Multi-Grammy nominated violinist Philippe Quint’s presents the world premiere recording of works written for him by three trailblazing women: Lera Auerbach, Errollyn Wallen, and celebrated Soviet-born composer Lora Kvint, the violinist’s mother, with whom he collaborates here for the first time. The concertos by Auerbach and Wallen feature the Royal Scottish National Orchestra led by conductor Andrew Litton, who also joins Quint as a pianist for Kvint’s work and a bonus track, Florence Price’s Adoration.
“The title, Milestones, perfectly captures the essence of this recording – a celebration of 30 years since my professional debut, 40 years of life in music, and the joy of bringing new compositions into the world,” says Quint. “But these milestone moments aren’t mine alone. They’re shared by the three composers as well. For Errollyn, it’s her first Violin Concerto; for Lera, it’s her first large symphonic work commercially recorded; and for my mom, it’s her first major composition for violin.”