Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It’s an honor to welcome you to the home of my teacher, Rudolf Koelman, for an intimate look at the legacy of his mentor, the great Jascha Heifetz. In this deep-dive interview, Professor Koelman, one of the last living proteges of Heifetz, shares profound insights into the art of violin playing, Heifetz’s unique teaching methods, and the timeless lessons that continue to shape the world of classical music. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation filled with personal anecdotes, musical demonstrations, and the enduring wisdom of a true master.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - The Sound of Honesty
0:22 - Rudolf Koelman, a Living Legend
1:32 - I Should Have Treated You Better!
1:48 - Catching “Heifetz Fever”
5:09 - From Herman Krebbers to Heifetz
6:31 - The Heifetz Masterclasses
7:45 - Heifetz’s Personality
14:09 - Gut Strings and Intonation
21:28 - What was the Secret of Heifetz’s Sound?
22:29 - Heifetz’s Advice on Practicing
27:15 - Dealing with Strengths and Weaknesses
29:59 - The Art of Laziness
31:17 - Being in Heifetz’s Class
33:10 - Heifetz on Leopold Auer
33:41 - The Definitive Heifetz Recordings
35:00 - Can We Revive The Golden Age?
39:02 - PLAYING DEBUSSY - BEAU SOIR
39:46 - The Famous Heifetz Mute
49:23 - Heifetz’s Longevity
52:07 - PLAYING CHAUSSON - POEME
53:13 - About the Thumb
53:32 - Heifetz on Staccato
55:15 - MORE CRAZY FINGERINGS
57:29 - On Competitions and Musical Honesty
58:38 - PLAYING SIBELIUS VIOLIN CONCERTO
1:01:03 - PLAYING GLUCK MELODIE
1:08:29 - PAGANINI & SIBELIUS OCTAVES
1:12:21 - PROKOFIEV
1:14:12 - Ravel and Heifetz
1:16:09 - The Grunberg Violin Concerto
1:18:02 - Golden Age of Short Encores Works
1:19:34 - The Bow Hand and How to Achieve Connection
1:22:40 - How to Use Leverage for Bigger Sound
1:24:16 - Left-Right Synchronization
1:27:09 - The Legacy of Heifetz
1:28:01 - ??? BONUS
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#violinpractice #heifetz #jaschaheifetz #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini
It’s an honor to welcome you to the home of my teacher, Rudolf Koelman, for an intimate look at the legacy of his mentor, the great Jascha Heifetz. In this deep-dive interview, Professor Koelman, one of the last living proteges of Heifetz, shares profound insights into the art of violin playing, Heifetz’s unique teaching methods, and the timeless lessons that continue to shape the world of classical music. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation filled with personal anecdotes, musical demonstrations, and the enduring wisdom of a true master.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - The Sound of Honesty
0:22 - Rudolf Koelman, a Living Legend
1:32 - I Should Have Treated You Better!
1:48 - Catching “Heifetz Fever”
5:09 - From Herman Krebbers to Heifetz
6:31 - The Heifetz Masterclasses
7:45 - Heifetz’s Personality
14:09 - Gut Strings and Intonation
21:28 - What was the Secret of Heifetz’s Sound?
22:29 - Heifetz’s Advice on Practicing
27:15 - Dealing with Strengths and Weaknesses
29:59 - The Art of Laziness
31:17 - Being in Heifetz’s Class
33:10 - Heifetz on Leopold Auer
33:41 - The Definitive Heifetz Recordings
35:00 - Can We Revive The Golden Age?
39:02 - PLAYING DEBUSSY - BEAU SOIR
39:46 - The Famous Heifetz Mute
49:23 - Heifetz’s Longevity
52:07 - PLAYING CHAUSSON - POEME
53:13 - About the Thumb
53:32 - Heifetz on Staccato
55:15 - MORE CRAZY FINGERINGS
57:29 - On Competitions and Musical Honesty
58:38 - PLAYING SIBELIUS VIOLIN CONCERTO
1:01:03 - PLAYING GLUCK MELODIE
1:08:29 - PAGANINI & SIBELIUS OCTAVES
1:12:21 - PROKOFIEV
1:14:12 - Ravel and Heifetz
1:16:09 - The Grunberg Violin Concerto
1:18:02 - Golden Age of Short Encores Works
1:19:34 - The Bow Hand and How to Achieve Connection
1:22:40 - How to Use Leverage for Bigger Sound
1:24:16 - Left-Right Synchronization
1:27:09 - The Legacy of Heifetz
1:28:01 - ??? BONUS
Join my private Patreon community for exclusive videos, frequent Zoom hang-outs/studio classes, and more to expand your learning!
► patreon.com/artiststechnique
📄 My 64 Practice Hacks PDF companion + many free Violin Technique PDFs
► payhip.com/violin
All Masterclass Videos:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjDCDd6U-QQ4EdoSU8Tjgso1lvH7ggVfl
🎻 My latest album, The Brahms Age
►haensslerprofil.lnk.to/HC22081
Support the channel with BTC:
► bc1qrvgwp4elx8p7jt4u22hshkfrqrphm3fr9c4djz
🎻 INQUIRIES ► d@kurganov.org
🎭 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjDCDd6U-QQ4gS0zHaWAULx1jJDQ1M9U1
#violinpractice #heifetz #jaschaheifetz #violintechnique #violinlessons #paganini
