David Kim (violinist)
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| Background information | |
| Born | 24 May 1963 |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupations | violinist, concertmaster, pedagogue |
| Instrument | violin |
| Website | www |
David Kim (born 24 May, 1963) is an American violinist. He has been the concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1999 and was the only American to win a prize at the 1986 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.
Early life and education
Kim was born in Carbondale, Illinois on 24 May, 1963.[1][2] His studies of violin started at age three, in Rochester, New York, and started studying with Dorothy DeLay at eight. In 1979, he graduated from Williamsville North High School in Amherst, NY,[3] and then studied at the Juilliard School where received his bachelor's and master's degrees.[4][5]
Career
In 1986, Kim was the only American to win a prize at the 1986 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow, where he got sixth prize.[6] In 1987, he became a soloist with the Naumburg Orchestral Concerts, in the Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park, in the summer series.[7]
Kim became the concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1999. He is also a soloist in The Philadelphia Orchestra as well in many other orchestras in the world.[8] He has played with the All-Star Orchestra and performed with orchestras in Dallas, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, Korea, and Moscow.[9][10] Kim has received honorary doctorates from Eastern University and Dickinson College.[11]
The instrument Kim uses is a c. 1757 J.B. Guadagnini made in Milan, Italy. It is on loan from the Philadelphia Orchestra.[12]
Personal life
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.[13]
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". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 19, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-30.
- ^ a b "The Philadelphia Orchestra". Philadelphia Orchestra Official Website. Archived from the original on 2011-06-28. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
- ^ [email protected], MATT KRUEGER (2018-03-10). "Back in WNY World renowned violinist David Kim returns to his roots to perform with the Genesee Symphony Orchestra". The Daily News. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "The Swarthmore College Orchestra's Fall 2025 Performance, featuring David Kim, violin :: Music :: Swarthmore College". www.swarthmore.edu. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "RemovePaywall | Free online paywall remover". www.removepaywall.com. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ Winners & Prizes Archived 2010-11-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Notable Events and Performers". Naumburg Orchestral Concerts. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ Lewis, Susan (2021-01-20). "This Is How Concertmaster David Kim Prepares To Play As Soloist With The Philadelphia Orchestra". WRTI. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "David Kim". Williamsville Education Foundation. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Mainly Mozart welcomes 'concertmaster of concertmasters' David Kim". San Diego Union-Tribune. 2026-02-15. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "SIU hosts acclaimed violinist, Carbondale native David Kim on April 24". SIU News. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "David Kim". Cairn University. Archived from the original on February 21, 2019. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
- ^ "Board". San Jose Youth Symphony. 22 December 2014. Retrieved February 20, 2019.