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Concertgebouw gives pianist a medal

Concertgebouw gives pianist a medal

The Amsterdam concert hall surprised its Sunday-morning soloist today with the award of a long-service medal.

Ronald Brautigam had just finished the third Beethoven piano concerto with the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra when General manager Simon Reinink came on stage. Brautigam, who turns 70 this week, has performed 268 times in the hall.

Reinink said: ‘If there is one musician who knows the hall inside and out, it is you, Ronald. From your concerts with the Concertgebouw Orchestra to your many recitals. And also the fantastic performances of Beethoven. That is why we award you the Concertgebouw Penning on the eve of your 70th birthday.’

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