For Errollyn Wallen, this album features her first Violin Concerto; for Lera Auerbach, it's her first large symphonic work commercially recorded; and for Lora Kvint, it's her first major composition for violin.
Performer Biography
Philippe Quint, the violinist on this album, is the son of composer Lora Kvint, whose 'Odyssey Rhapsody' is featured.
Composition History
All three main works on the album—Errollyn Wallen's Violin Concerto, Lera Auerbach's Concerto No. 1, and Lora Kvint's Odyssey Rhapsody—were written specifically for violinist Philippe Quint.
Composer Biography
Lora Kvint, a Soviet-born composer, is known for her contributions to symphonic repertoire, musical theater, opera, film, and TV, including the polystylist opera 'Giordano'.
Instruments
Philippe Quint performs on the magnificent 1708 'Ruby' Antonio Stradivari violin, on loan to him through The Stradivari Society.
Album & Artwork
The album title, Milestones, celebrates violinist Philippe Quint's 30 years since his professional debut and 40 years of life in music.
Recording & Production
The works by Lera Auerbach and Errollyn Wallen were recorded in Glasgow in May 2024, while Lora Kvint and Florence Price's works were recorded in New York City in October 2024.
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