SAD NEWS | Russian-Born Violinist Yuri Sheykhet has Died – Aged 85 [RIP]

Russian-born violinist Yuri Sheykhet has passed away due to complications from heart disease – aged 85.

A graduate of the Riga Conservatory in Latvia, Mr Sheykhet served as a long term violinist with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra - from 1958 until his retirement in 2001.

Our condolences are with his family, friends, and colleagues.