Christina Courtin

American musician

Christina Courtin
Birth nameChristina Courtin
Born1984
Buffalo, New York
GenresAcoustic, folk, soul
Occupation(s)Musician, performance artist
Instrument(s)Violin
Years active2005–present
LabelsNonesuch
WebsiteOfficial website
Musical artist

Christina Courtin (born 1984)[citation needed] is an American singer, violinist, and songwriter.

A performer from an early age and a graduate of the Juilliard School,[1] Christina Courtin released her first, self-titled, album in June 2009 on Nonesuch Records, of which Patrick McKiernan of website allgigs.co.uk stated, "It's nothing short of immense how beautiful this girl's debut album is." She was featured on NPR's World Cafe in 2009.[2] She performs regularly with The Knights, an ensemble founded by fellow Juilliard graduates, brothers Colin and Eric Jacobsen.

References

  1. ^ Leahey, Andrew. "Biography: Christina Courtin". Allmusic. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Christina Courtin: An Otherworldly Voice," on NPR June 2009. Retrieved 2012-06-06.

External links

  • Official site
  • "The Next Somebody," in Time Out NY magazine, February 2006.
  • "Christina Courtin Releases New Self-titled Album" on top40-charts.com, June 2009
  • Album Review
  • Juilliard Q&A with Christina Courtin
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