Sommer, Raphael

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Sommer, Raphael (b Prague, 1937). Cz. cellist. Won Casals Int. Comp. 1961 and other prizes. Prof. of vc., RMCM 1967–71, RNCM from 1972. Dir. of 1st chamber orch. RCM 1974–9. Prof. of vc., GSMD from 1980. Soloist with leading orchs.

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