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Heifetz as I knew him / by Ayke Agus.
Van Pelt - Albrecht Music Library ML418.H44 A48 2001
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Agus, Ayke.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Heifetz, Jascha, 1901-1987.
- Heifetz, Jascha.
- Violinists--Biography.
- Violinists.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- 260 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Portland, Or. : Amadeus Press, 2001.
- Summary:
- Ayke Agus came to Jascha Heifetz as a violin student in his master class at the University of Southern California; after he made her the class pianist she soon became his private accompanist and ultimately his assistant and confidante. Her book is a loving yet unblinking testimony to a unique relationship between an aging master and his disciple. Always a difficult person, Heifetz imparted not only his art but his every belief and idiosyncrasy. The greatest violinist of the 20th century was a genius who was also insecure and unreasonable; in many respects the former prodigy had never had to grow up. This memoir is an extraordinary story of a truly unique friendship, told with honesty, understanding, and devotion.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-249).
- ISBN:
- 157467062X
- OCLC:
- 44573319
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