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Lionel Bentley

British violinist, teacher of violin, and later a conductor. Born 17 February 1908 in London, England, UK and died 2 May 2003 in London, England, UK. Sub-Principal Second Violin of the [a=BBC Symphony Orchestra]. Former member of the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] (1930-1951). He played with the [a=Blech String Quartet] for ten years. In 1955, he joined the [a=London Philharmonic Orchestra] as leader. From 1956 until 1984, he led his own [a=Amici String Quartet] being its President from 1983 to 1984. He gave up orchestral playing in 1964. He taught at the [l527847].