What surprises me each time I listen to Mr. Heifetz' playing, is how he matches the style of the time while still remaining on top of the interpretation. In short: He can keep the tonality of what other composers/musicians have done under control as well as express himself more openly as the interpreter.
Sort of like a chef preparing a traditional recipe and bringing the fullest flavor of what is expected of the dish.
Heifetz: Spends hours perfecting flawless staccato technique
My Teacher: Just practice a scale going downwards.
Me: Gets shaky bow in performance coincidentally with the beat on staccato part
I own a record with this performance on it, and I thought it was quite impressive. Of course, when listening to a record, you can’t see the performance. Now, watching this video, and being able to see how he is playing this, and I am absolutely amazed. I never would have believed that it was possible to get such tone and control just on single bows. I’m just absolutely amazed. This is absolutely beyond my understanding.
You’re a madman, Heifetz
(Also yes, I did come here from the recent Twoset video)
can you all tell me, did i do something illegal here?? because if i did, it was just too easy for me, that i wanted a challenge.. lol.. just kidding.. but yeah, what Heifetz did, was really a torture.. :)
