August 6 marked the passing of one of the twentieth century’s greatest violinists, Ruggiero Ricci. Ricci’s playing was notable for its fire, brilliance and daredevil virtuosity. Like Yehudi Menuhin, Ruggiero Ricci was a child prodigy and a student of the legendary teacher Louis Persinger. Ricci’s long career provided a link between the world of Ysaye, Kreisler and Heifetz and the present.
Go to NPR and Slipped Disk for video of Ruggiero Ricci’s playing and more on his life. You might also want to read this interview.
Here are additional clips:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFhR8EkCprU