Pacific Symphony

“Bizarre Classics” by Principal Flute Ben Smolen

Ben Smolen, our principal flute musician, gives his
recommendations for the Pacific Symphony Summer
Soundtrack.

  ”My non-musician family and friends often ask me for
  recommendations for classical music that is stimulating
  and different while still being somewhat accessible. This playlist reflects some of my favorite suggestions. Each piece has some sort of unique, ear-opening quality—eerie orchestration, crunchy harmonies, revolutionary form—but they are all also a lot of fun to listen to!”

For more playlists, visit the PS Summer Soundtrack at PacificSymphony.org.

Relishing in the Summer Solstice! Does extra daylight inspire you in any way or do you prefer the night?

Whether it’s the patriotic spirit of July 4, the amazing voices of ‘The Three Phantoms’ singing Broadway or Pacific Symphony playing the entire score to ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’— live with the film—it’s going to be an extraordinary summer of unique and thrilling music. Let the fun begin!

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—	Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman. Find more on the Symphony’s Summer Festival 2012 at PacificSymphony.org.