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Phil Green & His Orchestra was a British classical music ensemble that was active from the 1940s to the 1960s. The orchestra was founded by Phil Green, a British composer, arranger, and conductor, who was known for his work in film and television music. Phil Green was born on June 6, 1911, in London, England. He showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at a young age. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and later worked as a pianist and arranger for various dance bands. In the 1940s, Phil Green formed his own orchestra, which consisted of some of the best musicians in the UK. The orchestra's sound was characterized by lush strings, woodwinds, and brass, and it was known for its elegant and sophisticated arrangements of popular songs and classical music. One of the highlights of Phil Green & His Orchestra's career was their performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 1951. The concert was a tribute to the composer Richard Rodgers, and the orchestra played some of his most famous songs, including "My Funny Valentine" and "The Lady is a Tramp." The concert was a huge success, and it helped to establish Phil Green & His Orchestra as one of the leading classical music ensembles in the UK. Another notable performance by the orchestra was their appearance on the BBC television program "Music for You" in 1956. The program featured the orchestra playing a selection of popular songs and classical music, and it was watched by millions of viewers across the UK. Phil Green & His Orchestra also recorded several albums during their career, including "Music for Romance," "Music for Dreaming," and "Music for Relaxation." These albums featured the orchestra's signature sound and were popular with fans of classical and easy listening music. In addition to their performances and recordings, Phil Green & His Orchestra also received several awards and honors during their career. In 1953, the orchestra won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Light Orchestral Music for their recording of "The Song from Moulin Rouge." The following year, they won the same award for their recording of "The Man That Got Away." Despite their success, Phil Green & His Orchestra disbanded in the 1960s, as the popularity of classical and easy listening music began to wane. Phil Green continued to work as a composer and arranger, and he wrote music for several films and television programs, including "The Adventures of Robin Hood" and "The Saint." Today, Phil Green & His Orchestra is remembered as one of the most talented and influential classical music ensembles of the mid-20th century. Their elegant and sophisticated sound continues to inspire musicians and fans of classical and easy listening music around the world.

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