The Heifetzian Violin – Transcriptions by Jascha Heifetz Vol. 1 / Vilmos Szabadi, Márta Gulyás CD

UPC: 5991813167828 

MPN: HCD 31678 

Brand Name: Hungaroton Classic

Overview

The Heifetzian Violin – Transcriptions by Jascha Heifetz Vol. 1 is an exceptional tribute to the genius of Jascha Heifetz, one of the most influential violinists of the 20th century. Performed by Vilmos Szabadi (violin) and Márta Gulyás (piano), this 1996 release from Hungaroton Classic presents an extraordinary selection of Heifetz’s own transcriptions of works by Bach, Weber, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Prokofiev, Gershwin, and others. Each piece embodies Heifetz’s legendary technical mastery, emotional intensity, and stylistic elegance—now revived through the refined artistry of Szabadi and Gulyás.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD, Stereo
• Country: Hungary
• Release Year: 1996
• Label: Hungaroton Classic – HCD 31678
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Violin Transcriptions, 20th-Century Classical

• Performers:

  Sound: Digital stereo recording, expertly engineered for balance and clarity
  • Vilmos Szabadi – Violin
  • Márta Gulyás – Piano

Interesting Facts

• Jascha Heifetz (1901–1987) was a Russian-American violinist widely regarded as one of the greatest performers in classical music history. His technical perfection and emotional precision set the gold standard for violin playing in the modern era.
• Beyond performance, Heifetz was also a master arranger and transcriber, reimagining orchestral and piano works for solo violin and piano with breathtaking artistry.
• This album captures the spirit of Heifetz’s musical legacy, with Szabadi’s crystalline tone and Gulyás’s lyrical sensitivity delivering performances that honor the original transcriptions’ difficulty and grace.
• Vilmos Szabadi, a celebrated Hungarian violinist, has been acclaimed internationally for his luminous sound and stylistic intelligence.
• Márta Gulyás, a prominent pianist and chamber musician, complements the violin’s expressiveness with subtle dynamics and deep musical insight.
• Produced by Katalin Pusztási and engineered by László Csintalan, this release reflects Hungaroton’s commitment to high-fidelity classical recording and preservation of great musical traditions.

Track Listing

1. Sarabande BWV 808 – J.S. Bach – 2:54
2. Rondo Op. 115 – C.M. von Weber – 2:47
3. Prelude in G Major, Op. 32 No. 5 – S. Rachmaninov – 2:48
4. Daisies, Op. 38 No. 3 – S. Rachmaninov – 2:28
5. Sevilla, Op. 47 – I. Albéniz – 4:39
6. L’Après-Midi d’un Faune – C. Debussy – 6:22
7. Golliwog’s Cakewalk – C. Debussy – 2:54
8. Alt Wien – L. Godowsky – 2:12
9. March from “The Love for Three Oranges” – S. Prokofiev – 1:38
10. Presto in B-Flat Major – F. Poulenc – 2:03
11. Brasilera, Op. 165/b – D. Milhaud – 2:42
12. Sea Murmurs, Op. 9 No. 1 – M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco – 1:33
13. Gavotte, Op. 32 No. 3 – S. Prokofiev – 1:56
14. Sabre Dance – A. Khachaturian – 2:19

George Gershwin – Five Songs from Porgy and Bess

1. My Man’s Gone Now – 3:24
2. A Woman Is a Sometime Thing – 2:56
3. Bess, You Is My Woman Now – 4:20
4. Summertime – 3:26
5. It Ain’t Necessarily So – 2:35

George Gershwin – Three Preludes (1926)

1. Prelude No. 1 – 1:39
2. Prelude No. 2 – 3:12
3. Prelude No. 3 – 1:16

Publishers

• Label: Hungaroton Classic
• Producer: Katalin Pusztási
• Engineer: László Csintalan
• Liner Notes: Rita Kaisinger
• Translation: Márta Kelemen
• Photography: Andrea Felvégi
• Design: Miklós Juhász
• Transcriptions: Jascha Heifetz
• Performers: Vilmos Szabadi (violin), Márta Gulyás (piano)

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