The York Early Music Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award honours major figures who have made a significant difference to the world of early music and has been presented every other year since its inauguration in 2006.  In 2022, after a delay of 2 years ‘thanks’ to the pandemic, we are delighted to celebrate the achievements of violinist Catherine Mackintosh in an award-winning ceremony which will take place at the NCEM on Sunday 10 July as part of the annual York Early Music Festival.