4 Jascha Heifetz Quotes on Music

Jascha Heifetz quotes on music

1. 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.

4. I have discovered three things which know no geographical borders - classical music, American jazz, and applause as the sign of the public's favor.

6. 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.

8. 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.