Amelia Freedman founded the Nash Ensemble in 1964 and has been its artistic director since its beginnings. She was awarded an MBE (Member of the British Empire) in 1989 in recognition of her artistic contributions. Bath University gave her an honorary doctorate in 1993, both because of her work with the Bath International Festival, which she directed from 1986 to 1993, and for her work in the realm of chamber music. ~ Rovi Staff, Rovi