Even on this poor-quality recording, I can tell that Ricci is a magnificent violinist. I remember his recordings in the 1960s and 1970s; then it seemed almost like he disappeared from the public stage. I wonder why.
Ricci gave over 5,000 concerts during his career and his discography is enormous (more than 500 recordings), rivaled only by Kaufman, Heifetz, and Staryk. Contemporary fiddlers are lucky if they do 50 recordings. Ricci retired in October of 2003. (He recorded the Caprices four times.)
Sorcerer2K, you are correct that Ricci was no matinee idol (neither was Paganini), but Lord, what a violinist! Don't forget that Ricci made a habit of playing all 24 Paganini Caprices on one recital program!
splendid
One of the all time greats, very underrated violinist, I wonder why ??
Underrated? He is recognized as one of the best ever at the violin!!!!
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Even on this poor-quality recording, I can tell that Ricci is a magnificent violinist. I remember his recordings in the 1960s and 1970s; then it seemed almost like he disappeared from the public stage. I wonder why.
Such a fantastic performance!
Grandioso Ruggiero Ricci
El maestro ricci era excelente tocando paganini, y eso que en este video ya tenia casi setenta años. gracias por compartirlo.
Ricci gave over 5,000 concerts during his career and his discography is enormous (more than 500 recordings), rivaled only by Kaufman, Heifetz, and Staryk. Contemporary fiddlers are lucky if they do 50 recordings. Ricci retired in October of 2003. (He recorded the Caprices four times.)
In one of his Caprices recordings, he recorded a 25th Caprice. As usual, very melodic though not as hair-raising as most of the 24.
@@lesmenezes9784 where is this 25th caprice? Is it also composed by Paganini?
Sorcerer2K, you are correct that Ricci was no matinee idol (neither was Paganini), but Lord, what a violinist! Don't forget that Ricci made a habit of playing all 24 Paganini Caprices on one recital program!
such a great musician!
He was 66 and still going strong...
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The opening tutti is so long and boring.
Yes, Mendelssohn thought same.
Par favor...