Jascha Heifetz (/ ˈ h aɪ f ɪ t s /; February 2 [O.S. January 20] 1901 – December 10, 1987) was a Russian-American violinist, widely regarded as one of the greatest violinists of all time. [1] Born in Vilnius, he was soon recognized as a child prodigy and was trained in the Russian classical violin style in St. Petersburg.

More than a century after his public debut, the name Jascha Heifetz continues to evoke awe and excitement among fellow musicians. In a performing career that spanned 65 years, he established an unparalleled standard of violin playing to which violinists around the world still aspire.

Jascha Heifetz was a Russian-born American violinist noted for his conscientious musical interpretation, his smooth tone, and his technical proficiency. His name became associated with musical perfection. Heifetz studied violin from age three …

Dec 2, 2024 · The Heifetz International Music Institute in Staunton, VA trains exceptional young string players and features a summer festival and year-round concerts.

Mar 25, 2015 · More than a century after his public debut, the name Jascha Heifetz (1901 – 1987) continues to evoke awe and excitement among fellow musicians. In a performing career that spanned 65 years, he...

Heifetz gave his first public concert in Kaunas, Lithuania, in 1907, at the age of six. In 1912, Heifetz achieved European fame after his concert in Berlin, followed by international acclaim in the USA, which became his second home.

The official YouTube channel of Jascha Heifetz, often referred to as the greatest violinist of all time.

Dedicated to the memory of the greatest violinist of the 20th century, Jascha Heifetz Society is a non-profit educational organization devoted to the celebration and the continuance of the legacy of the Master of the violin.

Dec 11, 1987 · Jascha Heifetz, a Russian child prodigy who became the world’s highest-paid violinist by age 18 and continued to grow in stature as he toured the world and taught his “perishable art,”...

Violinist Jascha Heifetz was a phenomenon. His playing sounded like no one else’s, and his immaculately honed technique and unflappable stage presence created an aura of invincibility. …