Hugh Maguire

Violinist

Birthday August 2, 1926

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Ireland

DEATH DATE Jun 14, 2013 (86)

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About

Famous concertmaster, leader, and violinist in the London Symphony Orchestra, as well as with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

Before Fame

He attended the Royal Academy of Music where he won multiple awards for his performances, such as the McEwan Prize for chamber music.

Trivia

He led the Allegri Quartet.

Family Life

He was raised in Dublin by a musical family and his father began teaching him violin when he was six.

Associated With

Both he and Alina Ibragimova have performed with the London Symphony Orchestra.