No one can match that magical sound. One of a kind. Brilliant and beautiful--INDEED!! There are some wonderful violinists out there, truly wonderful, but Heifetz is in his own amazing category. No one comes close.
@jmanoochb22 жыл бұрын
Ok this is truly magical. Heifetz brings such an astonishing array of skills to this: - very careful articulation, tempo and dynamics, that allows him to play with different narrative voices - folk violin, solo virtuoso, concertante ensemble, and true concerto. - such precise distribution of dryness and richness: cautious portato here, lush portamento there, full glissando over there, staccato like bullets here - unfolding the themes and harmonic riches piece by piece, not dropping it all at once - such coiled power, unleashing dynamic and tempo differences just as required, no more - no hideous rallentando, lugubrious andantes, lame rubato for 'fake romantic' effect - just carefully presented phrasing and speed On and on. This is great.
@cywiringwlad11 ай бұрын
I was going to say the same thing in WAY less specific terms - thank you! His range of expression on his instrument is unparalleled, as is showcased in the third movement of this.
@alexsaldarriaga83184 жыл бұрын
Like the Conus Violin Concerto, the Vieuxtemps Concerto No. 5, and the Carmen Fantasy by Waxman, Heifetz "owns" this concerto. The solo violin introduction in the 1st movement would deeply move the great Aaron Rosand. Heifetz's tonal luster and beauty is other worldly and unsurpassed even to this very day. Thank you for sharing this recording.
@davidholmes99284 жыл бұрын
Heifetz is sometimes described as a cold player! Utter nonsense. The colours he creates here are stunning. Not to mention his technical brilliance.
@amirahmadazhieh25105 жыл бұрын
Moderato nobile (0:08) Romanze (8:02) Allegro assai vivace (15:17)
@FritzTheCat10306 жыл бұрын
It's impossible to imagine a violinist with a better sound for this particular piece than that of Heifetz. This recording sounds as if it was lifted directly from a 1930s film reel. If I'm not mistaken, I believe Korngold wrote this specifically for Heifetz, and I think this one of his absolute best recordings.
@SebnF75 жыл бұрын
Korngold wrote this for Bronislaw Huberman at the violinist's request. However, Huberman found the piece too difficult - for good reason (it is considered to be more difficult than the Tchakovsky violin concerto). Huberman insisted on various changes to be made, and because they weren't, he never performed it. Heifetz was a close neighbour of Korngold's and, being kept well-informed of its progress, told Heifetz that he would perform it instead, if Huberman didn't. In addition to this classic RCA Victor studio recording, Heifetz also recorded it live. Both recordings are still available, but this RCA recording has never been absent from the catalogue. Until the 1970s, very few violinists had performed this concerto, with only one other recording it. Since then, the work has become part of the standard repertoire, with almost all of the famous violinists now including it in their repertoire. I have most of the recordings available, and although I like Perlman's recording very much, I think that only Kavakos's DVD performance is worthy of comparison. I can't imagine anyone surpassing Heifetz's recording in terms of style, tempi, tone or technique. It's a great pity that Aaron Rosand never got to record this piece, as it is apparently his favourite concerto, as played by Heifetz.
@vivianaalexandrescu95655 жыл бұрын
@@SebnF7 thank you for all informations.
@matthewzisi3004 жыл бұрын
@@SebnF7 Funny how often a great composer writes a concerto for somebody, and the dedicatee doesn't perform it. Rachmaninoff, for instance, wrote his 3rd Piano Concerto for Josef Hoffman, one of the best pianists in the world, who said it "wasn't for" him and never played it in public. Glad somebody else was up to the challenge!
@SebnF74 жыл бұрын
@@matthewzisi300 You are right. It has happened far too often. I don't mind if, like with the Korngold, another musician adopts the work neglected, just so long as we get the chance to hear it. Much worse is when a piece is never performed, and I feel sorry for the composers who have had this happen to them.
@richardwoloshen88934 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more with everyone’s assessment of this performance’s distinction. Hard to choose between this and the live 1947 New York Philharmonic version (with the wonderful Efrem Kurtz conducting) - both are wonderful, though it’s amazing to hear Heifetz in ‘thoroughbred racehorse’ mode performing live (such accuracy and passion at tremendous speed). Of course this isn’t the only way to perform it - I love James Ehnes’ version - and naysayers will decry the fact that Heifetz performs this faster than anyone on record (that I know of). But that speaks to his superhuman abilities as a musician in addition to his choice of tempi. I believe his attack is tempered with the right amount of lightness (see the finale) and repose (the second movement Romance). And it works perfectly for this piece. In short, the version by which all others are - and probably forever will be - judged.
@john-patrickdickson96634 жыл бұрын
Lennart I must thank you for tickling my curiosity to discover Ray Chen. I remember a little verse. Every day, in every way, Things are getting better and better. I am 92. During the jast 30 years there has been an explosion in the number of virtuoso instrumentalists in the world. If you have made up your mind about something it takes an internal explosion to change your opinion. Perhaps rather than change it one should just broaden it. I must agree that Ray Chen sound is different; yes 'better'. How useless to compare two perfect things. How lucky we are to be able to tune in on youtube to so much excellence.
@tingdavidson4 жыл бұрын
A violinist’s practicing guide: (MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS) 0:07 Opening 1:11 Pg. 2 1:30 Keep breathing 2:25 Phrasing time 3:47 String Xings 4:35 Mini cadenza 5:45 Recap here we go 6:28 wut rhythm?? + schmaltz take II 7:08 Go for the kornGold 7:27 Schnell!
@pteroglosis4 жыл бұрын
I love you a lot
@feelgoog225 жыл бұрын
it´s he best recording of the korngold violin concerto. heifetz was supreme.
@juliangernos6 жыл бұрын
Korngold is one of the great composers...and this is a sublime performance by Heifetz.
@nicholasschroeder36784 жыл бұрын
I hadn't listened to thing recording in a long, long time. Went to the slow movement, and that last two minutes gave me goosebumps and made my toes curl.
@holguinerofeliz6314 Жыл бұрын
Heifetz is the incarnation of Mozart ideal of an instrument player when he said that the more similar to the voice is the performance, the better. Heifetz has been always my number one violinist.
@dimasgoncalves12075 жыл бұрын
Heiftz é incomparável...
@thomasvendetti37426 жыл бұрын
This concerto was meant for the Heifetz magic. What angelic passion!
@patconroy32025 жыл бұрын
It does not get any better than this !!!! what a beautiful tone !! heifetz nonpareil !!!
@IEEMAZ_Convoluted_14.2.8.52 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful violin concerto. Excellent job Heifetz and Korngold
@duwir59595 жыл бұрын
I always thought, that the Korngold ist Heifetz best recording.
@nicholasschroeder36784 жыл бұрын
Probably so. His Sibelius and Mendelssohn with Beecham are on par I think...and his Rosza is pretty awesome. And don't neglect his Tzigane with Wallenstein!!
@josiahyoder6474 жыл бұрын
This concerto hits different on an old recording
@june8302 ай бұрын
the masterpiece
@philipkelly46284 жыл бұрын
Heifetz is unsurpassed in this concerto, no other modern day violinist equals this it's truly a great performance.
@망히-z9z3 жыл бұрын
Heifetz makes the composition alive and super interesting. As if it's a story telling.
@YonkoKenji Жыл бұрын
The entire first movement is like the most surreal dream you've had in your life. The end of the first movement 7:23 is almost as if someone is talking to you inside the dream. You realize that something is off while talking to them. they then mention "finally realized you are dreaming." This ends everything into a fantastic chaos to lead to 7:35 where the dream starts collapsing as you are returning back to reality to wake up in a frenzy at 7:51
@farmertice70642 жыл бұрын
No one ever played it as well; not by a long shot. Other violinists make it sound like incidental music. Heifetz makes it sound like it was meant to be; a solo. I believe it was dedicated to him with his tonality in mind. An incredible performance.
@jamesmatthews905 Жыл бұрын
It was dedicated to Alma Mahler, wife of the long dead Gustaf Mahler. He asked another violinist to premier it but he declined, so he asked Heifetz who agreed and it has been his since then. It has been gaining in popularity in recent years, judging by the number of recordings on you tube, and I love it.
@duwir59594 жыл бұрын
the Heifetz Korngold was unsurpassed. the energy of his tone, i suppose his special way of bowing create this.
@markrubin94494 жыл бұрын
My Mother, a great violinist, once told me that the great ones were those who could bow.
@skirwingle3 жыл бұрын
There's an RCA CD that teams this with Heifetz' rendition of the Rozsa concerto, and of Waxman's 'Carmen Fantasy'. The whole disc is a joy from start to finish.
@genelowinger4 ай бұрын
What a combination! The world’s best ever violinist, and a brilliant Hollywood composer. Magical. And both are JEWISH!
@iliaplease4 ай бұрын
And? 😂
@איתיכהן-ר9צ29 күн бұрын
@@iliaplease I didn't quite understand either (and I'm Jewish lol...)
@JuanMartinexplacerez-mw3we Жыл бұрын
Espectacular Concierto , es una Obra Maestra que el Gran Jacha Heifetz Violinista excepcional aborda con una extraordinaria ejecución , haciendo uso de su brillante talento e interpretando el Concierto con un elevado Virtuosismo , brindándole al mundo una Magistral Interpretación .Su impresionante y fabuloso sonido lo hace por siempre inigualable . Gracias miles de veces por compartir este Maravilloso Video , interpretación que todos los Violinistas deben escuchar .
@caswallonandflur6925 жыл бұрын
STAR TREK Theme song . This is the original version 😉
@johnpugh33489 ай бұрын
Quite superb from start to finish. Must be the best version
@stephenmissal8260 Жыл бұрын
No one can match that magical sound. One of a kind. Brilliant and beautiful.
@malcolmdale4 жыл бұрын
I remember my music teacher telling us, "when you listen to this, close your eyes and imagine the movie."
@johnlindstrom99943 жыл бұрын
It would be a movie about the ultimate triumph of the Jews in creating Israel, where formerly tormented people could find peace. It would be centered on a Jewish family.
@xenasloan6859 Жыл бұрын
Listening to this lovely sound-world - now older than Korngold, I remember how high youthful dreams soared, and realise how little I've achieved. Dangerously beautiful....
@john-patrickdickson96635 жыл бұрын
such loving care built into every single note, this must be the best violin concerto recording in existence
@nickyork89014 жыл бұрын
Agreed, except for his Sibelius recording with Beecham. The intonation alone is superhuman, dead centre on every single note, which is partly (but not only) why the tone is so amazing despite the age of the recording. For example the incredibly sweet high note at around 2:10, or the passage at around 5:50.
@lennarthammel30754 жыл бұрын
Ray Chen did it way better.
@john-patrickdickson96634 жыл бұрын
Lennart Hammel In exactly what respect. A short unannotated comment is not worthy of your presumably ears knowledgable ears. To put it another way why did you not tell the world where to find this better recording. And the reason you formed your opinion. If you cannot do this please do not comment at all.
@romeovashishthviolin93844 жыл бұрын
Lennart Hammel in what way? Ray is a good violinists but he is an ant compared to Heifetz
@lennarthammel30754 жыл бұрын
@@john-patrickdickson9663 Alright, you want my honest opinion? Don't be to hard to me im german and my english isn't the best. Anyways let's get right into it. First of all, i don't owe you an explanation why i think that Ray is better, and if you think so you're on the wrong platform. If you want to seriously discuss opinions you shouldnt go in the youtube comment section, instead go to a fandom website or whatever. But because im a nice person you're getting my explanation. I've listened to both, Heifetz and Ray Chen and i think they're both one of the top interpretations of this masterpiece. When i listen to Heifetz i think, wow thats a great piece of music but compared to Ray Chen it just sounds like faded. I don't feel as many emotion like i do when i listen to Ray Chen. Of course he is still very young and doesn't have as much experience in playing the violin like Heifetz did but i still think that he has a huge potential and his interpretation of Korngold's Violin Concerto was a like a peak of it. So don't get me wrong but i just think that everything evolves just like playing the violin and maybe that's one reason why Chen's more modern Interpretation is way better in my eyes. Have a nice day.
@kmrerk Жыл бұрын
Yes....magical. this is, by far, the most satisfying version of this concerto. Heifitz males it sound nearly improvised. nearly improvised
@cywiringwlad11 ай бұрын
Yes - his range of expression and facility is astonishing!
@Phonojoy5 жыл бұрын
Such utter magic. The very best.
@jamesmatthews905 Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite concertos and I have known the piece for quite a while. I knew that Heifetz premiered it but I first heard it on KZbin in the recording with Hilary Hahn, who I love. I have read that Hilary's sound is closest to Heifetz but until tonight I didn't realize how close they sounded. My first impression is that Heifetz has a slight harsher tone to his playing and that Hilary's tone is more pure, but I also find that I like them both. I am pleasantly surprised.
@YonkoKenji10 ай бұрын
The thing about the beloved Jascha Heifetz is that while yes his technique stands at the apex of virtuosity but that in my opinion isnt what makes Jascha Heofeitz my favorite violinist. It is his tone....... The best thing about bowed instruments is that they have the most articulation out of any intrument. Jascha Heifetz while having amazing technique in all areas THE WAY HE PLAYS WITH HIS BOW IS SOMETHING MAGICAL😭 JASCHA HEIFETZ TONE IS WHAT MAKES HIM JASCHA HEIFETZ COMPARES TO ANY OTHER VIOLINIST THAT AT LEAST IVE HEARD, NO ONE HAS COME CLOSE TO THE SHEER WARMTH THAT JASCHA HEIFETZ GIVES OFF. ITS ALMOST AS IF HE ISNT EVEN PLAYING A VIOLIN WHEN HE PLAYS A VIOLIN ITS SOUNDS DIFFERENT😭 (yes im aware of what tourte bows, Tier 1 rosin, a stradivarius, tier 1 strings, a world renown hall and a amazing audio recording team with the best mics and audio correction can do.) But other violinists have these things yet his tone is still unrivaled (actually maybe by oistrak) people Jascha Heifetz 😤🙏🙏🙏😤
@망히-z9z8 ай бұрын
You are absolutely correct and I agree with you . Heifetz hold the bow as none other. Very unique way to produce the sound. And he uses pure gut strings for A and D strings. To make clean tone with these strings he had to hold the bow quite firm.
@YonkoKenji8 ай бұрын
@@망히-z9z hey your the guy with the too comment on mendelisihb lol🔥
@망히-z9z8 ай бұрын
Heifetz's peculiar tone is in part due to his using yellowish pure gut for A and D strings. It creates tone the metal strings can't. Also when he play fast spiccatos the gut string makes more rough tone. It's very hard to produce even just a clean sound. Thus it's more amazing of Heifetz's skill. I tried those gut strings while I was student of him.
@YonkoKenji8 ай бұрын
@@망히-z9z Woooow amazing! i never thought id have a conversation with one of his students I believe my teacher's theacher was taught by Heifeitz so that kinda puts me in the teaching line lol
@YonkoKenji7 ай бұрын
8:00 Romanze🤧
@LustigLisa955 жыл бұрын
😍 wunderbar!!!!! Göttlich
@JuanMartinexplacerez-mw3we8 ай бұрын
Magistral Nivel Expresivo y un sonido de Excelencia . BRAVO
@carrieann16402 жыл бұрын
This recording makes sense of the work - some others feel to me like nice tries.
@JouleHedy-t6i10 күн бұрын
Thomas Donald Thomas Melissa White Shirley
@kpNov234 жыл бұрын
Best version ever.
@markrubin94495 жыл бұрын
A Masterwork by and for a Master.
@maiarho5 жыл бұрын
I couldn't have been put it better.
@zaferteomete52845 жыл бұрын
EVERY SİNGLE NOTES BRİLLANT AND WELL TEMPERED, HE İS NOT HUMAN HE İS ANGEL MİCHAEL......
@nicholasschroeder36784 жыл бұрын
Of course it was written for him, but it's also one where his tense, astringent style works perfectly. Almost everyone else makes it sound sappy. Pity that Heifetz only had this one mode of approach: he could never relax, it always had to have a knife edge. Relax in this piece and it turns into mush. Man, when he and the piece agreed, he was incomparable. He's especially effective in the slow movement: instead of the insipid romantic interlude it could be--and usually is--his fiery tone keeps red hot and mysterious. I go so back and forth on Heifetz🤷♂️
@jamesmatthews905 Жыл бұрын
Actually, it was written for someone else, but he wouldn't play it. Korngold showed it to Heifetz and Heifetz played the premier performance. This is the best recording I have heard. I am a big fan of Hilary Hahn and I have heard she plays like Heifetz, she plays similarly but he is still the King.
@paulsonpapora15802 жыл бұрын
Clean-cut and bright-sharp violin music.
@IEEMAZ_Convoluted_14.2.8.52 жыл бұрын
Will no one mention the beauty of 2:45??? if the piece were a person I would immediately fall in love with her
@agustinfodrini Жыл бұрын
Coincidentially it is Carlotta's Theme from Juarez. That's what originally that motif was. So there you go.
@IEEMAZ_Convoluted_14.2.8.5 Жыл бұрын
@@agustinfodrini which came first?
@agustinfodrini Жыл бұрын
@@IEEMAZ_Convoluted_14.2.8.5 As I mentioned, originally the motif was crafted for the film Juarez (1939). Korngold's Violin Concerto was published in 1945.
@IEEMAZ_Convoluted_14.2.8.5 Жыл бұрын
@@agustinfodrini So did Korngold actually take a motif from that movie or is it a coincidence
@agustinfodrini Жыл бұрын
@@IEEMAZ_Convoluted_14.2.8.5 The Score for Juarez was also composed by Korngold... He did not steal anything just in case that is what you understood. Yes, he did take that motif and developed it for his Violin Concerto. In fact, this concerto is mostly a combination of motifs from his film scores. For instance, the other predominant motif in the Moderato Nobile is the Main Theme from Another Dawn (1937), and you can also hear selections from The Prince and The Pauper (1937) at the Finale.
@Gia_065 жыл бұрын
😢太感動了
@francoisecrameri64276 жыл бұрын
Danke Addi !!! Amitiés .
@stephanebelizaire36272 жыл бұрын
Cheers and Vivat for the Maestro J.Heifetz !
@danaalexandrescu64355 жыл бұрын
O frumusețe de concert și păcat ca e cantat atat de rar. Deloc ușor dealtfel și partea a 3 cu multa virtuozitate!
@marvingoldberg94124 жыл бұрын
Most people think it was written for heifetz. The dedicatee is Alma Mahler Werfel . Mahler’s wife
@markrubin94494 жыл бұрын
Korngold was a frequent guest at the Mahler household as a youngster. Korngold's father was the leading music critic in Vienna and a Mahler supporter. Heifitz helped Korngold write the concerto telling Korngold that it wasn't nearly as difficult as it should be. Themes are all borrowed from his movie music. Love it.
@jamesmatthews905 Жыл бұрын
@@markrubin9449 The last movement is very similar to the music from "BABE". A movie about a New Zealand or Australian sheep farmer that had a pig that would control his sheep. It is a very funny movie, one of my favorites. I believe the trailer is on KZbin.
@johnhughes9554 Жыл бұрын
By far, the greatest violinist
@nb75242 жыл бұрын
For me, Heifetz remains the number one violinist. That is absolutely NO disrespect to all of the amazing other violinist that I love.
@horizonforevergold6 жыл бұрын
Celestial tone
@hugopickpacker73144 жыл бұрын
Kenne keine bessere Interpretation.
@elianecabal2558 Жыл бұрын
❤ Merveille musicale
@ragnaroknefilins41965 жыл бұрын
A genealidade que provoca sensações ao extremo em cada acorde é como ouvir anjos no céu reverenciando a Deus !
@juliandavies33074 жыл бұрын
Sublime music interrupted by loud and crude commercials.
@hargow4u4 жыл бұрын
Download an adblocker
@camillebouchard64362 ай бұрын
Super !
@YonkoKenji10 ай бұрын
Is maturing is realizing that the slow movement is actually better than the first?
@gnatural Жыл бұрын
what annoys me is that teachers dont allow advanced students to try and speak with the bow and paint these beautiful colors. a lot of the emphasis is on big sound. big tone, big projection, and play in tune with good rhythm.
@antjehoster-nowakowski64105 жыл бұрын
wunderschön ...
@richardharting2490 Жыл бұрын
What a memorable performance of a gorgeous concerto.
@Berlinchesmusic5 жыл бұрын
El mejor
@kengwahgoldstein96372 жыл бұрын
I am at awe. Thank you.
@cgb016 жыл бұрын
Increible
@FranciscoFerrerGaliana19306 жыл бұрын
Simplemente maravilloso..!!
@willynorrmen44942 жыл бұрын
Den bästa!
@YonkoKenji Жыл бұрын
this is actually in my top 10 brst melodys of all time at least orchestraal that shit literarly sounds like an ignition into something fantastically uncomprehendable😭 like an entire worlds being illuminated by a beutiful light😭 like an idea so perfect that it could change the balance of the world😭😭
@kibakim2 жыл бұрын
EL CHAVO DEL 8 LA ORQUESTA
@Mathieu5805ify4 жыл бұрын
Plus bucolique que ce concerto, je me demande si cela est possible... Magnifique proposition de Renaud Machart. Les (re)Découvertes !
@willynorrmen44942 жыл бұрын
Håll nere kommentarerna, spela själva.
@Dylonely42 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@delo99972 жыл бұрын
💛💛💛💛💛🥺조하.....
@LeaPar48 ай бұрын
18:10 21:20
@willynorrmen44942 жыл бұрын
Känslan, mm.
@willynorrmen44942 жыл бұрын
Varenda ton menar något!
@leben.seele95 жыл бұрын
De seguro el violinista es judio porque lo hace muy bien
@juandaviolin5 жыл бұрын
¿Por qué comenta esa blasfemia? ¡Qué ignominia!
@daniel32319955 жыл бұрын
Never really liked this concerto, only the second movement is pretty good.
@nateherman88045 жыл бұрын
Dan, stick with ukulele.
@juliangernos4 жыл бұрын
@Fred Virtuoso - As a thoroughly un-modern musician, I have never found it necessary to find music intellectually interesting: just beautiful will do for me.
@nickyork89014 жыл бұрын
@Fred Virtuoso How unbelievably narrow minded and dismissive you are. Korngold was one of the most talented composers of the 20th century.
@marektabisz-guitaristarran115 жыл бұрын
Annoyed me these exaggerated vibrato
@nickyork89014 жыл бұрын
@Fred Virtuoso The one thing Heifetz was not, in fact could not be given his character, was sentimental. He drives through every phrase and is very clear where he is going, but also puts well chosen nuance in every single note. Given your name, presumably you could record the cadenza of the Korngold, would love to hear what 'standard' you can achieve.
@nicholasschroeder36784 жыл бұрын
@@nickyork8901 That "virtuoso" is blowing smoke....or smoking something...or maybe he should smoke something and start listening to something other than himself
@망히-z9z3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes from a guitarist point it may sounds too much vibrato~
@megeldridge17452 жыл бұрын
You have no clue
@megeldridge17452 жыл бұрын
@@nickyork8901 okay, you play it better, mister phrase expert.
@ПавелТомилов-л1л Жыл бұрын
Фантастическая игра!
@robertoferrata4471 Жыл бұрын
From my listening until now no one tried to perform as mach as Heifetz did!!!!