Jascha Heifetz




Fishko Files from WNYC show

Summary: <p>100 years ago this week, violinist Jascha Heifetz made his American debut. Heifetz set a new standard for mastery of the instrument, but these days even his admirers don’t completely embrace his musical personality and style. In this archival <em>Fishko Files</em>, violinists from Sarah Chang to Itzhak Perlman discuss the impact of this towering performer. (Produced in 2001)</p>