Jascha Heifetz Quotes on Music
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I occasionally play works by contemporary composers and for two reasons. First to discourage the composer from writing any more and secondly to remind myself how much I appreciate Beethoven.
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I have discovered three things which know no geographical borders - classical music, American jazz, and applause as the sign of the public's favor.
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Criticism does not disturb me, for I am my own severest critic. Always in my playing I strive to surpass myself, and it is this constant struggle that makes music fascinating to me.
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Born in Russia, first lessons at three, debut in Russia at seven, debut in America in 1917. That's all there is to say, really.