War Concert / Transcriptions By Jascha Heifetz
Label: BONGIOVANNI Catalog: GB5183-2 Format: CD Rucli; DeganiComposed by: Gershwin; Foster; Ponce Jascha Heifetz (1900-87), the greatest violinist of the 20th c., transcribed and recorded dozens of pieces intended for the general public as well as for his own use in the so-called WWII war concerts, situations demanding agile programs, immediately and simply enjoyable by all, which he performed for American troops at various fronts. + The pieces on this CD intend to represent a plausible reconstruction of a typical program, suitable for one of these war concerts, through the proposal of a relaxing, enjoyable and enticing repertoire, full of references to American tastes. Price: $25.98 |