Ruti Machnai bio,
Israeli born, Cellist and vocalist Ruti Machnai, has been enjoying making music for the
past 25 years. Multi talented in the fields of music production- audio engineering, beat
programming, sound mixing, mastering as well as song writing. Plays keyboards, guitar
and bass.
Classically trained. Has extensive orchestral and chamber music experience. Became a
member of the New World Symphony, (Miami, FL), after completing her studies at the
New England Conservatory of Music, (Boston MA). Ever since moving to the USA,
Ruti has enjoyed a tremendous amount of music making that was equally inspiring her to
perform at the highest level and to integrate her skills as a classical performer with other
musicians. Loves the beauty of fusing different genres and styles of music since it
represents to her the blending of cultures, ages, influences, sounds, beats, vibes and
places
Musical Influences:
Classical influences1.
Improvisation for classical instrumental performerswhile studying at the Wizo Canada school of the arts in my home town, Haifa, i
experienced some of the greatest moments in my life during a special class that was
given once a week for all of us, instrumentalist. This class involved a great deal of
both free and structured improvisation that was pretty much an exploration in the “art
of the moment”. The experiments during the class were presented twice a year to a
large audience which encouraged us, the performers, to bring our absolute best. I later
discovered that the enthusiasm in my performance on the stage is largely influenced
by the fire and excitement improve class had given me.
2. The Guarneri QuartetOne of the greatest quartets of our times. Their perfect blending and intense listening
skills inspired me in my chamber music playing.
3. Orchestral experienceIn my first orchestral rehearsal ever, (July 1988), I experienced the sensation of very
powerful and low vibrations coming right into my feet. The vibrations were from the
cellos and basses, that are attached to the floor. It gave me goose bums like no other
musical experience had given me before and I fall in love with orchestral playing.
4.
Early music workshops in Jerusalem –
playing on a viola de gamba as well as utilizing the “Baroque bow technique” was very
enjoyable during those few weeks of workshops. This genre of music was very soothing
to me because of its simplicity.
Jazz/ main stream influences:
1.
Recordings/ performances at Berkley. While attending school in Boston I had the
privilege to work with numerous of musicians from Berkley College of music, an
experience that brought me closer to other genres of music and helped me
appreciate the hard work of other performers.
2. Listening to Stephan Grapeli, Danjo Reinhard, Keith Jared and Chikorea from
early age
3. listening to Abba, The Beatles, Mike Oldfield, Queen, Peter Gabriel and Sting from
early age.
I also really like:
Alicia Keys, Anastacia, Angie stone, Amerie, Arctic monkeys, Bill Withers, Bjork, Black
eyed Peas, Bob Marley, Coldplay, Dave Matthews, Delasol, The Doors, Erykah Badu,
Everything but the girl, Fiona Apple, Finley Quaye, Genesis, Gorillaz, Groove Armada,
India Arie, James Brown, Jamiroquai, Jimi Hendrix, Kate Bush, Lauryn Hill, Led
Zeppelin, Lenny Kravitz, Macy Gray, Madonna, Marvin gaye, Moby, Missy
Elliot,Morcheeba, Nelly Furtado, Nirvana, Outkast, Portishead, Prince, Radiohead, Red
Hot Chilli Peppers, The Roots, Sean Paul, Three doors down, U2, Zero 7
My music can be a fuse of: Jazz/ techno/ dance/ funk/ pop/ relaxing-new age/ R&B/ rap
My music kind of sounds like:
1. new age techno party with a tuns of positive vibe
2. meditative
3. jungle fused with old rock
4. new innovative mix of new R&B beat with old instruments (harpsichord and
organ)
5. a sound track
You could hear me on a professional recording of the composition by Shirish korde
called: “Drown woman of the Sky” produced by Capstone Records.
www.capstonerecords.org/CPS-8669.html
performance resume:
Ruti Machnai, cellist
12855 NE 10th Ave, North Miami, FL, 33161786-523-5061, rutishmuti@netscape.net
Performance Experience
Orchestral Experience
Principal, New World Symphony Orchestra
Principal, Tanglewood Festival Orchestra
Principal, Schleswig Holstein Festival Orchestra
Principal, New England Conservatory Orchestra
Principal, Israel Youth Philharmonic Orchestra
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Israel Camerata Chamber Orchestra
Jerusalem International Symphony Orchestra
Solo Performances
Brown Hall, New England Conservatory, Boston,
St. Cyprians Church, London England
Ruine Church, Bergen, Holland
Yuval Music Club Hall, Ramat Hasharon, Israel
Hochschule Der Kunste, Berlin, Germany
Chamber Music Performances
Lincoln Theater, Miami Beach, FL
Jordan Hall, Boston, MA
Rolston Hall, Banff, Canada
Ozawa Hall, Lenox, MA
Schleswig Music Festival Hall, Salzau, Germany
Soloist with Orchestra
Soloist, Rubin Academy Chamber Orchestra
Soloist, Haifa Youth Symphony Orchestra
Summer Festivals
Banff Center for the Arts, Chamber music sessions, Alberta, Canada, 2000, 1998
Schleswig Holstein Music Festival, Salzau, Germany, 2000
Holland Music Sessions, Amsterdam, Holland, 1999
London Masterclasses, London, England, 1999
Tanglewood Music Center Festival, Lenox, MA, 1998, 1997
Radolfzell Music Festival, Radolfzell, Germany, 1996
Verbier Music Academy Festival, Verbier, Swiss, 1995, 1994
Honors/ Awards
Winner, III World Cello Congress Masterclass competition
Recipient, American- Israeli Foundation Scholarship, 1993-2000
Second Prize, Rubin Academy Cello Competition, Tel Aviv, Israel, 1996
Education
New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance, May 2000
Rubin Academy of Music, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Undergraduate studies in Cello Performance, 1995-97
Principal Teachers
Laurence Lesser
Hillel Zori
Michael Harran
Uzi Wizel
Coaches
James Dunham
Juliard Quartet
Peter Serkin
Donald Runicles
Masterclasses
Zara Nelsova
Ralph Kirshbaum
Bernard Greenhouse
Lynn Harrel
Conductors
Kurt Mazur
Zubin Metha
Michael T Thomas
Seiji Ozawa
Headlines:
1. “Never become a believer, never become a follower, never become a part of any
organization. Remain authentically true to yourself. Don’t betray yourself.” Osho.
2. “Be present wherever you are. It doesn’t matter where you are, just be totally
present.” Osho