Paganini Caprices

[DukeCity]

Just went to a concert presented by the violin professor at the college where I teach. He did all 24 of Paganini's Caprices. HOLY CRAP! He was great, and I liked the pieces.

Any recommendations for recordings? I'd like to limit it to collections of all 24 on one recording.

Thanks in advance.

[Leeway]

This thread might be better in the Classical Discussion section. Anyway, for a single recording, this will work well. The CD goes for about $10 on Amazon.

[DukeCity]

Thanks. That's one I was considering.

Jim A., if you or one of the mods would like to move this thread to the Classical Discussion section, that would be dandy!

[Late]

Thanks. That's one I was considering.

Jim A., if you or one of the mods would like to move this thread to the Classical Discussion section, that would be dandy!

The Perlman is a good first collection, much agreed. But it's important to not stop there, I think, as different interpretations (and the different caprices themselves) bring out a variety of flavors among performers.

Just to add three more — certainly search for:

• Salvatore Accardo

• Ruggiero Ricci

• Michael Rabin

And there are of course many more. I've been listening to the caprices lately as well, and enjoying Accardo's edition, even though his intonation is sometimes ... idiosyncratic. But the passion is all there. Just check out his No. 3 and No. 4. Whew.

I'd be interested in hearing about others' favorites as well.

[mandrill]

As i don't see these works as something profound (unless you are a violinist, i assume), i'd second that time honored Perlman's recording. But if you want something more modern, try this:

Also i've really enjoyed this rendition, including a cover: