Background
Ruth Nye, born Ruth Farren-Price, sister of fellow pianist Ronald Farren-Price, grew up in Australia where she attended Methodist Ladies" College in Melbourne.
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Nye studied with Claudio Arrau in New York, and had a career as a concert pianist, initially known by her maiden name Ruth Farren-Price, before turning her attention to teaching.
Career
Ruth Nye is currently on the faculty of the Yehudi Menuhin School in Surrey, United Kingdom and the Royal College of Music in London, United Kingdom. She holds master classes and lectures throughout the world.
Achievements
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Ruth Nye was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (Administration Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2007 Queen"s Birthday list. In 2008 a Fellowship of the Royal College of Music was conferred on her by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. She and her husband live in London. A biography of Ruth Nye, titled A Life in Music: Ruth Nye and the Arrau Heritage, has been written by Roma Randles.
Membership
Ruth Nye was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (Administration Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2007 Queen"s Birthday list.
