Denis Vigay

British classical cellist, and cello teacher. Born in 1926 in Brixton, London, England, UK - Died 27 June 2015. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music. His studies were interrupted by military service. He was part of The Band Of The Corps Of Royal Engineers. Having completed his studies at the RAM, he joined the London Symphony Orchestra (1949-1951 & again 1963-1964). He then became Principal Cello of The Sadlers Wells Opera Orchestra. In 1956, he became Principal Cello of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Returnig to London, he was appointed Principal Cello of the BBC Symphony Orchestra and then of The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. He taught at the Royal Academy of Music.