| Description |
xiv, 270 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-258) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction : studying performance style -- Case overview. Heifetz and the Bach solo violin works ; Established views of the Heifetz performance style -- Repertoire and programming. An empirical overview of the Heifetz career ; Distinctive aspects of Heifetz performances ; Bach's solo works in the Heifetz repertoire -- Interpretative approach. Tempo and duration in Heifetz's solo Bach ; Further elements of interpretative approach -- Historical context. Recorded performance traditions ; Elements of interpretative approach ; Further examination of interpretative elements -- Coda : performance style and performer profiles. |
| Language |
English text. |
| Subject |
Heifetz, Jascha, 1901-1987 -- Performances.
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Heifetz, Jascha, 1901-1987. |
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Performances. |
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Violinists -- United States -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Violinists. |
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United States. |
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Criticism and interpretation. |
| ISBN |
9781472444233 (hardcover) (alkaline paper) |
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147244423X (hardcover) (alkaline paper) |
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9781472444240 (ebook) |
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9781472444257 (epub) |
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