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Revision as of 02:46, 7 November 2009
Philippe Quint is a Russian-born American violinist. His debut album, William Schuman’s Violin Concerto received two Grammy Award nominations including Best Soloist - with Orchestra. Quint emigrated from Russia in 1991 to become a U.S. citizen.[1]
On loan though the Stradivari Society, Quint plays the Kiesewetter Stradivarius violin of 1723 owned by philanthropists Clement and Karen Arrison. In April 2008 the violin, valued at US$4 million, was left by in the back seat of a Newark, New Jersey taxi cab. The Kiesewetter was returned to him the following day by cabdriver, Mohamed Khalil.[2] Quint rewarded Khalil with US$100 and on May 6, 2008 gave him and his fellow cabdrivers a private 30-minute recital in waiting area at Newark Liberty International Airport. Khalil was also presented with a medal by the city of Newark.[3]
References
- ^ "Philippe Quint biography and discography". Naxos. 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- ^ The Associated Press (23 April 2008). "Star reunited with $4m violin". News24. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
- ^ Staff writers (2008-05-06). "Violinist plays for taxi driver". BBC News. Retrieved 2008-05-06.