| Another clip from the filmed Masterclasses at the University of Southern California, with Heifetz and his pupils.
Erick Friedman was Heifetz's prodigy, and was undoubtedly amongst his favourite students. Friedman's playing took after Heifetz's in many respects, most notably, his tone and phrasing. This contributed to his frustration; he never could escape the shadow of his teacher's legacy.
Here, he is put on the spot by Heifetz and is made to go through Paganini's 17th caprice... and scales. |
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