Colour does not make so much difference. Look at the Bach Chaconne: There is not one dynamic mark in the whole Bach… — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
It would be easier to say, what was the difference in style from many years ago. Many years ago, the old violinists,… — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
Every violinist has a different style, so it's important to be able to recognise their styles. You don't have to like everyone's style but… — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
When you can hear a violinist, that is better than you, then you learn from him, because if you play with somebody who is… — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
I don't have favourites, I think, when you play, you have to be like a prostitute, you have to love the piece you are… — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
This young man is an exceptionally gifted and talented violinist ... He is a first class talent ... — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
So, first you have to be able to play with a metronome. Then you take your freedom. If you play in an orchestra, you… — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
You have to do a lot of listening, you don't just learn out of yourself. — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
Colour does not make so much difference. Look at the Bach Chaconne: There is not one dynamic mark in the whole Bach Chaconne. Colours… — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
It would be easier to say, what was the difference in style from many years ago. Many years ago, the old violinists, they also… — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
Of course the most difficult thing on the violin is always intonation. The second one is rhythm. If you play in tune, in time… — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
A good interpreter can take a piece of bad music and make it sound pretty decent, while a bad interpreter can take good music… — Ruggiero Ricci Copy Share Image
