Jascha Heifetz
Julian Haylock explores the life and work of the great violinist, whose style and sound still have a major influence on today’s players
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Solo Piano Works
A 150th-anniversary celebration, performed by Garrick Ohlsson and Alexander Gadjiev
PLUS! Composer Ludovico Einaudi shares his thoughts with Claire Jackson; Gavin Dixon looks at the history of national operas; the musical riches of Iceland are enjoyed by Stephen Pritchard; we present the shortlists for this year’s BBC Music Magazine Awards; and
Paul Riley searches for the best recordings of Handel’s Acis and Galatea