| Description |
1 videodisc (87 min.) : sound, color, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital |
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optical |
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stereo |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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Biographical films |
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Nonfiction films |
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NTSC |
| Performer |
Jascha Heifetz, violin; voice of Heifetz: Bill van Horn. |
| Credits |
Editors, Josh Waletzky, Peter Rosen. |
| System Details |
DVD; region 1; NTSC; aspect ratio 16:9 widescreen and 4:3 full screen; Dolby 2.0 stereo. |
| Summary |
In this documentary on violinist Jascha Heifetz, viewers see vintage filmed performance clips and learn that he was the first truly modern violin virtuoso, who set the standard in violin playing for nearly a century. |
| Contents |
Opening -- Introduction -- The early years -- Vilna and Russia -- The conservatory -- St. Petersburg -- America & Carnegie Hall -- World tours -- Hollywood, California -- WWII USO Tours -- USC Master Classes -- Collaboration with Piatigorsky -- Family life -- The final years -- Conclusion. |
| Language |
English audio. |
| Subject |
Heifetz, Jascha, 1901-1987.
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Heifetz, Jascha, 1901-1987. |
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Violinists -- Biography.
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Violinists -- Biography. |
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Violinists. |
| Genre/Form |
Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Biographical films.
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Biographies.
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Musical films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Musical films.
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Biographical films.
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Rosen, Peter, 1943- producer, director, editor.
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Lukinson, Sara, producer, author.
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Heifetz, Jascha, 1901-1987, instrumentalist.
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Van Horn, Bill, speaker.
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Waletzky, Josh, editor.
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Peter Rosen Productions, production company.
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Westdeutscher Rundfunk, production company.
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Association relative à la télévision européenne, production company.
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EuroArts Music International GmbH, production company.
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Kultur International Films.
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| Added Title |
Jascha Heifetz, 1901-1987 |
| ISBN |
9780769791067 |
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0769791069 |
| Standard No. |
032031472990 |
| Music No. |
D4729 Kultur |
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