Quintin Bart is a versatile 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, Natanielle Felicitas, Matt Foster, Swing de mes rêves, Zoot Suit, Woody Holler, Grant Simpson, Anna Hull, and the Bart House Band. He is regularly featured as guest guitarist with Juvel.

Following a degree with honours in jazz double bass performance (University of Manitoba), in 2010 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 (wheel violin).

In 2017, he returned to Europe on a hurdy gurdy pilgrimage, learning from 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.” He has collaborated with Vancouver harpist Janelle Nadeau, Flora Luna, Rayannah, and Juno awarded Steve Bell, among others. Quintin has toured across Canada, performing at folk festivals and concerts from coast to coast.

Quintin is currently performing The Oroboro Vignettes, his original collection of neo-Baroque works for hurdy gurdy chamber ensemble. Rich with expressive, dreamlike textures, the music unfolds through lush harmonies and melodies inspired by Slavic folk song and old-world fiddle traditions.