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Alfred Hobday was a renowned classical music artist who made significant contributions to the world of music. He was born on 22nd February 1917 in London, England. Hobday's parents were both musicians, and they encouraged him to pursue music from a young age. He started playing the cello when he was just six years old, and by the time he was a teenager, he had already shown great promise as a musician. Hobday's talent was recognized early on, and he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He studied under some of the most renowned cellists of the time, including Felix Salmond and William Pleeth. Hobday's time at the Royal Academy of Music was a formative period in his life, and it helped him develop his skills as a musician. After completing his studies, Hobday began his career as a professional cellist. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented musician, and he was soon in demand for performances across the UK. In 1940, he joined the London Philharmonic Orchestra, where he played for several years. During this time, he also performed with other orchestras, including the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Hobday's career as a soloist began in the 1950s, and he quickly established himself as one of the leading cellists of his time. He performed with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, and the New York Philharmonic. He also performed at some of the most famous concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London. One of the highlights of Hobday's career was his performance of Elgar's Cello Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra in 1965. The performance was widely acclaimed, and it helped to cement Hobday's reputation as one of the greatest cellists of his time. He also recorded the concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra, and the recording is still considered one of the definitive versions of the piece. Hobday was also a passionate advocate for contemporary music, and he worked closely with many composers to premiere new works for the cello. He premiered works by composers such as Benjamin Britten, Michael Tippett, and William Walton, and he was known for his ability to bring out the best in new music. Throughout his career, Hobday received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to music. In 1964, he was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) for his services to music. He was also awarded the Order of Merit by the Austrian government in recognition of his contributions to Austrian music. Hobday continued to perform and record well into his later years, and he remained an active and influential figure in the world of music until his death in 1997. His legacy as one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century lives on, and his recordings and performances continue to inspire new generations of musicians.

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