Rachel Smith

Rachel is a freelance award-winning flautist based in London. She performs as a solo flautist for weddings, events, functions and parties, as well as Bollywood themed events, Bar Mitzvahs and funerals. She is also part of the popular Camellia Flute and Harp Duo. Recent performance highlights include a solo with Bryn Terfel for the VJ 75 Celebration on BBC 1 (August 2020) and as a featured soloist for the Raymond Gubbay Christmas Classics Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Rachel Smith studied at Royal Holloway, University of London and the Royal Northern College of Music and in 2013 graduated as a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Salford, Manchester. Concerto, recital and freelance work have taken her across the UK and around the world. She has played in the West End Theatre in Beauty and the Beast and Phantom Tour and tours regularly with London Festival Opera. Her playing has inspired new works from several British composers, some of whom feature on her first CD “Summer was in August” which has had featured on Classic FM. Rachel is a regular classical artist on Saga and P&O cruises and has featured in recordings on BBC Radio 3 and Radio 4. She is passionate about chamber music and founded Camellia Flute and Harp Duo in 2000 to provide music for weddings including Bollywood themes), celebration parties, corporate events, funerals and Bar Mitzvahs, in addition to giving recitals across the UK. Camellia are a unique dynamic duo who love performing and sharing their talent with others. They always aim to source clients music requests and help them choose the most suitable music for their special event.