Stanley Ritchie: key obituary facts
Is Stanley Ritchie dead? Yes. Stanley Ritchie died on August 23, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Stanley Ritchie's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Stanley Ritchie known for?
He was a professor at Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University.
More about Stanley Ritchie
Born: 1935.
Place of birth: Australia.
Gender: male.
Occupation: violinist, music educator.
Occupations: Emeritus Professor of Music (Violin, Historical Performance).
Stanley Ritchie, an Australian violinist and Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Violin at the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, died on August 23, 2026, aged 91.
A specialist in historical performance, he taught at Indiana University and was also known as an author on violin technique and interpretation. His books included Before the Chinrest: A Violinist’s Guide to the Mysteries of Pre-Chinrest Technique and Style, published in 2012, and The Accompaniment in “Unaccompanied” Bach: Interpreting the Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin, published in 2016 by Indiana University Press.