who commented that of the seven new releases of the concerto during 2006 Palmer's "got the best reviews. At fifth hearing, months later, it unfolds further layers of expressive depth. Her pacing is compelling from the opening phrase, and each stylistic option, every whisper and flutter, has the kind of logic that makes you wonder how the piece could ever have been played otherwise. It is both gravely authoritative and unmistakably personal." Subsequent work She also performed Vivaldi's The Four Seasons at Kenwood House for Classic FM Live. In 2007 she performed the Brahms violin concerto and the Elgar Violin Concerto and gave her 3rd Wigmore Hall recital on 14 May as well as performing on Radio 3. In October 2007 she gave the world premiere of the "Durham Concerto" by Jon Lord in Durham Cathedral with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra International recognition On 23 February 2007, Palmer made a guest appearance (reported in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia, America and elsewhere) during a press conference at Christie's to play the 1729 Stradivarius violin Solomon, ex-Lambert which was auctioned in New York on 2 April for $2.7M compared to the estimated $1–1.5M. Palmer was nominated for a classical BRIT Award for her Shostakovich recording in the "Young British Classical Performer" category along with Nicky Spence and Nicola Benedetti. She was invited to perform at the launch of the awards, described as "exceptional violinist Ruth Palmer" and her presence was reported around the world. The co-Chair of the Awards Committee said of her "she experienced the typical struggle to be heard. But she took many courageous and unusual steps... Her persistence and artistic accomplishment have clearly paid off!" She won the award on 3 May 2007 at a ceremony in the Royal Albert Hall. She performed the Bartók Solo Sonata at the Crossing Border Festival, Royal Theatre, The Hague, in 2007 and the World Premiere of the Sinatra Suite by Gwilym Simcock at the World Economic Forum 2008 Notes and references Relevant links Ballet Rambert Irony of Fate Quartz CD and A People's Music Long review of the Quartz CD/DVD Profile in The Guardian The DIY violinist 3 May 2007 Profile in The Times Violinist who made own album is rewarded with Classic BRITs win 4 May 2007 Living people English classical violinists Alumni of the Royal Academy of Music Alumni of the Royal College of Music Brit Award winners