Hugh Bean

British violinist, and Professor of Violin. Born 22 September 1929 in Beckenham, Kent, England, UK - Died 26 December 2003.
He attended the Royal College of Music, London studying further at Conservatoire Royal De Bruxelles/Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel. Founding member of the Boise Trio. Sub-leader initially and then Leader of The Philharmonia Orchestra/New Philharmonia Orchestra between 1956 and 1967, then after leader of the BBC Symphony Orchestra (1967-1969) and the London Symphony Orchestra (Joint Leader, 1973?-1975?). Founding member of The Music Group Of London (1966-1976). In 1989, he returned to the Philharmonia Orchestra as Co-Leader, and became Leader Emeritus. Professor of Violin at the Royal College of Music (1954-1992).
He was appointed FRCM in 1968, was awarded the Cobbett Gold Medal for chamber music in 1969 and created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1970.