Milestones
Philippe Quint (violin), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Andrew Litton
the works that the Russian-born American violinist Philippe Quint plays with such passion and force on his 1708 Antonio Stradivari are pieces written directly for him, each of them marking significant...
Milestones
Philippe Quint (violin), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Andrew Litton
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the works that the Russian-born American violinist Philippe Quint plays with such passion and force on his 1708 Antonio Stradivari are pieces written directly for him, each of them marking significant...
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On Milestones, violinist Philippe Quint offers a deeply personal exploration featuring works by trailblazing women composers who have shaped his personal and artistic journey. This recording includes concertos written especially for Quint by Errollyn Wallen and Lera Auerbach, as well as a new work by Lora Kvint – Quint’s mother, marking their first collaboration. With each composer bringing a unique perspective and distinct voice to the album, Milestones focuses on life’s pivotal moments such as Wallen’s second movement of the concerto inspired by a Yiddish Lullaby sung to young Philippe by his grandfather and Auerbach’s multilayered violin concerto reflecting the distortion of memory by future experience.
Multiple Grammy Award nominee Philippe Quint is recognized as one of America’s leading violinists. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, with a distinguished history spanning over 125 years, ranks among Europe’s finest ensembles. Andrew Litton, one of the most celebrated American conductors and a renowned pianist, joins this remarkable collaboration. This release marks the PENTATONE debut for all artists.
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May 2025
the works that the Russian-born American violinist Philippe Quint plays with such passion and force on his 1708 Antonio Stradivari are pieces written directly for him, each of them marking significant moments in his life and career.
May 2025
Quint certainly provides a compelling performance [of the Auerbach], astutely accompanied by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra under Andrew Litton’s expert baton, who are on top form for Errollyn Wallen’s thoughtfully scintillating Concerto...Quint responds with playing of depth and understandable emotion, scarcely less than that he gives to his mother’s virtuosic Odyssey Rhapsody (2023).
