David Kim

Violinist, Musical Artist

1963 –

39

Who is David Kim?

David Kim is a violinist born in Carbondale, Illinois and was the only American to win a prize at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1986, where he got sixth prize. 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. 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.

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Born
May 24, 1963
Carbondale
Also known as
  • Dr. David Kim
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Juilliard School

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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