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Inspiration from the Life of Jascha Heifetz

2017-04-21T13:01:17.0Z

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Inspiration from the Life of Jascha Heifetz

 

Jascha Heifetz was a Russian-born violinist who lived between 1901 and 1987. Many people consider him as the greatest violinist of all time. Heifetz began practicing the violin at an early age. He showed great skill in using this instrument and consequently, his parents enrolled in a music school by the time he was five years old. In December 1906, he made his first public debut. It was a student recital. Then, at the age of eight years, he performed in the city of Kaunas. These events marked the start of Heifetz’s 65 years of public performance.

 

He Became an Immediate Sensation in the United States

In 1917, Heifetz’s family left Russia for the US. The family settled in San Francisco. In October 1917, Heifetz performed at the Carnegie Hall in New York. It was his first performance in the United States. He impressed his audience with his stunning performance. This presentation made him an immediate sensation. Consequently, the members of the Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity voted in favor of him joining their organization. He was sixteen years old at the time making him.

He Made his First Recording after the Carnegie Hall Debut

What many people do now know is that Heifetz spent two months preparing for his Carnegie Hall debut. His recital received many praises with music critics confessing that Heifetz had made the ideal concert a reality. This recital is still one of the most sensational performances worldwide. After this presentation, Heifetz moved to New Jersey where he started recording with the Victor Talking Machine Company.

 

Inspiration from the Life of Jascha Heifetz

Despite the fact that he was a teenager, Heifetz presented his music to a mature audience and he did so beautifully. From Heifetz’s story, you learn that preparation is critical regardless of how good you think you are. Heifetz prepared for his Carnegie Hall debut for a long time. It became a success because he put a lot of effort into it. Do the same thing when it comes to your work. Put some effort into it.

 

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