Get to know First Violin Amira Bedrush-McDonald a little bit more with our fast-paced questions!

WHAT WAS THE FIRST CONCERT YOU ATTENDED?

I think it was the opening concert of the Glasgow Royal Concert hall with the RSNO.

WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?

Have more than you show and speak less than you know.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU GET UP IN THE MORNING?

First of all, I feed the cat and then I make a coffee. An instant coffee, because it reminds me of my nan!

WHAT DOES CREATIVITY MEAN TO YOU?

I think to me, it could mean a magical place where you feel free to say, do or play what you want and how you feel, at that moment.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CUISINE TO MAKE, OR JUST TO EAT AND ENJOY?

I love using lots of spices so maybe something Indian or Middle Eastern. Libyan soup is my specialty!