The Halle Orchestra in Manchester has recruited the accomplished Rachel Helleur-Simcock as Leader of the Cello Section.
A former principal cello of Deutsche Oper, Berlin, Rachel has also been a member of the Berlin Philharmonic and of the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Phil.
Quite a coup for the Halle. She will be soloist in the Elgar concerto in the opening concert on September 25, replacing Truls Mørk.
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