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Thanks to major grantsfrom Arts Council England,Liverpool City Council, anumber of Trusts andFoundations, and theextraordinary generosity ofprivate donors, LiverpoolPhilharmonic is almostthere in raising thenecessary investment forthe refurbishment of theHall.

Arts Council England, who havecommitted £7.5 million to theproject have therefore agreed thatwork can begin on the project asplanned.

Works to the Hall will commencein Spring 2014, with the venueundergoing a period of closurefrom 24 May until the late Autumnwhen it will reopen at the start ofour 175th anniversary season.

The full programme of works,which will include an exciting newsmaller-scale venue forperformances and our learningprogramme will be completedduring 2015, the 175thanniversary of the founding of theRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic.

You can still support Love Music:The Campaign for the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic to makesure we reach our fundraisingtarget. Details are on the oppositepage, or visitwww.liverpoolphil.comwhere youcan watch a short film featuringinterviews with some of ourmusicians and supporters talkingvery passionately about whatmusic and LiverpoolPhilharmonic means to them.

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Cover PhotoArtists impression of the newLiverpool Philharmonic Hall

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REFURBISHMENTOF LIVERPOOLPHILHARMONIC HALL

↑ Artists impression of new Box Office and refreshed foyer areas

↓ Artists impression of reinvigoratedGrand Foyer Bar

AN INSPIRING PLACE

‘I knew as soon as I steppedfoot into LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall for the firsttime that it was an inspiringplace, and also that it wouldneed investment to meet thechallenges of the future.The time for that investmenthas come. I hope that you willconsider getting involved andgiving your support to ourvision for the refurbishment ofour beautiful home.We won’t be able to realise ourambitious plans for ourfuture without your help.’

Vasily PetrenkoChief ConductorRoyal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra

THE NEW SCHEME HOW YOU CAN HELP

We have nearly reached ourfunding target to complete therefurbishment with majorsupport from our PrincipalFunders, Arts Council Englandand Liverpool City Council, andfrom other generous donors.

If you are interested insupporting Love MusicThe Campaign for the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic,or in finding out moreabout the refurbishment,please contact one of ourfundraising team bytelephoning0151 210 2921, or [email protected]

To make an onlinedonation please visitliverpoolphil.com/lovemusic

LOVE MUSICTHE CAMPAIGN FOR THE ROYALLIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC

New box office andrefreshed foyer areas

Reinvigorated GrandFoyer Bar

New accessible seatingin the Grand Circleof the auditorium

New lift linking all foyersand the auditorium

Improved backstage andproduction facilities forour resident musiciansand visiting artists

An exciting new smallerscale venue forperformances and ourlearning programme

Reduced energyconsumption

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Alan joined the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra in 1984, and will retire in April this year. Hisfinal concert with the Orchestra, conducted by VasilyPetrenko, will be on Thursday 10 April, and featuresMahler’s Adagio from Symphony No.10 and Das Liedvon der Erde.

Alan says he learned his chosen instrument “because theschool had one and I liked the colour of the case!”

It was attending Hallé concerts “most of which wereconducted by Sir John Barbirolli –these were legendaryperformances” that fired up Alan to pursue aprofessional music career. “I guess doing Metallurgydidn’t appeal and one year in the Turner and Newelllaboratory was enough.”

Gary Carpenter dedicated his Bassoon Concerto to Alan,Vasily Petrenko and the Orchestra, who gave the worldpremiere performance in November 2011.

From 17 March, Liverpool Philharmonicadministration staff will be located at Roscoe Court, 4 – 6 Rodney Street, Liverpool,L1 2TZ

Telephone 0151 210 2895Box Office 0151 709 [email protected]

Visitors to Roscoe Court are by appointmentonly.

Liverpool Philharmonic is grateful to ourPrincipal Partner, Liverpool John MooresUniversity, who own Roscoe Court, for theirassistance in ensuring business continuityduring Liverpool Philharmonic’srefurbishment programme.

SPOTLIGHT ONOUR MUSICIANSALANPENDLEBURYprincipal bassoon


↓ Alan Pendlebury performing Michael Daugherty’s Dead Elvis

LIVERPOOLPHILHARMONICOFFICES DURINGHALL CLOSURE

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On Alan’s performance of MichaelDaugherty’s Dead Elvis withEnsemble 10/10 in 2012, TheObserver’s Fiona Maddockcommented: “Dead Elvis featuresa bebopping solo bassoon as Elvis,who dallies with Las Vegas excess,but has moments of lyricism too.RLPO principal bassoon AlanPendlebury gave himself up to thepart, even dressing in white Elvissuit and wig and managing toplay on bended knee. I hope theypaid him appropriately.”

Alan will be greatly missed,though everyone in LiverpoolPhilharmonic and no doubt all ourconcert-goers wish him well in hisretirement. Here are some ofAlan’s reflections on adistinguished career.

What is your earliestmusical memory?Listening to a 78 of Policeman’sHoliday in about 1956

If you could play a differentinstrument, which onewould it be?The cors anglais – even taking theinstrument out of the case can tella story –it is that mostcharacterful of instruments.

What is your favourite RoyalLiverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra recording?Suk’s Summer’s Tale conductedby Libor Pešek KBE.

What has been your mostmemorable moment withthe Orchestra?While it is difficult to pin down afavourite performance, I thinkopening the Prague SpringFestival in the presence of thePrime Minister Vaclav Havel in1993 was quite something.

What would you most like todo if you weren’t a musician?I would like to be a successfulracing tipster –particularly on thejump courses –naturally theinformation would have to staywith me to protect the odds! Inretirement I’m looking forward tojust spending more time doingthings like bird watching andracing, crosswords. It will be anovelty not to have one’s entirelife ruled by a schedule.

What do you like most aboutLiverpool?There are many great things aboutworking in Liverpool –above allthough the spirit, humour andinterest of the people of the City.It is a City which knows how toparty – how to innovate – andhow to show compassion – not abad trio!

To Dr. B.A. Proctor who adoptsAlan Pendlebury and to all thosedonors who have adoptedmusicians in the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra throughLiverpool Philharmonic’s Adopt aPlayer scheme. Adopting one ofthe following musicians will giveus a ‘full house’: James Clark andThelma Handy (joint leaders),David Ruby (viola), Mark Lindley(cello), Simon Chappell (tbasstrombone), Josephine Frieze(percussion). If you would like tofind out more about how you canadopt a player in the RoyalLiverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra, gain a wonderfulinsight into the life of LiverpoolPhilharmonic, with opportunitiesto meet your adopted musicianand others in the Orchestra,contact the fundraising team on0151 210 2921 or [email protected].

Thank you …

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Save the Date –Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonicOrchestra 2014/2015Season LaunchFriday, 16 May 2014, from6pm at LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall

Including the announcementof the celebrations for theRoyal LiverpoolPhilharmonic’s 175thAnniversary in 2015

Further details about theevent, including how toconfirm your attendance atthe Season Launch will beannounced at the end ofMarch.


A LITTLE BITOF HISTORYThe Heritage Lottery Fund has made anaward to Liverpool Philharmonic tosupport plans to stage an exhibition andaccompanying events, based on ourarchive, that celebrate the organisation’shistory during our 175th anniversary in2015.

Liverpool Philharmonic’s extensive archive is heldat Liverpool Records Office in the splendidlyrefurbished Liverpool Central Library and we willbe working with colleagues at Central Library onthis project.

The exhibition is planned to run from January 2015to August 2015 in Liverpool Central Library. Afterthis, a significant portion of it will move toLiverpool Philharmonic Hall where it will behoused permanently.

Everyone at Liverpool Philharmonic is grateful to ourfriend, concert-goer and supporter, Miss Mary Riddochwho has voluntarily and lovingly tended the terracegarden in the Rodewald Suite, including planting avariety of seasonal plants and flowers since 1996. Mary’sgreen-fingers are much admired by us all at LiverpoolPhilharmonic and visitors alike. The Hall reburbishmentprogramme will ensure that parts of the open spaces inthe complex are planned to be environmentally friendlyand encourage birds and insects.

MARY, MARY –HOW DOES YOURGARDEN GROW?

↑ L: The Orchestra prepares to go on the road.R: The original Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Hope Street, built in 1849 and destroyed by fire in 1933

← Miss Mary Riddoch enjoying the terrace garden in the Rodewald Suite


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In Harmony Liverpoolwon the Liverpool Echo Prideof Merseyside Arts Award at a star-studded ceremonyat Everton’s beautiful Isla Gladstone Conservatory inStanley Park. The awards, organised by Liverpool’slocal daily newspaper with winners nominated byreaders, celebrate unsung community heroes andchampions and their stories of achievement, courageand endeavour. In Harmony Liverpool’s ArtisticDirector, Rod Skipp and Deputy Artistic Director,Alex Dunn collected the award which now has pride ofplace in Faith Primary School in West Everton.

CONGRATULATIONSTO IN HARMONYLIVERPOOL

ON THE RECORD

← L to R: Melissa Verinder, Corporate Events Manager at the IslaGladstone Conservatory, Alex Dunn & Rod Skipp

Photo:Hannu Lintu

Marina RebekaMozart AriasRoyal LiverpoolPhilharmonic OrchestraSperanza Scappucci conductor–“Rebeka came to general notice witha debut at New York's MetropolitanOpera as Donna Anna in Mozart'sDon Giovanni, and she plainly has acareer to watch and a voice to hear.She receives correctly unobtrustivesupport from the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic orchestra underSperanza Scappucci.”www.allmusic.com

Sibelius – Adés Violin ConcertosRoyal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra–Hannu Lintu conductorAugustin Hadelich violin

Coming Soon...The latest instalment inVasily Petrenko and theRoyal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra’s acclaimedShostakovich symphony cycle,recorded at LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall is set forrelease in April.

ShostakovichSymphony No.14(Naxos)

“These forces won aGramophone award for theirrecording of the Tenth in2011. They could be in line foranother.” The Observer

The latest CD releases from Liverpool Philharmonic


‘Play’s The Thing’: TransformingCommunities through MusicMonday 17 March 6.30pm St George’s Hall Concert Room(Duration 1 hour without interval)

A guest lecture by Richard Holloway, former Bishop ofEdinburgh and now Chair of Sistema Scotland, ontransforming the life chances of children andregenerating communities through music, inspired byVenezuela’s El Sistema programme.

The event includes a performance by West EvertonSuper Strings from Liverpool Philharmonic’s InHarmony Liverpool programme, and will befollowed by a question and answer session.

In Harmony LiverpoolCelebrating 5 Years Tuesday 18 March 2014 1pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall(Duration 1 hour without interval)

Young musicians from West EvertonChildren’s Orchestra and West EvertonSuper Strings from LiverpoolPhilharmonic’s In Harmony Liverpoolprogramme will be joined by musicians fromthe Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra to perform a range of excitingmusic, including some favourites from thelast five years.

Liverpool Philharmonic is proud of ouryoung musicians and their success andachievements through In HarmonyLiverpool. We hope that you can join us forthese two celebratory events.

Tickets for are FREE and can be bookedfrom Liverpool Philharmonic Box Office0151 709 3789 or online atwww.liverpoolphil.com

Please note a 75p per order cost is incurred if youwish your tickets to be sent by post

IN HARMONYLIVERPOOLCELEBRATING 5 YEARS

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Simón Bolívar NationalYouth Choir of VenezuelaSunday 30 March 4pmLiverpool Philharmonic Hall

Programme includes:Rachmaninov Ave Maria#*Eric Whitacre Lux Aurumque#*Britten A Ceremony of Carols#Morley Sing we and chant it*Monteverdi Ecco mormorar l`onde*Thompson Alleluia*Mendelssohn Denn er hat seinen engelnbefohlen*–Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir#Simon Emery directorSimón Bolívar National Youth Choirof Venezuela *Lourdes Sánchez conductor–The Simón Bolívar National Youth Choirof Venezuela, part of the esteemedVenezuela El Sistema project, comes toLiverpool for a very special concert andthey’ve invited Liverpool PhilharmonicYouth Choir to join them. The LiverpoolPhilharmonic Youth Choir, who wowedthe world when they participated in theclosing ceremony of the London 2012Olympic games, will perform Britten’sA Ceremony of Carols before both choirscome together for works including EricWhitacre’s Lux Aurumque andRachmaninov’s masterpiece Ave Maria.The Simón Bolívar National Youth Choirof Venezuela will also separately presenta mixture of European sacred andVenezuelan traditional songs.

Tickets £15

Congratulations to …Liverpool Philharmonic Youth OrchestraConcerto Competition Winner, HannahMackenzie. Hannah, who is the YouthOrchestra’s Principal Trumpet, will performArutiunian’s Trumpet Concerto in concert atLiverpool Philharmonic Hall on Sunday 11 May,7.30pm. See page 14 for concert details.

FOCUS ON LIVERPOOLPHILHARMONICYOUTH ORCHESTRA

Congratulations to …Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra trombonist,Rhiannon Symondswho reached the Semi-final of the BBCRadio 2 Young Brass Award 2014. 1 of 8 semi-finalists aged 16-21, Rhiannon was the youngest competitor in the semi- final.She describes her performance at BBC Media City in Salford as“an inspiring experience” and was thrilled to have theopportunity to perform with the world-famous Fodens Band.Her performance of Gareth Woods’ Dance Sequencewasbroadcast on Listen to the Band on BBC Radio 2 in February.


↓ Rhiannon Symonds

↑ Hannah Mackenzie

‘The mostuplifting orchestra

in the world’The Times

Congratulations to …Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra members ElizaCarew (17) on cello, Eliza’s brother Edward Carew (14) ontrumpet, William Harpum (17) on viola and Sophie Bell (15)on French horn who this year are members of the NationalYouth Orchestra of Great Britain.

The 165-strong National Youth Orchestra will be returning toLiverpool Philharmonic Hall on 17 April, under the baton ofconductor François-Xavier Roth. See page 18 for concertdetails.


Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra brings togetherthe region's finest young musicians to make music, beinspired and have fun in a series of exhilaratingperformances at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

When you join Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra,you're not just joining a youth orchestra - you'll become partof one of the oldest and most prestigious musicalorganisations in the UK. Benefits include coaching by theprofessional musicians of the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra and the opportunity to sitalongside the pros in our annual side-by-side rehearsal.You’ll also meet like-minded people, make new friends, andenjoy discounted concert tickets and work experienceopportunities with Liverpool Philharmonic.

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is now recruitingnew players who have reached Grade 7 standard orequivalent.

If you’d like more information call us on 0151 210 1953 oremail [email protected] or apply foran audition online at www.liverpoolphil.com

Are you aged 13 - 23?Do you play an orchestral instrument?Would you like to join a top musicorganisation?

LIVERPOOLPHILHARMONICYOUTH ORCHESTRANOW RECRUITINGPLAYERS

ON MY RADIOClassic FM our media partner of morethan 12 years, with 5.3 million listeners ,broadcast one of LiverpoolPhilharmonic’s Spirit of Christmasconcerts on the station on ChristmasDay, featuring the Royal LiverpoolOrchestra and Choir, LiverpoolPhilharmonic Youth Choir, with guestsoloists, the Norwegian brother-and-sister phenomenon Mari (violin) andHåkon (cello) Samuelsen, hosted byClassic FM presenter, John Suchet.

Classic FM has also provided thebroadcast to the Norwegian BroadcastingCorporation, a public service broadcasterand Norway’s No. 1 radio station to air on23rd December. Anyone who missed theRoyal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra’s popular Valentine’s Classicsconcert featuring the talented youngguitarist Miloš Karadaglic playingRodrigo’s Fantasía para unGentilhombre could tune in to ClassicFM on Valentine’s Day evening to enjoythe concert on air.

↑ Milos Karadaglic © Margaret Malandruccolo / DG

↓ L ro R: Mari and Håkon Samuelsen with ClassicFM’s John Suchet

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CBEEBIES CERRIE INSCHOOLS’ CONCERTDEBUT Actor, author andCBeebies presenter CerrieBurnell will make herLiverpool Philharmonicpresenting our Key Stage 1annual Schools’ Concertsin May.

And popular LiverpoolPhilharmonic Family Concertspresenter, Alasdair Malloywilloncee again present our KeyStage 2 Schools’ Concerts atLiverpool Philharmonic Hall inMarch, plus a concert at PrestonGuild Hall.

Performed by the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra, ourschools’ concerts are aninspirational introduction to liveorchestral music for children andyoung people, with enchantingand engaging music designed toenhance and enrich the music andwider school curriculum andenthral young audiences.

For further information aboutLiverpool PhilharmonicSchools Concerts for Key Stage1 in May, and Key Stage 2Concerts in March, visitwww.liverpoolphil.com

MUSIC FOR MONDRIANDuring Tate Liverpool’s Summer blockbusterexhibition Mondrian and his Studios (4 June – 6October 2014), why not drop by to hear musiciansfrom the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic OrchestraPhilharmonic who will perform four informal‘cushion concerts’. Suitable for all ages the concertswill take place in Tate Liverpool’s Wolfson Galleryon Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June, at 2pm and3.45pmon both days (GENERAL ADMISSION,these concerts are FREEwith informal seating andnot bookable in advance).

With music including Poulenc’s Trois mouvementsperpetuels, Francaix’s String trio, Satie’s Trois

Petites pieces montées, Tailleferre’s String Quartetand Milhaud’s Le Boeuf sur le toit, the concertscelebrate the spectacular fusion in arts and musicat the end of the nineteenth and early twentiethcenturies which had a profound influence onMondrian.

The opening of the exhibition at Tate Liverpool andthese concerts, coincide with the opening of theLiverpool International Festival for Business at thewaterfront BT Convention Centre. They form partof a wide-ranging and exciting cultural programmeacross the city for delegates, visitors and residentsalike to enjoy.

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir isdelighted to welcome 21 new members, 6 ofwhom are past members of LiverpoolPhilharmonic Youth Choir, who on returningto Liverpool following their studies,successfully auditioned for the Choir.

The Choir is still recruiting for singers and wouldwelcome new applications, especially from Tenors andBasses. The Choir rehearses on Monday evenings in termtime, with additional rehearsals in the lead up to concerts.

If you are interested in auditioning or need furtherinformation, please contact Rosemary Barton [email protected] or telephone 0151 210 2895.

Following their central role in the LiverpoolPhilharmonic’s annual Spirit of Christmas carolconcerts, Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s The Creation andforthcoming performance of Bach’s St. John’s Passion,the Choir with Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir,will be centre stage for the final concert of the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s season, before thecurtain comes down for a period for the refurbishmentof Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. See page 17 for detailsof Bringing Down the House.

NEW VOICES

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

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↑Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir

Photograph L to R: Nigel Weatherill, Vice Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University, and Vasily Petrenko with students of LJMU.


Gambier Terrace resident Dave Brewittbought the semi derelict building in 1998,covered it with scaffolding in 2001 andopened Liverpool’s first boutique hotel withrestaurant in 2003. The original 1860’scompany name was only discovered in theplaster work above the door when the canopycame down and became an obvious name forthe restaurant. (We have never been able tofind the parent company in London.)

On Thanksgiving Day 2003, the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic’s PrincipalConductor at the time, the American GerardSchwarz enjoyed a private dinner for 30friends and family; the first diners arrived onDecember 15 2003 and the first guestschecked in on 12 February 2004. Since thenwe have welcomed the American StateDepartment and Secretary of State DrCondoleezza Rice with our own Secretary ofState, Jack Straw; Hollywood legend JaneRussell; football legend Maradona; legions ofpop and classical music stars; and a plethoraof Nobel prize winners. As LiverpoolPhilharmonic’s Hotel Partner, to celebrate ouranniversary, we’re offering all audiencemembers a complimentary bedroom upgradein Hope Street Hotel and / or acomplimentary glass of wine in The LondonCarriage Works.

Bring your Liverpool Philharmonic concertticket with you and we’ll treat you to a glass ofwine when you take two courses from our a lacarte menu or three courses from our prix fixemenu.

To book a room call 0151 709 3000 or [email protected] and quote‘Philharmonic’.

To book a table call 0151 705 2222 or [email protected]

HOPE STREET HOTELANDTHE LONDON CARRIAGEWORKS CELEBRATE THEIR10TH ANNIVERSARY

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Liverpool John Moores University becameLiverpool Philharmonic’s Principal Partner in2013, joining Investec Wealth andInvestment.

One aspect of the partnership has involved working withVice Chancellor and Chief Executive, Professor NigelWeatherill and his team in establishing ways to welcomestudents to Liverpool and immerse them in the city’scultural life.

The Liverpool Philharmonic Student Pass offers theopportunity for 400 LJMU students to attend concerts, with afriend, to every Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestraconcert in the season. Students are allocated passes throughentering a prize draw competition each term, with thecompetition open to students studying full or part-time on anydegree (undergraduate, postgraduate or research degrees)whether they are a home, EU or international student. Thestudent pass scheme is supporting Liverpool Philharmonic’saudience development in encouraging more under 25s toattend concerts.

Who can remember AJ Buckingham Ltd thefurniture manufacturer across the road - the bluerailings, the glass canopy and buddleia growingfrom the top windows?

THANK YOU TO…Stack It Group The North West’s leading IT andCloud services provider haveincreased their support as acorporate member from Bronze toSilver level.

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And to our principal partnersLiverpool John Moores Universityand Investec Wealth & Investmentwho in addition to concertssupported earlier in the season, in2014 thus far have sponsoredRhapsody in Blue (1 February) andThe Creation (22 February); andRachmaninov’s Second PianoConcerto and Don Quixote andrespectively.

Corporate members Hill Dickinsonsponsored A Hero’s Life (22 & 23January) and Petrenko’s Elgar (5 & 6March); while David M Robinsonsponsored Valentine’s Classics (14February), and Weightmans aresponsors of All Points South (2 & 3April).

WELCOMETO...Kerstin AltArtistic Planning Manager(Orchestra & Ensembles)

Andrew ChoyceHuman Resources Officer

Martin GallagherMarketing Officer

Jennifer KelleyDevelopment Assistant

Ellen PerryAdministrative Assistant(fixed-term contract)

Liubov UlybyshevaCello

And our thanks and bestwishes to all who haverecently left LiverpoolPhilharmonic.

Liverpool Philharmonic is grateful to all our partners whose support is central toensuring a thriving cultural life in Liverpool.

Liverpool PhilharmonicYouth Orchestra Concerto Winner Sunday 11 May 7.30pmLiverpool Philharmonic Hall

Programme includes: Alexander Arutiunian Trumpet ConcertoElliott Carter Pocahontas Suite John Adams The Chairman DancesGershwin An American in Paris –Dane Lam conductorConcerto Competition WinnerHannah Mackenzie trumpet

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↑ Dane Lam→ Hannah MacKenzie

A new series of summertime concertsin the grand setting of the ConcertRoom at St George’s Hall.

Summertime Strauss Tuesday 3 June 7.30pmMozart Symphony No.34Richard StraussOboe ConcertoRichard Strauss Ariadne auf Naxos: Overtureand Dance SceneMozart Symphony No.40

Vasily Petrenko conductorJonathan Small oboe

Simon Trpc̆eski pianoSaturday 7 June 7.30pmRavel Valses Nobles et SentimentalesPoulenc MorceauxBrahms Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel,Op.24 Brahms Intermezzi, Op.117

Simon Trpc̆eski pianoJames Clark violin Jonathan Aasgaard cello Tuesday 10 June 7.30pmAll Brahms ProgrammeCello Sonata No.2, Op.99 Violin Sonata No.2, Op.100 Piano Trio No.3, Op.101

Trpc̆eski playsShostakovich Sunday 15 June 2.30pmBrahms String Quintet in G (for string orchestra)Elgar Serenade for StringsProkofiev Overture on Hebrew ThemesShostakovich Concerto for Piano, Trumpet & Strings

Simon Trpc̆eski piano/director

Cathedral Classics Tuesday 17 June 7.30pmLiverpool CathedralMozart Ave Verum CorpusVaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas TallisPoulenc Organ ConcertoWagner Tannhäuser Overture

Vasily Petrenko conductor / Ian Tracey organRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir

Sunday Serenade Sunday 22 June 2.30pmStravinsky Concerto in D for string orchestraRichard Strauss MetamorphosenGrieg Holberg SuiteDvořák Serenade for Strings

James Clark violin/directorString players of the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra

Midweek Mozart Wednesday 25 June 7.30pmGounod Petite Symphonie in B flat for WindsRichard Strauss Sonatina No.1 in FMozart Serenade in B flat for Winds ‘Gran Partita’

Jonathan Small directorWind players of the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra

Mozart’s Così fan tutte Co-production with the European Opera Centre

Wednesday 9 July 7pmFriday 11 July 7pmSunday 13 July 2.30pmLaurent Pillot conductorBernard Rozet directorSingers from the European Opera CentreRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic OrchestraPlease note this performance will last about 3 hours

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Henry E Rensburg Series

From the New World Thursday 13 March 7.30pmLindberg Peking Twilight Bernstein Symphonic Dances fromWest Side StoryDvorak Symphony No.9 ‘New World’–Christian Lindberg conductor / trombonePost-concert Discussion with Christian Lindberg

Chamber Music

Los Bandidos Saturday 15 March 7.30pmSt George's Hall Concert RoomLindberg Los Bandidos Schumann/Lindberg Fantasiestücke Scriabin Valse, Op. 38Rachmaninov Mélodie Op.3, No.3Mussorgsky (transcribed Rachmaninov) Hopakfrom Soronchintsky FairStravinsky/Lindberg Three movementsfromThe Firebird Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition–Christian Lindberg tromboneRoland Pöntinen piano

Sunday Afternoon Classics

Classical Symphony Sunday 16 March 2.30pmProkofiev Classical SymphonyDe Falla El Amor Brujo*Dvorák Symphony No.9 ‘New World’–Christian Lindberg conductor /trombone*

Ensemble 10/10 Concert, Epstein Theatre

Swedish Smorgasbord Tuesday 18 March 7.30pmStravinsky OctetJan Sandström Wahlberg Variations Lars Hollmer, arr. Jarle G. Storløkken ‘Eyeliner’ Suiteworld premiere

Christian Lindberg Kundraan’s Karma Patrick Jones Unfurl world premiere

–Christian Lindberg director / trombone

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All Points North Friday 21 March 7.30pmStenhammar Excelsior! Op.13 Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Sibelius The Swan of TuonelaSibelius Symphony No.3–Christian Lindberg conductorRoland Pöntinen piano

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All Points South Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3April 7.30pmPuccini Capriccio SinfonicoRavel Piano Concerto in GRespighi The Pines of Rome–Kirill Gerstein pianoVasily Petrenko conductor


Song of the Earth Thursday 10 April 7.30pmMahler Adagio from Symphony No.10MahlerDas Lied von der Erde–Vasily Petrenko conductorHelena Rasker altoToby Spence tenor

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Bach’s St. John Passion Wednesday 16 April 7.30pmBach St. John Passion–Rachel Redmond sopranoCallum Thorpe bassReinoud Van Mechelen evangelistPaul Agnew conductorRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir

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Classical Music Goes to the Movies Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 April7.30pmRichard Kaufman conductor–Hollywood Maestro Richard Kaufman conductsclassical music from the movies with live visuals.Post-concert Discussion with Richard Kaufman


Don Juan Thursday 1 May 7.30pmStrauss Don JuanProkofiev Violin Concerto No.2Górecki Three Pieces in Old Style for String Orchestra Lutosławski Concerto for Orchestra–Ray Chen violinMichał Nesterowicz conductor


Dream Team Thursday 15 May 7.30pmScriabin Reverie,Op.24Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1Prokofiev Symphony No.6–Vasily Petrenko conductorSimon Trpc̆eski pianoPost-concert Discussion with Vasily Petrenko and Simon Trpčeski

Sunday Afternoon Classics

Petrenko’s Prokofiev Sunday 18 May 2.30pmBrahms Piano Concerto No.2Prokofiev Symphony No.6–Rudolf Buchbinder pianoVasily Petrenko conductor

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Bringing Down the House Friday 23 May, 7.30pmBritten Welcome Ode, Op.95*Elgar In the SouthStewart Copeland Percussion Concerto world premiere

Walton Belshazzar’s Feast–Vasily Petrenko conductor / Mark Stone baritone#Neil Hitt, Graham Johns, Josephine Frieze,Henry Baldwin percussionLiverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir*Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir#

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Mary Black & Clannad Wednesday 19 March 7.30pm–Two of Ireland's musical icons share the stage andcelebrating their music together.

Tom Paxton & Janis Ian Saturday 22 March 7.30pm–Two of America’s greatest folk-songwriters each withties to the classic Greenwich Village folk scene.

Russell Watson Monday 31 March 7.30pm–The UK’s best-selling classical artist returns with aneagerly awaited new album.

From Hackney to HollywoodThe Don Black Songbook Sunday 6 April 7.30pm–Celebrating legendary British lyricist Don Black’ songslike Born Free, Diamonds Are Forever and musical’slike Sunset Boulevard, and Aspects of Love havedefined pop culture.

National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Thursday 17 April 7.30pm–The 165-strong band, and the country's top youthorchestra, with a highly-charged programme.

The Solid Silver 60’s Show Saturday 19 April 7.30pm.–Hear the classic hits performed by the original hit-makers! Including Brian Poole and The Tremeloes,Chris Farlowe, Wayne Fontana and Vanity Fare.

Russell Kane Monday 21 April 8pm–Star of BBC Three’s Unzipped and Live at the Electric,Russell Kane ponders whether size really matters in hisnew live show.

The Michael Nyman Band Friday 25 April 7.30pm–One of Britain’s most innovative composers. His worksencompass opera and string quartets, film soundtracksand orchestral concertos.

Clockwise:Mary Black / Tom Paxton & Janis Ian / Russell Watson / Don Black

Clockwise:NYO / Sold Silver 60’s Chris Farlowe / Russell Kane / Michael Nyman


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70th Anniversary of D-Day Sunday 27 April 7.15pm–Compered by BBC Radio Merseyside’s RogerPhillips, celebrate the Anniversary of the ‘The End ofthe Beginning of the 2nd World War’.

Frank Skinner - Man in a Suit Monday 28 April 7.30pm–A chance to see the brand new live show fromSkinner as he returns to stand up.

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Friday 2 May 7.30pm–The voice and flute behind Jethro Tull performssongs from his Thick As A Brick albums, materialfrom his new 2014 album and Jethro Tull highlights.

The SeekersSunday 4 May 7.30pm–The original line-up reunite for this special show,with hits including I’ll Never Find Another Youand Georgy Girl.

Clockwise:D-Day / FRank Skinner / Ian Anderson / The Seekers

Elvis Presley – Live on Stage Monday 5 May 8pm–Experience Elvis live on stage once more using the latesttechnology, with a live band, singers and orchestra.

Rick Wakeman’s Journey to theCentre of the Earth Friday 9 May 8pm–Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the landmarkconcept album, Wakeman is joined by The Jules VerneSymphony Orchestra and Choir plus the English RockEnsemble.

Michael Bolton Saturday 10 May 7.30pm–The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer / songwriter

Don Williams Monday 12 May 7:30pm–Returning to Liverpool Philharmonic following hiscaptivating sold out appearance here in 2012. With his hitsGood Ole Boys Like Me, I Believe In You, Love Is On ARoll, Amanda and Tulsa Time, Williams is an Americanclassic.

Clockwise:Elvis Live / Rick Wakeman / Michael Bolton / Don Williams


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Events to look out for at at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Important InformationAbout Car Parking atLiverpool Philharmonic


In April we will begin workon the refurbishment ofLiverpool PhilharmonicHall. LiverpoolPhilharmonic car parkwill be open through tothe end of the season onFriday 23 May.

To help us manage theconstruction worksLiverpool Philharmonicwill be applying toLiverpool City Council forsome temporary roadclosures. Once the roadclosures are in place (fromsometime in April), accessto the car park will be fromthe Catharine Street endof Caledonia Street andthe journey from your carto your seat will be longeras you will need to walkround to the front of theHall via Myrtle Street.

Reserve and pre-payfor parking for RoyalLiverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra Concerts

We know that parking has becomemore difficult around LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall with the closureof the car park on Myrtle Street.We have been seeking ways toimprove the situation and aredelighted to announce that fromApril, 2014we will offer pre-paidparking for Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra concertsat Liverpool MetropolitanCathedral. The Cathedral offerssecure, staffed undergroundparking an easy 5 minute walkfrom Philharmonic Hall and isopen until 11pm on concertnights. Car park spaces areavailable to pre-purchase for just£3 at the Box Office on 0151 7093789 or on the from the concertpage on our website atwww.liverpoolphil.com(limited availability).

In order for LiverpoolPhilharmonic to continue to offerthis service during the 2014/15season we need to ensure goodtake-up of at least 30 spots perconcerts – so please use thisfacility if parking is important toyou when visiting LiverpoolPhilharmonic!

Pre-paid parking is available for thefollowing dates. On these nights thecar park will also be available on afirst-come first-served basis for £3. Please note this offer does not applyto 16 April or Sunday afternoonconcerts.

April• Wednesday 2 April• Thursday 3 April• Thursday 10 April• Wednesday 23 April• Thursday 24 April

May• Thursday 1 May• Thursday 15 May• Friday 23 May

Car park opening timeson selected nights listedabove6pm – 11pm Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral issituated on Mount Pleasant and is a5 minute walk along Hope Streetfrom Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.By car on entering the city follow thebrown tourist signs to Cathedrals.The car park is situated underneaththe Cathedral itself. Please notethere is no overnight parking.

How to find LiverpoolMetropolitan CathedralCar ParkPostcode navigation > L3 5TQ

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