Biography

Philippe Dunnigan is a Quebec violinist. A graduate of the Montreal Music Conservatory he began his career as a classical musician but was quickly drawn to other styles.

Since then he has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in show business including Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, José Carreras, Barbra Streisand, Céline Dion, Charles Aznavour, Michel Legrand, Diana Krall, Michel Fugain, Roch Voisine, Jean-Pierre Ferland, Ginette Reno,  Lynda Lemay, Diane Dufresne, Lara Fabian, Le Cirque du Soleil,  Sally Folk, André Gagnon, Rod Stewart, Yes, Diana Ross, Jimmy Page et Robert Plant, Josh Groban, Anne Murray, etc.

He has been honoured to play for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and for Queen Beatrix of Holland. He has participated in over 300 recordings for albums, television, publicity and film.

He was awarded ADISQ 2012 « classical record of the year » alongside pianist Alain Lefèvre.

Since 2011, he is the principal violinist for Celine Dion in Las Vegas.