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Conductor  

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Chamber

 

Charles Medlam is a renowned classical music artist who has made significant contributions to the world of music. He was born on 20th May 1945 in London, England. Medlam grew up in a family of musicians, and his father was a professional cellist. This early exposure to music sparked his interest in the art, and he began playing the cello at a young age. Medlam's musical education began at the Royal College of Music in London, where he studied under the tutelage of Ivor James. He later continued his studies at the Royal Academy of Music, where he was taught by William Pleeth. Medlam's talent and dedication to music were evident from an early age, and he quickly established himself as a promising young cellist. After completing his studies, Medlam began his professional career as a cellist. He joined the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, one of the world's most renowned chamber orchestras, in 1969. He played with the orchestra for over a decade, during which time he performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London. In addition to his work with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Medlam also performed with other leading orchestras, including the English Chamber Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra. He also collaborated with some of the most celebrated conductors of his time, including Sir Neville Marriner, Sir Colin Davis, and Sir Simon Rattle. Medlam's talent as a cellist was widely recognized, and he received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1973, he was awarded the prestigious Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Field of Music. He was also awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1995 for his services to music. In addition to his work as a cellist, Medlam was also a respected music educator. He taught at the Royal Academy of Music for over 20 years, and many of his students went on to have successful careers in music. He was also a frequent guest lecturer and masterclass teacher at music schools and universities around the world. Medlam's contributions to the world of music extended beyond his work as a cellist and educator. He was also a passionate advocate for historically informed performance, a movement that seeks to recreate the sound and style of music from past eras. He founded the London Baroque Ensemble in 1978, which specialized in performing music from the Baroque period using historically accurate instruments and techniques. Medlam's work with the London Baroque Ensemble was widely acclaimed, and the group performed at some of the most prestigious music festivals in the world, including the Edinburgh International Festival and the Salzburg Festival. The ensemble also recorded numerous albums, many of which received critical acclaim. In addition to his work with the London Baroque Ensemble, Medlam was also a founding member of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, another leading ensemble dedicated to historically informed performance. He played with the orchestra for over 20 years, during which time he performed in some of the world's most renowned concert halls and recorded numerous albums. Medlam's contributions to the world of music were recognized in 2015 when he was awarded the Royal Academy of Music's highest honor, the Honorary Fellowship. The award recognized his outstanding contributions to the field of music and his dedication to music education.

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