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27 April 2020


               Nicola Benedetti admits novelty of being


               stuck at home soon wore off as she quickly


               logged on to boost education charity

               by Murray Scougall




























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               Nicola Benedetti


               It was half her lifetime ago when Nicola Benedetti was hailed BBC Young
               Musician of the Year.




               That was 16 years ago, and during the ensuing frenetic whirl of playing, recording and
               educating, the 32-year-old violinist has become one of classical music’s most in-demand

               performers, criss-crossing the world playing high-profile shows with prestigious orchestras,
               releasing a string of albums and championing music education.


               Already, in recognition, she has been awarded an MBE, OBE and the Queen’s Medal for
               Music. It has been a breathless schedule that hasn’t given her a moment to pause. Until now.







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