“Once, after a concert in Poznan, I went to have dinner with friends. It was already 1 AM and everybody was tired, when Ida suddenly said: “Maxim, I’d like to play Bach’s Chaconne for you.” I said:, “But Ida, it’s already late. It’s 1AM.” She replied: “I know, but I really want to play it for you. We’ll go up to your room. I want to hear your opinion.” We went to my room, she just took the violin, and without event warming up she just ran through the piece without a single wrong note. It was a magnificent interpretation… Not to mention the fact that she played like a 20-year old girl. It’s amazing how she is able to transform herself… She looks young anyway. But as soon as she starts playing she becomes a different person.”