared today. But hard work and studying brings success. When the teacher is perfectionist, the student actually learns and never forgets.

[@emendatus1]

Without a teacher you cannot succeed no matter how hard you try

[@jorglettow1943]

You can never compare with Heifetz. I cannot play an instrument but look at the fingers of Heifetz. The melody and feeling he has. Ordinary men cannot grasp it.

[@RM-xk6iu]

i just can imagine how the student must have felt at the very end, receiving a nod of aproval, and even a smile, from Heifetz.

[@tangosaitekraft3003]

I studied with Erick Friedman at Yale for half a year a bit later then😉 So for me it was kind of cool to see Erick when he was a student with Heifetz 🤗

[@blonda.bacoviana]

The big problem now is that we have famous violinists that are not great violinists. Some they even sound like beginners - Anne Sophie Mutter (I had to say it...I was shocked hearing her Sibelius..and wondered how such a mediocre violinist be considered great today). What Heifetz is doing here are the subtle details, the quality of the sound placed on proper technique, the micro phrasing, the discreet rhythmic pulses (nowadays it's a completely lost art)...

[@Roma-kp4qg]

20:23 Student: finishes Heifetz: Student: Heifetz: Wouldn't it be nice if you finished together?

[@srinitaaigaura]

If that had been Auer in a bad mood, he'd have said that like six times or so, with increasing fury, the last one would be a furious roar and the sheet music would have gone flying all over the room. Occasionally along with the violin too (YIKES!!) Heifetz recalled he did that once when a student played from an edition Auer had not recommended. Imagine how scary THAT would have been.

[@SomeAnimeOtaku]

"Good morning class" NO.. REALLY?! A morning with Heifetz has to be one of the best mornings in your life xD

[@PaperGrape]

Bruh, not if you don't have every scale memorized...

[@robsonherrera7948]

Agree!

[@user-op6vy3gg2b]

The master class was exactly like this. I was his student 1973~ 1977.

[@user-op6vy3gg2b]

@@allons-y933 You are right. It was awe inspiring experience Heifetz as teacher, twice every week 10am to 3 pm. To me he was like Emperor and fatherly figure. He never was temperamental or angry. Understanding each student's shortcomings. It's so admirable of him with his status how he dealt with unqualified student like me. I miss him so much, and I see him in my dream. I am Korean and male.

[@rlwang6882]

@@user-op6vy3gg2b You aren't kidding? You were a student of Heifetz the God? OMG, I'm so jealous! You are so lucky! Tell more details plz!

[@ni2says]

What an authority over his craft......"Let's play it more dangerously", "Well you know something...that sounded better than the first time"....Such a Great Master and truly intimidating.

[@BMIGuitarist]

As a guitarist of 40 years picking up the violin, it is the most intimidating yet beautiful instrument ever.

[@jenniferl.8111]

Glad you’re starting it! I’ve played it for around 6 years.

[@otismcfeely6401]

I was a guitarist too, practice trills in all intervals between all finger combinations with double stops in all intervals and it comes together nicely.

[@terryvaughn3179]

I played guitar 40 years also...started violin one year ago... it's friggin hard...lol...but i am getting there finally

[@johnnyparker9928]

When you already know the language you are half way to holding a conversation.

[@wildfeather]

I did the same. Began at 65 ... turning 73. I learn from these masters ... I do what they say, but as Jesus said, not as they do. The key for me is "improvise" rather than "emulate". Life is too short.

[@fedegroxo]

Imagine how glorious it would feel to have the man Heifetz himself nod and smile approvingly as a student of his.

[@eduardocervantesaca]

This video is a jewel. This is what youtube is for. Thanks for uploading

[@martinhunter1468]

This is exactly what youtube is for. I’m fortunate to have this on original vhs plus the duo vid with piatigorsky. Such clean copies I wish I had the capabilities to upload. This was the best quality I’ve seen on here though. Great post.

[@williamstrigel2592]

y'all think this was fun but these people were scared to death (they've said so!)

[@adamundaneedge2472]

@Rusalka Ooh boy RIP fingers

[@adamundaneedge2472]

@Rusalka Oh gosh if I was in front of Heifetz I think I would be too nervous to even play Lol

[@jorglettow1943]

I have to laugh when I see it.

[@jorglettow1943]

@@adamundaneedge2472 I need such a stick.

[@57Raz]

My god the mastery is only equaled by the cruelty!

[@iltrovatoremanrico]

My goodness, what an honor, to play with Heifetz!!! OMG

[@Piflaser]

And what a pain!

[@donaldrhodes8761]

I was watching Perlman’s MasterClass and he suggested listening to Heifetz, because of his perfect Intonation. this is an amazing masterclass! However, I would be terrified to be in this class with Heifetz.

[@danny_chestnut253]

I would piss my pants lol

[@ma_yuvari2215]

I think i might be terrified too haha😂

[@1982violinist]

hey I can't tell you how grateful I am for this video . It's just like you are trained by Heifetz. unfortunately, different than Oistrakh and Menuhin, Heifetz was rarely filmed, but seeing him teaching his method is just fabulous. .......... thanks a lot for sharing

[@tians3543]

Where can I see oistrakh’s filmed class? Thanks.

[@leonardoiglesias2394]

Menuhin was a genius and an incompetent charlatan at the same time.

[@leonardoiglesias2394]

@@tians3543 there is none.

[@1982violinist]

@@leonardoiglesias2394 you either don't know the meaning of Menuhin or incompetent charlatan or you have taken wrong pills today 😂😂😂

[@micoveliki8729]

@@leonardoiglesias2394 wtf why wluld you say that?

[@harryyen8919]

“don't worry i won't play”lol

[@passionintotruehappiness1033]

Lol

[@muppetlove77]

I would get more nervous after being corrected, but this student must have had nerves of steel. You can't get away with anything with Heifetz. He notices every detail!! No blagging possible!!

[@jamien.5528]

Takes a lot to play in front of Heifetz like that

[@muppetlove77]

@@jamien.5528 Are you a violinist too?

[@grantbmilburn]

Suzuki: See all, ignore much. Heifetz: See all, ignore nothing.

[@wongjerry2010]

he said he wouldn't play, but he played finally..lol

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

After asking to play dangerously - "can be done!" at 6:58 is very nice reassurance by Master Heifetz!

[@MottiShneor]

the 'students' are magnificent! and so is the teacher.

[@cole5266]

I am great.. :)

[@dabneyoffermein595]

how do you know the students were good? this was just a college class, right? at southern cal?

[@michaelauest1532]

Just listen. This student is very good.@@dabneyoffermein595

[@johnschlesinger2009]

He insists on preparing every transition with absolute precision, which is crucial in delineating the structure. Wonderful.

[@Piflaser]

Wonderful but always a little bit circus

[@johankaruyan5536]

@@Piflaser why ?

[@Piflaser]

@Johan Karuyan Listen to the slow movements. A mawkish vibrato I never will like. His fast movements are really astonishing with such a precision, but also without any soul. I listened him so many years, but I changed to Arthur Grumiaux, who is unsurpassed in virtuosity, understanding and taste.

[@johankaruyan5536]

@@Piflaser so basically, what u are saying is, he does not fit your preference.. Also, what do you think of Kogan ?

[@Piflaser]

@@johankaruyan5536 He was excellent 👏 also Oistrach, all top group.

[@Sleevemonger]

I can't even BEGIN to imagine what it might be like to have to play in front of this man; this genius and angel.

[@fctrumpet]

Preparation and listening is key. I loved when the Maestro took the score away and Mr. Friedman had to continue playing by memory. Awesome!

[@CLASSICALFAN100]

RIP the great Erick Friedman (1939-2004). From his NY Times obituary: Erick Friedman, a violinist and a professor at the Yale School of Music, died here on Tuesday. He was 64.The cause was cancer, the university announced. A child prodigy, Mr. Friedman studied at Juilliard and made his New York debut at 14. At 17, he began studying with Jascha Heifetz, with whom he recorded Bach's Concerto for Two Violins.He won the 1996 Grammy for best historical album for his participation in ''The Heifetz Collection.'' Mr. Friedman recorded for RCA with the Boston Symphony, Chicago Symphony and London Symphony, among others. His recordings of the Bach Sonatas for Violin and Clavecin and the Franck and Debussy sonatas received Grammy nominations.He was conductor and music director of the Garrett Lakes Summer Festival Orchestra in Maryland and played and conducted at music festivals worldwide, including the Northwest Chamber Orchestra in Seattle, Round Top Music Festival in Texas, the Newport Music Festival and the Yale Norfolk (Conn.) Festival. In November 2000, he received the Ignace J. Paderewski Award for Distinguished Contributions to Society and Culture.

[@tropicjam7343]

@@CLASSICALFAN100 i think friedman was heifetz s favourite pupil.

[@Piflaser]

@@tropicjam7343 He was also Milstein's pupil. I think they hoped to found something like a American Violin School, but the hope didn't come true.

[@tropicjam7343]

@@Piflaser thanks for information.now maybe my favorite violinist is tedi papavrami who makes also amazing transcriptions of bach works for violin.have a good day.

[@Piflaser]

@@tropicjam7343 Bach wrote 3 sonatas and 3 partitas for violin alone. No transcription.

[@leitfie3579]

We are very lucky to have this. The level of expertise is almost superhuman. Heifetz's demonstrations are always absolutely convincing, and to him it seems as easy and natural as talking. And both young men are immensely impressive in their playing, their ability to pick up from any point Heifetz nominates and their skill in incorporating Heifetz's suggestions into their performances. Intimidating as it must have been to play for him and learn from him, there is a good, if very business-like rapport ; Heifetz is intent on improving their work - that's the priority - but he does praise them and there is even the occasional smile!

[@peace-now]

I wouldn't have thought these two needed a master class. I think they had more talent then than most do now.

[@plasticeric]

Definitely, I couldn't survive from such a violin class.

[@cole5266]

Rusalka I don’t give such bad looks! Humans are the ones not used to my looks.. :)

[@lillysantoli6260]

Jajajaja jajajajaja

[@breckon2684]

The air that heifetz presents is just so ominous.

[@brother234]

I am overwealmed by the greatness of this video.

[@edwardgoldsmith8011]

Hats off to the greatest the world has ever known.no debate.without doubt Heifetz out rules them all.misd him wish he was around today.history was made with this master of masters.never be another Heifetz.

[@rockhard2654]

i love it when he starts in on brooks now its a piano masterclass

[@nickcarroll8565]

Hahaha, Heifetz was a really decent pianist himself. But this is no worse than if you are in orchestra rehearsal, the conductor picks on everyone.

[@ilyaesq]

Priceless documentary. Maestro Heifetz had become a legend during his lifetime!

[@yanneldor]

An absolute brilliant masterclass! It's amazing to see how brilliant Maestro Heifetz was as a teacher and not just as a solo violinist! Him also being a brilliant pianist, and instructing the pianist on how to play properly with his students, just shows his wide range of knowledge. Amazing

[@nickcarroll8565]

I love that he knows how to draw the maximum potential out of the students. Possibly the best ever violinist also an amazing pedagogue. I can tell he demands extreme work and even though he is a perfectionist he isn’t cruel about it.

[@user-op6vy3gg2b]

To Eric Friedman Heifetz said , " Very good". Usually he said , ' Not bad'.

[@TheCristianotube]

You can see joy in heifetzs eyes... He liked Varoudjian and Erick Friedman too.

[@jamescammack6720]

Amazing to watch this...! The attention to all the details of the piece is extraordinary! This young violinist is doing a fine job is he pursues the level artistry that the master teacher is trying to pull out of him. Heifetz. A person of great artistry. All of it is extraordinary and God given talents...

[@Hannah-fh9sm]

Yup- one of the great masters. They were all old school it appears, where a god shows students "how" to play passages vs group discussions that're used now. Doesn't make it wrong- Segovia, Callas, Stern, all mirrored this way of teaching. Yes, some of the greats were meaner than others. The take away for me is that masterclasses taught you to think about playing passages easier and/or more effectively. The apprenticeship approach helps one to absorb an artist's comments. You get through the initial shock/awe, think about the concepts learned, you pick/choose what ideas work, and eventually make them a part of your own performances. My own thirty years of classical guitar playing incorporates mentoring, positive/negative comments from all my teachers, and masterclass experiences. Thanks for posting this!!!

[@MrArtist1971]

Student: 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 Heifetz: Hold my beer.

[@brianthompson2089]

That could give a student high blood pressure!

[@americaeagle6865]

Wonderful class 👍👍🌹thanks for sharing

[@DwindleDwellandDwarf]

He is one intimidating man!

[@cellokid5104]

He reminds me of my flight instructor

[@bt10ant]

Agreed. I'd hate to cross him.....

[@billwalderman3943]

He's all business.

[@cole5266]

I am?

[@srinitaaigaura]

@@cole5266 The students need to be tough. If they survived the master, they survived anything.

[@Zebra902]

Wow......he was a tough task master!

[@KhoaNguyen-ou8xg]

wow, i can hear the differences between 2 times of the first guy

[@RelaxCreatorMary]

When he started tuning I was like,what an amazing man!

[@jenniferl.8111]

This is amazing to see and listen to.

[@mattmartian1658]

Looks like you might make a leak... I don't play violin..but I can't stop watching these type of videos.

[@khalilelbaba4931]

friedman is nailing the lyrical passages. bravo

[@michaeleickermann1706]

Such an excellent teacher!

[@berlinzerberus]

Es sind die einfachen Dinge, die unglaublich wirken auf die Studenten, wie z.B.. haltungstechnisch oder im Takt zu spielen. Und so lösen sich nach Heifetz' Hinweise die meisten Schwierigkeiten in Luft auf. Das vermeintlich Schwierige wird plötzlich organisch und leicht. Das macht einen großen Pädagogen aus und Heifetz war einer.

[@Slynell1]

Wish we had Masers like this today.

[@jbcv1168]

The little brazilian piece 24:08 is a mexican huapango, the piano plays the harp part.

[@kitwu8715]

It was so precious and terrifying learning experience .

[@KSfan4ever]

Such a privilege to watch this video.

[@paulocolli1819]

Parabéns ,muita dedicação .excente estudo.

[@zamorano89]

Thank you very much! Very catchy indeed :) Obrigado

[@lingyiwang9813]

Le violoniste est toujours important mais aussi le pianiste piano 🎹

[@PaperGrape]

Solid gold.

[@passionintotruehappiness1033]

This is amazing video

[@SatyrosJayIronHorse]

Wow! What a find!

[@max25801]

:O! amazing!

[@johnny150480]

What a legend!

[@cigarnationwarriors3981]

No Shoulder Rest. Gut Strings. And the greatest violinist of our lifetime beating tempo for you. No stress at all! Haha.

[@Kchkchkch8415]

Gut strings?

[@schlautropf3094]

what a video gem!

[@michaelauest1532]

OK, it is all about Heifetz - I understand. But this student is GOOD!

[@danielngui3941]

Genius teacher teaching a genius

[@giraffeting]

I'm so inspired!!!

[@amorosocadenza-violincover2268]

Nice, Sir thanks

[@charilugano2426]

Genio y figura......

[@KING-hn7yr]

GREAT !!!

[@isaiasgodoy9951]

Uauuuu👏👏👏👏

[@gfxgfsgfg]

24:10 Flausino Vale, the brazilian paganini

[@lingyiwang9813]

Jascha heitz est un enseignant et genie

[@carolingaraban6881]

I think these violinists didn’t need help from Heifetz. They already play wonderful! I believe more in the daily lessons than in a masterclass. It is impossible to remember all the advice in one lesson.

[@josephglass6054]

16:43 - I loved this rare appearance of Mr. Heifetz's facial expressivity

[@srinitaaigaura]

Brooks Smith was that extra student in the class always. 😂

[@helenstueber713]

I heard Heiftz on a record a long time ago. I thought he was the best I had ever heard. I have never heard better in my life.

[@bencollins5937]

13'20" Heifetz executes a perfect compliment sandwich.

[@PaperGrape]

Man, Friedman's Brahms is serious.

[@claranenecia]

Ótimos alunos da época

[@chrislegit3198]

🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐. No debating.

[@tomculver3837]

At 22:06 was when I got goose pimples listening to the Maestro play.

[@chazlenrook795]

Haha I love the knee bending compromise.

[@tropicjam7343]

After 20seconds of rehearsal......tap.tap.tap...bad breakfast..i hope that god,himself,will be more indulgent with us.

[@mekelcleare7903]

I would give my soul to be one of them

[@coleiche]

I think those master classes were very very expensive, but not SO expensive. :)

[@stevebuffington6534]

wombat I bought this whole series on DVD around 1998 or so. Not sure if is still available.

[@wombat5628]

Hi, just saw your comment addressed to me :). Thanks. I bought the DVD about 2 years ago :)

[@Sleevemonger]

Anyone know when (date, year) this was filmed?

[@wombat5628]

44:09 😍

[@TheViolinAndMore]

11:40 just too goood

[@Paroles_et_Musique]

That was the golden age of interpretation, where feelings were internalized deep inside, not like today where opinionated narcissists show emotions more with their face than with the instrument

[@nickcarroll8565]

Hahaha, that’s hilariously accurate.

[@andrewroberts8139]

Hi, is there one of these where he does Chausson Poeme? Wikipedia seems to think so

[@misaelgomes5548]

Não toco violino mas vocês prenderam minha atenção, parabéns!( Clarinete)

[@TheNeilsolaris]

Even though the first violinist is very skilled and impressive, I don't find his style of playing for this piece particularly pleasant to listen to. I'd prefer a bit of grace and elegance. But I guess when you're playing to Heifetz you're mainly focused on achieving accuracy above all else. It must be a stressful experience.

[@dstroviolin]

Not long after this, the first violinist here, Kojian, became the assistant concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic under Mehta. The concertmaster at the time was David Frisina. Eventually Kojian focused on conducting. Died way too young at 58.

[@violinhunter2]

When all is said and done, there are only three things to listen for: Intonation, Rhythm, and Sound. When Heifetz picks up the fiddle to demonstrate, he could just say: "Look, adjust the rhythm like this and the dynamics (sound) like this." ..... He need not say anything about the right notes because all the notes are there - the student can play as many notes as Heifetz and in perfect tune, but he needs to play around with the rhythm and control his sound a little more, just like Heifetz does. Heifetz was well-known for playing sudden diminuendos and accents where there were none in the score. He also manipulated the rhythm to produce delicious phrasing which was inimitable.

[@nickcarroll8565]

The first player had some intonation issues here and there, mostly when sul g. But over all very solid.

[@Roma-kp4qg]

I'd faint if he came into my class

[@TayloryvStudio]

I always return to this video to hear Heifetz play 11:35