Quintin Bart is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and composer with an evocative sound and expressive musicality. Playing the hurdy-gurdy, double bass, and jazz Manouche guitar, Quintin’s performances draw on formal studies in jazz and European folk traditions. He collaborates with Manitoban ensembles including Casati, Raine Hamilton String Trio, Matt Foster, Swing de mes rêves, Zoot Suit, The Nadeau Ensemble, and the Bart House Band.

Following a degree with honours in jazz double bass performance (University of Manitoba), Quintin relocated to Budapest to learn from and perform with the great Romani troupe, Romano Glaszo. Delving deep into Romani musical traditions, Quintin returned to the Winnipeg music scene with an inspired ear and a new instrument – the enigmatic and unusual hurdy gurdy.

In 2017, he returned to Europe on a hurdy gurdy pilgrimage, studying with the masters; Matthias Loibner, Tobie Miller, and Nigel Eaton. In 2022, Quintin’s hurdy gurdy playing was featured in the Manitoba Theatre Company production of “The Three Musketeers.”

Today, the 37-year-old continues to perform across Canada, both as a solo artist and with his many collaborations.

Quintin is currently composing a series of neo-Baroque chamber works for hurdy gurdy, violin, cello, and double bass. The quintet sound is seeped in expressive and luscious dreamscapes, blossoming with melodies reminiscent of Slavic folksong and old world fiddle tunes.