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Bryn Terfel’s tenure as one ofLiverpool Philharmonic’s fourArtists in Residence was amemorable two weeks duringwhich capacity audiences atLiverpool Philharmonic Hallenjoyed the virtuosity and artisticgenerosity of the multi-awardwinning opera star whose concertsopened the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra’s 2014/13concert season.

A Night at the Musicals, Brahms’A German Requiem, a lunchtimeconcert of music by Bach and twostupendous performances ofPuccini’s Tosca, during whichTerfel reprised one of his signatureroles as the dangerouslycharismatic Scarpia, all celebratedone of music’s great voices.

‘You cannot have Bryn intown for almost two weeksand not have him deliver oneof his most indeliblecreations.’ Review of Tosca

‘To net Bryn Terfel for atwo-week stint was areal coup for the RLPO...his appearances inBach, Brahms andsongs from the shows,plus his animatingpresence behind thescenes, have lived up tosky-high expectations.Petrenko and theorchestra matchedTerfel’s five-starquality... nothing shortof masterful.’★★★★ review of ToscaSeptember 2013

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Cover PhotoLiverpool Philharmonic at the BBC Proms2013 (see page 10)

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Later in the season, LiverpoolPhilharmonic looks forward towelcoming Christian Lindberg,Andrew Manze and SimonTrpc̆eski as Artists in Residencewho will all, like Bryn, beinvolved in multiple concerts,talks, masterclasses, specialevents and in our extensivelearning programme.

‘... a thing of beauty…should count a majorsuccess.’★★★★ review of Brahms’A German Requiem

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‘A wonderfully, warm,feel-good night ofquality music’Review of A Night at theMusicals

‘...a compelling,uncluttered semi-staging withoutstanding co-stars… The choirsound terrific …Petrenko'sconducting dazzlesand excites.’★★★★ review of Tosca

‘We are so close to makingthis wonderful project areality, and you can help usto raise the rest of themoney that we need tomake it happen. I hope thatwhen we meet in October2014 you will sit down inLiverpool PhilharmonicHall and think to yourself,“I helped to make thishappen”. There will be noone more grateful for yoursupport than me.’Vasily PetrenkoChief Conductor

‘What a pleasure it hasbeen to spend some qualitymusical times in Liverpoolover the past few weeksand a treat to work withyour fabulous orchestraand chief conductor.Congratulations on gettingso far in raising the moneyyou need (for therefurbishment). In thesechallenging financial times,that’s really a greatachievement. Carry on thefabulous work and bestwishes for a successfulcampaign and I can’t wait tocome back to see theresults and perform witheven more gusto!’Bryn Terfel OBE (extract ofBrynTerfel’s message ofsupport read at the LoveMusic campaign launch)

REFURBISHMENTOF LIVERPOOLPHILHARMONIC HALL

The event included a film presentation;presentations from Michael Eakin and VasilyPetrenko during which Vasily read a message ofsupport from Bryn Terfel; and a performance by abrass quintet from the Orchestra - Tim Jackson,Simon Cowen, Brendan Ball, Robin Haggart andPaul Marsden performing the music ofShostakovich and Gershwin. The event generateduniversally positive feedback from those whoattended.

Our plans will significantly improve the experienceof the Hall for our resident musicians, visiting artistsand our audiences. Subject to us reaching ourfundraising target, works to the Hall will commencein Spring 2014, with the venue undergoing a periodof closure from 24 May until late October 2014. Thefull programme of works will be completed during2015, the 175th anniversary of the founding of theRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic.

The wonderful news is that, thanks to major grantsfrom Arts Council England, Liverpool City Council,a number of Trusts and Foundations, and theextraordinary generosity of private donors, we havein place over 90% of the £12 million therefurbishment is going to cost.

The finishing line is within touching distance. Onthe facing page, find out more about Love Musicand how you can support our campaign, or visitwww.liverpoolphil.com where you can watch the ashort film featuring interviews with some of ourmusicians and supporters talking with passionabout what music and Liverpool Philharmonicmeans to them.

On 21 September, a full to capacity LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall heard about Love Music TheCampaign for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic –which is our final fundraising push to raise the £1million we need to reach our £12 million target tocomplete the Hall refurbishment programme.


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↑↓ Artists impressions of Liverpool Philharmonic refurbishment plans for theGrand Foyer Bar and Box Office area

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 raised 90% of ourfunding target of £12 millionto complete the refurbishmentwith major support fromour Principal Funders, ArtsCouncil England and LiverpoolCity Council, and from othergenerous donors.

We must raise a further£1 million to unlock that funding.

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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CLASSIC FMSUMMER LIVEIn partnership with LiverpoolCity Council and our mediapartner Classic FM, the RoyalLiverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra and Chief ConductorVasily Petrenko performed in amemorable free outdoor concert,Classic FM Summer Live inSefton Park in Liverpool.Hosted by Classic FM presenterJamie Crick, thousands ofpeople enjoyed the concert, partof a music-packed August bankholiday and staged as part of theinaugural LiverpoolInternational Music Festival.

LANCASHIRECLASSICALMUSICCOLLABORATIONThe Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra hasjoined forces with Lancashire Classical MusicCollaboration a partnership with the Hallé andManchester Camerata and three Lancashire venues,The Guild Hall, Preston, where Liverpool Philharmonichas a regular concert season, King George’s Hall,Blackburn and the Muni, Colne. Supported by a two-year funding agreement with Arts Council England, ourjoint aim is to spread the word and encourage morepeople in Lancashire to experience the thrill of classicalmusic performed live by three of the UK’s greatorchestras who perform regularly in the county.


you can hear three world class orchestras perform in Lancashire venues near you?

The Hallé, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Manchester Camerata – featuring a host of internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists - are never more than 20 minutes away!

To find out more go to www.visitlancashire.com/classics

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SPOTLIGHT ONOUR MUSICIANSTHELMA HANDY joint jeader

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Why did you decide to becomea musician?I wasn't really any good at anythingelse!

What's the one performancefrom your career that sticks inyour mind?Mozart’s Posthorn SerenadewithChristoph Eschenbach in the SwissAlps. It was wonderful music andplayed in the most magical setting.

What's the mostembarrassing thing that'shappened to you on stage?Having to play a concerto inLiverpool Philharmonic Hallwearing nothing but my pyjamasand barefoot!

If you could work with onemusician, living or dead, whowould it be and why?Barbra Streisand, believe it or not. Iwould love to have the chance toshare the stage with one of the lastgreat larger than life superstars.

Could you give us an exampleof the downside of theprofession, something thatthe average concert-goermight not know about? Often, by the time I get home thepub has shut! Also, I find that at theend of the evening my eyes aresmarting and a bit pink due tohaving not blinked enough duringthe performance.

Does the touring lifestylebring out rock star behaviourin the orchestra?All I will say is that an orchestraknows how to let down its hair ...

Have you witnessed anyserious diva strops in yourtime as a musician? There was one notable occasionwhen a particular singer had theback of a major concert hall rebuiltso as not to have to see any memberof the orchestra. I did think that wasa bit much.

What's the biggest challengefacing musicians like youthese days?To make sure that a comprehensivemusic education is available to allchildren. Without that there will beno audiences and musicians oftomorrow.

What's the best thing aboutbeing a musician? Music is the ultimate means ofcommunication, and to be able to dothis with a group of friends who canfeel and respond to every nuance ina fraction of a second is an absoluteprivilege.

←L to R:Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestrajoint leader, James Clarkand Thelma Handy

While The Hope Street Feast took a year out in 2013,Liverpool Philharmonic threw open the doors of ourGrade II*-listed home on Hope Street in September forour annual Open Day offering a great, free day out forall the family. Hundreds of people enjoyedperformances by the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra and Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko andyoung musicians from Liverpool Philharmonic’s InHarmony Liverpool programme; an InstrumentPetting Zoo where children could have a go at playing arange of musical instruments and a screening of theclassic family film Bugsy Malone on our famousWalturdaw rising cinema screen.

A GRAND DAY OUT↑→ Scenes from Liverpool Philharmonic Open Day

↓→ Scenes from Liverpool Philharmonic Open Day


Irish Sea Sessions 2013‘One of the highlights of the Liverpool musical year...people will boast for years to come – I was there’Liverpool Echo

Now in its fourth year and inspired by the format of theTransatlantic Sessions, Liverpool Philharmonic’s IrishSea Sessions took place at Liverpool PhilharmonicHall on 18 October, followed by a performance atLondon’s Southbank Centre on 21 October.A rollicking sets of reels and delicate airs, this two-hourshow featured an exciting line-up of hand-pickedinstrumentalists and singers from traditional andcontemporary music backgrounds from both sides ofthe Irish Sea.

The Rest is Noise: The 1970sBerio Ritirata notturna di Madrid (after Boccherini)Britten Suite from Death in Venice (arr. SteuartBedford)Shostakovich Symphony No.15

Vasily Petrenko conductorRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra–This concert, performed at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall(1 November) as part of the national Britten Centenarycelebrations, was repeated in The Rest Is Noise year-longfestival at the Southbank Centre (3 November) , a seriesof concerts and events bringing to life Alex Ross’spopular survey of 20th century music, The Rest Is Noise.

‘…the orchestra played with such finesseand conviction.’ Financial Times review of the performance ofShostakovich Symphony No.15 at theSouthbank Centre

In Harmony Liverpool17 children from Faith Primary School Year 3 travelledto London’s Southbank Centre in June to perform aspart of a massed In Harmony Orchestra along withchildren from In Harmony Lambeth, Newcastle,Nottingham and Sistema in Norwich. Part ofSouthbank’s now annual Nucleo weekend, the wholevenue was taken over by young people’s performancesand workshops.

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Image: Irish Sea Sessions 2013

↑Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

THE BIGPROMSBEAR HUNTOn 1 September, the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra returned tothe world’s biggest classical musicfestival, the BBC Proms, and for thefirst time, with two of our children’sensembles, Liverpool PhilharmonicChildren’s Choirs and In HarmonyLiverpool featuring West EvertonChildren’s Orchestra.

The Big Proms Bear Hunt based on MichaelRosen’s much-loved children’s book waspresented by the author and included musicfrom the classical repertoire and films allbound together with original music byLiverpool-based composer, Ian Stephens andconducted by Matthew Coorey. Children’sbooks illustrator Tony Ross, whose creditsinclude the Horrid Henry series, drewpictures LIVE on big screens.

83 musicians of the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra, and 140 childrenaged from 7 years, accompanied by near-on50 Liverpool Philharmonic staff and parent-helpers travelled to London on a specially-chartered Virgin Trains Pendolino - dubbedthe Liverpool Philharmonic Music Expressfor the Prom. The trip also includedtransporting by train and road, 88instruments and a vast percussion section forthe professional musicians; and 48instruments and more percussion for thechildren’s orchestra.

→ Liverpool Philharmonic at the BBC Proms 2013

‘I enjoyed myself. When I walked outI felt happy. Then I got nervous, butmy mate gave me a little smile so I wasall right. When the woman shouted the ‘WestEverton Children's Orchestra', everyonestarted cheering. I felt amazed and happy.

‘I love my violin. We all love it. My littlebrother is going in to Year One and he'll bestarting to play an instrument soon. He saidhe's going to play the double bass or thecello.’Lucy, aged 9, In Harmony Liverpool

‘I've done four or five Proms, but none quitelike this. The children were the main eventand a lot of children in the audience will havegone away thinking they want to play aninstrument. Seeing children do it of their ownage just makes them think 'well whyshouldn't I?' Which is what we need andmaybe some of them will end up playing withLiverpool Philharmonic in the future.’ Susanna Jordan violinRoyal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra

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‘ ... a brilliantlyconceived andperformed Prom.’


ON THE RECORD

ShostakovichSymphony No.4 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic OrchestraVasily Petrenko conductor–‘Since Vasily Petrenko and the Liverpudlianshaven’t disappointed in any part of theirShostakovich cycle so far, that chances werethat they would excel here. And they do.’BBC Music Magazine★★★★★

‘I would urge you to get this newest take onone of the greatest symphonies of the 20thcentury. I've played it a dozen times in thepast fortnight.’Herald Scotland Review, September 2013

RachmaninovSymphony No.1'Petrenko and his orchestra tune intoits emotional pulse: this is a thrillingperformance of an underestimatedsymphony.'Financial Times★★★★★

The latest CD releases from Liverpool Philharmonic

Two new releases by VasilyPetrenko and the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra recordedat Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

↑Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, AlexanderVinogradov bass, and Chief Conductor, Vasily Petrenkorecording the final instalment of their Shostakovichsymphony cycle, Symphony No. 13 ‘Babi Yar’ at LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall, September 2013. The recording will bereleased in Spring 2014 (Naxos).

Irish Sea Sessions 2012The third Irish Sea Sessions concertrecorded live at Liverpool Philharmonicon Friday 19 October 2012–‘Last year‘s Irish Sea Sessions was oneof the highlights of the Liverpoolmusical year, a get-together thatsurpassed all expectation.’Liverpool Echo

Diane Damrau ForeverRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic OrchestraDavid Charles Abell conductor–‘The Bavarian soprano’s new song albumis like a breath of fresh spring air… DavidCharles Abell conducts the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic in top-notchsound.’sinfini.com September 2013


↑Shostakovich symphony cycle, Symphony No. 13 ‘Babi Yar’ recording sessions atLiverpool Philharmonic Hall, September 2013.

Liverpool Philharmonic corporatemember David M Robinson jewellersrecently showcased their partnershipwith the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra by featuring Vasily Petrenkoand members of the in a stunningwindow display in their flagshipshowroom in Liverpool ONE.

www.davidmrobinson.co.uk

We are delighted that David M Robinson has renewedtheir corporate membership for the Orchestra’s2013/14 concert season, during which the prestigiousfirm, founded in Liverpool in the 1960s by David MRobinson, was also the sponsor of the The Music ofBurt Bacharach concert (17 October) and is the concertsponsor of Valentine’s Classics on 14 February 2014.

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↑David M Robinsons window display in Liverpool One

The following businesses andorganisations in the city and beyond whorenewed their Liverpool Philharmoniccorporate membership for the 2013/14concert season.

THANK YOU TO…

← Bryn Terfel during the performance of Brahms A German Requiem

→ Concept Hygiene’s Managing Director Andy Cotter with LiverpoolPhilharmonic Building and Maintenance Manager, and LiverpoolPhilharmonic FC team manager, Steve Bragger

And to our principal partners Liverpool John MooresUniversity and Investec Wealth & Investment whosponsored Brahms A German Requiem (14 September) andThe Great Romantics (10 October) concerts respectively;corporate members Weightmans sponsored Beethoven’sBest (3 October), during the opening weeks of theOrchestra’s season; and Hill Dickinson who are concertsposnors of A Hero’s Life 23 January and Petrenko’s Elgaron 6 March.

Alec Finch, Essar Oil (UK), O2, Pierhead HousingAssociation, Profile Education, MgMa Studio, R S Clare,Stack IT Group.


Thank you to Concept Hygiene,new sponsors of LiverpoolPhilharmonic FC, whose supporthas enabled the team to purchasea new football strip and pay forpitch fees.

ON THE BALL!

Liverpool Philharmonic is proud tohave been awarded BronzeAccreditation by Attitude isEverthingwhose aim is to improveaccess to live music for deaf anddisabled people by working inpartnership with audiences, artistsand the music industry to implementa Charter of Best Practice across theUK. The organisation sent a‘mystery shopper’ to visit LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall and rate theexperience, from booking online toattending a concert, as well asassessing the systems, proceduresand customer care that make thevenue as accessible as possible withexcellent customer care.

The individual who visitedLiverpool Philharmonic Hall said:“When booking tickets the staffwere very helpful and explainedthe access facilities in full. The staffat the venue were the most helpfulof all the places I had attended.”

Liverpool Philharmonic is seekingto further improve access with therefurbishment of LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall with theambition of securing GoldAccreditation from Attitude isEverything.

ATTITUDEIS EVERYTHING

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CONGRATULATIONS TO…Liverpool Philharmonic Hall was the winner of the BestLive Venue award in the Liverpool Music Awards 2013

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir on achievingfourth place in consecutive years in the SeniorChildren’s Choir category of the 2013 LlangollenInternational Music Eisteddfod, a major achievement byour young singers in competing amongst children’schoirs from all over the world.

Connor Onley, a young musician with In HarmonyLiverpoolwho has successfully auditioned to joinLiverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir.

And In Harmony Liverpool is shortlisted in theLiverpool Echo Pride of Merseyside Awards. Thewinners will be announced at the Awards on 22November at The Isla Gladstone, Liverpool.

For further information about Liverpool PhilharmonicYouth and Training Choirs and our Youth Orchestra,please contact [email protected]

↖ Michael Eakin and Peter Garden← Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir

Chief Executive Michael Eakin who was awarded CulturalLeader and Leader of the Year 2013; and Peter Garden,Executive Director (Learning) who was awarded YoungLeader of the Year in the Liverpool Post Leaders’ Awards2013.

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Liverpool Philharmonic has published the Year 4Evaluation Report of In Harmony Liverpool by Dr.Susanne Burns and Paul Bewick. The report sets out thepositive impact the programme is continuing to have inconnecting to and supporting children and families inWest Everton through daily, intensive and immersivemusic-making through the West Everton Children’sOrchestra and associated ensembles, led by LiverpoolPhilharmonic’s expert team of music leaders.

The full evaluation report is available atwww.liverpoolphil.com/inharmonyliverpool, and someof the positive impacts of In Harmony Liverpool it setsinclude:

Children continuing to making excellent musicalprogress with improved academic achievement inEnglish and Maths at Faith Primary

School attendance is improving as are Ofsted results

Children and adults in Faith Primary are learning musicalinstruments and performing together as a ‘learningcommunity creating the conditions for positive change

Children are demonstrating increased confidence,aspirations, teamwork, cooperation, resilience andenjoyment of school

In Harmony Liverpool is linking key events in families’lives with music becoming a normal part of life within thecommunity, generating pride and enthusiasm andpositive relationships.

Since it was established by Liverpool Philharmonic 2009In Harmony Liverpool has benefited 350 children andtheir families between 10 months and 15 years old withperformances in community settings throughoutLiverpool and in premiere UK venues including this yearLiverpool Philharmonic Hall, the Southbank Centre andside by side with the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra at the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall

IN HARMONY LIVERPOOLMAKING A DIFFERENCE

↑ In Harmony Liverpool rehearsing side by side with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

In Harmony Liverpool Diary DatesAs we celebrate In Harmony Liverpool’s 5thBirthday in 2013 join us for these special events

Monday 17 March 2014, 6.30pm atSt. George’s Hall Concert Room, Liverpool‘Play’s The Thing: Transforming Communitiesthrough Music

A guest lecture by Richard Holloway, Chair ofSistema Scotland on transforming the lifechances of children and regeneratingcommunities inspired by Venezuela’s El Sistemaprogramme. The event includes a performanceby West Everton Super Strings from LiverpoolPhilharmonic’s In Harmony Liverpoolprogramme and will be followed by a Q&A.

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 1 -2pmat Liverpool Philharmonic HallIn Harmony Liverpool Celebrating 5 Years

Young musicians from West Everton Children’sOrchestra and West Everton Super Stringswillbe joined onstage by musicians from RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to perform arange of exciting repertoire, including somefavourites from the last five years.

Both events are FREE, though a ticket isrequired. Full details atwww.liverpoolphil.com or call LiverpoolPhilharmonic box office on 0151 709 3789

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Liverpool Philharmonic sponsorWeightmans further enhanced theirsupport, trading law for music andthe courtroom for the stage at thefirm’s very first Weightstock.The live gig at the Liverpool O2Academy raised £3000 for InHarmony Liverpool.

The gig was the culmination of a majormusical project which grew from theprovision of free guitar lessons for the firm’sstaff to the formation of a variety of bandsthat all performed on stage. A very big thankyou and congratulations from LiverpoolPhilharmonic and the In HarmonyLiverpool team on a great event.

WELCOME TO...

Westpoint Limited Joining Liverpool Philharmonicas a Silver Corporate Member,the Manchester-based companyspecialises in IT, offering supportto e-commerce businesses acrossthe country and abroad.

www.westpoint.ltd.uk

Kirwans Solicitors Joining Liverpool Philharmonicas a Bronze Corporate Member,the law firm with offices inLiverpool, Prenton, Moreton andSouthport offers a completeservice to businesses andindividuals.

www.kirwanssolicitors.co.uk

Welcome to...Martin Cheung Marketing &Development InternAmy Gordon Learning & EnsemblesCoordinatorMark Lindley celloSarah Lovell Paul Hamlyn ClubManagerSimon Powell tromboneVicci Wardman viola (section leader)

Congratulations to…Charlie Taylor promoted fromDevelopment Manager to Head ofIndividual and Corporate Giving

And our thanks and best wishes toall who have recently left LiverpoolPhilharmonic.

A LAW FORMUSIC

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Liverpool Philharmonic is grateful for the support ofall our partners whose support is central to ensuringa thriving cultural life in Liverpool.

Winter WonderlandSaturday 14 December 7.30pmFriday 20 December 7.30pmCarl Davis and star vocalists begin the countdown toChristmas with the ultimate musical selection box,featuring family favourites Sleigh Ride, White Christmasand Santa Claus is Coming to Town.–

The Spirit of Christmas Tuesday 17, Thursday 19, Saturday 21,Sunday 22, Monday 23 December7.30pm Get ready for a good old festive singalong with the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Choir in our traditional carolconcert, hosted by Classic FM’s John Suchet andfeaturing the Norwegian brother-and-sister phenomenonMari and Håkon Samuelsen.–

Rudolph on Hope StreetFriday 20 December 4.15pmSaturday 21 & Sunday 22 December11.30am & 2.30pmBring those red noses for a one-hour holidayextravaganza for the whole family. It’ll be a high energyevent as we invite audiences to singalong to Christmasfavourites including When Santa Got Stuck Up theChimney, White Christmas, and of course Rudolph theRed Nosed Reindeer.

Mancini Magic & Hollywood GreatsMonday 30 December 7.30pmTake a trip down Moon River from Breakfast At Tiffany’s,and have Two for the Roadwith the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra in a night of music by one ofAmerica’s greatest film and TV composers, Henry Mancini.–A Hollywood New Year’s Eve Tuesday 31 December 7.30pm Celebrate the last night of 2013 with the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra. It will be a night of pureshowbiz glamour, a glittering hit parade of classic tunesfrom the music of Disney, Strauss’ Die Fledermausoverture, John Barry’s theme to James Bond and themusic of John Williams amongst others.–

Pirates of the Caribbean:The Curse of the Black PearlFilm with Live Orchestra Friday 3 January 7.30pmSaturday 4 January 2.30pm Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most enjoyableadventure movies of recent years. But we’ll bet you’venever seen it like this, as Cap’n Jack and the crew of theBlack Pearl set sail to the swashbuckling score, played liveby a full symphony orchestra.Contains moderate horror and action violence

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MessiahSaturday 11 January 7pm(please note start time)

The combined forces of the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra and Choir, and a superb cast of singers under thebaton of baroque music expert Ottavio Dantone performsome of the most uplifting music of all time.

WHAT’S ON ...Celebrate the festive season with theRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Don’t miss the livereindeer with sleigh andelves outside LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall priorto the Rudolph on HopeStreet concerts 20, 21 &22 December.


Henry E Rensburg Series

Beethoven’s Emperor Thursday 16 January 7.30pmHindemith Concert Music for Strings and Brass Op.50Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 ‘Emperor’Brahms Symphony No.3

Vasily Petrenko conductorFederico Colli piano

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36–

Concert Music Sunday 19 January 2.30pmHindemith Concert Music for Strings and Brass Op.50Mozart Piano Concerto No.22 in E Flat, K482Brahms Symphony No.3

Vasily Petrenko conductorNelly Alopian-Tamarina piano

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36–

A Hero’s Life Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23January 7.30pmMozart Overture, Don GiovanniElgar Enigma VariationsStrauss Ein Heldenleben

Vasily Petrenko conductorJames Clark violin

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

Post-concert Discussion Thursday 23 JanuaryChief Conductor Vasily Petrenko and the Orchestra’s Joint LeaderJames Clark answer your questions about tonight’s performance in theGrand Foyer Bar. (Starts 15 minutes after the concert ends). –Liverpool John Moores University Series

Rhapsody in Blue Saturday 1 February 7.30pmCopland El Salon MexicoCamilo Piano Concerto No.2 ‘Tenerife’ UK premiere

Gershwin Rhapsody in BlueGershwin/Robert Russell Bennett “Porgy and Bess”Symphonic Portrait

Clark Rundell conductorMichel Camilo piano

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

Henry E Rensburg Series

Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Series Thursday 6 February 7.30pmStravinsky The Song of the NightingaleRachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2Brahms Symphony No.2

Eivind Gullberg Jensen conductorDenis Kozhukhin piano

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36–

Great Movie Themes Saturday 8 February 7.30pmMusic by legendary British film composer John Barryincluding themes from Out of Africa, Born Free andDances with Wolves, Goldfinger, From Russia WithLove, Diamonds Are Forever, You Only Live Twiceand many more.

Nicholas Dodd conductorMargherita Taylor presenter

Tickets £17, £22, £29, £34, £40–

Valentines Classics Thursday 13 & Friday 14February 7.3opmChabrier EspanaBizet Carmen SuiteRodrigo Fantasia pára un Gentilhomme *Falla The Three Cornered Hat, Suite No.1Chabrier HabaneraRavel BoleroJaime Martin conductorMiloš Karadaglic guitar

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

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Discover the ClassicsWith Classic FM’s Creative Director andPresenter Tim Lihoreau and Presenter ofClassic FM’s The Full Works Concerts andthe Weekend Breakfast Show, Jane Jones.

Discover the musical, social and historical storiesbehind some of the superb music, composers and artistsfrom the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s2013-14 season.

All sessions take place on Saturdays from 11am – 1pm inthe Rodewald Suite at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.Tea and coffee provided.

A Scouser Hero’s Life: Strauss EditionSaturday 18 JanuaryJane Jones presenter with Vasily Petrenko‘Honorary Scouser’ Petrenko on his love of the 20thcentury’s greatest musical picture painter.Linked to 22/23 January concerts

All Points NorthSaturday 15 MarchTim Lihoreau presenter with Christian LindbergLiverpool Philharmonic Artist in Residence, Swedishcomposer, conductor and trombone legend ChristianLindberg in conversation.Linked to 16/21 March concerts

–Tickets£15 per session / £50 per series (4 sessions)Claimants/students£10 per session / £30 per series

Full concert details atwww.liverpoolphil.com

Lunchtime LearningWhether you are new to classical music or aregular concert goer, join composer andmusician Ian Stephens for a daytime seriesof inspiring music and relaxed learning.

Each event includes either a Lunchtime Concert or a fullOrchestra rehearsal at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall anda 45-minute interactive workshop exploring the musicto be featured in the concert/rehearsal. Tea and coffeeprovided.

Winter Series Lunchtime ConcertThursday 23 January 11.45amString Sextets by Richard Strauss and BrahmsPerformed by The Torchwood Ensemble, led by JointAssistant Leader Rakhvinder Singh.

Rehearsal VisitWednesday 26 February 12.45pmMusic by Rimsky-Korsakov, Panufnik and Richard StraussVasily Petrenko conductorVadim Repin violinJonathan Aasgaard cello

Rehearsal VisitFriday 21 March 1.45pmMusic by Wilhelm Stenhammar, Rachmaninovand SibeliusChristian Lindberg conductorRoland Pöntinen piano–Tickets£15 per session / £40 per series (3 events)Claimants/Students£10 per session / £30 per series

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Bobby Womack Sunday 26 January 7.30pm£34.50, £39.50, £45.50–The original writer of The Rolling Stones’ first UKNo.1 hit It’s All Over Now. The R&B, soul, rock & rolland gospel artist is enjoyed new success. The singeris known for his hits Across 110th Street, Lookin’ Fora Love, That’s The Way I Feel About Cha, Woman’sGotta Have It, Harry Hippie and 1982 hit If YouThink You’re Lonely Now.

Transatlantic Sessions Tuesday 4 February 7.30pm£25, £27.50, £33.50–A mouth-watering cast of Scottish, Irish and USroots music maestros in what The Guardian calls‘Traditional music’s foremost multi-artist love-in’which ‘radiates warmth and wit’.

Kraftwerk UncoveredA Future Past Wednesday 5 February 8pm£19.50, £25–Composer and sound-scapist J. Peter Schwalm re-imagines tracks from a range of Kraftwerk albumsfor the contemporary ensemble Icebreaker. Visualartists Sophie Clements and Toby Cornish create anew video work to compliment the music.

Beth Nielsen Chapmanplus Red Sky July Monday 17 February 7.30pm£19.50, £23.50, £29.50–Considered by many to be one of the finestsinger/songwriters of her generation, Chapman haspenned hits for artists including, Emmylou Harris,Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond, mRobertaFlack, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Willie Nelson.

50th Anniversary Tour

Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Featuring The Zombies, The Animals,The Yardbirds, Spencer Davis, Maggie BellSaturday 1 March 7.30pm£25, £27.50, £33.50–With this amazing line-up, that between them had 37hit records in the UK charts for over 300 weeks, you areguaranteed an unforgettable night. Come and celebrate50 years of Rhythm and Blues with the artists thatshaped music for generations to come.

Rat Pack Live The swingsational Dean, Sammy andFrank spectacularFriday 7 March 7.30pm£25, £31–In an evening featuring all the patter and razzamatazzof the Rat Pack’s infamous live stage show, join theUK’s number one Dean, Sammy and Frank and prepareto experience the definition of cool.

L to R: Bobby Womack / Transatlantic Sessions / Beth Nielsen Chapman / Rat Pack Live


Mary Black & Clannad Wednesday 19 March 7.30pm£28.50, £32.50, £37.50–Two of Ireland’s musical icons share the stage,performing both separate sets and together, in thisunique concert. Clannad are the Irish family groupresponsible for the timeless classics such as ThemeFrom Harry’s Game.Mary Black is a dominantpresence in Irish music her music seamlessly blendstraditional Irish folk pop & rock and country.

Tom Paxton & Janis Ian (With Robin Bullock) Together At Last

Saturday 22 March 7.30pm£26.50, £32.50–Two of America’s greatest folk song writers visitLiverpool Philharmonic together. Each with ties to theclassic Greenwich Village folk scene Tom Paxton andJanis Ian are nearly a generation apart yet share a slewof folk inspirations and artists which they themselveshave influenced.

Jack Bruce and his Big Blues band plus support Nik Lowe and his band

Saturday 29 March 7.30pm£27.50, £29.50, £35–Bruce formed what was possibly the world’s first supergroup, Cream, with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker. Hecomposed most of Cream’s hits, including I Feel Free,Sunshine of Your Love, White Room and many othersduring the band’s meteoric career.

A Life In Song: Lyrics By Don Black Sunday 6 April 7.30pm£22.50, £24.50, £29.50, £36.50, £42.50–An orchestral celebration of one of the world’s mostversatile lyricists, the Oscar-winning Don Black. Songslike Born Free, Diamonds Are Forever and musicalsSunset Boulevard, Billy and Aspects of Love havehelped define popular culture, Black has written manyof the greatest and most instantly recognizable songs ofthe last 50 years.

The Music of Ian Broudie:

The Lightning Seeds & the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestrawith very special guestsFriday 4 April 7.30pm£27.50, £30, £32.50, £40–Celebrating the music of Liverpool singer, songwriter,musician and producer Ian Broudie, in specialperformance by the Lightning Seeds with the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by ClarkRundell. As a producer, Broudie has worked with Echoand the Bunnymen, Miles Kane, Terry Hall, The Zutonsand The Coral. Some very special guests will join himand the orchestra for this concert.

L to R:Mary Black / Tom Paxton & Janis Ian / Jack Bruce and his Band / Ian Broudie

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