Cellist Natalie Clein Appointed Oxford University Director of Musical Performance

The University of Oxford has today announced the appointment of British cellist, Natalie Clein as their new Director of Musical Performance.

The initial 4-year placement will see Natalie play a leading role in University's concert programming, development of new artistic projects - and in the introduction of new forms of teaching.

A graduate of the Royal College of Music, she is a former 1st prize winner at the BBC ‘Young Musician of the Year’ Awards and the ‘Eurovision Competition for Young Musicians’.

‘Natalie brings with her a wealth of experience and has already inspired an unprecedented response among the students …’ University Chairman, Michael Burden has said.

“It is with great excitement that I take on this newly created position … my ambition over the next four years is to bring students, international artists and academics from across the cultural spectrum together in dialogue and a spirit of discovery …’ the 38 year old has said.