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home in Liverpool and felt able to thrive here with the incredible warmth and
appreciation of our Philharmonic Hall audience, and from the people of our

city more widely.

"My family and I couldn't be more proud of our home city. I want to thank all
my colleagues and friends in the organisation for their steadfast support over

so many years and wish everyone at the Phil every success, which I hope to

follow long into the future. A wise musician once said musicians don't really
retire until they feel they have no more music left in them and I doubt the four

of us feel that way."

Domingo Hindoyan was appointed Chief Conductor of the Orchestra in 2021,
joining a distinguished line of musicians who have led the Orchestra during its

illustrious history. This month, he will lead the Orchestra in a seven-concert

tour of Japan. And while four long-standing musicians will be retiring, three
new musicians are joining the Orchestra ahead of the upcoming 2023/25

season. Sophie McQueen will be Associate Principal Second Violin, Joana

Correia Rodrigues, Second Violin and Matthew Brett, a former member of the
Liverpool Philharmonic’s Emerging Professionals Fellowship programme, will

join as Section Leader Percussion.

Chief Executive of Liverpool Philharmonic Michael Eakin said: "It is a bitter-
sweet moment to be bidding farewell to our valued musicians and welcoming

in the next generation of players to the Orchestra. Rob, Richard, Alex and

Jonathan have been a huge part of the Liverpool Philharmonic for many years
and have each helped to shape the Orchestra into what it is today. We will

always value their contribution and the friendships made over the years and

wish them all the best in their retirement.

"On behalf of the entire Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra family, I am

delighted to extend a warm welcome to Sophie, Joana and Matthew. We are

thrilled to have these exceptional new musicians join us as we commence the