The Concert Makers

Radio program celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Written and narrated by Michael Vickers Broadcast: 22 May 1968 Restored from Wessex AV469/SIL331 Metamorphosis: The Transformation of the Bournemouth Symphony    • Metamorphosis:  The Transformation of the ...   This documentary tells the story of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s rise to international acclaim while under the baton of Maestro Constantin Silvestri. Ray Carpenter (1922-2017), the symphony's principal clarinet, shares his memories along with historic materials—photographs, excerpts of musical recordings, newspaper clippings, and programs. Ray provides insight into his own musical coming-of-age as well as musical life during the Silvestri (1961-1969) years. Despite his short tenure with the symphony, Maestro Silvestri managed to transform a provincial band to an orchestra whose performances were praised in and beyond London. Please visit my channel of other recordings I have restored. ‪@GlensAudioRestoration‬ Please visit my channel "Glen's Centennial Oldies" featuring popular songs and dance music of the 1910s and 1920s. ‪@glenscentennialoldies‬ And as always, please Like, Comment, and Subscribe.