Leslie Hatfield

Classical violinist, orchestra leader and violin tutor.
She studied at the Royal Academy of Music. Former member of The Chamber Orchestra Of Europe and the London Symphony Orchestra (1938-1963), serving as Principal Second Violin from 1948 until 1954. She was co-Leader of the Northern Sinfonia and Leader of the Ulster Orchestra before taking up the position as Leader of the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales. Member of The Gaudier Ensemble. Violin tutor at the Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama.