Camilla Wicks

Camilla Dolores Wicks (August 9, 1928 – November 25, 2020) was an American violinist. She was one of the first female violinists to create a major international career. Her performing career included solo appearances with leading European and American symphony orchestras including the New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra and Chicago Symphony Orchestra.[1]

Camilla Wicks
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Camilla Wicks in 1949
Background information
Birth nameCamilla Dolores Wicks
Born(1928-08-09)August 9, 1928
Long Beach, California
DiedNovember 25, 2020(2020-11-25) (aged 92)
GenresClassical
Occupation(s)Violinist
InstrumentsViolin
Years active1942–2005
LabelsCapitol, Music & Arts, Biddulph and Simax

Wicks died on November 25, 2020 at the age of 92.[2]

References

  1. "Camilla Dolores Wicks (California Birth Index)". Archived from the original on 2010-04-03. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
  2. THE FIRST US FEMALE VIOLIN STAR HAS DIED AT 92 by Norman Lebrecht. Slipped Disc, 26 Nov 2020. Retrieved 2020-11-26.