Plutonium Blonde

Jascha Heifetz was the prodigy of the twentieth century. Debuting in 1908 at the age of seven, he was known throughout his life for his infallible intonation and the unflappable ease with which he played even the most difficult repertoire. Though he was sometimes maligned as being coldly technical, no one ever said he wasn't amazing. This compilation offers ample opportunities to marvel.
Disc one opens with Heifetz alone on Bach's Chaccone for violin solo, inviting us to contemplate the purity of his musicality without the distraction of accompaniment. This memorial provides a great opportunity to cleanse the palate before the 140 minute Romantic tour de force that follows. After this heavy and heady repast, the disc neatly closes with a light set of Gershwin duets.
REVIEWS:
International Record Review (3/00, p.45) - "...the Bach Chaconne...is electrifying....The Tchaikovsky and Bruch are outstanding, and the Sibelius and Glazunov are not far behind....the sound is not modern, but it should be good enough for most listeners..."