He was first violinist of the Orford String Quartet from 1965 to 1995 and plays a J.B.Guadagnini violin crafted in Parma in 1770.
He was first violinist of the Orford String Quartet throughout its existence from 1965 to 1991. Dawes plays a J.B.Guadagnini violin crafted in Parma in 1770.