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David Sinclair
Performer (contrabass)
Canadian bassist David Sinclair began study of his instrument with Nanci-Carol Davis
and Joel Quarrington of the Toronto Symphony. In 1985 he obtained a Bachelor of Music
degree from Boston University, working with Lawrence Wolfe. Upon graduation he received
Boston University’s “Kahn Award” as well as awards from the Chaulmer’s Fund and the
Canada Council towards further studies in Vienna with the renowned bassist Ludwig
Streicher.
He now bases his freelance career in Paris, performing with both modern- and period
instrument ensembles: The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, the Ensemble Baroque de
Limoges under Christophe Coin, Musica Antiqua Köln and his own ensemble, Les
Concertistes.
David Sinclair teaches at the Schola Cantorum of the Basel Music Academy in
Switzerland.
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