R. Ricci & London Symphony, P.Gamba & L’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande - Carmen Fantasie, Havanaise

Titles

1. Bizet – Carmen - Fantaisie

2. Sarasate - Zigeunerweisen

3. Saint-Saens - Havanaise

4. Saint-Saens – Introduction & Rondo capriccioso

Lalo Symphonie espagnole

5. I. Allegro non troppo

6. II. Scherzando: Allegro molto

7. III. Intermezzo: Allegretto ma non troppo

8. IV. Andante

9. V. Rondo: Allegro

Violinists throughout their careers cannot ignore the masterpieces brought together here; Ruggero Ricci, together with the London Symphony Orchestra, impressively demonstrates his mastery of his craft. This magnificent recording of the Carmen Fantaisie , Zigeunerweisen , Havanaise , and Symphonie Espagnole was made at London's Kingsway Hall in September 1959, conducted by Pierino Gamba.