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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

Par Phil Smith, 06 mai 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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Storm and passion from the Lighthouse: Verdi's Requiem

Par Phil Smith

Poole

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

Par Phil Smith, 29 avril 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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Romantic drama from Sunwook Kim and the BSO in Rachmaninov

Par Phil Smith

Poole

Armenian exoticism and Czech folksong from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Par Phil Smith, 15 avril 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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Armenian exoticism and Czech folksong

Par Phil Smith

Poole

Sally Matthews delights in Straussian swansongs with the Bournemouth SO

Par Phil Smith, 25 mars 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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Sally Matthews delights in Straussian swansongs

Par Phil Smith

Poole

Finzi's Intimations of Immortality from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Par Phil Smith, 18 mars 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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Finzi's Intimations of Immortality from the BSO

Par Phil Smith

Poole

Bournemouth Symphony performs UK première of Penderecki’s Fourth Symphony

Par Phil Smith, 25 février 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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UK première of Penderecki’s Fourth Symphony

Par Phil Smith

Poole

Bournemouth Symphony revel in Tchaikovsky's Winter Daydreams

Par Phil Smith, 11 février 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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Bournemouth Symphony revel in Winter Daydreams

Par Phil Smith

Poole

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

Par Phil Smith, 28 janvier 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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Joy and Triumph from the BSO in Poole

Par Phil Smith

Poole

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

Par Phil Smith, 14 janvier 2015

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

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Great start to 2015 with the BSO under Măcelaru

Par Phil Smith

Poole

Sea Pictures from the Bournemouth SO and Bakels

Par Phil Smith, 03 décembre 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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Sea Pictures from the Bournemouth SO

Par Phil Smith

Poole

Divine Dvořák and Sibelius from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Par Phil Smith, 19 novembre 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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Divine moments from the Bournemouth SO

Par Phil Smith

Poole

Russian reveries from the Bournemouth SO and Julian Kuerti

Par Phil Smith, 12 novembre 2014

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

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Russian reveries from the Bournemouth SO and Julian Kuerti

Par Phil Smith

Poole

A whirl of destiny with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Par Phil Smith, 22 octobre 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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A whirl of destiny with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Par Phil Smith

Poole

Kirill Karabits launches BSO’s new season into the stratosphere

Par Phil Smith, 01 octobre 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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Karabits launches new season into the stratosphere

Par Phil Smith