Jascha Heifetz: Rar footage of the incomparable violist at the height of his career. The program begins with a portrait of the artist. It takes us into the home of the virtuoso where we view his practice techniques and hear Heifetz playing. Gregor Piatigorsky: One of the greatest cellists of all time in a brilliant presention.

"Features a selection of his favorite repertoire ... and candid comments by Heifetz on aspects of music, teaching and his personal views" --container.

Drawing on archival performance footage and interviews, this program evokes the vast panorama of the world of the violin in the 20th century and its most outstanding performers. There is silent and later resynchronized film footage.