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Which famous violinist premiered Korngold's Violin Concerto in D, Op. 35?

  • Jascha Heifetz

  • Yehudi Menuhin

  • Isaac Stern

  • David Oistrakh

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Jascha Heifetz, the renowned violinist, premiered Erich Wolfgang Korngold's Violin Concerto in D, Op. 35, in 1947. This concerto, composed in 1945, showcases Heifetz's virtuosic technique and lyrical interpretation. The premiere performance, conducted by Artur Rodziński, was met with critical acclaim, establishing the concerto as a staple of the violin repertoire.
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