World-renowned concert pianist Natalia Strelchenko has been found murdered at her home in Britain, police say.
Police said a 48-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Described as a Norwegian concert pianist of Russian origin, Strelchenko played at prestigious venues across the world including London's Wigmore Hall, the Carnegie Hall in New York and Berlin's Franzoesischer Dom.
"This is a tragic incident in which a talented young lady has lost her life," detective superintendent Phil Reade from Greater Manchester Police said.
"Natalia's family, many of whom live outside the UK, are understandably beside themselves at their loss and we are doing everything we can at this time to support them.
"We are determined to find out exactly what has led to Natalia being taken from them in this way."
Strelchenko made her debut at the age of 12 with the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, and her performances were well reviewed by critics.
A mother of young children, Strelchenko was due to play in concerts in Norway, France and Britain in the coming months, according to her website.
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Another tragic loss. To her children and family especially. But also to the many people who have been touched by her extraordinary talent
If you are able to access the video in the news story, it will only take a minute or two to better appreciate both the piano as an instrument, and the pianist.
DEB
