Heifetz: Master Classes [2 Discs]

"Russian-born Jascha Heifetz (1901-87) - arguably one of the three or four greatest violinists of the 20th Century - headlines a series of Master Classes in this release, shot during the early 1960s during his tenure at USC. The films observe Heifetz as he interacts with various students - by turns inspiring, cajoling, droll and aggressive. The various selections taught by Heifetz in these films include: Chausson's Poeme, Op. 25, the first movement of Brahms's Concerto in D Major, Op. 77, the first movement of Bach's Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Wieniawski's Polonaise Brilante No. 2 and much more. The topics that Professor Heifetz covers include phrasing, vibrato, intonation and much more."