Angela Malsbury, who has died at the age of 80, was one of the most distinguished clarinettists of her generation, a sought after orchestral player who also shone as a chamber musician and soloist and an eminent teacher whose students include some of our most successful players today.

It was said more than once that Anthony van Kampen was a ‘’Renaissance Man’’, not only because he was an artist as well as a musician, but also, because he performed on several other instruments apart from the double bass (for which he is chiefly remembered).

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of longstanding RSM Member and Governor Lawrence Wallington, who has passed away aged 68.

Hand surgeon Ian Winspur, who treated many RSM musicians over the years, has died. Read his obituary, written by Katherine Butler, clinical specialist in Hand Therapy and BAPAM clinician