The Queen Visits the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Donald Runnicles, a renowned music director, is celebrated for his contributions to music. He is the music director of the Grand Tieton Music Festival and has conducted for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Born in Edinburgh to a musically inclined family, Runnicles pursued music at the University of Edinburgh and Saint John's College, Cambridge. His career took him to Germany, where he honed his skills in opera and symphonic music. Runnicles' international contributions to music have earned him a royal medal. Due to his commitments, he could not attend the award ceremony, and the award was accepted on his behalf.

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