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Festival of the Violin
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Philippe Quint (left) made his orchestral debut at age 9 and has won several awards. Vadim Gluzman (right) has performed with dozens of acclaimed orchestras. He plays a 1690 violin on loan from the Stradivari Society of Chicago.
June 12, 2008 | 12:00 a.m. CST
The Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts, which reopened in May after 10 months of renovations, showcases an impressive lineup of acts and musicians for the return of its Hot Summer Nights Music Festival, which runs through June and July.
The theater welcomes a familiar face back to Columbia –– Grammy-nominated violinist Philippe Quint. He performed at the festival last summer and takes the stage with friend and fellow violinist Vadim Gluzman. Their concerts on June 13 and 14 feature classical symphonies and dueling violins. Each night is a different program.
What: Festival of the Violin featuring Philippe Quint and Vadim Gluzman
When: Fri. – Sat. 7:30 p.m.
Where: Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts
Cost: $15-20
Call: 875-0600
“(Quint and Gluzman) are very eclectic and passionate in the style of their performance and also in the repertoire they select,” says David A. White III, executive director of the Missouri Theatre. “(Quint) had three standing ovations last summer.”
Other acts performing in the Hot Summer Nights Music Festival include the Missouri Contemporary Ballet and pianist Rich Ridenour.
