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Premiered April 16, 2015

Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Preview

Discover the violin virtuoso through Itzhak Perlman, students and archival performances.

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Rosen describes key assets that allowed him to make the film and tell a new story.

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Filmmaker Peter Rosen on Key Assets of Jascha Heifetz Film

In 1923, Heifetz gave concerts for Japanese quake victims, and to raise money for them.

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Jascha Heifetz Concerts for 1923 Japan Earthquake Victims

"After I came to America, my one aim, it seems, was to enjoy myself," said the violinist.

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Jascha Heifetz Lives the Good Life

Itzhak Perlman recalls his first encounter with Jascha Heifetz as a teenage student.

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Jascha Heifetz Tests Itzhak Perlman's Skills

Jascha Heifetz arranged a popular Mexican song to include in his Mexico City concert.

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Jascha Heifetz: Estrellita Encore Song

Discover the violin virtuoso through Itzhak Perlman, students and archival performances.

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Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Preview

Discover the mysterious violin virtuoso

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Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler Promo

One can hear the passion in Heifetz' violin playing, even if his stance was impassive.

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Jascha Heifetz: Passion in His Playing

Violinist Jascha Heifetz toured military bases for the USO during World War II.

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Jascha Heifetz: Patriotic Service During World War II

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