Jascha Heifetz - Mendelssohn / Bruch:Violin Concerto - Import CD

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Jascha Heifetz

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Diapason's definitive series of recordings, Vol. 166: Jascha Heifetz Diapason, a French magazine specializing in world-class classical music, has selected the most famous and historic performances of the greatest works in music history and reissued them with new mastering in the series "Les Indispensables de Diapason ~ Diapason's Choice of the Definitive Editions". Volume 166 of the series features Jascha Heifetz. Heifetz is one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century. This collection of violin concertos by Heifetz begins with Mendelssohn, which continues to be a masterpiece, two Bruch pieces, and Sarasate's "Zigoinelwaizen," which is known for its difficulty.Heifetz's superb technique, revived by new mastering, is a must-hear! (Tokyo M-Plus) Included in the CD Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op.64 Charles Munch (conductor), Boston Symphony Orchestra Recorded February 23 & 25, 1959 Bruch:Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op.26 Malcolm Sargent conductor, London Symphony Orchestra Recorded: May 18, 1951 Bruch:Scottish Fantasy Op.46 Malcolm Sargent (conductor), Osian Ellis (harp), London New Symphony Orchestra Recorded: May 15 & 22, 1961 Sarasate: Zigoinelwaizen, Op.20 William Steinberg (conductor), RCA Victor Orchestra Recorded: January 16, 1951 Performers Yascha Heifetz (Violin)