Music: Jascha Heifetz plays Walton Violin Concerto

Part 1
William Walton:
Violin Concerto in B Minor
I. Andante tranquilio

Violin: Jascha Heifetz
Cond.: William Walton
Orch.: Philharmonia Orchestra



Part 2
William Walton:
Violin Concerto in B Minor
II. Presto capriccioso alla napolitana

Violin: Jascha Heifetz
Cond.: William Walton
Orch.: Philharmonia Orchestra



Part 3
William Walton:
Violin Concerto in B Minor
III. Vivace

Violin: Jascha Heifetz
Cond.: William Walton
Orch.: Philharmonia Orchestra



Part 4
William Walton:
Violin Concerto in B Minor
III. Vivace

Violin: Jascha Heifetz
Cond.: William Walton
Orch.: Philharmonia Orchestra
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Walton, on the other hand, himself observed that Heifetz seemed to demand such difficulty in the solo part of his concerto as to intimidate other violinists from tackling it. For years, when other soloists did mutter about the works impossible difficulties, Walton would tell them to blame that damned Heifetz.