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Margaret Faultless is a renowned classical music artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of music. She was born in 1965 in the United Kingdom and grew up in a family that was passionate about music. Her father was a music teacher, and her mother was a pianist. Margaret started playing the violin at the age of six and showed exceptional talent from an early age. Margaret's musical journey began when she joined the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain at the age of 14. She went on to study at the Royal College of Music in London, where she was awarded the Tagore Gold Medal for outstanding achievement. She also studied at the Royal Academy of Music, where she was awarded the DipRAM for her exceptional performance in her final recital. Margaret's career as a professional musician began when she joined the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) in 1989. The OAE is a period-instrument orchestra that specializes in performing music from the Baroque and Classical periods. Margaret quickly established herself as a leading violinist in the orchestra and was appointed as the leader of the orchestra in 2008. Margaret's performances with the OAE have been widely acclaimed, and she has been praised for her technical skill and musicality. She has performed as a soloist with the orchestra on numerous occasions, including performances of Bach's Violin Concerto in A minor and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5. Margaret has also led the orchestra in performances of Handel's Messiah, Bach's St. Matthew Passion, and Mozart's Requiem. In addition to her work with the OAE, Margaret has also performed with other leading period-instrument orchestras, including the Academy of Ancient Music and the English Baroque Soloists. She has also performed as a soloist with modern orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Margaret's contributions to the world of music have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 2008, she was awarded the Royal Academy of Music/Kohn Foundation Bach Prize, which is awarded to outstanding performers of Bach's music. In 2011, she was awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society's Instrumentalist Award, which recognizes outstanding instrumentalists in the field of classical music. Margaret's commitment to music education has also been a significant part of her career. She has taught at the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music, and she has also led workshops and masterclasses for young musicians. Margaret has also been involved in the development of educational resources for the OAE, including the creation of a series of online resources for teachers and students. In recent years, Margaret has expanded her musical activities beyond performing and teaching. She has become involved in the development of new music, working with composers to create new works for period instruments. She has also been involved in the development of new performance spaces, including the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare's Globe in London. Margaret's contributions to the world of music have been significant, and she continues to be a leading figure in the field of period-instrument performance. Her technical skill, musicality, and commitment to music education have made her a role model for young musicians around the world. Margaret's passion for music and her dedication to her craft have made her a true icon of classical music.

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