French pianist Julien Quentin has established himself as a versatile and sensitive musician, exhibiting great maturity and poise. His remarkable depth of musicianship and distinct clarity of sound coupled with flawless technique, make him an artist in demand as both soloist and chamber musician.
Quentin has made successful recital debuts in Paris (Salle Cortot), Geneva Conservatoire Hall and Bargemusic in New York. He has appeared as soloist with the Wroclaw Philharmonic, Cordoba Philharmonic Orchestra and the Indiana University Concert Orchestra under such conductors as Tomaso Placidi, Eduardo Alonso-Crespo, Paul Biss and Jens Troester. Invited to numerous international Festivals, Quentin's appearances in Europe include Verbier, Lucerne, Schwetzingen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Albret, Radio France Montpellier, Guebwiller and Harrogate. A regular performer in North America, he has appeared at the Virginia Arts, Ventura and Shandelee Festivals in the United States. He has broadcast in Canada, United-States, Japan and in countries across Europe.
Quentin is a keen chamber musician and has collaborated with artists such as Nicola Benedetti, Julian Bliss, David Carpenter, Corey Cerovsek, Colin & Eric Jacobsen, Jonathan Gandelsman, Karen Gomyo, Sayaka Shoji and Alisa Weilerstein. Touring internationally in America, Australia, Japan, the Middle East and throughout Europe, he has appeared at the Wigmore Hall in London, the Louvre in Paris, Alice Tully and Steinway Hall in New York. With Julian Bliss, he recorded his Debut recital of music for clarinet and piano for EMI Classics.
Quentin performed on the harpsichord as well this past summer; appearing in concert with Sarah Chang and the UBS Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra, as well as with Thomas Quasthoff and under the baton of Leonidas Kavakos.
During the 2007-2008 season, solo and chamber music engagements will bring him to England, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Puerto Rico, Switzerland and through the United States (including the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall in New York).
Born in Paris in 1974, Julien Quentin started his studies at the Geneva Conservatory with Alexis Golovine. In 2002, he completed his Artist Diploma under the tutelage of Emile Naoumoff at Indiana University, where he held a one-year teaching position as Assistant Instructor and was a recipient of the Presser Award. In 2003, he received his Graduate Diploma from the Juilliard School, where he studied with György Sándor. He has also worked with Paul Badura-Skoda, Nikita Magaloff, György Sebök, and Earl Wild. He won First Prize at the Cordoba International Competition in Argentina and the Città di Stresa International Competition in Italy.
Julien Quentin divides his time between Berlin, Geneva and New York. He also pursues his interest in other genres of music through his collaboration with composer Justin Messina and pianist Francesco Schlimé in projects ranging from improvisation to producing electronic music, written and performed by their Royale Inc. collective.