Raymond Cohen obituary

Violinist recognised for his exceptional beauty of soundRaymond Cohen, who has died aged 91, was one of the last of a generation of versatile and brilliant violinists, as comfortable playing a concerto, leading an orchestra or, as he did in his early days, playing light music on Blackpool Pier. He made his greatest mark as a soloist, playing with the notable conductors of his day – indeed, he was the soloist in Karl Goldmark's Violin Concerto in Sir Thomas Beecham's last concert at the Royal F...

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