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Peter Mountain (2)

English classical violin player. Born 3 October 1923 in Shipley, West Yorkshire - Died 11 January 2013. [b]For the photographer, please use [a1262310][/b]. He studied at the [l527847]. In 1943 he was conscripted into [a1581813]. In 1947 he joined [a2277962] and later was a founding player of the [a=Philharmonia Orchestra]. He was appointed leader of the [a=Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra] in 1955. In 1966 he returned to London, joining the [a=London Philharmonic Orchestra] as principal second violin; in London he also played with the [a=English Chamber Orchestra] and other ensembles. In 1968 the [a=BBC Training Orchestra] (later known as the Academy of the BBC), based in Bristol, was founded, and Mountain was appointed leader. The orchestra closed in 1975. In that year he became head of strings at The Royal Scottish Academy Of Music And Drama in Glasgow. During this period of his career he was chief string coach of [a=The National Youth Orchestra Of Scotland] from its formation in 1979, and was guest leader of orchestras including the [a=BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra]. He was also a chamber musician, and performed as a duo with his wife [a=Angela Dale], a pianist; the duo continued through his career.