Famed violist dies at 58
RIPCzech media have reported the death of Jiří Žigmund, violist of the Wihan Quartet from 1988 to 2014.
He has suffered longterm health problems.
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Very sad news… Long years ago I got to perform Mendelssohn octet alongside him, he was one of the most naturally gifted musicians I’ve ever met. RIP Ziggy
Norman, there’s a spelling error, he was a member of the “Wihan” quartet
I think you meant the Wihan Quartet.
Wihan Quartett
Sincere condolences
Wihan Quartet.
So sad to hear of this!