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Nicholas Daniel awarded the 2011 Queen's Medal for Music
On 26 January, Buckingham Palace announced that the 2011 Queen's Medal for Music had been awarded to Nicholas Daniel. The prize, established in 2005, is awarded to an outstanding individual or group of musicians who have had a major influence on the musical life of the nation; previous recipients include Sir Colin Davis and Bryn Terfel. Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, Master of the Queen's Music, says, “ I can’t think of a more deserving person given his reputation not only as one of our most highly regarded oboists but also a leading ambassador for the musical life of the nation. Many people know Nicholas as a passionate advocate of baroque and 19th century music but he has also proven a driving force behind new repertoire for his instrument. Long may he continue to spread his passion and knowledge for music throughout Great Britain and beyond.” Sir Peter Maxwell Davies will present the award at a concert given by Nicholas Daniel and the Haffner Wind Ensemble at King's College, Cambridge, on Sunday 29 January.
Kopelman Quartet return to Edinburgh
The KOPELMAN QUARTET's return to the Edinburgh Festival at the end of August was exceptionally well received by the audience and was much praised in the press. The Strad called their playing "gloriously aristocratic" and "spellbinding" and said "They played very much as four individuals, whose separate voices were clearly discernable at all times, yet they breathed as one in their considered interpretations." Referring to the Shostakovich, the Scotsman said "the message delivered by his fourth quartet, in which soaring moments led to melancholic collapse, seemed designed for these players". You can read the full reviews on this website.
Bennewitz Quartet & Eggner Trio join Pro Artist
Pro Artist is delighted to be working for the BENNEWITZ QUARTET and the EGGNER TRIO.
The BENNEWITZ QUARTET, from the Czech Republic, shows outstanding musicality and maturity and has won numerous prizes including, in 2008, the Paolo Borciani competition in Italy. As well as mainstream quartet repertoire they play much Czech music by less well known composers and are delighted to return to the Wigmore Hall on 4 February 2012. Read more about them here.
The EGGNER TRIO, from Austria, is formed of three brothers whose fine playing and ensemble, together with their engaging stage presence, make them regulars in many European festivals, such as the Schubertiade in Austria, and at the Wigmore Hall. The Trio is particularly known in Australia and New Zealand as they won the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition as well as the Musica Viva Australia Special Prize. Read more about them here.