Summary Not since Paganini had there been such a magician on the violin. Jascha Heifetz was the first truly modern virtuoso, a man about whom Itzhak Perlman said, 'When I spoke with him, I can't believe, I'm talking to God'. Heifetz was a legendary but mysterious figure whose story embodies the dual nature of artistic genius. The paradox of how a mortal man lives with immortal gifts - gifts he must honor, but which extract a life-long price. Is the man and the artist the same person? What is the price each pays? And who was the man behind the music? View more details
Genres : History Biography Musical Music Documentary
Release date : Nov 10, 2011
Countries of origin : United States Russia
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : Peter Rosen Productions
Summary Not since Paganini had there been such a magician on the violin. Jascha Heifetz was the first truly modern virtuoso, a man about whom Itzhak Perlman said, 'When I spoke with him, I can't believe, I'm talking to God'. Heifetz was a legendary but mysterious figure whose story embodies the dual nature of artistic genius. The paradox of how a mortal man lives with immortal gifts - gifts he must honor, but which extract a life-long price. Is the man and the artist the same person? What is the price each pays? And who was the man behind the music? View more details
Genres : History Biography Musical Music Documentary
Release date : Nov 10, 2011
Countries of origin : United States Russia
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Filming locations : Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies : Peter Rosen Productions
