Roger Best was a prominent British violist, recognized for his role as principal violist with the Northern Sinfonia Orchestra and as a member of the Alberni String Quartet. Educated at the Royal Manchester College of Music, he excelled in his studies, receiving the Hiles Gold Medal in 1958. Best was involved in premiering concertos by renowned composers and contributed to numerous recordings. He also dedicated over 25 years as a viola professor at the Royal College of Music and held positions at other prestigious institutions. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 77.
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Meaning of the name - Roger
fame, renowned
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Roger Best belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Cause of Death: long illness
Educated At: Royal Manchester College of Music
Occupation: violist | teacher
Employers: Northern Sinfonia Orchestra | Alberni String Quartet | Royal College of Music | Royal Academy of Music | Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
Awards Received: Hiles Gold Medal | Barber Trust Scholarship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 28, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 28, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Libra 22 | 5 Libra 49 | 4 Capricorn 46 |
| Moon | 5 Pisces 1 | 21 Sagittarius 31 | 15 Gemini 10 |
| Mercury | 10 Libra 14 | 17 Libra 30 | 24 Capricorn 0 |
| Venus | 29 Libra 55 | 11 Virgo 15 | 17 Aquarius 53 |
| Mars | 1 Virgo 18 | 4 Scorpio 19 | 24 Libra 24 |
| Jupiter | 17 Sagittarius 47 | 22 Cancer 11 | 5 Capricorn 25 |
| Saturn | 18 Pisces 0 | 27 Pisces 49 | 17 Pisces 7 |
| Uranus | 8 Taurus 50 | 1 Gemini 16 | 5 Taurus 46 |
| Neptune | 17 Virgo 13 | 0 Aries 36 | 18 Virgo 57 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 32 | 1 Aquarius 24 | 28 Cancer 6 |
| Rahu | 28 Sagittarius 31 | 17 Pisces 9 | 23 Sagittarius 49 |
| Ketu | 28 Gemini 31 | 17 Virgo 9 | 23 Gemini 49 |
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