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"Highlights like playing The James Bond theme on guitar with Carl Davis in a
massive circus tent on Kings Dock for instance. I met my wife of 38 years in

the Phil bar at an Orchestra party and beat off another of my colleagues in the

process - so I really have a lot to thank the orchestra for. Thanks to all my
colleagues at the RLPO family."

Domingo Hindoyan, Chief Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Orchestra, during rehearsals(Image: Photo by Colin Lane)

Richard said: "After joining the orchestra in 1979, it soon became clear that

this was a city I could happily spend my career and life in. Over the years it
has been an enormous pleasure and privilege to have shared the stage with so

many wonderful musicians, past and present, and to have helped forge a close

relationship with a remarkable audience. I look forward to crossing the stage
and joining the audience from next season."

Speaking on his retirement Alex said: "I am privileged and fortunate to have

had a job doing something I love surrounded by such a great bunch of people.
This Orchestra has a unique spirit, I will particularly miss my friends in the

first violin section and string quartet and the close friendships and bonds that

are formed over many years."

And Jonathan said: "It's been an enormous honour and privilege to have

played in the Orchestra for such a long period. From day one I've always felt at