BBC mourns popular violinist
RIPClare 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?!!!’
RIP – sympathy to Pete and family
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
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.
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