I occasionally play works by contemporary composers and for two reasons. First to discourage the composer from writing any more and secondly to remind myself how much I appreciate Beethoven.
Jascha HeifetzThere is no such thing as perfection, there are only standards. And after you have set a standard you learn that it was not high enough. You want to surpass it.
Jascha HeifetzPractice like it means everything in the world to you. Perform like you don't give a damn.
Jascha HeifetzThe discipline of practice every day is essential. When I skip a day, I notice a difference in my playing. After two days, the critics notice, and after three days, so does the audience.
Jascha Heifetz