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Memories of
Liverpool Philharmonic
I was born and raised in Id never heard of Ludovico I was fortunate enough to
Russia, and Liverpool became einaudi until a friend offered pass the audition for the Royal
my second home for more me the chance to accompany Liverpool Philharmonic Choir
than three years from him to the maestros gig in in 2009. I brought my mother
September 2010 when I August 2013. Wow! My head to quite a few of the concerts
arrived to study at the was a whirl of thoughts, in which I was involved.
university of Liverpool. responses, ideas for paintings Though very elderly by then,
The Phil was an integral part and poetry. I was transported. she adored it. her favourite
of my life in Liverpool. RLPO That was some freebie and I story for friends and
concerts inspired me, helped couldnt thank my mate neighbours was that, effie
me to get through tough enough. now sits in the very seat I used
times, gave me strength, hope to sit in during the war.
and numerous moments of Ive sung in choirs all my life
Garry Knight, Old Swan, Liverpool
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in the 50s thanks to a I visited the Phil for a schools At 13 I was rebelling against
crush on the Mendelssohn concert with my school in compulsory classical music.
Violin Concerto begun in the about 1956, when I was 14 I thought I could be safe when
sixth form, I took out season years of age. It was my first we went on our first family
tickets for Saturday concerts experience of a live concert and holiday to Rhyl, but no, the
and from work went to I was overwhelmed by the Liverpool Phil were giving a
Industrial Concerts with the music and the atmosphere and concert in the cinema on the
excitement that seats could be have loved classical music ever Sunday afternoon. I managed
anywhere in the auditorium. since. Although it is many to close my ears to the first
Finally those never to be years since we have lived in half, but then I just could not
forgotten Summer Proms at Liverpool, we endeavour to resist Dvoks New World
the Boxing Stadium, warm attend 2-3 times a year to listen Symphony, a tune from which
evenings, relaxed and exciting live to favourite music. I feel I had heard my father play on
concerts in such extraordinary that I have come home the organ. They won me over,
surroundings. Such happy whenever I step into the foyer and I have enjoyed so much
days, thank you. at Philharmonic hall. I owe my music over the years. At the
great pleasure in music to that age of 80 I am a very regular
early experience at the Phil. attender at the Philharmonic
Jean Glenn
Margaret Johnson
Top: Summer Pops at The Boxing Stadium
Bottom: Typical programme for a schools concert
in the 1940s
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Series
Richard Strauss claimed that he could Out of the lowest depths of the
The Seasons: September, depict even a knife and fork in music. The Seasons: September, orchestra, murmurs arise, daylight
Tchaikovsky Tchaikovsky
October, November, December So when he set out to depict the full October, November, December gathers in the brasses, and then,
(orchestrated by Sergei Abir) majesty of the Bavarian Alps, the (orchestrated by Sergei Abir) wham! The sun appears in full
results were well, hear for yourself orchestral blaze. Dawn arrives and so
as, 100 years after its premiere, Vasily begins musics most vividly depicted
Folk Songs Songs of the Auvergne
Berio Canteloube
Petrenko and a super-sized Orchestra mountainous ascent. One hundred
scale the peak of Strausss mighty years after its premiere, Vasily
An Alpine Symphony Alpine Symphony. Waterfalls, glaciers, An Alpine Symphony Petrenko and a super-sized Orchestra
Richard Strauss Richard Strauss
(premiered October 1915) an ear-splitting storm spectacular (premiered October 1915) scale the peak of Strausss mighty
isnt the word! First, though, take an Alpine Symphony. Waterfalls, glaciers,
Vasily Petrenko conductor autumn stroll in the Russian Vasily Petrenko conductor an ear-splitting storm spectacular
Jennifer Johnston mezzo-soprano countryside with four lovely miniatures Jennifer Johnston mezzo-soprano isnt the word. First, though, take an
by Tchaikovsky, and join Liverpools autumn stroll in the Russian
Sponsored by own star mezzo Jennifer Johnston in countryside with four lovely miniatures
Berios wonderful romp through the by Tchaikovsky, and join Liverpools
worlds folk songs as youve never own star mezzo Jennifer Johnston in
heard them before. Canteloubes ravishing salute to the
folk music of his native Auvergne.
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The Planets
Thursday 8 October 7.30pm
Pops
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World Premiere
Series
exotic Tales
Thursday 15 & Friday 16
October 7.30pm
Slavic Sounds
Thursday 22 October 7.30pm
elijah Psycho 15
Sunday Afternoon Classics Pops
Is not His word like a fire? Felix Anthony Gabriele conductor Dont miss the chance to see director
Elijah Mendelssohn may have been a friend Alfred hitchcocks classic Psycho with
Mendelssohn
of Queen Victoria, but theres a live orchestra. Fifty years on from its
Vasily Petrenko conductor absolutely nothing stuffy about his release, this cinematic masterpiece
Susan Gritton soprano Elijah. This is religious music with an comes alive in a big-screen
Patricia Bardon mezzo-soprano irresistible difference: a rip-roaring presentation accompanied by a live
Old Testament epic full of blood, performance of Bernard herrmanns
Jeremy Ovenden tenor
thunder and fabulously hummable most famous spine-tingling score.
Thomas Oliemans baritone
tunes. We welcome the huddersfield The score, and in particular the chilling
Choral Society with whom we will also slasher motif, is critical to the films
Huddersfield Choral Society
be performing the work in power. hitchcock himself remarked
huddersfield. expect them to give it that33% of the effect of Psycho was
their all as Vasily Petrenko conducts due to the music. One of the greatest
the massed voices, full orchestra, and a thrillers of all time as youve never seen
starry team of soloists including and heard it before, on the eve of
soprano Susan Gritton, plus the halloween.
charismatic Dutch baritone Thomas
The music throughout the evening
Oliemans as the angry prophet himself.
was one of doom, buildup, and terror
to come, and it never diminished in
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power or intensity.
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examiner
Susan Gritton Tim Cantrell
Psycho
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Baroque Masters
Saturday 7 November 7.30pm
Series
Friday Petrenkos Mahler
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Thursday 12 November 7.30pm &
eW
Afternoon Friday 13 November 2.30pm
Concerts
13 November, 4 December, Art imitates life it isnt meant to
Violin Concerto happen the other way round. Mahlers
Schumann
22 January, 19 February, mighty Sixth Symphony imagines a
and 11 March. hero destroyed by three devastating
Symphony No.6
Mahler
blows of fate. But after hed filled every
Concerts begin at 2.30pm bar of this immense symphony with his
Vasily Petrenko conductor most heartfelt feelings, thats exactly
Isabelle Faust violin
In response to customer what happened to Mahler himself. Its
feedback, we are delighted to a musical experience that leaves no
listener unmoved and when Vasily
introduce Friday Afternoon Thursday 12 November
Classic Intro 6.15pm
part of our and author of Why Mahler? returns to popular demand, violinist Isabelle
Liverpool to speak about Mahlers Sixth Faust sets the mood with the dark
series. Symphony. poetry of Schumanns passionate
Violin Concerto.
Its a chance to enjoy a full-length 12 November sponsored by
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Afternoon Tea after the concert?
Isabelle Faust
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Julian Rachlin
19, 22, 26, 28 November
Rachlin is the real thing, a Julian Rachlin is one of the most Virtuosi, the Zurich Chamber
virtuoso with a heart and a exciting and respected violinists of our Orchestra and the Orchestra della
time and were delighted to present Svizzera Italiana. Julian Rachlin has
champions bearing him as one of our Artists in Residence recently been appointed Principal
New York Times this season. For the last 24 years, he Guest Conductor of the Royal Northern
has been captivating audiences around Sinfonia, a post he will assume in the
the world with his distinctively rich 2015/16 season.
sound, superb musicianship and
outstanding interpretations. Always Born in Lithuania in 1974, Julian
ARTISTS in
Liverpool Philharmonic willing to expand his musical horizons, moved to Vienna in 1978. he gained
Julian is also praised as a viola player international acclaim overnight in
ReSIDeNCe and, most recently, as a conductor. For 1988 by winning the Young Musician
12 years, Julian has been leading the of the Year Award at the eurovision
internationally renowned Julian Competition in Amsterdam. he then
Rachlin & Friends festival in became the youngest soloist ever to
Dubrovnik, Croatia, a platform for play with the Vienna Philharmonic,
creative and vibrant projects with making his debut under Riccardo Muti.
leading musicians and actors. Besides At the recommendation of Maestro
delighting his audiences with his Mariss Jansons, Julian Rachlin has
musical performances, Julian is also been studying conducting with Sophie
receiving recognition as a young Rachlin. Since September 1999, he has
philanthropist for his charity work as a been on the violin faculty at the
uNICeF Goodwill Ambassador and his Konservatorium Wien university.
Julian Rachlin Julia Wesely
educational outreach.
hell perform as conductor, soloist and
As conductor, Julian Rachlin is chamber musician in a diverse set of
appearing this season with orchestras programmes which showcase his many
including the Orchestre talents.
Philharmonique de Nice, the Moscow
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ARTISTS in
Liverpool Philharmonic
ReSIDeNCe
Thursday 19 November 7.30pm
ReSIDeNCe
When they say that China is set to be a Dont mention The Apprentice. When,
Violin Concerto No.1 powerhouse of classical music in the Spring Festival Overture in Stalins Russia, Sergei Prokofiev re-
Shostakovich Li Huanzhi
21st century, artists like Long Yu are invented the story of Shakespeares
the reason why. One of Chinas most star-crossed lovers, he created one of
excerpts from Romeo and Juliet Violin Concerto
Prokofiev Tchaikovsky
distinguished living conductors, were the best-loved ballet-scores of all time.
proud to welcome him to Liverpool in a Tough as steel and as tender as a kiss,
Long Yu conductor powerful Russian programme. Violinist excerpts from Romeo and Juliet
Prokofiev
it still melts hearts and sets pulses
Julian Rachlin violin Julian Rachlin begins his residency racing today: the perfect showcase for
with Shostakovichs gripping First Long Yu conductor guest conductor Long Yu, and an ideal
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Violin Concerto: a tense, political Julian Rachlin violin complement for Julian Rachlins
thriller of a concerto from a composer performance of Tchaikovskys sweet,
on the edge. Then Yu lets fly in the songful Violin Concerto. And as part of
thrills, spills and star-crossed passion our year-long exploration of the music
of Prokofievs hugely popular Romeo of China, have a listen to Li huanzhis
and Juliet. Tough as steel and as Spring Festival Overture. Fresh, lively
tender as a kiss, it still melts hearts and and hardly known in the West, we
sets pulses racing today. think its a popular classic just waiting
to be discovered!
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You can boil an egg in the time it takes Are you sitting comfortably? Because
Overture, The Marriage of Figaro to play Mozarts Marriage of Figaro Hansel and Gretel: three excerpts Vasily Petrenko wants to tell you a
Mozart Humperdinck
overture but thats all the time it (Sandmans Song, Evening story. Deep in a fairytale forest,
takes to bring up the curtain on the Prayer, Dream Pantomime) humperdincks Hansel and Gretel
Violin Concerto
Mendelssohn
happiest comedy in all music, and for share the sweetest of dreams.
Artist in Residence Julian Rachlin to Prokofievs Cinderella dances the night
excerpts from Cinderella
Prokofiev
Symphony No.35 Haffner
Mozart
launch an evening of music that away until the clock strikes twelve.
positively dances with joy. Mozart And in the enchanted kingdom of
wrote his haffner symphony for a Sleeping Beauty (Final Act) Tchaikovskys Sleeping Beauty,
Tchaikovsky
Symphony No.4 Italian
Mendelssohn
family celebration, and you can everyone lives happily and tunefully
symphony. Julian Rachlin, meanwhile, Sponsored by chance to hear him conduct the whole
picks up his violin and stars as both of Act 3 of Tchaikovskys greatest ballet
(Starts 15 minutes after the concert)
Post-concert Discussion
Conductor/Violinist Julian Rachlin answers conductor and soloist in should deliver some real magic. Three
your questions about tonights performance. Mendelssohns hugely-popular Violin timeless fairytales, drenched in
Concerto bittersweet romance and glorious music its the perfect pre-
Sponsored by sparkling fun, all rolled up into one Christmas treat.
irresistibly tuneful masterpiece.
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Pops
A hollywood Christmas
Saturday 12 December 7.30pm
Special
Spirit of Christmas
Thursday 17 December 7.30pm
Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 December 7.30pm
Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 December 7.30pm
Pops
k
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Gary Williams
Pops Special
Dirk Bross conductor It isnt Christmas unless youve I did think I did see all Heaven before
watched a classic holiday film. But Messiah me and the great God Himself. even
Handel
switch off your telly, and put away that handel couldnt quite believe the
Royal Liverpool
DVD. You might have seen Home Matthew Best conductor popularity of his Messiah and nearly
Philharmonic Choir
Alone! before, but youve never heard it Susanna Hurrell soprano three centuries on, its more than just
like this, as we transform Liverpool one of the greatest of all choral works:
Patricia Bardon mezzo-soprano
Philharmonic hall into the citys most its a national institution. everyone
Ben Johnson tenor
luxurious cinema for a special New knows the tunes Evry Valley, For
Alastair Miles bass
Year screening of Macaulay Culkins Unto Us a Boy is Born, The Trumpet
Contains moderate slapstick violence and
uproarious seasonal comedy with Shall Sound, not forgetting the most
infrequent moderate language
Royal Liverpool
John Williams magical score Philharmonic Choir famous of them all, Hallelujah! As a
performed live by the full Royal singer himself, conductor Matthew
Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Best knows Messiah inside out; hell
some members of the Royal Liverpool bring a special insight and
Philharmonic Choir. Thats right: every understanding to our traditional
gag, every tumble and every splash of annual performance of a masterpiece
aftershave is accompanied in real time that still sounds newly minted.
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(Children 8)
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Symphonie Fantastique
Thursday 14 January 7.30pm
Series
Petrenkos Shostakovich
Thursday 21 January 7.30pm &
Friday 22 January 2.30pm
Dvoks eighth
Thursday 28 January 7.30pm
Carmina Burana
Saturday 6 February 7.30pm
Bruckners Ninth
Esther Yoo Marco Borggreve
Pops
Sixties Valentine:
Love Songs from the 60s
Saturday 13 February 2.30pm & 7.30pm
k
enjoy a Valentines Afternoon Tea or a
pre-show Sixties Supper. See page 76
for details.
Graham Bickley
Theres no denying it. Take Vasily Brahms Fourth Symphony begins with
Six Lancashire Folksong Settings Petrenko, the Orchestra and the Overture, Egmont a sigh and ends with a tempest. It
Timothy Jackson Beethoven
fabulous Macedonian pianist Simon might have been his last symphony,
Trpeski, add Russian music and but Brahms wasnt going gently into
World Premiere
there, as Petrenko and the Orchestra he makes like Amadeus himself and
La Mer lose themselves in Ravels dream fairy- Lahav Shani conductor/piano takes to the keyboard in Mozarts
Debussy
tale and plunge into the sparkling famous 20th Piano Concerto (heard
waves of Debussys La Mer. And proof too on the soundtrack to the film!). To
Vasily Petrenko conductor
Sponsored by
that inspiration doesnt have to come get things off to a truly heroic start, he
Simon Trpceski piano
from long ago and far away, with the opens with the Egmont overture a
world premiere of Six Lancashire stirring musical drama of struggle and
Folksong Settings: colourful musical liberation by the composer Brahms
Thursday 18 February
Post-concert Discussion
(Starts 15 minutes after the concert) tales of Rawtenstall and Pendle, retold revered: Ludwig van Beethoven.
Conductor Vasily Petrenko, composer and by the Orchestras very own Principal
Prinicipal horn Timothy Jackson and pianist horn player, Timothy Jackson. Tickets 14, 20, 26, 31, 40
Simon Trpeski answer your questions about Booking fees may apply*
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Lahav Shani
Series
You might find The unthanks singing liners to capture who or what The
in a Tyneside folk club one night, and unthanks are, or much point in
playing to 2000 Londoners the next, guessing what theyll do next.
having performed to a primary school
in the afternoon. You might find them There is a socially conscious heart to
collaborating with Adrian utley much of The unthanks work. The
(Portishead) one moment, and writing unthanks see folk music less as a style
the score to an archive film about of music and more as a oral history
shipyards the next. Or visiting Africa that offers perspective on our own
with Damon Albarn, Flea and Joan As time. Their approach to storytelling
Policewoman and then presenting a TV straddles the complex relationship
programme for BBC4 about traditional between modernism and learning from
dance. Running singing sessions in the the past.
back of a pub on a Monday before
heading off to tour America or Nominated for the Mercury Music
Australia on the Tuesday. Signing Prize and the only British folk
licensing deals with eMI while representation in The Guardians and
continuing to record vocals in broom uncuts best albums of last decade
cupboards under the stairs. Spending (worldwide, all genres), The unthanks
9-5 managing their own careers is a family affair for Tyneside sisters
without agents or labels, and heading Rachel and Becky unthank, with
The down the studio in the evening to write Rachel married to pianist, producer,
scores for a project with a symphony arranger and composer, Adrian
orchestra. Collaborating with Orbital McNally.
Unthanks while championing songs from the folk
club floor singers of the North east and Their residency will see The unthanks
19 March re-presenting them to anyone who getting involved with various
wants to listen. Youll find them played community and childrens projects,
ReSIDeNCe band.
NMe. Definable only by their restless
eccentricity, there are no easy one-
musical sophistication of the art song.
The Unthanks and Orchestra from music. And Im very fussy. thing. So much love, and rigorous her knowledge of
music. Well known for their flights of Sir Simon Rattle, She sings regularly with the worlds
The Unthanks
fancy, Mercury Prize-nominated The December 2012 greatest conductors and orchestras and
unthanks join the Orchestra to is hugely acclaimed for her
(Starts 15 minutes after the concert)
Post-concert Discussion
des Arts et Lettres and Chevalier chorus becomes an angry crowd, and
dans lOrdre National du Mrite by Nathalie Stutzmann conductor as he sings of his friends betrayal and
the French state, she also gives John Mark Ainsley tenor (evangelist) killing, the ancient tragedy comes
masterclasses around the world and startlingly alive. This is Bachs St
Christopher Purves baritone (Jesus)
is professor of singing at the haute Matthew Passion, and sacred music as
Emke Barath soprano
ecole de Musique de Genve. youve never heard it. After her
Lidija Jovanovic alto
acclaimed debut conducting handels
Julien Behr tenor
During her residency, shell conduct Messiah last season, Nathalie
Bachs great St Matthew Passion and
Leon Koavic baritone
Stutzmann returns to head a world-
sing Schuberts Winterreise in recital Royal Liverpool class team of soloists in this easter-tide
on 23 January. Philharmonic Choir performance of one of the greatest
choral works. Join us to experience one
of western musics most powerful
Liverpool Philharmonic
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Nathalie Stutzmann Simon Fowler
Series
Viennese Masters
Thursday 31 March &
Friday 1 April 7.30pm
Northern Dreams
Thursday 7 April 7.30pm
Conductor Vasily Petrenko and violinist Vadim Repin in 2014, violinist Tai
Tai Murray answer your questions about Murray needs no introduction in
tonights performance.
Liverpool: this chance to hear her in
Barbers soaring Violin Concerto
Sponsored by
practically recommends itself.
Tickets 14, 20, 26, 31, 40
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Tai Murray Julia Wesely
emperor Rhapsody
Thursday 21 & Friday 22 Thursday 28 April 7.30pm
April 7.30pm
shades of romance, from Csar (orchestrated by Schoenberg) Niu Niu, making his Liverpool debut in
Symphony No.4
Francks spooky musical spine-chiller the grandest possible style. Thats the
Schumann
to Schumanns most personal Jacek Kaspszyk conductor glowing heart of a deliriously romantic
symphony with the phenomenal Niu Niu piano programme that sweeps from the film-
Darrell Ang conductor Nobuyuki Tsujii (who wooed the score gorgeousness of Szymanowskis
Nobuyuki Tsujii piano orchestra and audiences alike on the Concert Overture to the tender love
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his own unforgettable blend of Piano Quartet. Played by a full
brilliance and poetry to Beethovens orchestra under Jacek Kaspszyk
mighty emperor concerto. If you making a much awaited return visit to
heard his Liverpool debut last season Liverpool, it might just be the greatest
well, say no more. Berlioz symphony Brahms never wrote!
barnstorming overture sets things
spinning in a blaze of Italian sunshine. Tickets 14, 20, 26, 31, 40
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Niu Niu
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with BBC Radio Merseysides Angela heslop. the lovely Pastoral Symphony
Vaughan Williams haunted memorial
Sponsored by to the friends he lost in the First World
War. Still waters run deep, and no
conductor loves this music more than
Andrew Manze.
Tickets 14, 20, 26, 31, 40
Booking fees may apply*
Allan Clayton
Catrin Finch
Series
performed in recital as part of Bryn 2007, she has recorded three further
Thursday 12 & Friday 13
ReSIDeNCe
Terfels period as Artist in Residence albums for the label including the
and subsequently in 2014 when she best-selling Blessing, which May 7.30pm
came back to perform with featured her own composition Celtic
Senegalese kora player Seckou Concerto, and works by multi-award
Keita. winning composer John Rutter.
On a summer evening in edinburgh,
Shes one of the most accomplished 2015 saw the release of Catrins new Overture, Il Signor Bruschino amidst the ruins of holyrood Castle,
Rossini
harpists of her generation. Since her self-composed album entitled Tides, Felix Mendelssohn heard the first
inspiration to learn the harp at the on her new label Acapela. This new notes of his Scottish symphony.
Concerto for Flute and Harp
Mozart
age of five, she has been delighting release marks the first time Catrins Autumn mists, skirling horns,
audiences with her performances in own compositions have appeared as highland reels: theyre all in the music.
Symphony No.3 Scottish
Mendelssohn
the uK and worldwide. her rise to a body of work on stage and on But theres more to the Scottish
prominence started almost record. symphony than just glorious scenery,
immediately. From achieving the Andrew Manze conductor and conductor Andrew Manze will
highest mark in the uK for her Catrin will perform both as soloist Catrin Finch harp bring out the human drama behind its
Grade 8 exam at the tender age of with the Orchestra and in recital at Cormac Henry flute wonderfully tuneful surface. Mozarts
nine, she went on to study at The St Georges hall Concert Room. Flute and harp Concerto, meanwhile,
Purcell School and the Royal is simply out to charm you, though if
Academy of Music, and in 2000-04, anyone can bring out its hidden
she had the honour of reviving the depths, Artist in Residence Catrin
ancient tradition of Royal harpist to Finch can together with the
h.R.h, the Prince of Wales, last held Orchestras own Principal Flute
in 1873. Cormac henry. The deliciously droll
overture to Rossinis youthful comedy
Since then, her musical journey has should set things up nicely!
blossomed, appearing with the
ARTISTS in
Liverpool Philharmonic
worlds top orchestras around the Tickets 14, 20, 26, 31, 40
world and recording for most of the ReSIDeNCe Booking fees may apply*
in the forest carves a flute from a bone this concert is positively drenched in
- but nothing prepares him for the song colour from Messiaens own sacred
From Jewish Folk Poetry Pome
Shostakovich Chausson
it will sing. Nothing quite prepares you stillness and ecstatic joy, to a ravishing
for Das Klagende Lied (Song of new work by his Chinese-born pupil
Das Klagende Lied Tzigane
Mahler Ravel
Lamentation), either: Gustav Mahlers Qigang Chen, music director of the
(revised version) first masterpiece is a grand, gothic Beijing Olympics opening ceremony.
choral folk-tale filled with woodland Violinist Nemanja Radulovi has been
The performance of Das Klagende Luan Tan
Qigang Chen
magic, haunting melodies and of called a firework: hear him paint the
Lied has been made possible by the (Variations for Orchestra)
course heaven-storming climaxes. If impressionist tones of Chaussons
financial support from Robin Bloxsidge UK Premiere. Commissioned by Liverpool
you love Mahlers symphonies, youve Pome, and then leave a trail of sparks
and Nick Riddle. Philharmonic, hong Kong Philharmonic
simply got to hear this; a fabulous through Ravels glittering Tzigane.
Series
ReSIDeNCe
Thursday 9 & Friday 10
June 7.30pm
(Starts 15 minutes after the concert) Finch in a showcase for her virtuosity
Thursday 9 June
Catrin Finch
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Discover the Classics
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Sponsored by
Were delighted to continue Thursday 8 October / Page 15 Join us to discover the Saturday 26 September
our series of very popular Conductor Andrew Manze, composer
musical, social and historical Tim Lihoreau with Vasily Petrenko,
Robin holloway and tuba player Robin Chief Conductor.
post-concert discussions this haggart. stories behind some of the
season. This is your chance superb music, composers
Linked to concerts on 1/4 October page 14
ticket holders and sessions and Jane Jones, presenter of Classic Tim Lihoreau with Timothy Jackson,
Thursday 18 February / Page 37 Principal horn player and composer
begin in the Grand Foyer 15
FMs The Full Works concerts and the
Composer/Principal horn player Weekend Breakfast Show, Discover the
minutes after the concert Timothy Jackson, conductor Vasily
Linked to concerts on 18/19 February page 37
Lunchtime Learning
Whether you are new to The Planets Bruckners Ninth Songs of Lamentation
classical music or a regular Rehearsal Visit Rehearsal Visit Rehearsal Visit
concert-goer, join composer Wednesday 7 October 12.45pm Wednesday 10 February 12.45pm Friday 20 May 1.45pm
and lecturer Ian Stephens for Music of Vaughan Williams, Robin Music of Mozart and Bruckner Music of Strauss, Shostakovich and
music and relaxed learning. Andrew Manze conductor Esther Yoo violin Vasily Petrenko conductor
Robin Haggart tuba Olga Mykytenko soprano
SuperOrchestra!
and Supersing!
If you are Grade 6 standard and above, For singers and non-singers alike.
you are invited to take part in this Previous singing experience is not
SuperOrchestra! SuperSing!
Saturday 25 June 2016 unique event led by a professional Saturday 25 June 2016 required, but energy and enthusiasm
conductor where youll perform well- are essential! Scores will be provided,
SuperOrchestra! is your known orchestral works alongside Your chance to perform as however you will not be required to
chance to rehearse and players from the Royal Liverpool part of a massed choir read music in order to participate, and
perform with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
alongside the Royal Liverpool additional resources will be provided to
help you learn your part.
Liverpool Philharmonic Repertoire announced when tickets go Philharmonic Orchestra.
Orchestra in Liverpool on sale on Tuesday 1 September. Take part in 6 weekly Tickets on sale and rehearsal dates
available Tuesday 1 September.
Philharmonic hall. Fee 30, 15 claimants
rehearsals leading up to a
spectacular performance at Fee 55, 25 claimants
Liverpool Philharmonic hall.
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All new for 2015!
Were delighted to announce Tour dates and more information
an all new Liverpool will be published on
www.liverpoolphil.com from the
Philharmonic experience, following dates:
with the completion of our
October December 2015 Tours
building works in Autumn Booking opens 24 August
2015.
January 2016 March 2016 Tours
Youll enjoy a lively, interactive tour of Booking opens 1 November
the glorious Art Deco Liverpool April 2016 July 2016 Tours
Philharmonic hall and our new space, Booking opens 1 February
the Music Room. Learn about the rich
heritage of the uKs oldest professional
Tickets 11 per person, with discounts
symphony orchestra (celebrating 175
for groups of 30+.Tours must be
years in 2015), walk in the footsteps of
booked in advance and numbers are
the worlds most famous musicians and
limited. Booking fees may apply.
conductors, get a chance to explore
some of the secret spaces not seen by
If you have a group of 30+ we can look
Group Tours
the general public, and enjoy a live
musical surprise by a Royal Liverpool at scheduling a tour for your group
Philharmonic Orchestra musician. exclusively. Please call 0151 210 2901
for more information. Special rates are
The experience lasts approximately available for school groups.
2 hours.
Chamber
Music
at St Georges Hall Concert Room
Liverpool Philharmonic Chamber Music Series is supported by Investec Wealth and Investment
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Three Preludes from Book I balance a beautifully chosen selection Schnittke and Piazzolla.
Debussy
Philharmonic Orchestra
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Op.76 No.1 quite simply one of the worlds most Julian Rachlin has never made any
distinguished chamber ensembles. But secret of his passion for chamber
String Sextet No.2, Op.36
Brahms
with the recent addition of the British music, and tonight he teams up first
String Quartet in F major,
Beethoven
cellist Paul Watkins, that lifetime of on viola, then on violin with five
Op.135 experience is now matched by a new Orchestra string players to play two of
freshness. Tonights programme delves Brahms most big-hearted chamber
String Quartet in G major, into the very heart of the emersons works. This is the kind of music that
Schubert
D887 musical world: haydn, Beethoven and string players simply love to play: come
Schuberts sublime late G major and listen in on a very special evening
Quartet. Youll never hear more of music-making amongst friends.
authoritative performances of these
three cornerstones of the quartet For this, a soloist such as Rachlin,
repertoire. who is unpretentiousone who sings
and bubbles with enthusiasm on his
The Emersons put across a vital and Stradivarius, and who sometimes
impassioned performance of this indulges but who underneath
thrice-familiar music that made it everything is still open to objectivity.
seem newly minted. Leipziger Volkszeitung
Chicago Classical Review
Tickets 25
Tickets 25 Julian Rachlin Julia Wesely Booking fees may apply*
Booking fees may apply*
Joglaresa
Sing We Yule
Monday 7 December 7.30pm
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Twin brothers Peter and Zoltn Katona A solitary traveller, a frozen landscape,
were born in hungary and trained in Winterreise a wounded heart. Schuberts
A Taste of Spain Schubert
Germany, but Liverpool is their home. Winterreise is more than just a series
Millers Dance, Neighbours Dance
Falla (arr. Katona)
And theyre a phenomenon: from of songs; its a piercing study of the
orchestral favourites in inventive human soul. Artist in Residence
Invocacin y danza
Rodrigo
arrangements to contemporary Nathalie Stutzmann is a singer as well
classics, theres no limit to what the as a conductor; along with pianist
Katonas can do with their guitars. Join Inger Sdergren shes spent decades
El Puerto, Evocacin, Asturias
Albniz (arr. Katona)
them for this Spanish-themed evening exploring this greatest of all song-
of Rodrigo, Falla, Granados and cycles. This rare chance to hear their
Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Tarrega
Albniz. winter journey here in Liverpool
should be profoundly rewarding.
Check out the brotherly duo who
Tonadilla
Rodrigo
dazzled in front of a capacity crowd at She sings off the words and catches
The Bluecoat this weekend. To witness the moods without sweeping gestures.
Orientale (Spanish Dance No.2)
Granados (arr. Katona)
their virtuoso tandem talent is She is a wonderful narrator who also
breathtaking and scarcely believable; happens to have a marvellous singing
surely the sound of one man with four voiceI have listened to uncountable
El amor brujo (excerpts)
Falla (arr. Katona)
hands, or two men who can read each performances of Winterreise, many of
others minds. them exceptionally good, but none has
Liverpool echo touched me as much as this one.
Classical Source
Tickets 25
Nightingale String Quartet
The 21st century is turning out to be a The name says it all: Yundis insight,
String Quartet in B flat golden age for new string quartets 24 Prludes, Op.28 virtuosity and stellar charisma have
Beethoven All-Chopin Programme:
Op.18 No.6 and the Nightingale Quartets debut made him one of the most celebrated
recordings of Rued Langgaard have
Andante Spianato and Grande classical pianists anywhere in the
drawn worldwide critical praise. Their Polonaise Brillante, Op.22 world today. This recital, though, takes
Clarinet Quintet
Mozart
debut Liverpool recital finds this young Piano Sonata No.2 in B flat him back to the composer with whom
Danish group tackling early Beethoven, minor, Op.35 he first made his name and who
String Quartet exploring the repertoire of their native remains at the very centre of his
Grieg
Philharmonic Orchestra
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Santas Sleigh
Family SU P E R H E R O ES on Hope Street
Sunday 1 November 2.30pm Saturday 19 & Sunday 20
11.30am & 2.30pm
Concerts Natalie Murray Beale conductor
Tuesday 22 December 2.30pm
come together to experience a Philharmonic hall for a fantastically Whats that sound - do you hear
full symphony orchestra Super-Powerful afternoon of sleighbells? Could it be? Well, it IS
performing music live. sensational sounds for caped that time of year! And here at Liverpool
crusaders, masked, mysterious men Philharmonic were most definitely in
Concerts last about 1 hour. Fidgeting is and wonder women. the Christmas mood. everyones here:
allowed, so come along and give it a try! the Orchestra, our wonderful Melody
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Children are invited to have a go on a Makers and Liverpool Philharmonic
Orchestra will be using their super-
variety of instruments from 30 minutes Training Choir, our presenter Alasdair
ability to play superheroic themes from
prior to each concert at our Instrument Malloy and conductor Michael Seal. All
Batman, Spiderman, The Incredibles,
Petting Zoo. we need now is you, as we set off on a
Superman and many more. Therell
magical musical sleigh-ride towards
even be some music from your
Christmas, for all the family. have your
favourite video games including
photo taken with real live reindeer
Halo and Super Mario!
guests (before they head off to the
North Pole to pull Santas sleigh) and
you never know, a special someone with
Come dressed as your favourite
Tickets 11, 15, 18 (adults) drop by. Bring your best singing voice
7, 9, 11 (children) and be ready to find out!
Booking fees may apply*
Tickets 13, 17, 25 (adults)
8, 10, 13 (children
Booking fees may apply*
CLU
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symphony orchestra, led by our Philharmonic Orchestra on an animal made just for kids who love
Vasily Petrenko highlighting
dynamic Chief Conductor Vasily adventure to meet all sorts of exciting music as much as you
interesting concerts
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Petrenko. The programme includes a creatures! expect some awesome
Opportunity to enter exclusive prize
Tchaikovskys Capriccio Italien, Ravels feathers and fins from far and near with
music to match. want to learn more about
Invitation to a masterclass with
Mother Goose, and Khachaturians
music and the people who
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Sabre Dance from Gayane.
make music.
Orchestra musicians
A perfect choice for children and adults
Come dressed as your favourite
aged 5+.
animal and bring a cuddly animal toy
to join in the fun!
and Fugue
Liverpool Philharmonic
Sunday 13 March
Liverpool Philharmonic
Youth Choir
Alison White conductor,
7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Training
Ensembles
Shostakovich Festive Overture
Bizet excerpts from Carmen
Choir & Melody Makers
MUSIC
ROOM
This season were delighted many more city-based artists, festivals
to announce the opening of and promoters. The Music Room will
be an exciting new addition to
the Music Room, a brand Liverpools musical life.
new performance space
created as part of the 13.8 The Music Room will also be a
Music Room
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details. equipment, which can be requested
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independently.
disabled peoples access to live music by
Circle.
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Dining at Liverpool
Philharmonic kl
enjoy dining all day in our Or flash back to the swinging 60s with
splendidly refurbished a pre-show Sixties Valentine Dinner
New Years Eve Valentines Day
Join us in our new space, the Music enjoy a Valentines Afternoon Tea on
featuring classics of the era including
Grand Foyer. Pre-show Room for a pre-show dinner or post- Saturday 13 February (following our
Braised Flank of Beef on a Bed of
show hot supper. matine concert) featuring delights
dining can be reserved from including Soused Cucumber and
Mashed Potato accompanied with Baby
5pm and were open post- The pre-show three-course dinner
Smooth Cream Cheese on Choux Bun,
Vegetables and Red Wine Sauce, Duck
features entres including Grilled Sea
show for drinks and a unique
lOrange served with Dauphinoise
Cured ham and Sun Kissed Tomato on
Bass Fillet, Corn-Fed Chicken Breast and a Green Bean Parcel, Sixties
range of sharing platters. wrapped in Cured ham, Pan Fried
White Bloomer Bread, Smoked Salmon
Scampi and Chips served with Crushed
with a Lemon Crme Frache on Malted
Pork Fillet, and Linguine Pasta with Garden Peas and a Tartare Sauce and
You can also join us during the day for Bloomer Bread and a variety of cakes
Creamy Cheshire Blue Cheese, Steamed Leek and Mushroom Suet
breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. including Red Velvet Cake, Rosewater
Spinach, and Toasted Walnuts. Pudding served with Parmentier
Scented Mini Trifles, and White
Potatoes, Carrot and Swede.
Chocolate and Champagne Scones!
30 per person
Opening Hours:
Two courses 19 | Three courses 25
Performance Days
35 per person
Closed
Sunday
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with the Royal Liverpool performances. Our partnership with Liverpool
Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonic reflects our core ethos
In 1825, a small institution This pioneering movement laid the Lectures, the largest public lecture
was founded that was to foundations for Liverpool John Moores series outside London, where young
university, an institution that has citizens are recognised on a public
revolutionise education in grown to become one of the uKs platform.
Liverpool and provide leading civic universities and has built
opportunities for the a reputation for working in partnership One of our most lively Roscoe Lectures
culture in all their forms are relevant to Liverpool John Moores university
todays society and that everyone
should and can get involved. At
Liverpool Philharmonic hall we
regularly present our acclaimed Roscoe
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12 Sat 7.30pm A hollywood Christmas 5 Sat 11am Discover the Classics
Diary 15 Tue 7.30pm
17 Thu 7.30pm
Katona Twins guitars*
Spirit of Christmas
P25
P61 10 Thu 7.30pm
11 Fri 2.30pm
einaudi World Premiere
einaudi World Premiere
P53
P40
19 Sat 11.30am Family: Santas Sleigh on hope Street 13 Sun 7.30pm Youth Orchestra
P26 P40
19 Sat 2.30pm Family: Santas Sleigh on hope Street 19 Sat 7.30pm Symphonic Adventure
September 2015 P65 P67
16 Wed 7.30pm Denis Kozhukhin piano* 19 Sat 7.30pm Spirit of Christmas 20 Sun 2.30pm Nightingale Quartet/Mathias Kjller*
P65 P42
Key - Events in BLUE - Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Concerts | Events in PURPLE - Chamber Music Concerts | Events in BLACK - Behind the Music sessions *Concerts outside Liverpool Philharmonic hall
Left The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at Liverpool Philharmonic hall
Photography Mark McNulty
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