Brum appoints Aussie principal 2nd

press release from the CBSO:

We are pleased to announce today that Kate Suthers has been appointed Section Leader Second Violin, and will join the orchestra in late May 2016.

Kate Suthers enjoys a busy and varied career across the UK. As well as leading the award-winning Artesian Quartet, Kate works in guest principal roles with a number of British orchestras. These include the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Kate also works commercially, recording soundtracks for film and television, most recently for the BBC Three drama Thirteen. Her work has taken her around the world, touring to Europe, Scandinavia, the USA and the Far East…Born and raised in Sydney, Kate made the move to the UK in 2004 but loves getting back to Australia when she can to see her family.