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British violinist Laura Rickard is building a multifaceted international career as a sought-after chamber musician and soloist, festival director, and violin teacher at the Royal Academy of Music. She is artistic director of the Romsey Chamber Music Festival and was recently elected Associate of the Academy in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field. As a soloist, she recently performed at the Royal Festival Hall and the Purcell Room. Laura studied at St John's College, Cambridge, and the Royal Academy of Music. 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