Alberto Curci, the composer, came from a family deeply involved in music publishing, with his grandfather establishing a shop in 1860 and his family later founding Casa Musicale Fratelli Curci.
Instruments
Franco Gulli, the violinist, used a 1742 Giambattista Guadagnini violin as his main concert instrument at the time these recordings were made.
Recording & Production
The Basilica of Sant'Eufemia in Milan was a preferred venue for Italian EMI recordings, including those by famous artists like Maria Callas.
Composer Biography
Alberto Curci, the composer, was a child prodigy on the violin, studying at the San Pietro a Majella Conservatorio and later with Joseph Joachim in Berlin.
Recording & Production
The anonymous orchestra on this recording, conducted by Franco Capuana, was likely composed of members from the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala, possibly with additions from other Milanese orchestras and freelancers.
Performer Biography
Franco Gulli, the violinist on this recording, was considered one of the world's top violinists for half a century and an ambassador for the Italian string style.
Composer Biography
Alberto Curci spent 40 years teaching violin at the Naples Conservatorio and was involved in the Edizioni Curci publishing business, writing didactic works still used by violin teachers.
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