Classical musician Nicola Benedetti has been appointed as vice-president of the National Children’s Orchestra (NCO).
The violinist began playing when aged four and became the leader of the NCO at eight years old.
Commenting on her new role, Nicola said: ‘My time with the NCO was such an influential and formative experience.
‘At the age of eight I was learning the value and importance of collaboration with other musicians as well as gaining an insight into the world of orchestral playing. Experiencing the huge orchestral sound gave me confidence in my own playing and a new level of excitement about classical music and the experience of performing it, and knowing that the NCO continues to do that for other young musicians year after year is truly exciting.’
In May 2004, at the age of 16, Nicola won the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition. Nicola was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to music and charity in the 2013 New Year’s Honours list.
Visit the NCO website to find out more.
The violinist began playing when aged four and became the leader of the NCO at eight years old.
Commenting on her new role, Nicola said: ‘My time with the NCO was such an influential and formative experience.
‘At the age of eight I was learning the value and importance of collaboration with other musicians as well as gaining an insight into the world of orchestral playing. Experiencing the huge orchestral sound gave me confidence in my own playing and a new level of excitement about classical music and the experience of performing it, and knowing that the NCO continues to do that for other young musicians year after year is truly exciting.’
In May 2004, at the age of 16, Nicola won the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition. Nicola was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire for services to music and charity in the 2013 New Year’s Honours list.
Visit the NCO website to find out more.
