About Colin Sauer
Lived 1924 – 2015 (aged 90). Colin Sauer was a British violinist.
Colin Sauer (13 July 1924 – 9 January 2015 ) was a violinist and chamber musician who was one of the founding members of the Aeolian Quartet in 1944. He later lead the Dartington String Quartet for over 20 years. He played with the Hallé Orchestra under John Barbirolli and the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Adrian Boult. Colin also conducted the Devon Fellowship of Music Youth Orchestra where he inspired many generations of young musicians.
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Who was Colin Sauer?
British violinist
When was Colin Sauer born?
Colin Sauer was born on 13 July 1924.
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Colin Sauer died on 9 January 2015.
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Colin Sauer was a violinist.
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Colin Sauer was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Colin Sauer. https://biography.guide/colin-sauer/
MLA: "Colin Sauer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/colin-sauer/.
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