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Phil is a versatile violinist, violist, performer and string arranger based in London, committed to creating across the musical spectrum. 

Violin

He has performed and recorded with the likes of The Arctic Monkeys,  Bjork, Bonobo and Pulp, as well as ensembles such as The Britten Sinfonia, Aurora, and The Welsh National Opera. Session experience includes playing for Isobel Griffiths, London Contemporary Orchestra and Orchestrate.
 
Since 2019 he has toured, arranged for and recorded extensively with British singer-songwriter, Jack Savoretti. 

He is also founder and artistic director of Phaedra Ensemble, a collective built around string quartet with a focus on contemporary chamber music and innovative performance. Recent collaborations include Gavin Bryars, Meredith Monk, Laura Jurd and Leo Chadburn.
 
Phillip Granell records Gavin Bryars: Intermezzo ll from The last Days for two violins 1995
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Phillip Granell records Gavin Bryars: Intermezzo ll from The last Days for two violins 1995

Recorded at Ebner street, London 31/07/2020
Phaedra Ensemble: Caroline Shaw - Punctum
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Phaedra Ensemble: Caroline Shaw - Punctum

Performed live in concert at St. James’, Islington, London. 30.11.2022 Violins: Zahra Benyounis, Phillip Granell Viola: Richard Jones Cello: Sergio Serra Film by Tom Gimson Sound by Jamie Hamilton https://www.phaedraensemble.com
Phillip Granell : After the tryst - james macmillan (1994)
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Phillip Granell : After the tryst - james macmillan (1994)

Phillip Granell, violin, Michael Shilyaev, piano recorded at the Vortex,London 2015
Jack Savoretti - The Way You Said Goodbye (Live Version)
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Jack Savoretti - The Way You Said Goodbye (Live Version)

‘The Way You Said Goodbye’, taken from the album ‘Europiana’. Order Europiana: https://JackSavoretti.lnk.to/EuropianaID Sign-up to to the official mailing list: https://JackSavoretti.lnk.to/Sign-UpID Official website: https://www.jacksavoretti.com/ Follow Jack: https://www.facebook.com/Jacksavoretti/ https://www.instagram.com/jacksavoretti/ https://twitter.com/jacksavoretti
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