BBC mourns popular violinist

BBC mourns popular violinist

RIP

norman lebrecht

March 27, 2023

Clare Dixon, a first violinist since 1990 in the BBC Philharmonic, has died at an early age.

She was the wife of the orchestra’s principal cello Peter Dixon.

The loss is widely felt.

A few years ago, Clare was asked for her life story. Here’s what she wrote:

‘I was born in Aldingbourne near Chichester, West Sussex. The BBC Philharmonic is my first job after graduating from Leeds Uni where I started with Classics and then changed to music and then I did a couple of post grad years at Guildhall.

‘I met my husband Peter (Dixon- Principal Cellist) in the orchestra so I got my dream job and my dream man in one go – why move?!!!’

 

Comments

  • Michal Kaznowski says:

    RIP – sympathy to Pete and family

  • Julia H Wilson says:

    Clara was universally loved both as a committed and talented member of this fabulous orchestra and more importantly as a mentor, friend and much loved colleague to us all. RIP Clara. Xxxx

  • Graeme Hall says:

    Last Saturday I heard the orchestra play Shostakovich 15 with Peter Dixon playing those harrowing solos in the 2nd movement. I thought he was superb at the time, now I am truly astonished.

  • Mrs caryne crane says:

    I’m so sorry to hear about Claire, just been nosey and came across the news, my heart goes out to you. Sorry for not being in touch earlier, xxxxx

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