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Nicola Benedetti

Italian-Scottish classical violinist · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Born 1987 · age 39

Nicola Joy Nadia Benedetti is a Scottish classical violinist and festival director. Her ability was recognised when she was a child, including the award of BBC Young Musician of the Year when she was 16. She works with orchestras in Europe and America as well as with Alexei Grynyuk, her regular pianist.

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A life in dates

2017Fellow of the Royal Society of EdinburghAward2016The Queen's Medal for MusicAward2015BBC 100 WomenAward2004BBC Young MusicianAward1987Born20 July 1987

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Awards

Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh2017
The Queen's Medal for Music2016
BBC 100 Women2015
BBC Young Musician2004
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Classic Brit Awards

About this person

Since 2012, she has played the Gariel Stradivarius violin.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1987 · age 39

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