V.com weekend vote: Whom would you see in live performance, if you could go back in time: Heifetz or Kreisler?

By Laurie Niles: Happy birthday, yesterday (Feb. 2), to both Jascha Heifetz and Fritz Kreisler, who would have been 116 and 142, respectively. What a legacy they both left, and how amazing that both of these towering figures of the violin world share a birthday. For this week's vote, I'm going to give you a hypothetical situation. Don't take it too terribly seriously, this is more to get everyone talking about why they love both of these violinists (assuming most of you do!). Here's the scenario:

You've been granted a wonderful opportunity, but a difficult choice: You can travel back in time to see a live performance by either Jascha Heifetz or by Fritz Kreisler -- both only one! Which would you choose?

And if you really know your history, what specific performance would you choose? And then, what would you regret missing from the other violinist? Please vote, and share your thoughts in the comments section. Also, feel free to link to Youtube performances you particularly like of either violinist.