Camilla Wicks, a dazzling violinist, retired at the height of her fame in her early thirties to devote herself to her growing family.
Performer Biography
Camilla Wicks, born to musician parents of Norwegian stock, started playing the violin at age three and performed a Vivaldi Concerto in public a year later.
Performer Biography
Camilla Wicks was a passionate advocate for new Scandinavian music, performing concertos by composers like Fartein Valen, Hilding Rosenberg, and Harald Saeverud.
Instruments
Camilla Wicks played on the famed 1725 'Duke of Cambridge' Stradivarius violin during her recording career, having previously used a 1698 Tononi.
Performer Biography
Camilla Wicks was honored with a Knighthood of the Norwegian Royal Order of Merit in 1999 for her contributions to Norwegian musical life.
Performer Biography
Camilla Wicks made her New York Philharmonic debut playing the Sibelius Concerto, leading to engagements with leading American orchestras and European tours.
Performer Biography
Camilla Wicks studied at the Juilliard School with Louis Persinger, a disciple of the legendary violinist Ysaÿe, who also taught Menuhin and Ricci.
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