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Phil Smith

Phil enjoys most musical genres and is especially interested in the music of Rachmaninov and Puccini. He is also a photographer – undertaking a range of commissions from classical musicians and actors to wedding clients.

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Poole

Storm and passion from the Lighthouse: Verdi's Requiem

By Phil Smith, 06 May 2015

A thrilling evening at Poole’s Lighthouse with the BSO and Chorus plus a quartet of superb soloists, conducted by Kirill Karabits in an unforgettable performance of Verdi’s Requiem.

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Poole

07 May 2015

Storm and passion from the Lighthouse: Verdi's Requiem

By Phil Smith

Poole

Romantic drama from Sunwook Kim and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Rachmaninov

By Phil Smith, 29 April 2015

A very exciting evening at Poole’s Lighthouse with the BSO and artist in residence Sunwook Kim playing Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto together for the first time.

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Poole

01 May 2015

Romantic drama from Sunwook Kim and the BSO in Rachmaninov

By Phil Smith

Poole

Armenian exoticism and Czech folksong from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

By Phil Smith, 15 April 2015

Khachaturian’s innate gift for melody and Dvořák’s penchant for grandeur and drama led to an evening of sumptuous and exciting music-making from the BSO.

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Poole

17 Apr 2015

Armenian exoticism and Czech folksong

By Phil Smith

Poole

Sally Matthews delights in Straussian swansongs with the Bournemouth SO

By Phil Smith, 25 March 2015

Sally Matthews comes home to the South of England to give a beautifully delicate and heart-rending performance of Strauss’ Four Last Songs with the BSO.

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Poole

27 Mar 2015

Sally Matthews delights in Straussian swansongs

By Phil Smith

Poole

Finzi's Intimations of Immortality from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

By Phil Smith, 18 March 2015

An unusual programme of music from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, viewing the passing of youth through a lens of nostalgia and sadness but, at the same time, also dreaming of the sheer joy and exuberance of youth.

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Poole

20 Mar 2015

Finzi's Intimations of Immortality from the BSO

By Phil Smith

Poole

Bournemouth Symphony performs UK première of Penderecki’s Fourth Symphony

By Phil Smith, 25 February 2015

This concert, in a nifty piece of skilful programming, comprised a Beethoven sandwich, with Penderecki’s Fourth Symphony as the filling, both composers who clearly enjoy pushing the boundaries of classical form.

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Poole

27 Feb 2015

UK première of Penderecki’s Fourth Symphony

By Phil Smith

Poole

Bournemouth Symphony revel in Tchaikovsky's Winter Daydreams

By Phil Smith, 11 February 2015

A fantastic concert with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by the charismatic Daniele Rustioni, with violinist Tasmin Little in Mendelssohn.

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Poole

12 Feb 2015

Bournemouth Symphony revel in Winter Daydreams

By Phil Smith

Poole

Joy and Triumph from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and Kirill Karabits in Poole

By Phil Smith, 28 January 2015

It may have been an absolutely freezing night in Poole but the BSO treated us to a heart-warming evening of life-affirming music, world-class music-making.

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Poole

30 Jan 2015

Joy and Triumph from the BSO in Poole

By Phil Smith

Poole

Great start to 2015 with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under Cristian Măcelaru

By Phil Smith, 14 January 2015

This concert, given by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra under Cristian Măcelaru, was a great start to the new year!

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Poole

15 Jan 2015

Great start to 2015 with the BSO under Măcelaru

By Phil Smith

Poole

Sea Pictures from the Bournemouth SO and Bakels

By Phil Smith, 03 December 2014

Kees Bakels has worked with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra many times over the last 30 years and the rapport that he and the BSO share is very apparent.

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Poole

05 Dec 2014

Sea Pictures from the Bournemouth SO

By Phil Smith

Poole

Divine Dvořák and Sibelius from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

By Phil Smith, 19 November 2014

Simone Lamsma returned to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to perform Dvořák's Violin Concerto, a highly lyrical and rich work. Also in the programme was Sibelius's triumphant and dramatic Fifth Symphony.

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Poole

22 Nov 2014

Divine moments from the Bournemouth SO

By Phil Smith

Poole

Russian reveries from the Bournemouth SO and Julian Kuerti

By Phil Smith, 12 November 2014

Spirited performances from the Bournemouth Symphony, conducted by Julian Kuerti, in a trio of Russian classics.

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Poole

14 Nov 2014

Russian reveries from the Bournemouth SO and Julian Kuerti

By Phil Smith

Poole

A whirl of destiny with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

By Phil Smith, 22 October 2014

This was a concert that provided the opportunity for so many individual musicians to shine and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s shone brightly, showcasing its truly amazing talent.

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Poole

24 Oct 2014

A whirl of destiny with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

By Phil Smith

Poole

Kirill Karabits launches BSO’s new season into the stratosphere

By Phil Smith, 01 October 2014

The beginning of a concert season given by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra is always eagerly anticipated – especially when directed by their Principal, award-winning conductor, Kirill Karabits.

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Poole

03 Oct 2014

Karabits launches new season into the stratosphere

By Phil Smith