The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has announced the retirement of Associate Principal Trombone, Blyth Lindsay, at the end of the current season.

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Blyth joined the RLPO in 1978 and will have served 34 years on his retirement in July 2012. Prior to joining the RLPO, Blyth enjoyed a very successful freelance career.

A spokesperson said: "The orchestra has accepted Blyth’s resignation with regret, but understands his desire to live life to the full with Barbara, whilst he is still young."