
Rommi Smith
@rommismith
Award-winning poet, playwright, librettist, lecturer & PhD scholar. #Sphinx30 playwright. #SoAGrant awardee. #NorthernWritersAwards winner #CaveCanem Fellow.
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http://www.rommi-smith.co.uk 07-07-2010 17:34:00
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Brilliant to hear The Bach Choir & composer/soloist @RGCWbaritone perform #Cusp for the 1st time last night led by David Hill Southbank Centre. A beautiful performance & deeply moving experience hearing my words set to @RGCWbaritone’s by turns tender/soaring music.


See my ***** review of Gerontius, and premiere Cusp - the Philharmonia, the Bach Choir, Jennifer Johnston, Daniel Norman, Roderick Williams and David Hill @RGCWbaritone Philharmonia Orchestra The Bach Choir David Hill Rommi Smith Jennifer Johnston Daniel Norman nick-holmes-music.com/2024/05/17/the…

Such a wonderful evening celebrating the winners and commended poets of our 2023/24 poetry competition! JUDGE’S PRIZE winners here, judged by 🦻🏽Raymond Antrobus: Clara-Laeila Laudette, Rommi Smith, Leyla Çolpan 📷Penny Dampier #poetry #poetrymagazine #magma #magmapoetry #magmacompetition




"I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in Early Music" - an interesting read featuring Nardus Williams We can't wait to hear Nardus and Elizabeth Kenny's programme of early music at the opening night of Spitalfields Music Festival this year! continuoconnect.com/features/nardu…

🔊We're getting in the mood for 'In the Shadow of the Tower' at Spitalfields Music Festival by listening to the incredible Nardus Williams and Elizabeth Kenny perform together youtube.com/watch?v=SdPqDE…


Immerse in London's history with soprano Nardus Williams & lutenist Elizabeth Kenny "In the Shadow of the Tower" - including works by Henry VIII, Dowland & a piece by @RGCWbaritone, words by Rommi Smith. 🎉Spitalfields Music, 📅 27 Jun,📍Tower of London Historic Royal Palaces go.continuoconnect.com/in-the-shadow-…

Tune in to BBC Radio 3 this morning from 11:00 to hear Rommi Smith and @RGCWbaritone talk about ‘The Blacke Songs’ which will be premiered at this year’s festival! bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…


Wonderful to be part of this and witness it. Thanks to all. Spitalfields Music @RGCWbaritone Nardus Williams Elizabeth Kenny #thetoweroflondon

With thanks to Spitalfields Music Rommi Smith @RGCWbaritone and Nardus Williams. theguardian.com/music/article/…

Great review in The Times and The Sunday Times - our new Essay series - Full Moon on Progress St. Rommi Smith examines a turning-point moment in the life of five Black female musicians, revealing lesser-known aspects of their life and work. 📅 Next week, daily ⏲️ 21:45 🎧 BBC Radio 3


Full Moon on Progress St comes to a close this evening with episode 5 - Billie Holiday: Strange Fruit Rommi Smith examines a turning-point moment in the life of five Black female musicians, revealing lesser-known aspects of their life and work. ⏲️ 21:45 🎧 BBC Radio 3


We're so thrilled to reveal the judging panel for the 2025 #ForwardPrizes! 📣 Celebrated author Sarah Hall will be this year’s Chair of Judges, joined by poets Lisa Kelly, Hannah Lavery, Sean O’Brien and Rommi Smith. Read more about each judge here: buff.ly/4aNnH7y
