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Felix Ayo,1933-Sept.24 2023. Founder of I Musici. His recording of Vivaldi’s ‘The four seasons’ was the gold standard before the advent of the Early music movement.
As leader of I Musici and of his piano quartet, Felix Ayo performed all over the World.
Geoff Nuttall, 1965-Oct. 19th 2022. Charismatic leader of the St.Lawrence string quartet.
With rigorous discipline also came spontaneous interpretation.
Juliet Barker MBE, 1934-13th August,2022. A unique violin maker.
A pioneering woman in a Luthier’s world.
Dr.Campbell (Cam) Trowsdale. 1933-24th September 2022.
A passionate Canadian and a staunch musician.
Benedict Cruft. 1949- 21st.August 2022. Violinist who performed Bach’s 6 sonatas and partitas around the world.
Grandson of Eugene, Benedict was part of the Cruft dynasty of London musicians.
Margot Talney.1934-April 21,2022. A respected Vancouver violinist.
A reliable and proud member of the VSO.
Classical Brat or Violinist with Guts ?
Nigel Kennedy, prevented from including a Jimi Hendrix tribute in a concert at the Royal Albert Hall, cancels appearance.
Jeanne Lamon, OM, 1924-June 20,2021.
Music Director of Tafelmusik for 33 years.
Beth Nickel. d.February 2nd.2021.
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 