Jascha Heifetz is widely regarded as one of the most influential violinists of the 20th century. For María Dueñas he has been a constant source of artistic inspiration since her childhood. With her new album Homage to Heifetz, she follows in his footsteps, placing at its core works closely tied to his legacy.
The album was recorded at London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios with Gustavo Dudamel—an important inspiration for Dueñas not only “as a phenomenal musician, but also as a wonderful human being”—and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra. The program includes, among other works, Korngold’s Violin Concerto and Lalo’s Symphonie espagnole, alongside miniatures by Debussy and Ponce that deliberately echo Heifetz’s tradition.
The result is a tribute that honors Heifetz’s legacy while also showcasing María Dueñas’s own distinctive artistic voice.
TRACKLIST:
- Violin Concerto in D major, Op.35 - II. Romance. Andante (Original Version)
- Violin Concerto in D major, Op.35 - III. Finale. Allegro assai vivace (Original Version)
- Symphonie espagnole in D minor, Op.21 - V. Rondo. Allegro (Original Version)
- Violin Concerto in D major, Op.35 - I. Moderato nobile (Original Version)
- Symphonie espagnole in D minor, Op.21 - III. Intermezzo. Allegretto non troppo (Original Version)
- Symphonie espagnole in D minor, Op.21 - IV. Andante (Original Version)
- Symphonie espagnole in D minor, Op.21 - I. Allegro non troppo (Original Version)
- Symphonie espagnole in D minor, Op.21 - II. Scherzando. Allegro molto (Original Version)
- Chansons de Bilitis - No. 2, La chevelure (Arr. Heifetz for Violin & Piano)
- La plus que lente, CD 128 (Arr. Roques for Violin & Piano)
- Estrellita (Arr. Heifetz for Violin & Piano)
- Préludes, Book 1, CD 125 - VIII. La fille aux cheveux de lin (Arr. Spindler for Violin & Orchestra)
