Zino Francescatti's father, Fortunato, was a pupil of Camillo Sivori, who was the only pupil of the legendary Niccolò Paganini.
Performer Biography
Zino Francescatti, the featured violinist, succeeded Jacques Thibaud as the leading French violinist in the second half of the 20th century.
Performer Biography
Zino Francescatti developed a close friendship with composer Maurice Ravel, and they toured England together in 1926.
Interpretation
Zino Francescatti's interpretations were known for their sunny exuberance, contrasting with the driving intensity of Jascha Heifetz, another leading violinist of the era.
Performer Biography
Zino Francescatti made his acclaimed North American debut in 1939, performing Paganini's Concerto No.1 with the New York Philharmonic.
Interpretation
In the Beethoven Violin Concerto, Zino Francescatti adopts the brilliant cadenzas written by his idol, Fritz Kreisler.
Performer Biography
Zino Francescatti began his musical career as a child prodigy, giving his first public concert at the age of five.
