Jascha Heifetz
Jascha Heifetz · Arts & Literature
Violinist widely considered the greatest of the twentieth century
1901, Vilnius, Russian Empire (now Lithuania) — 1987, Los Angeles, California, USA
Russian Empire · United States
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Jascha Heifetz was a Lithuanian-born American violinist widely regarded as the greatest of the twentieth century, celebrated for his flawless technique, tonal control, and vast recorded legacy. A prodigy who emigrated to the United States after the Russian Revolution, he set the modern standard for violin playing. He was Jewish, born into a Russian-Jewish family.
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Violinist widely considered the greatest of the twentieth century
Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music
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