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Hugh Bean

British violinist, and Professor of Violin. Born 22 September 1929 in Beckenham, Kent, England, UK - Died 26 December 2003. He attended the [l290263] studying further at [l957772]/[l1133062]. Founding member of the [a=Boise Trio]. Sub-leader initially and then Leader of The [a=Philharmonia Orchestra]/[a=New Philharmonia Orchestra] between 1956 and 1967, then after leader of the [a=BBC Symphony Orchestra] (1967-1969) and the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] (Joint Leader, 1973?-1975?). Founding member of [a=The Music Group Of London] (1966-1976). In 1989, he returned to the Philharmonia Orchestra as Co-Leader, and became Leader Emeritus. Professor of Violin at the Royal College of Music (1954-1992). He was appointed FRCM in 1968, was awarded the Cobbett Gold Medal for chamber music in 1969 and created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1970.