All Obituaries articles – Page 3
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NewsViolist James Durrant has died
In a career spanning more than six decades, this doyen of British violists played with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, the Scottish National Orchestra and taught many of today’s eminent viola players
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NewsFrench luthier Philippe Dupuy dies aged 88
The grandson of Eugène Sartory, Dupuy was an accomplished violin maker and author in his own right
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NewsRussian violinist Mark Lubotsky has died
The violinist came to attention in the west when he was asked by Benjamin Britten to record his Violin Concerto
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NewsViolinist and conductor Yuval Waldman dies aged 74
The Russian–Israeli musician spent most of his career in America, where he had a wide-ranging career
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NewsBoston Symphony Orchestra’s first female string player dies at 101
Winifred Mayes beat 14 men for a cello post in the ensemble in 1957
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NewsThe violinist and composer Haim Shtrum has died from Covid-19
As part of a wide-ranging career, Shtrum played as a member of the orchestra for movies including Titanic and ET
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NewsLSO concertmaster John Georgiadis dies aged 81
The violinist led the LSO for two periods, between 1965 and 1979, before turning to conducting
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NewsViolist Tasso Adamopoulos has died aged 76
The Paris-born musician was also a respected tutor at conservatoires in Lyon and Bordeaux
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NewsJazz bassist Eugene Wright dies aged 97
As part of the Dave Brubeck Quartet, the musician performed on more than 30 albums and tracks including Take Five and Blue Rondo à la Turk
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NewsViolinist Ivry Gitlis (1922-2020)
The veteran musician was known for his innovative playing style and penchant for collaboration
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NewsIvry Gitlis: a timeline
The life of the violinist, who died on 24 December 2020 aged 98, in 25 highlights
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NewsAmerican violinist Camilla Wicks dies aged 92
Nathaniel Vallois remembers the pioneering soloist, whose 1952 recording of the Sibelius Concerto was a career highlight
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NewsViolinist Yehonatan Berick has died aged 52
The Israeli-born virtuoso was also a respected teacher in Canada
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NewsRussian cellist Alexander Buzlov dies aged 37
The international soloist died suddenly of a stroke
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NewsMetropolitan Opera violinist Patmore Lewis has died
The violinist, who was associate violinist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, sought to bridge the gap between classical music and hip-hop
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