Christina Ruf

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Genre(s): Contemporary Music, Electronic, Jazz/Improvised Music, Pop
From: Vienna, Austria
Contact: info@christinaruf.com
Website: www.christinaruf.com/
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BIOGRAPHY

Christina Ruf is an innovative musician who refuses to be confined by traditional musical boundaries. As she puts it, her goal is “not only to play the cello, but to make music.” Inspired by a wide range of sounds and the beauty of words, Ruf integrates the cello into a vast musical landscape that transcends genres.

Working in both tonal and formative dimensions, Christina Ruf approaches her instrument in a way that defies classical conventions. Using a 6-string electric cello along with various effect pedals and electronics, she manipulates and expands the instrument’s sound, creating a unique, expressive sonic world.

Her music often features expansive, dark soundscapes that evoke deep emotional responses. It’s not just something to be heard—it lingers, resonating in the mind like waves washing over the edges of perception. With her distinctive style, Christina Ruf creates not only performances but profound, moving experiences.

In the most raw, fragile, and authentic way, her music is truly beautiful—capturing the essence of vulnerability and power all at once.