The Royal Northern Sinfonia has conveyed the death of viola player Malcolm Critten, who stepped down recently after 37 years.
A fabulous musician, an incredibly kind human being, and a passionate cyclist, Malcolm will be terribly missed by all of us at Royal Northern Sinfonia.
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