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Camilla Wicks
Camilla Wicks (born August 9, 1928) is an American violinist and one of the first female violinists to establish a major international career. Her performing career included solo appearances with leading European and American symphony orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Child Prodigy.
Camilla Dolores Wicks was born in Long Beach, California. Her Norwegian born father, Ingwald Wicks (Ingvald Kristian Eriksen Varhaugvik), was a distinguished violinist and teacher. Her pianist mother studied with composer,
contribution to music in that country. Wicks held the Isaac Stern Chair at the San Francisco Conservatory before retiring in 2005. Studio and concert recordings have been reissued on the Music & Arts, Biddulph and Simax labels.
Selected recordings.
- "The Art of Camilla Wicks" (Music & Arts CD 1160)
- "Camilla Wicks Concertos by Sibelius, Valen and short pieces" (Biddulph CD 80218)
- "Camilla Wicks plays Concertos by Walton and Brustad" (Simax CD PSC 1185)
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