Jascha Heifetz Collection.

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Jascha Heifetz Collection.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/696737036

The collection contains primarily sound recordings of performances of Jascha Heifetz, but it also includes recordings of other artists, some of whom were collaborators with Heifetz, as well as one recording of his teacher, Leopold Auer. There are 909 recordings on 10" and 12" sound discs, including test pressings, instantaneous discs and commercially released records. Most of the discs are 78 rpm recordings, but there are also a few 33 1/2 rpm 12" discs. In addition to audio discs, the collection contains 80 recordings on magnetic tape which consist of 1/4" tape on 12" reels. 61 of the tapes, made between December 14, 1954 and November 21, 1972, include date information on the boxes. 19 of the tapes are in boxes which are undated; however, recording dates for most of those tapes have been provided in the donor's inventory.

16.8 linear feet (26 boxes)

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 7998607

Stanford University. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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Heifetz, Jascha, 1901-1987

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Violinist Jascha Heifetz was born on Feb. 2, 1901, in Vilnius, Lithuania. He studied violin with Leopold Auer at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. He embarked on an international career in 1912, became an American citizen in 1925, and continued to concertize and record until 1972. He died in Los Angeles on Dec. 10, 1987. From the description of Jascha Heifetz collection, 1802-1987 (bulk 1911-1974). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71055203 Jascha Heifetz, legendary American vio...

Auer, Leopold, 1845-1930

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Violinist. From the description of Leopold Auer autograph letter to Monsieur Filenieu, 1877 Feb. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 503597680 Hungarian violinist and teacher. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : St. Petersburg, 17 April 1891, to an unidentified compatriot, 1891, 17 April. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270680746 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : New York, 30 December 1920, to Mr. [Harry Harkness...

Pfeiffer, John, 1920-1996

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Biographical/Historical note Jascha Heifetz, legendary American violinist, was born in Vilnius on February 2, 1901. His first teacher was his own father, but he also studied with Elias Malkin before being accepted into the St. Petersburg Conservatory in 1910. He studied first with Leopold Auer's assistant, Nalbandyan, and then with Auer himself. Heifetz had impressed audiences from the age of six when he performed Mendelssohn's Violin Concert...

RCA Victor Records

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