Violinist

Chris Quaid

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Chris is a versatile violinist based in London. Recently completed BA Perf at the RIAM in Dublin and now MPerf at the RCM London.
Violinist
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Christopher graduated with first class honours from the RIAM in Dublin where he studied with Sebastian Liebig. His studies culminated with a performance of Wieniawski Violin Concerto No.2 at the National Concert Hall. Christopher is an experienced orchestral musician and led the RIAM Symphony, Opera and Chamber Orchestras. He is a deputy first violinist with the RTE National Symphony Orchestra and RTE Concert Orchestra. In August 2016, he led the NCH-formed Sinfonua orchestra for an all-American programme featuring pianist Michael McHale. Christopher is also a renowned teacher and achieved distinction in the Teaching Diploma LRIAM. He has taught group-projects in schools across Dublin and has conducted student orchestras.

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Chris is an excellent player. Very good sight reader, puntual and very cooperative on the gigs. I'm very happy to include him in our team Giardino Strings.

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Classical, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Opera, Musical theatre
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Concert, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Perfect pitch, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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