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The Hull Philharmonic Orchestra (colloquially known as The Hull Phil) is an amateur orchestra based in Kingston upon Hull, England. Andrew Penny has been its musical director and conductor since 1982. [1]

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References

  1. "Penny, Andrew". Naxos Digital Services Ltd. November 2001. Retrieved 3 June 2009.