Heifetz,Jascha

Heifetz,Jascha
Hei·fetz (hīʹfĭts), Jascha. 1901-1987.
Russian-born American violinist. Considered among the world's best violinists at the age of 13, he matured into a great artist, tempering his virtuoso technique with thoughtful interpretation.

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  • Heifetz, Jascha — born Feb. 2, 1901, Vilnius, Lithuania, Russian Empire died Dec. 10, 1987, Los Angeles, Calif., U.S. Lithuanian born U.S. violinist. He studied with his father from age five, performing Felix Mendelssohn s Violin Concerto at age eight. From 1909… …   Universalium

  • Heifetz, Jascha — (1901–87)    US violinist. Lithuanian born Heifetz was a child prodigy, performing in public from the age of seven and appearing as a soloist with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra when he was eleven. The family escaped from Russia at the time of …   Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament

  • Heifetz, Jascha — (1901 87)    American violinist, of Lithuanian origin. Born in Vilna, he performed in public from the age of seven. He studied at the St Petersburg Conservatory, and at 11 began performing throughout Europe. The family escaped from Russia during… …   Dictionary of Jewish Biography

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  • Heifetz — Jascha Heifetz Jascha Heifetz Jascha Heifetz, né le 2 février 1900 à Vilnius et mort le 10 décembre 1987 à Los Angeles, est un violoniste russe naturalisé américain (1925). S …   Wikipédia en Français

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