Ruggiero Ricci's 91st Birthday Celebration - 7/31/09 - Part 7

This was a celebration of Ruggiero Ricci's 91st Birthday at Scripps College Claremont California on 7/31/09. It was part of a forum for the San Diego Chamber Music Workshop (www.sdcmw.com). My name is Roy M. Bak, MD & I am an Anesthesiologist & amateur violinist who is fortunate enough to take an occasional lesson with the Maestro. As many know, he is one of the true legends of the violin. Historically, one of the greatest violinist of the 20th century, who literally recorded every known piece for the violin, including ones that most wouldn't touch! His command of the instrument and its technique is unique & one can only imagine what it would be like to hear Paganini when one listens to Ruggiero Ricci. That being said, we started off with a masterclass format where I performed the Bach Chaconne & then opened up the forum for a question & answer. Most interesting for violin enthusiasts and I am humbled by the fact that I could be a part of it. My sincerest thanks goes to Ruggiero's wife Julia Ricci & my dearest girlfriend Elena who was instrumental in recording the event. Please enjoy!!

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[Gallipoli717]

Violinoamore...I'm not sure what you mean by this comment? I see nothing wrong with the video I posted. In fact, it's a testament of Ricci's tenacity that he is still mentally sharp at 92 years of age. Of course, he can't play any longer, but he is still teaching and even though I am not a professional violinist but a physician, I have still learned an immense amount from him. I think you become a caricature if you are not true to yourself! Ricci has always been honest with his approach.

[violinoamore]

One should know when to stop doing things (however well he used to do them). Otherwise he may become one's own caricature :(

[violinhunter2]

Ricci could well be the most-recorded violinist. Or Heifetz or Kaufman - who really knows?

[mmmusicstudios]

I am a violinist today because of growing up listening to Ricci and Heifetz LP Recordings. Still to this day he is my favorite recorded violinist. I never heard Corelli, Bach, Tartini, Paganini or Vieuxtemps though. So who knows? This is great to see him.