‘Heifetz had a very high wrist’
mainLaurie Niles has conducted one of her extraordinarily revealing interviews. This one is with the great violinist Aaron Rosand and it explores, among other things, the differing physiques and techniques of outstanding performers.
Rosand himself had an early start. He played the Mendelssoohn concerto at 10 with the Chicago Symphony, found a rich patron (whom he shared with Isaac Stern) and set off on what promised to be a glittering career …
Oh, read for yourselves. Click here.
Heifetz’s “Take up the cello!” retort would seem to indicate the fallacy of his dogma.
Most of the best violinists performing these days use shoulder rests. Dismissing them categorically is unwise.