Edicson Ruiz
Edicson Ruiz (born May 11, 1985 in Caracas , Venezuela ) is a Venezuelan double bass player .
life and career
Edicson Ruiz first learned his instrument in his home country with Felix Petit. His training was supported by a membership in the Orchestra Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic with Klaus Stoll .
He gained orchestral experience from 1996 as solo bassist in the Sinfónica Juvenil de Caracas , three years later he became a member of the Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar and made his debut as a soloist with this orchestra at the age of 16. At the age of 17 Ruiz became a member of the Berliner Philharmoniker , making him the second youngest member in the orchestra's history. He is still the first Latin American musician with the Berliner Philharmoniker.
Web links
- Edicson Ruiz at Discogs (English)
- Edicson Ruiz's website
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Edicson Ruiz with the Berlin Philharmonic.
- ↑ Edicson Ruiz on the pages of the Sinfónica Juvenil de Caracas
- ^ Daniel J. Wakin: A Youth Movement at the Berlin Philharmonic . New York Times . May 8, 2006. Retrieved February 9, 2009.
- ↑ Ángel Vargas: Jubiloso concierto en Xalapa ( it ) La Jornada . Retrieved January 20, 2011.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ruiz, Edicson |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Venezuelan double bass player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 11, 1985 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Caracas |