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Hugh Maguire
Irish violinist, leader, concertmaster, and conductor. Born 2 August 1926 in Dublin, Ireland – Died 14 June 2013 in Peasenhall, Suffolk, England, UK. Graduated from the [l527847]. In January 1949, he was in the first violin section of the [a=London Philharmonic Orchestra]. In 1952 he was appointed leader of the [a=Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra], after which he had a short period as sub-leader of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. In 1956, he became leader of the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] until 1961. In 1962, he left the LSO to become principal of the [a=BBC Symphony Orchestra], and held the post until 1967. He helped to found [a=The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields] with [a=Neville Marriner] in 1959. During the 1960s he led the [a=Cremona String Quartet]. Hugh Maguire helped found the [a5975021] in 1970, which he continued to conduct until 1990. In 1974 he relaunched the [a=Melos Ensemble Of London]. Member and leader of [a=The Allegri String Quartet] from 1968-1976. From 1983 to 1991, he was leader of the [a=Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden]. Professor at the Royal Academy of Music, and violin tutor to the [a=National Youth Orchestra Of Great Britain].
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