Dutch violinist (1933-2019). Son of Barend Gijsbert (Gijs) Beths (b. 1903- d.1998) and brother of violinist Vera Beths. Concertmaster of the Rheinisches Kammerorchester and first violin of the Kölner Streichquartett. Violinist in the Concertgebouworkest, he was appointed concertmaster of the Orchestra Of The Netherlands Opera. He was subsequently appointed first concertmaster of Noordhollands Philharmonisch Orkest, a position which he last occupied.