Birmingham based violinist wins prestigious music award

A Birmingham based violinist has become an 'unsung heroine' of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra following the presentation of the RPS/ABO Salomon Prize for orchestral musicians.

Catherine Arlidge has played with the CBSO for over 20 years and was nominated by fellow musicians and the CBSO's management.

She said she was delighted with the award.

I am shocked and thrilled to receive this award, knowing that my colleagues put me forward is all the more humbling.

I thoroughly enjoy what I do, performing with the CBSO but also creating musical adventures for the youngest of audiences is a real privilege

Catherine becomes the first violinist – and only the third ever recipient – of the prestigious award celebrating the outstanding contribution of orchestral players to the UK’s musical life.