Quinton Morris: The BREAKTHROUGH
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Violinist Dr. Quinton Morris tells a modernized story of Joseph Boulogne (better known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges), the celebrated athlete, concert violinist, and composer of African origin who rose to become one of the most prolific and forgotten figures of the 18th century. Titled The BREAKTHROUGH, the innovative project combines performance, lecture, and film. Quinton presented The BREAKTHROUGH in a 22-city world tour across five continents in 2016, and the project received awards at several major film and music festivals, including the Diamond Award at the European Independent Film Awards.
About Quinton Morris
Quinton Morris, DMA, Associate Professor, Violin, at Seattle University is a multifaceted teacher and performer. He is the inaugural Artist-Scholar-in-Residence at Classical KING, where he hosts Unmute The Voices, a radio show and video series celebrating the music and performances of BIPOC composers and performers with dedicated space for BIPOC artistry. He is the executive director and founder of Key to Change, a non-profit violin and viola studio serving South King County that focuses on creating opportunities for young musicians of color and those from underserved, lower socio-economic backgrounds. He recently graduated from the business management program at Harvard Extension School and received the Pathfinder Award from the Puget Sound Association of Phi Beta Kappa and the Outstanding Studio Teacher Award by the Washington State Chapter of the American String Teachers Association. He holds a doctorate in violin performance from the University of Texas at Austin and is a voting member of the Recording Academy (The Grammys). He has performed recitals and given master classes around the world including venues at Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Louvre Museum. He is also a former co-chair of the Seattle Arts Commission and resides in Seattle.
http://quintonmorris.org/