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Ruggiero Ricci
12+ albums
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Ruggiero Ricci (born July 24, 1918 San Bruno, California) is an Italian-American violin virtuoso. Ricci has become famous in particular for his performances and recordings of Paganini. The son of Italian immigrants, his father first taught him to play the violin. At age seven, Ricci studied with Louis Persinger and Elizabeth Lackey. Persinger would become his piano accompanist for many recitals and recordings. Ricci gave his first public performance in 1928 at the age of 10 in San Francisco where he played works by Henryk Wieniawski and Henri Vieuxtemps. He gained the reputation for being a child prodigy. At age 11 he gave his first orchestral performance, playing the Mendelssohn concerto, and soon after he played his highly successful debut at Carnegie Hall. In the 1930s Ricci studied in Berlin with Georg Kulenkampff, where he learned a "German style" of playing in the tradition of Adolf Busch. He also studied with Michel Piastro and Paul Stassevich. After serving in the US Army from 1942 till 1945 where he served as an "Entertainment Specialist," Ricci made his first recording of the 24 Capriccios by Paganini in 1947 on the Shellac recording label. After his time in the military he uncovered many pieces by 19th century composers that he would perform solo, without any accompaniment. He has performed the world premieres of pieces by many contemporary composers. Aside from a performing over 6000 concerts in 65 countries during his 70 year solo career, Ricci has also mad
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24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1: XXIV. Caprice No. 24 in A Minor: Tema con variazioni (Quasi presto)
1,2902Kreisler: Praeludium And Allegro In The Style Of Pugnani
504324 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1: No. 24. Tema Con Variazioni
4434Fantaisie for Violin and Harp in A Major, Op. 124: I. Poco allegretto
3425Fantaisie for Violin and Harp in A Major, Op. 124: III. Vivo e grazioso
1416Fantaisie for Violin and Harp in A Major, Op. 124: V. Andante con moto
1317Fantaisie for Violin and Harp in A Major, Op. 124: II. Allegro
1308Caprice No. 1 in E Major: Andante / Caprice No. 2 in B Minor: Moderato / Caprice No. 3 in E Minor: Sostenuto – Presto
1249Fantaisie for Violin and Harp in A Major, Op. 124: IV. Largamente
11510Violin Concerto In E-Minor, Op. 64 - First Movement: Allegro Molto Appassionato
105albums
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Ruggiero Ricci November 1938 - The Complete Electrola Recordings
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The 99 Most Essential Pieces of Classical Music
Ruggiero Ricci: Decca Recordings 1950-1960
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The 100 Most Essential Pieces of Classical Music
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Liebesfreud Liebesleid - Homage to Fritz Kreisler
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Virtuoso Violin: Ruggiero Ricci
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Virtuosic Pieces for Violin Solo
Ruggiero Ricci plays Sibelius, Paganini and Sarasate
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Camille Saint-Saens: Classic Collection, Vol 2
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Luwig Van Beethoven - Three Duos For Violin And Cello - Cello Sonata In F Major - Variations From "The Magic Flute"
Paganini: 24 Caprices
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Virtuoso Showpieces (Ruggiero Ricci: Complete Decca Recordings, Vol. 20)