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Cecil Aronowitz

South African-born British viola player, and teacher. Born 4 March 1916 in King William's Town, Cape Province, Union of South Africa - Died 7 September 1978 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK. He studied violin at the [l290263]. After World War II, he switched to the viola and joined the [a=London Symphony Orchestra] (1948-1949). In spring 1949, he joined the violas of the [a=London Philharmonic Orchestra]. In 1950, he co-founded the [a=Melos Ensemble Of London] and was the foup's violist for decades. He played & recorded with [a=The Pro Arte Piano Quartet]. He was the Principal Viola of the [a=Goldsbrough Orchestra]. He also appeared at the Aldeburgh Festival every year from 1949 until his death in 1978. At Aldeburgh, he was a soloist, chamber musician, and leader of the violas in [a=The English Opera Group]. He taught viola and chamber music at the Royal College of Music for 25 years, then, in 1973, he became the first Head of Strings at the newly formed [l=Royal Northern College Of Music] in Manchester. He was married to the pianist [a=Nicola Grunberg].

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