David Kim
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| David Kim | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 May 1963 Carbondale, Illinois |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupations | violinist, concertmaster, pedagogue |
| Instruments | violin |
| Website | http://www.davidkimviolin.com/ |
David Kim (born 24 May 1963)[1] is a violinist born in Carbondale, Illinois[2] and was the only American to win a prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1986, where he got sixth prize.[3] Since 1999, he has been the concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Kim is an active musician, performing with orchestras in Dallas, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, Korea, and Moscow.
Kim resides in a Philadelphia suburb with his wife and two daughters.[2] He also serves on the Advisory Board of the San Jose Youth Symphony.
The instrument Kim uses is a c. 1757 J.B. Guadagnini made in Milan, Italy. It is on loan from the Philadelphia Orchestra.
[edit] Career
Kim's studies of violin started at three. He started studying with Dorothy DeLay at eight.
[edit] References
- ^ Valdes, Lesley. "Orchestra Names A Concertmaster David Kim, A Dallas Symphony Orchestra Violinist, Was One Of Two Finalists. He's Feeling "euphoria," He Said. - Philly.com". Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia Inquirer. http://articles.philly.com/1999-05-09/entertainment/25513759_1_concertmaster-dorothy-delay-orchestra-names. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ a b "The Philadelphia Orchestra". Philadelphia Orchestra Official Website. http://www.philorch.org/bios.php?page=kimdavid. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
- ^ Winners & Prizes
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