People Open DS/UK/13203 Bochmann String Quartet (1977) Bochmann String Quartet 1977 English string quartet Group (Mixed) United Kingdom (formed) English Music Group; Classical, quartet Members: Michael Bochmann - violin, Mark Messenger - violin, Helen Roberts - viola, Peter Adams - cello Michael Bochmann is a violinist and music education entrepreneur. Since the early 1970s, Michael has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music through performances, media and education. In recognition of his services to music, he was awarded an MBE in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday honours list. He made his first broadcasts for the BBC at the age of 19 and numerous recordings thereafter. Aged 18, he was a prize winner in the Carl Flesch (London) and Jacques Thibaud (Paris) international violin competitions. The Bochmann String Quartet, which he formed soon after this, was in the spotlights for 25 years. https://www.michaelbochmann.com/ (2021) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHhbaulcombe 2/26/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 20d88683-cf8c-4e86-8531-8a90e1a3fc3a