London violinist is honoured by Telemann’s town

London violinist is honoured by Telemann’s town

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norman lebrecht

July 15, 2021

The German town of Magdeburg, birthplace of a great composer, is awarding the Georg Philipp Telemann Prize 2021 to Elizabeth Wallfisch, a baroque violinist who has largely withdrawn from performance.

Wallfisch, 68, Australian born, is a granddaughter of the British conductor Albert Coates. She is married to the cellist Raphael Wallfisch.

Honoured for her six Telemann CDs, she will receive the award from Mayor Lutz Trümper on September 17 and will give a performance with the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra.

 

Comments

  • Magdeburg is also the birthplace of Menahem Pressler

  • Nathaniel Rosen says:

    Congratulations and much love to Lovely Libby. What thrilling news. So happy.

  • Marg says:

    Australia is proud of you Elizabeth.

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