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Heifetz in Performance [DVD + CD] | ![Heifetz in Performance [DVD + CD]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41QJ56HV03L._SL500_.jpg)
| Studio: RCA
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 47569
Format: Classical, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 0
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 63 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 4.9 x 0.6
MPN: 63885
UPC: 828766388596
EAN: 0828766388596
ASIN: B00064K2SK
Theatrical Release Date: 1971
Release Date: December 7, 2004
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 Sound and picture are out of synch March 31, 2005
Sebastian Thaler (New Milford, NJ USA)
43 out of 47 found this review helpful
Yep, there's nothing I like better than ordering a DVD of my all-time favorite violinist, sitting back to enjoy it, and finding that I'm hearing the notes a full half-second or so before Heifetz plays them. Now Jascha was pretty good, but that's one feat he didn't intend. My guess is that in transferring this old (c. 1971) video to DVD, the tech folks at BMG either were unable or (what's worse) didn't give enough of a damn to properly synch the audio with the video. C'mon, guys...Heifetz deserves better than this. Having said that, Heifetz is still spectacular at the twilight of his career (he stopped performing in public the year after these performances were recorded).
 Very good February 12, 2006
Joseph Hart (Visalia, CA United States)
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
The sound and video were not out of synch on my copy either. Heifetz' comments between playing were invaluable to me. His playing was spectacular. He was the best. "Unfortunately" he may have known it. Towards the end of the thing, he said in effect that the ultimate was "to do a thing well or to know you're better than someone else..." That's a close quote if not exact. I don't know how I feel about that remark. He WAS "better than someone else," he was better than everyone else (my opinion), that's just a fact, still there's a flavor of sheer conceit and arrogance in it that bothers me. The author (forget his name now) put similar words in Mozart's mouth in "Amadeus." Apocryphal, to say the least. I like to think well of my heroes. Then I think of young Keats' dying comment, "I think I shall be among the English poets after my death." Sigh. No, I don't like Heifetz' remark. But the film was perfect, albeit too short. Heifetz' (other) comments were illuminating and interesting, good clear shots of his bowing and fingering were priceless. All the music was wonderful except that dreary Prokofiev march that every violinist thinks he has to include in his recital. I loved the DVD. I thought the CD of just the music from the movie was a bit superfluous, but now that I've played it, I'm glad it was included. Though I would gladly give it up for another hour of DVD.
I Won't Miss Anything by Heifetz September 27, 2005
BLee (HK)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have both the DVD, and the VCD made in early 70s. I regret to say that there is indeed a split second of non-synchronization. I also regret to say that neither the sound nor the sight in the DVD has been remastered. So, for those who already have the VCD, don't bother about the DVD unless you prefer to have faster chapters selection.
Having said that, it is clear that the recorded sound of this films are on the whole better than the reproductions of the earlier BMG records. That was probably because of the different time of recording and perhaps, Heifetz had stopped to insist to have the microphone very close to the violin... In any event, we have a fuller looming sound of his violin that is comparable to his last recital (CD-RCA). Camerawork is first rate too. It is, however, not a true DVD production.
Even at this stage of Heifetz's career, with all my admirations for him, my verdict for his Bach and Mozart remains the same: here I prefer Milstein more. But it is completely another story for his Scottish Fantasy and the smaller pieces which are just magical. I'm afraid however there isn't much in the clips showing him giving lesson to his pupils.
Probably the most valuable documentary of Heifetz August 21, 2005
Chan, Kai-yin
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
If you play violin, this DVD is a very valuable reference. The producer knew what every violin player wanted to see. For beginner, you can see how Heifetz held and moved his bow, and his left hand fingering. If you're an advanced player, you won't be disappointed by this "live" demo for various violin techniques. The picture is quite clear for you to see the details.
If you're just a great fan of Heifetz, there are some pieces of his lifestyle in between the performances that you may interest.
I use my computer to play this DVD and didn't notice any asynchronous on video and audio. The sound is OK for me since I love analog and mono record (this title is in stereo)
Great but too short January 10, 2007
Hengli Li (Maryland, USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Good thing is it is in color. I wish it were longer. DVD can take 2 hours or more, but only half of the capacity is used. Come on, Heifetz must have other footages that can be included. I would rather have more performance footage than the bonus CD. (CD capacity is not fully used either.
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