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Despite 13 years of performing at the Proms, Stephen still feels there’s nothing quite like it. As leader of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, his responsibility for the success of each performance is second only to the conductor’s. ‘I’m the link between the conductor and orchestra,’ he explains. ‘I sit right under his nose, on the first stand of violins, and have to bring my section in at the right place. I also play solos and prepare the parts beforehand, as well as pulling things to bits after rehearsal if the phrasing or intonation isn’t right.’
Before his current position, Stephen was co-leader of the London Philharmonic and before that led a string quartet, before deciding it wasn’t for him. Having found his true vocation, Stephen says there’s nothing quite like the famous last night. ‘It’s incredibly exciting, partly because the promenaders are such a good audience. They’re so enthusiastic and open-minded, it really lifts you as a performer. All in all it’s a wonderful experience.’
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