Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler

6.8/10 · 44 votesApr 16, 201590 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 29•+0.3 vs season avg

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A profile of legendary violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz (1901-87), featuring remarks from violinists Itzhak Perlman, Ivry Gitlis and Ida Haendel; former students Ayke Agus and Sherry Kloss; and biographers John Anthony Maltese and Arthur Vered.

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Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler

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Episode Summary

"Jascha Heifetz: God's Fiddler" is episode 3 of American Masters season 29. It scored 6.8/10 from 44 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.5). It aired on April 16, 2015.

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