JASCHA HEIFETZ.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LVIII, Issue 17845, 28 July 1921, Page 8

JASCHA HEIFETZ.

The three concerts to be given by Heifetz, the famous violinist, under the direction of Messrs. 3. and N. Tait, in the Auckland Town Hall on August 3, 6 and 10, are creating more than usual interest in musical circles. In an interview given to a Melbourne paper, Heifetz said:—" I was born in Russia, and have been playing in public since I was between six and Eeven years old. My father, who was a fine violinist, was my first instructor, and then I was placed with Professor Auer, one of the greatest teachers of the instrument ever known. Professor Auer escaped from Russia, and is now living in New York, and, although 75 years of age, he has his list of pupils and puts them through with as mfach vitality as ever." When Heifetz went to America he was 17 and he conid not speak a word of English. A measure of his mentality xnav be arrived at by the statement that, to-dav (three years later) his command of the English tongue is almost perfect, and it would be thought that he had been familiar with the language all his life. Auckland and Wellington are the onlv two cities in the Dominion that are to receive a visit from Heifetz, for he must return immediately to America to fulfil engagements. The* box plans for the three Auckland concerfe will be opened at Lewis Eady's to-morrow morning. The number of seats booked, by one person at one time is limited to 12, but this does not apply to the concession parties of musical students and scholars from schools and colleges.