David Bowlin

Recognized for his “rich, alluring tone” and praised as “brilliant” (the New York Times), violinist David Bowlin has led a wide-ranging career performing an expansive repertoire. First prize winner of the Washington International Competition, he has performed across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, with premieres of violin concerti written for him at Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, and at the Aspen Music Festival.

A dedicated teacher, Bowlin currently serves on the faculty of the Eastman School of Music, having previously taught at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He has been artist faculty at the Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival since 2013.

Bowlin has been guest concertmaster with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Toronto Symphony, and the San Antonio Philharmonic. He has performed with the Juilliard Quartet, Musicians from Marlboro, and with members of the Emerson, Brentano, and Mendelssohn Quartets. Previously Bowlin was a longtime member of the Oberlin Trio and the International Contemporary Ensemble, and is currently a member of the Bowlin-Cho Duo.