(1901–87), US violinist; born in Lithuania. Recognized as a musical prodigy at age three, he made his US debut at Carnegie Hall in 1917 and went on to become one of the most celebrated violinists of the century.
Definition of Heifetz, Jascha in US English:
Heifetz, Jascha
proper nounˈhīfits
(1901–87), US violinist; born in Lithuania. Recognized as a musical prodigy at age three, he made his US debut at Carnegie Hall in 1917 and went on to become one of the most celebrated violinists of the century.