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Denis Vigay

British classical cellist, and cello teacher. Born in 1926 in Brixton, London, England, UK - Died 27 June 2015. He studied at the [l527847]. His studies were interrupted by military service. He was part of [a=The Band Of The Corps Of Royal Engineers]. Having completed his studies at the RAM, he joined the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] (1949-1951 & again 1963-1964). He then became Principal Cello of [a=The Sadlers Wells Opera Orchestra]. In 1956, he became Principal Cello of the [a=Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra]. Returnig to London, he was appointed Principal Cello of the [a=BBC Symphony Orchestra] and then of [a=The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields]. He taught at the Royal Academy of Music.