Kenneth Heath

English classical cellist. Born 1 October 1919 - Died 1 March 1977. He trained at the Northern College of Music. He was then appointed solo cellist at the Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Co-founder of The Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields chamber orchestra. Former Principal Cello with the London Symphony Orchestra (1948-1968). In 1963 he became Principal Cellist of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, leaving in 1965.