Contrabass Concertos -Dittersdorf, Vanhal, Hoffmeister : E.Ruiz(Cb)Vasquez / Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra

Dittersdorf, Vanhal & Hoffmeister: Double Bass Concertos
Recorded: Simon Bolivar Concert Hall, Caracas, Venezuela Sept 28 - Oct 3, 2009

Dittersdorf: Violone Concerto No. 1
Hoffmeister: Violone Concerto No. 1
Vanhal: Double Bass Concerto in D major

Edicson Ruiz (double bass)
Orquesta Sinfonica Simon Bolivar / Christian Vasquez, conductor

Born in Caracas in 1985, Edicson Ruiz’ first taste of orchestral playing came with ‘El Sistema’, founded by Jose Antonio Abreu. Then, aged only 15, Edicson was awarded first prize at the International Society of Bassists´ competition in Indianapolis, making him the youngest winner of all time. Just two years later he was made a member of the Berlin Philharmonic´s double bass section, becoming not only the first Latin American musician to be so honoured but also the youngest ever in the history of the orchestra.

Edicson is also active as a soloist and has given recitals at the Berlin Philharmonie, Lucerne Festival, Edinburgh International Festival and the Chopin Festival in Warsaw. Edicson Ruiz here turns his attention to the repertoire of the pre-Classical period, following in the footsteps of last great solo violonist Johann Hindle (1792-1862) by playing a four-stringed instrument with historical scordatura tuning.