Richard Rood (born November, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American Grammy Award-winning violinist based in New York City.
The New York Times praised him as "an especially fine young violinist", and the Newark Star-Ledger similarly raved that "he is worth his weight in gold".
Rood received an Honorary Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University in 2010 as a member of Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
Richard Rood can also be heard on some of the most recognizable recordings in pop music including Oscar winning song “My Heart Will Go On” sung by Celine Dion, featured in the film Titanic, movie soundtracks including Jim Carrey’s The Truman Show, and even the violin solo in Britney Spears’ album cut “When Your Eyes Say It.” Stephen Sondheim was especially impressed with his talent and sight reading abilities, he personally hired him to come play excerpts of upcoming musical projects for private parties.
Rood has held 1st violin positions with Steve Reich and Musicians, and the Music Today ensembles, performing over 100 premiers.