Ruth Slenczynska: Videos (Selected Recent)

This LibGuide provides information about Ruth Slenczynska, an American pianist & former child prodigy. Recollections by former piano students, friends & concert goers who heard Ms. Slenczynska perform are sought to honor the pianist during her 90th year.

Ruth Slenczynska: "My Life In Music" Decca CD Released March 18, 2022

Ruth Slenczynska: Pianist (February 15, 2022)
ABC created this in anticipation of the pianist's new Decca album, Ruth Slenczynska: My Life in Music, to be released on March 18, 2022.
Piano Legend Ruth Slenczynska - The Music Show (ABC) with Andrew Ford
Broadcast 12/5/2020 after the release of the 10-CD box set
Ruth Slenczynska: The Complete American Decca Recordings in November
CBS Sunday Morning Ruth Slenczynska Feature (April 3, 2022)
"Pianist Ruth Slenczynska on her life in music." Interviewed by Mo Rocca. Most images from the Ruth Slenczynska Collection (SIUE) with some others from the SIUE New Service Photo collection.

Beethoven Sonata Live Performances by Ruth Slenczynska (April - May 2020)

Meet Rachmaninov's last surviving pupil incredible 99-year-old virtuoso Ruth Slenczynska Video created by Sophia Alexandra Hall (ClassicFM), updated on 15 January 2024.
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Pianist and former SIUE Artist-in-Residence, Ruth Slenczynska turned 99 on January 15, 2024.

Ruth Slenczynska: Her Musical Life at SIUE (Edwardsville Public Library) (3/15/2022)

Ruth Slenczynska: Her Musical Life at SIUE
Learn about world-renowned pianist Ruth Slenczynska's musical life, particularly at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, starting in 1964 as Artist-in-Residence.

Presented by Therese Dickman, Fine Arts Librarian / Associate Professor, Lovejoy Library, SIUE. This program includes images from the Ruth Slenczynska Collection, a Q & A session, and commentary by Ruth Slenczynska herself!
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Moderated by Jacob Del Rio (Edwardsville Public Library, 3/15/2022)

Pacific Musical Society

"Living Legends: Ruth Slenczynska"
A video produced by the Pacific Musical Society in 2015, featuring photos from the Ruth Slenczynska Collection (SIUE) and an interview conducted by members of the Pacific Musical Society in 2015.

Wall Street Journal

Pianist Ruth Slenczynska, 89, Shows No Signs of Diminuendo
Video produced by the Wall Street Journal to accompany a WSJ article written by Brenda Cronin, published on October 28, 2014.

Child Prodigy-Related Videos

Ruth Slenczynska Recalls Childhood Music Experiences in Paris, France (2021)

Ruth Slenczynska Interview about U.S. President Experiences (2020)

Interview with Ruth Slenczynska About U.S. Presidents
Ruth Slenczynska discusses her experiences performing for or meeting U.S. Presidents, beginning with Herbert Hoover.
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Includes playing a duet with Harry S. Truman in the White House, playing at a Kennedy Inaugural Ball, through meeting Michelle Obama and young daughters. Interviewed by Dr. Shelly Moorman-Stahlman, a student of Ms. Slenczynska.
(September 30, 2020)

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