Interpreter Quote by Ruggiero Ricci
“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 playing. Even if you don't like it, you have to play it as if you would like it. Then you are a good interpreter.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Classical Guitar Masterclass, Ruggiero Ricci, 1975
A performer must love the music regardless of personal preference, treating each piece with devotion.
In simple terms: Play every piece with love, even if you dislike it.
Key Takeaway
Approach all work with genuine enthusiasm.
Themes
dedication
interpretation
artistry
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- concert preparation
- teaching
- personal development
- overcoming bias
Key Concepts
music
performance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find genuine connection with challenging material?
- What strategies help you reinterpret disliked work?
A Different Perspective
Forced affection may feel in and limit authenticity.
![“I remember once, I read in a horoscope, because I'm an Aries, I read this terrible thing, which really affected me, which said, "You will never be original. You will always be an interpreter." (Laughs) I thought, "Oh my God." You know, I had to live with that on my back for [all my life].” quote by Andy Serkis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/745/andy-serkis-1548_affected_i-remember-once-i-read-in-a-horoscope-be_196174.jpg)
