What's On January - September 2024

What’s On

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January – September 2024

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan, Sir Simon Rattle, ABC, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Barbara Dickson, Bernie Sanders, Julian Clary, Nobuyuki Tsujii, Richard Marx, Grace Petrie, Simone Lamsma, Dr John Cooper Clarke

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In this guide Contemporary Music Page 4 Classical Music Page 24 Family & Variety Page 44

Comedy & Spoken Word Page 48 Film Page 58 What’s On Diary Page 62

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Captivating Celtic sounds…

The musical threads connecting Scotland, Ireland and the USA can be traced back through the years – and they’re still very much alive today. We’re celebrating those roots here at Liverpool Philharmonic, packing our programme with acts that take inspiration from the rich Celtic tradition.

Get ready for driving fiddle tunes, legends of the trad scene, artists on the cutting edge of folk and the iconic institution that is Transatlantic Sessions. And of course, we’ll be marking St Patrick’s Day with some of the best music the Emerald Isle has to offer.

Transatlantic Sessions Friday 9 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall See page 8 for more details The Sharon Shannon Trio Saturday 17 February 8pm Music Room See page 11 for more details Blazin’ Fiddles Sunday 3 March 8pm Music Room See page 12 for more details St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle, Seafoam Green and Karen Turley Sunday 17 March from 7.30pm Music Room See page 14 for more details Wallis Bird Tuesday 9 April 8pm Music Room See page 17 for more details Aoife Scott and Dominie Hooper Tuesday 30 April 8pm Music Room See page 20 for more details

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Contemporary Music

Paul Jones & Dave Kelly

Paul Jones & Dave Kelly Wednesday 17 January 8pm Music Room £28, £25

Founder members of The Blues Band, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly’s roots go back into the undergrowth of the blues tradition – what they don’t know about the genre can be written on a pinhead. Singer and harmonica maestro Paul Jones has presented his BBC Radio 2 R&B show for over 25 years, while superb vocals and guitar virtuosity have elevated Kelly into the higher echelon of blues artists. A live set by this dynamic duo is an occasion you’ll remember.

Good Lovelies Friday 19 January 8pm Music Room £19, £16

One of Canada’s most accomplished and harmonious trios, Good Lovelies take their much-anticipated new album on the road. The songs on We Will Never Be the Same, crafted by the Juno Awardwinning ensemble of Kerri Ough, Sue Passmore and Caroline Marie Brooks, are as compelling as the engaging vocal harmonies for which the group has been known for the last 17 years. Expect an evening packed with new material and tracks from their widely acclaimed catalogue.

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The Classic Rock Show 2024 Friday 19 January 8pm Saturday 20 January 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £46, £39, £31

Mapfest Presents: Josh Zepp, NunoDaMan, Rain Castillo and Susan Hedges Saturday 20 January 8pm Music Room £16, £13

Harley Kimbro Lewis Thursday 25 January 8pm Music Room £25, £21

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Chris Difford Friday 26 January 8pm Music Room £29, £26

Bigger and even better, The Classic Rock Show is back. Performing with note-fornote precision, incredible musicians bring original, iconic and era-defining recordings back to life on stage, with an amazing sound and light show to match. Anthem after anthem, riff after riff and solo after solo, the show culminates in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed.

Mapfest is a musical fundraising event, supporting the charity An Hour For Others and their work in our communities. Singer-songwriter/ guitarist Josh Zepp will take to the stage, performing indie folk and country soul songs. R&B/pop singer Rain Castillo – a semi-finalist on ITV’s The Voice 2022 – will also wow with her dynamic stage presence.

NunoDaMan – a multi-talented singer, rapper, spoken word artist and actor (currently appearing in Coronation Street) – will be performing, as will multi-award-winning singer/songwriter and keyboardist, Susan Hedges.

Blues and roots star Martin Harley, Grammy-nominated musician Daniel Kimbro and Nashvillebased singer-songwriter Sam Lewis come together for the first time.

Highlighting Daniel’s Appalachian roots, Sam’s Nashville tones and Martin’s travelling riverside blues, they’ve created slow cooked, laidback music reminiscent of an early American songbook. They’ve performed with the best, and on the biggest stages, now get ready for a show packed with acoustic Americana at its finest.

The double Ivor Novello Award-winning Chris Difford returns, playing music from Squeeze’s back-catalogue and material from his solo albums. For over 40 years, the South London-born singer has brought us characters and sketches from everyday life, successfully turning the mundane into the beautiful, and the urbane into the exquisite. Now, joined by sideman and close friend Melvin Duffy on pedal steel slide guitar, Difford presents an intimate evening of songs and anecdotes from a trip down memory lane.

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Contemporary Music Performing together with other amazing musicians, the acclaimed Brian Cummins presents this stunning show which celebrates the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra. Expect songs like ‘Evil Woman’, ‘Don’t Bring Me Down’, ‘Telephone Line’, ‘Sweet Talkin Woman’, ‘Turn To Stone’, ‘Wild West Hero’, ‘The Diary of Horace Wimp’, and the legendary ‘Mr. Blue Sky’, all accompanied by an amazing light and laser show, and 3D video screens.

The ELO Show Sunday 28 January 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £32, £26

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The Best of Both Worlds

Wet Wet Wet & Go West Monday 29 January 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £125 (VIP), £61, £55, £39.50, £35

Jazz Sabbath are a jazz trio from the UK that plays instrumental jazz interpretations of Black Sabbath songs.

Helmed by pianist Adam Wakeman (Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s solo band since 2004), the group explores the boundaries between jazz and the songs that defined heavy metal, echoing already present jazz riffs and discovering new ones.

Jazz Sabbath Wednesday 31 January 8pm Music Room £24, £21

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Sue Rynhart: You, Me or the Wallpaper Thursday 1 February 8pm Music Room £18, £15

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Two of the most iconic bands of their era, Wet Wet Wet and Go West, unite for the first time ever on a co-headline UK tour. The Best of Both Worlds tour will see the legendary bands perform their seminal songs from a combined treasure-trove of hits – they have 36 top 40 UK singles between them!

Both Wet Wet Wet and Go West have carried on captivating fans all over the world for the past four decades and show no signs of slowing down.

Marking 130 years since the publication of feminist writer Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper, Sue Rynhart’s melodrama takes to the stage. Featuring Mike Nielsen on guitar and Lina Andonovska on flute, Sue Rynhart responds to the work in song, using personal experiences to outline how creativity freed her from such dark periods. Full of hope, promise and wonder, expect a beguiling, witty and tender evening.

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Contemporary Music Liverpool Acoustic presents

Martyn Joseph Friday 2 February 8pm Music Room £23, £20

Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind-blowing artist. For one man and a guitar, he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling and passionate. Though compared to Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews, he has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerizing live performer. With a career spanning 30 years, 33 albums and over half a million record sales, he’ll bring a jaw-dropping evening of soulful voice and guitar mastery.

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LIMF Academy Orchestrated: Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Orchestra & LIMF Academy Saturday 3 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £10 (£5 for under-25s) There is a 10% discount for groups of 6+.

Celebrating the talented young music creators of our city, this annual collaboration brings together musicians from Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Orchestra with the best of Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) Academy’s artists and music creators. Join us for this showcase event featuring a range of specially arranged crossgenre originals and covers.

Campbell/Jensen Thursday 8 February 8pm Music Room £19, £16

Ashley Campbell (daughter of Glen Campbell and successful country artist) and Thor Jensen (virtuoso guitarist and songwriter from New York) form a unique meeting of musical genres as the duo Campbell/ Jensen. With Ashley coming from the world of country and Americana and Thor having a diverse background from rock to gypsy jazz, they create a fresh, one-of-a-kind sound as a duo.

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Transatlantic Sessions Friday 9 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £41, £34, £30

Transatlantic Sessions returns to celebrate the musical traditions that connect Scotland, Ireland and the US. Guest singers and the celebrated house band – guided as ever by Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas – interweave original material with age-old tunes, exploring shared roots and finding new common ground. This year’s line-up features Grammy-nominated ‘country music royalty’ Carlene Carter, the award-winning Lindsay Lou, folk singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside, spellbinding Gaelic trad artist Kim Carnie and captivating duo Allison de Groot and Tatiana Hargreaves.

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What The World Needs Now: A Tribute to Burt Bacharach Saturday 10 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19 This performance will be signed by a BSL interpreter - see page 60 for booking details.

Fairport Convention Saturday 10 February 7.30pm The Tung Auditorium £28 With support from Plumhall

Richard Balcombe conductor Graham Bickley, Abbie Osmon, Katie Birtill and Laura Tebbutt vocalists It was a sad day in February 2023 when the world heard that Burt Bacharach had died. Tonight’s tribute includes many of his most famous songs, including ‘Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head’, ‘What The World Needs Now’, ‘Do You Know The Way to San Jose’, ‘Walk on By’, ‘Close to You’… he wrote the kind of tunes that you know without even realising it.

They’re the soundtrack to an era – the easiest of easy listening, with an irresistible swing. Tonight, in the stunning surroundings of the Hall, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and an all-star cast of vocalists give them the deluxe treatment.

Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers since 1967.

During that time, the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same – Fairport’s passion for performance. This year’s Winter Tour features a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new. Support comes from the brilliant Plumhall – using a mesmerising combination of acoustic and electric instruments, they create breathtaking soundscapes to their powerful original songs.

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Contemporary Music

Manu Delago Saturday 10 February 8pm Music Room £25, £21

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The Lexicon of Love

ABC Thursday 15 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £111 (VIP), £76, £71, £53.50, £38.50

Manu Delago – Grammy nominee, composer, innovator and acclaimed percussionist – has teamed up with vocal ensemble Mad About Lemon to craft a profound new album, Snow From Yesterday. Now, Manu will be joined by singers from Mad About Lemon and the multi-talented Clemens Rofner, as he shares this versatile and powerful album with audiences across Europe. Famous for his dynamic and surprising live shows, Manu Delago has toured the world and collaborated with artists such as Björk, The Cinematic Orchestra and Olafur Arnalds.

ABC celebrate 15 years of performing the iconic and timeless debut album The Lexicon of Love in its entirety. Fusing dance floor finesse with a post-punk attitude, the number one album spawned timeless tracks such as ‘Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look Of Love’, ‘Tears Are Not Enough’, and ‘All Of My Heart’. The album saw ABC enchant the world with their own unique brand of pop and remains one of the best albums of all time.

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Contemporary Music Mellowtone presents

Serious Sam Barrett is a hard touring, folk and country singersongwriter from Yorkshire, playing heartfelt self-penned and traditional songs on 12 string guitar and banjo. Sam began performing in Leeds in 2004, with word spreading further afield with the release of his album Close To Home. Having played prestigious festivals and touring widely, Sam has shared stages with the likes of Martin Carthy, Dave Burland, Kathryn Tickell and Karine Polwart.

Serious Sam Barrett Thursday 15 February 8pm Music Room £18, £15

Legendary Scottish singer, songwriter, musician and actress Barbara Dickson embarks on her Farewell Tour with her full band. Don’t miss this very special concert featuring hits such as ‘Another Suitcase in Another Hall’, ‘Caravans’, ‘January February’, ‘MacCrimmon’s Lament’, ‘Easy Terms’ and more. Get ready for an evening packed with songs from one of the finest voices you will ever hear.

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Farewell Tour 2024

Barbara Dickson Friday 16 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £40, £35

A core member of Afro Celt Sound System, N’Faly Kouyaté is a world-renowned Griot master musician and multiinstrumentalist. His latest solo project is a mixture of polyphony and electronic music in symbiosis with traditional instruments, called Afrotronix. Join N’Faly and his ensemble for an unforgettable night filled with vibrant rhythms, soul-stirring harmonies, and a celebration of cultural diversity. Feel the energy and be transported by N’Faly’s virtuoso performances, where his infectious passion for music will ignite your spirit.

N’Faly Kouyaté Friday 16 February 8pm Music Room £22, £19

The Return of The Caped Crusader

Rick Wakeman Saturday 17 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £150 (VIP), £61, £55, £47.50, £39.50

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Rick Wakeman returns with a two-part show, presenting new arrangements of classic YES material, followed by a performance of his ground-breaking album Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Whether as a solo artist or a member of YES, Rick Wakeman holds legendary status in the history of progressive rock. Expect to hear classic rock brought bang up to date by Rick and the English Rock Ensemble in this not-to-be-missed tour.

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The Sharon Shannon Trio Saturday 17 February 8pm Music Room £25, £22

After a career that has spanned 40 years, Sharon Shannon is still breaking new ground in the Irish trad scene. Playing shows everywhere from The Kennedy Centre in Washington to London’s Wembley Arena, Sharon continues to redefine and reimagine the boundaries of Irish traditional music, mixing it with genres as different from each other as reggae and classical. Sharon now brings new music, creating a live show that will surprise and excite.

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Heartbreak: The Tom Petty Show Friday 1 March 8pm Music Room £22, £19

A group of acclaimed musicians present a sensational tribute to one of the best-selling artists of all time. A Grammy Award-winning artist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, the late great Tom Petty’s legacy still garners a mass following. In a career spanning four decades, he gained acclaim for his solo work and projects such as The Traveling Wilburys and Mudcrutch.

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Grupo Luma Saturday 2 March 8pm Music Room £17, £14

Grupo Luma returns to showcase sounds from Cuba, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Venezuela, taking their audience on a captivating journey through the magical melodies, rhythms and poetry of Latin America. Grupo Luma has established itself on the world music circuit, having graced events such as La Linea Festival, the Migration Matters Festival, el Sueño Existe, and supporting the legendary Illapu. Now, get ready for an exhilarating exploration of the powerful world of Latin American music.

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Blazin’ Fiddles Sunday 3 March 8pm Music Room £24, £21

Martha Tilston Thursday 7 March 8pm Music Room £19, £16

Easily amongst Scotland’s most renowned folk groups, Blazin’ Fiddles are still raising roofs in their 25th year on the road. The band’s four-fiddle frontline of Bruce MacGregor, Jenna Reid, Rua Macmillan and Kristan Harvey ignites atop second-to-none accompaniment from Anna Massie and Angus Lyon, packing all the power, passion and sensitivity of Scotland’s music into a single show. Whatever the hall – whether Highland village or Royal Albert – they’ll turn it into the warmest and liveliest of hootenannies.

With a pure silken voice and lyrics that captivate, Martha Tilston has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, released several critically acclaimed albums, gained a nomination for BBC best newcomer, appeared as a guest vocalist for Zero 7, toured internationally and worked with some of the world’s most inspiring performers. With long-time collaborators Matt Tweed and Matt Kelly, she entwines raw vocals, sparkling melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.

Moon Shifts Oceans

Emily Saunders Friday 8 March 8pm Music Room £20, £17

Acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Emily Saunders leads an exceptional band through her spellbinding set of original songs.

Presenting her powerful new album Moon Shifts Oceans, Emily balances virtuosity and adventurous musicianship in a heady mix of jazz-inspired, broken-beat and Brazilian-infused grooves.

What sets Saunders apart is that her musical skill in front of the mic, is matched with talent behind it: as composer, producer and musical director. A powerhouse of change in the music industry – having led anti-harassment campaigns and founded initiatives to support independent artists – she’ll take to the stage this International Women’s Day and showcase just why she’s an inspiration to so many.

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Contemporary Music Build Something Better

Grace Petrie Saturday 9 March 8pm Music Room £19 This is a standing event.

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It’s two years since Connectivity debuted at #1 in the UK download chart, propelling the fiercely independent Grace Petrie from critics’ choice to the stages of major venues across Europe, Australia and Canada, mesmerising audiences with her socially urgent lyricism and the barnstorming power of her live show.

Now the songwriter is back – stronger, older and a whole lot angrier than ever before – on tour and with a new album, Build Something Better, produced by Frank Turner.

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The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour

10cc Tuesday 12 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £48.50, £42.50, £38.50 Plus special guest Paul Canning Fifty years on from their debut album, 10cc are back on the road.

Having sold over 15 million albums in the UK alone, 10cc have eleven Top 10 hits to their name, including three number one singles – ‘Rubber Bullets’, ‘Dreadlock Holiday’ and ‘I’m Not In Love’. Led by Graham Gouldman, the live band comprises Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess – both of whom have been with 10cc since the early years – Keith Hayman and Iain Hornal.

Lost In Music Wednesday 13 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £37, £31, £27

The show that everyone is talking about is now even bigger, so join our sensational live band and incredibly talented vocalists as we recreate the magical 1970s and take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco. Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

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Contemporary Music The Big Swing Tour

Tony Hadley Sunday 17 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £121 (VIP), £57, £51, £41, £36

Tony Hadley is back on the road, performing some of the greatest swing songs and stylish reworkings of his own classic hits. Expect songs by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra, alongside solo tracks and the Spandau hits that introduced the world to his iconic voice. Tony will be joined as ever by his fabulous TH Band and a full brass section.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle, Seafoam Green and Karen Turley Sunday 17 March from 7.30pm Music Room £32, £28 In association with Mellowtone

Get ready for a St Patrick’s Day celebration like no other.

Legendary trio McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle take to the stage, bringing you their own blend of top-class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.

The Irish-born Americana duo Seafoam Green also appear, showcasing their soulful sound that has impressed audiences all around the world. Singer-songwriter Karen Turley will be performing too – a rising star in the folk and country world, Karen has appeared at festivals around the region and released her own EP.

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It Takes Two Tuesday 19 March 8pm Music Room £17, £14

It Takes Two is back at the Music Room with a brand-new line-up featuring four of Merseyside’s most exciting vocal duos. Merseyside/ Irish folk duo The Folk Doctors appear alongside Limerance, a group known for their unique harmonies, beautiful lyrics and outstanding live shows. Bau Cat – whose music spans psych, indie, roots and rock n roll – also take to the stage, and The Troubadears showcase their natural blend of vocals that’s wowed audiences across the UK.

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Dan Croll Wednesday 20 March 8pm Music Room £15 This is a standing event.

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N’famady Kouyaté Saturday 23 March 8pm Music Room £16 This is a standing event.

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Dirty Dancing in Concert (cert 15) Monday 25 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £66.50, £57.50, £51.50, £41.50, £30.50

Dan Croll is an award-winning indie-pop/folktronica artist. A graduate of the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, his 2012 debut single ‘From Nowhere’ achieved great success. Since then, he’s released a number of ambitious and inventive albums. His latest album, Fools, finds Dan at a crossroads.

Five years since leaving his beloved Liverpool for L.A., Fools asks if it’s time to come home. Sonically the album spreads its net wider than his previous recordings – country, disco and woozy psychedelics join nods to Carole King and James Taylor.

N’famady Kouyaté returns to the Music Room, this time as the winner of the 2023 Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition. Cardiff-based N’famady’s music is a blend of his West African heritage and Western indie, pop and jazz. His live performances, backed by an excellent band, create vibrant atmospheres, fuelled by his charisma and charm on stage.

Relive the timeless love story of Baby and Johnny and experience the hit film in a unique and unforgettable way, on a full-size cinema screen with a band and singers live on stage. Dirty Dancing, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, was a worldwide box-office sensation when it was released in 1987. The soundtrack generated two multi-platinum albums and multi-singles, including the Academy Award-winning ‘(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life’.

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Contemporary Music Get ready for the best 80s party on the planet! The 80s produced some of the most memorable bands and styles of all time, and The 80s Show covers as many of these as possible, going to monumental lengths to get the sounds absolutely perfect. Featuring only the best musicians and singers around, you’ll be singing along to the massive hits of Duran Duran, Tears For Fears, Spandau Ballet, Wham!, Madonna, Whitney Houston, OMD, Erasure, David Bowie and more.

The 80s Show Wednesday 27 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £35, £29

Sam Lee is an acclaimed singer, folksong collector, conservationist and founder of The Nest Collective, who have injected life back into the folk trad and world acoustic scenes. Sam’s first release, Ground Of Its Own, was short-listed for a Mercury Music Prize, his track ‘Lovely Molly’ won a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award and he won ‘Artist of the Year’ at the 2016 Songlines Magazine Awards. He has also contributed songs to multiple film projects, including Guy Ritchie’s King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.

Sam Lee Thursday 28 March 8pm Music Room £22, £19

The Billy Joel Songbook Sunday 31 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £34.50, £28.50, £26

Flats & Sharps Wednesday 3 April 8pm Music Room £17, £14

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After a sell-out 2022 tour, the hugely acclaimed singer-songwriter and pianist Elio Pace and his incredible band are set to thrill audiences once more with the smash-hit awardwinning show, The Billy Joel Songbook. This exciting live show pays homage to one of the most iconic musicians, singer-songwriters and composers of the 20th Century, transporting the audience through a catalogue of Joel’s music including ‘She’s Always A Woman’, ‘Uptown Girl’, ‘We Didn’t Start The Fire’ and ‘Piano Man’.

Delivering energetic, enthusiastic and spirited bluegrass to audiences all around the world, Flats & Sharps have been performing their unique take on this music for over ten years. Bringing a fresh and modern outlook on foot-stomping bluegrass material, powerful and well-crafted original songs, and plenty of beautiful moments in between, their shows perfectly blend strong harmonies and stonking solos. Their incredible stage presence and energy create an evening that’ll have you dancing, laughing and singing along in no time.

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Paul Simon’s Graceland Reimagined by The London African Gospel Choir Friday 5 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £34.50, £29.50, £23.50

Dom Martin Sunday 7 April 8pm Music Room £21,50, £18.50

Wallis Bird Tuesday 9 April 8pm Music Room £20, £17

Following multiple sold-out shows across the UK, the London African Gospel Choir perform their rendition of Paul Simon’s iconic album Graceland. Colourful, uplifting and life-affirming, this astounding musical reinterpretation includes all the hit singles: ‘Diamonds on The Soles of Her Shoes’, ‘The Boy in the Bubble’, ‘Homeless’, and Graceland’s biggest smash hit ‘You Can Call Me Al’. To compare this vibrant show to anything else would be like trying to measure love or joy with a ruler!

Belfast’s singer-songwriter Dom Martin presents an intimate acoustic show.

A multiple-time winner of the UK Blues Award for ‘Acoustic Artist’ and ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’, Dom draws you into his world in his legendary live shows. Since 2019, he has released three studio albums – all a smooth mixture of acoustic and electric songs which take you on a journey. Embarking on a solo tour for the first time, Dom will be joined by Demi Marriner – a superb up-andcoming Americana artist.

Wallis Bird has been enrapturing audiences with her irrepressible onstage energy for over a decade. In 2022, Wallis released her seventh studio album Hands – her most personal and experimental to date.

Since its release, Wallis has toured throughout Europe, the USA and the UK earning rave reviews as she jumps from her one woman shows of her 2019 album Woman to special big band concerts.

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Contemporary Music Parr Jazz presents

Briana Corrigan Wednesday 10 April 8pm Music Room £20, £17

With a voice that “could melt icebergs at 50 paces” (VOX), Briana Corrigan of The Beautiful South is returning to the stage.

This is a rare opportunity to hear Corrigan’s “stupendous vocal” (NME) up close and personal as she entertains with an evening of story and song. Expect Beautiful South classics, nestled among her own beautifully crafted songs and some unique takes on traditional favourites, all combining to pack an intimate, heart-warming, emotional and joyous punch of connection.

Ímar Thursday 11 April 8pm Music Room £21, £18

BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners, Irish/Manx/Scottish quintet Ímar are amongst Glasgow’s hottest folk property. Their two albums – Afterlight and Avalanche – have amassed a devoted fanbase all around the world, whilst live audiences are transfixed by Ímar’s collective and individual technical prowess. With a line-up boasting a heavyweight haul of top solo prizes, the group’s collective synergy and live energy is positively electric.

John Reilly & Lewis Nitikman Saturday 13 April 8pm Music Room £21, £18

John Reilly is a Sheffield-based singer-songwriter, originally from Liverpool. Concerts in his home city are always very special, so he is delighted to return with his long-term writing partner, Canadian composer and pianist Lewis Nitikman. In this uniquely intimate gig, John will perform new songs, old favourites and remarkable covers, all enhanced by the incredible piano skills of Lewis Nitikman. Expect a very special evening of moving and inspirational music which leaves the audience entranced and shouting for more.

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Contemporary Music Liverpool Acoustic presents

Motel Sundown Sunday 14 April 8pm Music Room £17, £14

Motel Sundown are an Americana band based in Liverpool. Formed in 2018, they combine the sounds they grew up with such as The Beatles, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, with three-part harmonies inspired by the likes of Fleetwood Mac and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. The band released their debut album in 2022 and since then, they’ve played shows and festivals across the UK and supported Americana artists such as The Hanging Stars, Ashley Campbell, and Grammynominated Courtney Marie Andrews.

Blue Tuesday 16 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £201 (VIP), £77, £71, £61, £56, £51

Multi-million selling BRIT Award winners Blue hit the road, bringing special, intimate shows packed with their best-loved songs and memories from throughout their career. Prepare to see Blue as you’ve never seen them before in grand theatre settings, featuring performances of fan favourites such as ‘All Rise’, ‘Flyby’, ‘Too Close’, ‘One Love’, ‘Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word’ and some surprises, alongside anecdotes from their 20 years as mainstays of the pop music scene.

Mary Gauthier Tuesday 23 April 8pm Music Room £25, £21 With support from Jaimee Harris

As she has so eloquently accomplished over the past 25 years, acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier has used her art once again to traverse the uncharted waters of the past few years. Her gift to us, the powerful Dark Enough to See the Stars, collects ten sparkling jewels of Gauthier songcraft reflecting both love and loss. A Grammy-nominated folk singer-songwriter, Mary’s songs have been recorded by everyone from Dolly Parton and Jimmy Buffett to Boy George and Candi Staton.

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Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Tuesday 30 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £66, £56.50, £50.50, £39.50, £33.50

New York City’s pop-jazz sensation, Postmodern Jukebox, return to the UK, bringing their innovative twist on classic sounds and performing ‘today’s hits yesterday’. Expect a dazzling, inspiring trip through the PMJ Universe – where modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like swing, doo-wop, 1920s jazz and Motown and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers and instrumentalists.

Aoife Scott and Dominie Hooper Tuesday 30 April 8pm Music Room £16, £13

Aoife Scott and Dominie Hooper come together for an incredible performance. Born into the legendary Black Family, Aoife Scott is steadily rising to the top of the traditional and folk music scene and has long enjoyed success as an established artist in her own right. Dominie Hooper is a London-based, Dartmoorborn guitarist, cellist, singer and songwriter breathing new life into alternative music through seeds of alt-rock and British folk.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story Sunday 5 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £39, £33, £29

Following sold-out performances in the West End and around the globe, the sensational homage to Simon & Garfunkel returns to Liverpool. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.

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The Seven Decades Tour

Jethro Tull Monday 6 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £56, £50, £45

Jacqui Dankworth & Charlie Wood Wednesday 8 May 8pm Music Room £25, £21

Jethro Tull perform songs from across their entire back-catalogue – from their 1968 debut album This Was, through to their latest album RökFlöte.

Over the years, they’ve sold over 60 million albums, built an extensive global fan base and released over 30 albums, but much remains the same!

With Ian’s unique and iconic flute playing and distinct vocal at the helm, Jethro Tull’s hunger for creativity and experimentation is as strong as ever and only evolves and develops.

Jacqui Dankworth – the imaginative and moving award-winning vocalist – appears in concert alongside acclaimed pianist-vocalist Charlie Wood.

Audiences will be treated to a sparkling collection of songs drawn from Jacqui’s studio albums, alongside the music that has inspired her incredible career. Firmly established as one of the country’s leading jazz vocalists, Jacqui’s live concerts showcase her unique versatility and effortless mastery of a wide spectrum of genres.

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Thursday 9 May 7.30pm Friday 10 May 7.30pm Saturday 11 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £46, £39, £31 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns in 2024. The show offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time. Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, this show is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

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Jenny Colquitt Saturday 11 May 8pm Music Room £18.50, £15.50

Sensational 60s Experience Friday 17 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £37.50, £31.50

Gordon Giltrap & John Etheridge Friday 17 May 8pm Music Room £27, £23

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Named as one of RnR Magazine’s ‘Ones to Watch’ in 2022, award-winning artist Jenny Colquitt encompasses a unique combination of Americana, indie, folk rock and pop. A voice that uniquely combines the melodic undertones of artists such as Eva Cassidy and the rawness of Alanis Morissette, she writes with soul, lyrical vulnerability and style to accompany her musicality on keys and guitar.

Join us for this feel-good festival of nostalgia, as Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich, The Trems (former members of The Tremeloes), The Fortunes, The Swinging Blue Jeans and Vanity Fare transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960s. Full of timeless classics, expect to hear ‘The Legend Of Xanadu’, ‘Storm In A Teacup’, ‘Hippy Hippy Shake’, ‘Silence Is Golden’, ‘Hitchin A Ride’ and many more.

Gordon Giltrap and John Etheridge – two of the UK’s most respected guitarists – join forces for an unforgettable evening of top-class musicianship. These innovative guitarists bring you an electrifying show – expect material from their respective careers and favourite pieces from throughout the landscape of their musical visions and influences. A show guaranteed to enthrall guitar aficionados and music lovers in general, don’t miss the chance to see these influential guitarists in action.

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Richard Marx Saturday 18 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £129 (VIP), £56, £50, £40, £35

The Classic Tales of Yes Tour

YES Sunday 26 May 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £85, £64, £58, £49

The New Radio Ballads: In the Footsteps of Ewan MacColl Wednesday 5 June 8pm Music Room £27, £23

Richard Marx has been a recording artist and powerhouse of the songwriting world for almost 40 years. A true multi-talented performer, he’s written for the likes of Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers and Celine Dion, and scored 14 No.1 singles as both a performer and songwriter/producer. Having sold over 30 million albums, his latest release, Songwriter, features pop, rock and country songs, as well as five beautiful ballads – a celebration of the versatility and ambition that he’s displayed throughout his career.

YES return with a show that includes iconic tracks from the band’s fifty-plus year back-catalogue and, possibly, music from their new album, Mirror To The Sky. Formed in 1968, the Grammy Award-winning YES have been one of the most innovative, influential and best-loved bands in rock music history. With their groundbreaking musical style and content, they have sold over 50 million records and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

In the 1950s, Ewan MacColl created the groundbreaking BBC Home Service Radio Ballads, highlighting the voices of rarely-heard communities in songs written from recorded interviews.

In 2006, Radio Ballads returned to BBC Radio 2, using the same format but this time involving a whole team of stellar musicians and singers. Now, multi-instrumentalists from that team – Bob Fox, Jez Lowe and Julie Matthews – present music from the 2006 Radio Ballads live on stage. Expect songs of joy, love, hardship and humour.

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New Year’s Day Proms

Hilary Davan Wetton conductor Manchester Concert Orchestra

Monday 1 January 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £50, £44, £36, £26.50, £24, £19.50

Welcome 2024 with a stirring celebration of uplifting music – raise your glasses as the Manchester Concert Orchestra perform a stellar selection of classics perfect for such a momentous occasion. This 65-piece orchestra will perform some of the most-loved pieces in the classical repertoire – expect works such as Strauss’ Radetzky March, Elgar’s Nimrod, Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King, Puccini’s Nessun Dorma, music from Verdi’s La Traviata and more. There’ll also be a celebratory Proms-style finale where you can wave your flags with gusto. This concert is the perfect way to see in the New Year in style!

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Hallelujah! When King George II first heard the most famous bit of Handel’s Messiah, he leapt to his feet in excitement. You don’t have to do that, but tunes like Ev’ry Valley, The Trumpet Shall Sound, and For Unto us a Child is Born are as much part of the season as mulled wine and mince pies. With baroque music expert Bernard Labadie making his Liverpool debut, you’ll experience all the freshness, inspiration and joy of a truly timeless classic.

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Rachmaninov’s Symphony No.1 Thursday 11 January 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19 Post-concert Question Time - starts in the Music Room 15 minutes after the concert ends with Artist in Residence Simone Lamsma.

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Suk Scherzo fantastique Sibelius Violin Concerto Rachmaninov Symphony No.1 Domingo Hindoyan conductor Simone Lamsma violin (Artist in Residence) “Vengeance is mine; I will repay!” And taking his cue from those thunderous words, the young Sergei Rachmaninov launched himself headlong into his volcanic First Symphony. Grand, dark, and blazing with unrequited passion, it’s a real gothic thriller. Beginning the concert, is the effortless grace (and oh-so-catchy tunes) of Suk’s Scherzo fantastique before Artist in Residence, Simone Lamsma, plays Sibelius’s haunting Violin Concerto. Fire… and ice.

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Ian Tracey, organ Monday 15 January 1pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £12 Sponsored by

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Handel/Goss-Custard Overture ‘The Occasional Oratorio’ Albinoni/Rawsthorne Adagio J.S.Bach/Goss-Custard Chaconne in D minor Dvořák/Goss-Custard ‘Largo’ from New World Symphony Tchaikovsky/Tracey Suite from Nutcracker Porter-Heaps/Tracey Nocturne for an Orange Respighi/Tracey Pini della Via Appia ‘The Pines of Rome’ Following his popular lunchtime recital last season, Ian Tracey returns to the console of the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall organ, presenting his ‘one man band’ in a programme of orchestral transcriptions of his own, alongside some by his two Liverpool Cathedral organist predecessors.

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Beethoven’s Symphony No.5 Thursday 18 January 7.30pm Sunday 21 January 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19

Beethoven Overture, Egmont Richard Strauss Don Quixote Beethoven Symphony No.5 Domingo Hindoyan conductor Jonathan Aasgaard cello Nicholas Bootiman viola Are these the most famous four notes in history? Ludwig van Beethoven shakes his fist at Fate and launches the symphony to end all symphonies. From tragedy to triumph, Beethoven’s Fifth is the ride of your musical life, but today, Domingo Hindoyan is all about adventure: whether the heroism of Beethoven’s Egmont, or Richard Strauss’ fantastical retelling of the escapades of Don Quixote. With the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s own Jonathan Aasgaard taking the role of the crazy knight, you’ll believe a cello can fly!

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It’s Mozart’s birthday and we’re celebrating with some of the most beautiful music ever written. Two of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s very own star players – Cormac Henry and Elizabeth McNulty – step forward in Mozart’s enchanting Flute and Harp Concerto, while Nil Venditti conducts the majestic ‘Jupiter’ symphony and the playful Symphony No.29. Everyone’s invited as we say: happy 267th, Wolfgang Amadeus!

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A ruthless sultan, his beautiful young wife, and 1001 nights of stories from beyond the imagination. That was the inspiration behind Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade: a glittering, wide-screen orchestral epic, and the climax of a concert that opens with a postcard from sunny Italy and then the deliciously tuneful piano concerto that Shostakovich wrote as a present for his teenage son. It’s a joyous showcase for two real rising stars: conductor Paolo Bortolameolli and the award-winning Elisabeth Brauss.

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‘Their playing is virtuosic, their tone is sensational’ (The Arts Desk) and today, the Czech ensemble, the Pavel Haas Quartet, present a celebration of composers from their homeland, performing works by Martinů and Kaprálová, as well as a real gem by Antonín Dvořák.

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Thursday 8 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19

The journey of a family to discover its past. Merseyside writer Julia Nelki wrote Villa Russo as an act of witness and of bringing together the history and threads of her own family. This concert takes Julia’s voice and brings it to life on stage, taking us from the heart of Germany in 1750 to the high Andes, from outcasts to opera, from villains to a villa.

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Thomas Verity clarinet Rob Shepley viola/guitar Concettina Del Vecchio accordion Marcel Becker bass Ilona Domnich soprano Joanna Bending actor Lorraine Mponela poet

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Classical Music Lunchtime Concert

Jamie Kenny, double bass and Jonathan Aasgaard, cello Monday 12 February 1pm Music Room £12, £8 Sponsored by

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Rossini Duetto in D Major Bohuslav Rehor Jehosh Edgar Meyer Duet Zdeněk Lukáš Duo di Basso Jamie Kenny bass Jonathan Aasgaard cello Ace meets bass... Jonathan Aasgaard and Jamie Kenny play duets for cello and double bass from across two continents and three centuries.

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The Best of John Williams Wednesday 14 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £60, £53, £44, £40, £37, £24 Jonathan Aasgaard © Chris Christodoulou

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Programme to include music from: Star Wars Harry Potter Jaws Superman Schindler’s List Hook

Close Encounters of The Third Kind The Witches of Eastwick Minority Report Catch Me if You Can Jaws

Richard Kaufman conductor/presenter It’s Valentine’s Day, and what could be more romantic than a night out at the movies? From the deserts of Tatooine to the Hogwarts Express, one thing’s for sure: the minute you hear the music, you know you’re in John Williams’ country. Join Hollywood maestro Richard Kaufman and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for a blockbuster tribute to the world’s greatest living film composer.

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Ensemble 10:10 Saturday 17 February 7.30pm The Tung Auditorium £20

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Edmund Finnis Between Rain Samy Moussa Violin Concerto (UK premiere) Jacques Hétu Symphony No.3 (UK premiere) David Diamond Music from Romeo and Juliet Samy Moussa conductor Thelma Handy violin Samy Moussa has burst onto the music scene winning plaudits for his compositions and his conducting alike. For his Ensemble 10:10 debut, he brings compelling composers rarely heard on these shores – Jacques Hétu (from Canada) and David Diamond (from the US), but also serene music from the UK’s Edmund Finnis. Moussa also introduces us to his acclaimed Violin Concerto with a UK premiere starring our very own Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Leader, Thelma Handy as soloist. Moussa’s music is described as ‘dazzlingly colouristic’, full of ‘intoxicated harmonies and noisy energy’ – this concert will encompass all that and more.

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Grieg’s Piano Concerto Thursday 22 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19 Simon Trpčeski © B. Ealovega - KulturOp

Martinů La Bagarre Grieg Piano Concerto Stravinsky The Firebird (complete) Vasily Petrenko conductor Simon Trpčeski piano Critics call them the ‘dream team’, and here in Liverpool we all know that when the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s Conductor Laureate Vasily Petrenko gets together with the sensational Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski, they tend to blow the roof off. Imagine their chemistry in Grieg’s hugely popular Piano Concerto and then follow Vasily into the fairy-tale wonderland of Stravinsky’s The Firebird.

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Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Merseyside Youth Orchestra Reunion Concert Sunday 25 February 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £50, £30 (to include a £10 donation to Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra) Supported by

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The current Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra unites with hundreds of past Merseyside Youth Orchestra and Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra members under the baton of previous conductors Clark Rundell, Timothy Reynish and the patron of the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra – and former Youth Orchestra member – Sir Simon Rattle, who opens the concert conducting the present youth orchestra members in Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute. Then masses of alumni members from the past 73 years of the youth orchestra will join on stage to play music by Elgar, Shostakovich and some surprises! It will be a wonderful sight to see the stage packed for an afternoon of nostalgia and fun, all planned to raise funds for future LPYO activities and training.

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Thursday 29 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19

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In our dreams we’ve all heard the perfect melody, but only Anton Bruckner actually woke up and wrote it down. It’s right there at the start of his Seventh Symphony: a gateway to glowing vistas, stunning landscapes and towering Alpine peaks. Domingo Hindoyan adores it, and it’s a magical way to follow the gloriously tuneful Violin Concerto by Erich Korngold, the Viennese prodigy who made it big in Hollywood. Our Young Artist in Residence Johan Dalene brings romance without limits.

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Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestras Sunday 10 March 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £18 Under 25s can get £9 tickets.

There is a 10% discount for groups of 6+.

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Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Ruth Davies oboe Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Academy Orchestra Alex Dunn conductor Programme to include: Cimarosa Oboe Concerto Dvořák (arr. Tim Jackson) Movements from Symphony No.9, ‘New World’ Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra oboist and former member of the Merseyside Youth Orchestra, Ruth Davies, takes to the stage as soloist for Cimarosa’s Oboe Concerto alongside the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. In the second half, Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Youth Academy Orchestra perform side-by-side in a specially arranged version of Dvořák’s Symphony No.9.

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A wind quintet is like a sonic paintbox. Today the Liverpool Wind Collective explores the impressionist colours of France, celebrates the sounds of 20th century America, and takes a trip to the world’s most improbable zoo!

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Classic FM Hall of Fame Saturday 16 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £44, £40, £37, £24 Sponsored by Aled Jones © Ray Burmiston

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Handel Zadok the Priest Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending Smetana Vltava (from Ma Vlast) Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine Verdi Triumphal March and Chorus from Aida Handel Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah Beethoven Symphony No.5: first movement Mozart Lacrimosa from Requiem Morricone Gabriel’s Oboe (from The Mission) Holst Jupiter from The Planets Orff O Fortuna from Carmina Burana David Parry conductor Aled Jones presenter Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir Some pieces really are popular for a reason, and we can’t get enough of the Classic FM Hall of Fame: the definitive countdown of the world’s favourite classical music. Now we’re adding the massed voices of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir to bring you such all-time favourites as Carmina Burana, Zadok the Priest, The Lark Ascending and many more. Aled Jones is your host for a night of melodies without end… admit it, you’re humming them already!

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Free But Happy Thursday 21 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19

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Brahms Symphony No.3 Prokofiev Violin Concerto No.2 Enescu Romanian Rhapsody No.1 Lawrence Foster conductor Arabella Steinbacher violin ‘Free but Happy’: that’s the motto that Brahms coded into his Third Symphony, and from majestic opening to sunset finish, it’s unmistakably the work of a Romantic with a capital ‘R’. That’s just the start of a concert that doesn’t hold back on melody or joy – whether it’s the great Arabella Steinbacher making a very welcome return in Prokofiev’s zingy concerto, or the wild mountain fiddles of Enescu’s flamboyant Romanian Rhapsody.

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Vaughan Williams Old King Cole* Britten The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra Delius On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring and Summer Night on the River Joanna Marsh Plastic Theatre *# (Liverpool Philharmonic commission in consortium with Trondheim Symphony Orchestra & Opera, and youth choirs from Denmark, Peru, Australia and USA) Ellie Slorach conductor Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir* Liverpool Philharmonic Children’s Choir # Paul Whittaker OBE BSL Interpreter

Few composers have ever written a piece for young people (aged 5 to 105) that’s as fabulous, as fun and as thrillingly colourful as Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Great music belongs to all ages, whether it’s a playful Vaughan Williams ballet or Delius’ gorgeous musical daydreams. So today we’re also proud to present the latest in our hugely successful series of commissions for our terrific Youth Choirs and Orchestra, composed by Joanna Marsh and conducted by Ellie Slorach.

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Grosvenor String Quartet Monday 25 March 1pm Music Room £12, £8 Sponsored by

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Shostakovich String Quartet No.3 Osvaldo Golijov Tenebrae James Pattinson violin Emily Mowbray violin Rachel Jones viola Simon Denton cello Music is better than words, and Shostakovich’s string quartets are like the secret diary of a genius. The Grosvenor Quartet steps into his imagination today – and explores the passionate world of Osvaldo Golijov.

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs Weinberg Thursday 4 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19 Sheku Kanneh-Mason © Ollie Ali

Post-concert Question Time starts in the Music Room 15 minutes after the concert ends with conductor Andrew Manze.

Coleridge-Taylor Ballade Weinberg Cello Concerto in C minor op.43 Elgar Symphony No.1 Andrew Manze conductor Sheku Kanneh-Mason cello You don’t need us to tell you about Sheku Kanneh-Mason – the inspirational young British cellist who’s changed the way we think about classical music. Well, he’s back, this time with a haunting, unfairly neglected concerto by one of Shostakovich’s best friends.

Meanwhile, Andrew Manze shares the greatest of British symphonies, Elgar’s First. When it was premiered in Manchester in 1908, the audience jumped to its feet and cheered – you’re about to hear why.

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Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano Sunday 7 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £40, £34, £29

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J.S. Bach French Suite No.5 Chopin Impromptu Nos. 1, 2 & 3 Debussy Estampes Rachmaninov Moments musicaux Here in Liverpool we’ve taken Nobuyuki Tsujii to our hearts, and the artistry and warmth of this phenomenal Japanese pianist leaves audiences cheering and critics lost for words. He brought the house down with his recital in the Hall last season, and tonight he stretches his wings with a programme that ranges from the timeless beauty of Bach, through the magic of Chopin, to the grand passions of Rachmaninov. Nobu will make them all sing in a concert drenched in fantasy, feeling and the kind of piano playing you thought they didn’t make any more.

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Liverpool String Quartet Monday 8 April 8pm Music Room £20, £17

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Holst Phantasy Quartet on British Folksongs Op.36 Eleanor Alberga String Quartet No.2 Schubert Death and the Maiden Róisín Verity violin Sarah Hill violin Dani Sanxis viola Nick Byrne cello From Vienna to the Caribbean, great things come in small packages as the Liverpool String Quartet pair the music of Jamaican-born composer Eleanor Alberga with Schubert’s most famous string quartet.

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Nielsen’s Violin Concerto Thursday 11 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19 Johan Dalene © Mats Bäcker

Ruth Gipps Song for Orchestra Nielsen Violin Concerto Borodin Symphony No.2 Andrew Manze conductor Johan Dalene violin (Young Artist in Residence) Alexander Borodin worked as a scientist, but he dreamed in music and his wonderful Second Symphony is exactly as stirring, as tuneful and as lush as you’d expect from the composer of the Polovtsian Dances – and it’s a real favourite of our Principal Guest Conductor Andrew Manze. Young Artist in Residence Johan Dalene, meanwhile, is crazy about the raw energy of Nielsen’s powerful Violin Concerto.

We open with Ruth Gipps’ gorgeous instrumental Song for Orchestra with the oboe leading the way.

Catalyst: The National Youth Orchestra and The National Youth Brass Band Friday 12 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £27, £21 (adult) £25, £19 (over 65s) Tickets are free for under 19s

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Gavin Higgins Concerto Grosso for Brass Band and Orchestra Prokofiev Symphony No. 5 Jessica Cottis conductor Experience unforgettable, unbridled talent as Liverpool hosts Catalyst – a festival featuring The National Youth Orchestra and The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, and also invites local teenagers to get involved. There’ll be a series of performances across the city and at The Tung Auditorium, but here at the Hall, brilliant young musicians take on Gavin Higgins’ Concerto Grosso, celebrated as a jamboree of sound, and embrace the energy of Prokofiev’s extraordinary Symphony No. 5. Written in 1945, this defiant and hopeful music looks forward to the future.

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Classical Music Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Symphonie Fantastique Saturday 20 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19

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Charles Koechlin Vers la voûte étoilée (Visions of the starry firmament) Poulenc Gloria Berlioz Symphonie fantastique Ariane Matiakh conductor Daniella Sicari soprano Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir Hector Berlioz poured all his unrequited longing into a symphony like nothing you’ve ever heard – an outrageous opium-fuelled fantasy of glittering ballrooms, guillotines and demonic revels. Making her Liverpool conducting debut is Ariane Matiakh, who takes us to the stars with a sultry French nightscape by Charles Koechlin, before the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir continue our journey to the heavens in Poulenc’s exuberant Gloria.

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Pixels Ensemble Monday 22 April 1pm Music Room £12, £8 Sponsored by

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Shostakovich Seven Romances on Poems by Alexander Blok Valentin Silvestrov Three Postludes Anna Crookes soprano Sophie Rosa violin Jonathan Aasgaard cello Ian Buckle piano There’s a special magic when a singer performs with a handful of instrumentalists. Soprano Anna Crookes and friends from Pixels Ensemble explore the secrets of the human soul, including the music of Valentin Silvestrov: Ukraine’s greatest living composer.

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Shostakovich’s Symphony No.5 Thursday 25 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19 Domingo Hindoyan © John Millar

Roussel Bacchus and Ariadne, Op.43: Suite 2 Eleanor Alberga Piano Concerto (world premiere) Shostakovich Symphony No.5 Domingo Hindoyan conductor Alim Beisembayev piano Shostakovich called his Fifth Symphony “a Soviet artist’s response to just criticism”, but every note tells a much darker truth. From its savage opening to final, blazing chords, this is music that really is a matter of life and death. It’ll make an explosive finish to a concert that begins with Roussel’s whirlwind Bacchus and Ariadne (fast becoming a Domingo Hindoyan signature following the release of his criticallyacclaimed first album in 2022) and stars powerhouse pianist – and the 2021 Leeds International Piano Competition winner – Alim Beisembayev, in a gorgeous new concerto by the Jamaican-born British composer Eleanor Alberga.

Close Up Concert

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company: New Works Concert Friday 26 April 7.30pm Music Room £10 (£5 for under-25s) There is a 10% discount for groups of 6+.

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Join Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company for an evening of new music, written by talented young creatives as part of the Rushworth Young Composers and Songwriters programme. This concert will feature multiple world premieres from the newest generation of composers, performed by the Equilibrium Quartet.

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Jonathan Aasgaard, cello and William Bracken, piano Monday 29 April 8pm Music Room £20, £17

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New World Sonatas: Amy Beach Five Pieces George Crumb Sonata for Cello Barber Sonata for Cello Elliott Carter Cello Sonata Gershwin Three Preludes Jonathan Aasgaard cello William Bracken piano Jonathan Aasgaard, Principal Cello of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, joins pianist William Bracken on a very personal journey through 20th century America – from the melodies of Gershwin and Barber to the wild frontiers of Carter and Crumb.

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Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.3 Saturday 4 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55, £50, £42, £36, £29, £19 Recommended by

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Walton Overture, Scapino Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.3 Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5 Domingo Hindoyan conductor Nobuyuki Tsujii piano What do you get when you combine the energy of Domingo Hindoyan and the heart-stopping virtuosity of pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, with the dark passion and unforgettable melodies of Rachmaninov? Tonight we’ll discover the answer, and with Walton’s dazzling Overture, plus the sweeping melodies and heart-pounding drama of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony after the interval, let’s just say that you might want to hold onto your seat.

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A Celebration of Puccini Saturday 25 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £60, £53, £44, £40, £37, £24 Sponsored by Sonya Yoncheva © Victor Santiago

Domingo Hindoyan conductor Sonya Yoncheva soprano Riccardo Massi tenor Experience some of the most passionate music ever written from one of the greatest opera composers of all time, Giacomo Puccini. Sung by two of opera’s most celebrated stars, hear iconic Puccini arias and orchestral intermezzi from La Bohème to Madame Butterfly, and Le Villi to Manon Lescaut . This is music that expresses the breadth of human emotion, from tragedy to triumph and everything in between, and for Domingo, it is music close to his heart.

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Four Seasons of Buenos Aires Sunday 9 June 2.30pm The Tung Auditorium £29 Simone Lamsma © Otto van den Toorn

Arvo Pärt Summa Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor * # Grieg Holberg Suite Piazzolla Four Seasons of Buenos Aires * Sarasate Introduction and Tarantella * Simone Lamsma violin*/director Eva Thorarinsdottir violin# Strings of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s string section take centre stage in a concert that spans both continents and centuries.

Artist in Residence Simone Lamsma brings the many moods and colours of Argentina’s capital to the stage as she takes on Piazzolla’s passionate Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, then treats us to Sarasate’s enchanting Introduction and Tarantella. Heading north on our musical journey, Eva Thorarinsdottir joins Simone for Bach’s iconic Double Concerto, and we experience Arvo Pärt’s enigmatic Summa and the celebratory sounds of Grieg’s Holberg Suite.

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Mihkel Kerem and the Romantic Violin Monday 10 June 8pm Music Room £20, £17

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Strauss Violin Sonatas Respighi Violin Sonatas Kerem Without Saying Goodbye Mihkel Kerem violin Robin Green piano The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s Assistant Leader Mihkel Kerem is a violinist who transcends boundaries and today, in the soaring, wildly romantic sonatas of Respighi and Richard Strauss, you’ll hear him stretch his wings and fly.

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Ensemble 10:10 Wednesday 19 June 7.30pm The Tung Auditorium £20

Jack Sheen A line, a curve, or figure (arr. for orchestra, world premiere) Sky Macklay Microvariations (arr. for chamber orchestra, world premiere) Jack Sheen Études (arr. for orchestra, world premiere) Sylvia Lim Reframe Timothy Jackson Traffic Jams and Anagrams (world premiere)* Stephen Pratt Noting the Landscape (world premiere) Jack Sheen conductor Jonathan Aasgaard cello* Jack Sheen debuts new work from right across the UK music scene – from his own A line, a curve, or figure, to introducing sparkling new voices to our concert platform, Sky Macklay and Sylvia Lim. Tonight also features two world premieres from local sources: the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s Timothy Jackson, with his solo work for the Orchestra’s Principal Cello, Jonathan Aasgaard, and a work for chamber orchestra from Stephen Pratt, who has contributed so much to Ensemble 10:10 and Liverpool’s music scene over the years.

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A Little Night Music Sunday 23 June 2.30pm The Tung Auditorium £29

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Bach Brandenburg Concerto No.3 Bach Concerto for Oboe d’amore Marianna Martines Overture / Symphony in C Mozart Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Dittersdorf Concerto in A for oboe d’amore Thelma Handy violin / director Jonathan Small oboe d’amore Led by violinist Thelma Handy, the Orchestra showcase five bright, vibrant and perfectly playful pieces. There’s Bach’s lively Brandenburg Concerto and the irresistible romance of Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, as well as rarer gems from the likes of Marianna Martines – a big name in 18th century Vienna whose work is not nearly performed enough today. Meanwhile, in his last ever performance with the Orchestra, Jonathan Small delivers a masterclass on the oboe d’amore – the oboe’s softer and more reclusive cousin – via works by Bach and Dittersdorf.

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Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence Thursday 27 June 7.30pm The Tung Auditorium £29 Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan © John Millar

Rossini Overture, The Barber of Seville Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence Bizet Symphony in C Domingo Hindoyan conductor Tchaikovsky struggled to complete Souvenir de Florence – but you wouldn’t be able to tell. A string sextet inspired by fond memories of time in Italy, the piece came at the height of the composer’s career, and its power and passion really stop you in your tracks. Here, it sits in between the Overture from Rossini’s comic opera The Barber of Seville – a piece whose high energy and drama even inspired a 1950 episode of Looney Tunes – and Bizet’s impressive Symphony in C, a work the composer created when he was just 17 years old.

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Serenades Thursday 26 September 7.30pm Sunday 29 September 2.30pm The Tung Auditorium £29 Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan © John Millar

Dvořák Wind Serenade Hindemith Kammermusik No.5 Brahms Serenade No.2 Domingo Hindoyan conductor Nicholas Bootiman viola A tortured genius, Brahms was known for his serious and sombre style, but here we see a different side to the composer, as we’re treated to the whimsical and sun-drenched Serenade No.2. And, rumour has it we can thank Brahms for another work in today’s programme.

Dvořák’s Wind Serenade – a fun and joyous celebration of the Czech folk tradition – was allegedly inspired by music the composer heard while on his way to visit, you guessed it, Johannes Brahms.

Completing today’s programme is something quite different – a dramatic and hard-hitting work by Hindemith.

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Family & Variety

Glenn Miller Orchestra

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Glenn Miller Orchestra Saturday 13 January 3pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £36, £32, £25, £20, £18

Gareth Gates In The Best Of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Tuesday 30 January 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £41, £35

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Step back in time to the golden era of swing with the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, as the UK’s most renowned big band will transport you to the dance halls and jazz clubs of the 1940s. Led by the legendary Ray McVay, experience timeless classics such as ‘Moonlight Serenade’, ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’, ‘In the Mood’ and more. Always staying true to the original big band style, the Glenn Miller Orchestra will deliver an unforgettable performance that will have you tapping your feet and swinging along in no time to their signature sound and infectious energy.

Gareth Gates joins cast members from the smash-hit Tony award winning musical Jersey Boys and other hit West End shows. The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest-selling groups of all time. Expect all your favourites including ‘Sherry’, ‘My Eyes Adored You’, ‘Oh, What A Night!’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’, ‘Walk Like A Man’ and many more.

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Family & Variety Pagoda Arts presents

Harmony of the Dragon: A Chinese New Year Gala Friday 9 February 8pm Music Room £22, £19

Harmony of the Dragon: A Chinese New Year Gala will be an enchanting musical performance including a rendition of ‘Great Race’, a delightful tune associated with the CBBC programme of the same name. This exciting, festive and playful piece perfectly captures the essence of unity and competition depicted in the Chinese zodiac’s Great Race. So, immerse yourself in this fantastic musical journey as we welcome the Year of the Dragon in style! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Family Concert

Amazing Animals Around the World Saturday 9 March 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £23, £16, £14 (adult) £15, £13, £9 (child) Family concerts are most suitable for children aged 4-10 years.

Tickets for children under 18 months are free but must be booked in advance.

Music to include excerpts from: Saint-Saëns Aquarium, Fossils and Elephant from Carnival of the Animals Debbie Wiseman Blue Whale and Orangutan from Carnival of the Endangered Animals Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumblebee Music from The Lion King Kaapo Ijas conductor Lucy Drever presenter Get ready for an animal adventure with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Together, we’ll discover some of the animals of our wonderful world! We’ll dive into the deepest oceans, climb high into the rainforest canopy and meet some of the amazing creatures that call our beautiful planet home.

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In Harmony Liverpool’s 15th Birthday Concert Monday 18 March 1.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall FREE (tickets must be booked in advance)

Featuring: Anfield and Everton Children’s Orchestras In Harmony Liverpool Children’s Choir It’s In Harmony’s 15th Birthday, and you’re invited to join the celebrations! We’re marking 15 years of our life-changing, orchestral music-making programme for communities in North Liverpool. 600 musicians aged 7-11 from schools in Anfield and Everton come together with Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra musicians to present an exciting programme, culminating in a joyous finale of massed choir and orchestra.

St. Mary’s College Friday 22 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £16

Under-5s Concert

Party Time!

Thursday 28 March 1pm & 2.45pm Music Room £12.50

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St. Mary’s College, Crosby is mounting another showcase of the musical talents of its pupils. The concert will feature gifted soloists and musical ensembles including the College’s award-winning Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band, Stage Band, Chamber Choir and Preparatory School Concert Choir.

Presenting a musical journey through time, highlights will include the final movement of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Academic Festival Overture by Brahms, ‘Gloria’ from Haydn’s Nelson Mass and music from the stage by Lloyd-Webber.

We’re throwing a party – and you’re top of our guest list! Join Claire Henry and our Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra musicians for the ultimate funtastic celebration, packed with all the essentials – dancing, silliness and of course, party games. So dress up in your best party clothes and meet us in the Music Room.

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Kevin McCloud’s Home Truths Monday 8 January 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £46, £42, £36, £28.50

Renowned host of Grand Designs, Kevin McCloud presents an extraordinary evening of creativity. In a night of unparalleled inspiration, Kevin shares insights from his TV career and delves into the captivating world of design and architecture. With his charismatic charm and vast knowledge, Kevin will discuss his most iconic TV projects, unveiling behind-the-scenes secrets, the triumphs and disasters. Come armed with your burning questions too – Kevin will be offering advice on how to make your own design dreams a reality.

It’s OK To Be Angry About Capitalism

Bernie Sanders Monday 15 January 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £41, £36, £31, £21, £16

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Join the one and only Bernie Sanders as he discusses why it’s OK to be angry about capitalism, and why it’s even better to want to do something about it. Live on stage, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders will present his vision of what would be possible if the political revolution took place, and offer us hope for an alternative path forward. Join him as he demands fundamental economic and political change.

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An Evening with Jeff Stelling Monday 22 January 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £55 (VIP), £35.50, £29.50

An exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling, anchorman of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years. Since joining the show, Jeff presented almost every episode, working with legendary football stars such as George Best, Alan McInally, David Beckham, Roy Keane and countless more. After signing off for the final time in May, Jeff will share anecdotes from his amazing career and stories from behind the scenes. He will be joined on stage by his Sky Sports colleague Bianca Westwood, as well as special guests Peter Reid and Phil Thompson.

Heroes and Villains

Jonathan Pie Limited

Tuesday 23 January 7.30pm Selling Fast

Wednesday 24 January 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £33.50, £27.50, £20, £15 16+ U16s must be accompanied by an adult

Jonathan Pie: hero or villain? A question often asked and one that Pie hopes to answer in his brandnew live show. Join him as he celebrates the UK’s greatest heroes (nurses/Gary Lineker/ 24-hour off license proprietors) and takes a verbal blowtorch to its villains (the Tories/cyclists).

Marvel in wonder as he kicks in The Establishment’s back doors and rifles through its kitchen cupboards.

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Stewart Lee Tuesday 6 February 8pm Wednesday 7 February 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £33, £27 14+ Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Stewart Lee returns to Liverpool Philharmonic following a sold-out 2023 show. After a decade of ground-breaking high concept shows involving overarched interlinked narratives, massive sets and enormous comedy props, Lee enters the post-pandemic era in streamlined solo stand-up mode. One man, one microphone, and one microphone in the wings in case the one on stage breaks.

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Comedy & Spoken Word That Guy

Matt Green Sunday 11 February 8pm Music Room £19.50, £16.50

Matt Green, that guy you’ve seen on Twitter being funny about politics, presents his debut national tour – a stand-up show featuring jokes about politics and jokes not about politics. Matt’s satirical comedy videos have been viewed millions of times and he’s been performing stand-up for nearly 20 years. In his first show since the madness of Covid/Johnson/Truss/Lord-knows-what-else began, discover the guy behind the videos and watch him try to make sense of the world.

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Vidura BR Sunday 18 February 8pm Music Room £21.50, £18.50

Vidura is a Sri Lankan comedian, writer and director based in London, via Malaysia and Berlin. His dead-pan style puts audiences at ease, while challenging conventional wisdom with a unique tone that is often irreverent, at times poignant and always hysterical. His self-directed, produced, written and performed debut show, Monsoon Season, garnered much online attention and ignificant critical acclaim.

Eat (Well), Sleep (Better), Live (Longer)!

Dr Michael Mosley & Dr Clare Bailey Monday 19 February 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £34, £28, £25, £23

Dr Michael Mosley and Dr Clare Bailey present their muchanticipated live show. This husband-and-wife team have changed tens of thousands of lives with their bestselling books, award-winning programmes and podcasts. In this informative, entertaining and interactive live show, the gurus will share health tips, do cooking demos and show behind-the-scenes clips from their upcoming TV series. With mental and physical health problems on the rise, they will reveal how simple changes can transform your life.

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Jibber Jabber Jamboree

Ross Noble Friday 1 March 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £35, £29

Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s twenty-first solo stand-up tour. To celebrate this milestone, join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream of consciousness freewheeling stand-up.

This is a chance to see Noble in his natural habitat. What’s it about?

What will we learn? How will it change the world? Pointless questions to ask when Noble is off on one of his tangents.

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Horizons: A 21st Century Space Odyssey

Professor Brian Cox Saturday 2 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £50, £40

Using state of the art technology, Professor Brian Cox considers far-away galaxies, alien worlds, supermassive black holes and the latest theories of the Universe’s origins. What is the nature of space and time? What does it mean to live a small, finite life in a vast, eternal Universe? Having travelled the world, Horizons – a celebration of our civilisation, of our music, art, philosophy and science – returns to the UK for a final journey around our magnificent Universe.

Kaleb Cooper Goes On Tour

The World According to Kaleb Sunday 3 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £39.50, £34.50, £29.50 U16s should be accompanied by an adult.

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Shut the gate! Kaleb Cooper – celebrity farmer, best-selling author and star of Clarkson’s Farm – is heading off on tour. He captured the hearts of viewers with his quest to teach Jeremy Clarkson about farming and his amusing comments on life, the universe and everything in between. Now, he’ll give audiences the chance to participate in some rather interesting rural pastimes, highlight the challenges British farmers face today and share how we can support them. With often-unwitting humour, deadpan delivery and unique observations, Kaleb presents a rip-roaring riot of a show.

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Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Mad, Bad and Dangerous Monday 11 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £42.50, £36.50, £30.50

Spend an evening in the extraordinary company of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE, ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’. Sir Ranulph circumnavigated the globe from pole to pole, became the first person to cross the Arctic and Antarctica on foot, discovered the Lost City of Ubar, and is the oldest Briton to summit Everest. Now Ranulph will share stories from his legendary exploits, tell untold tales of the world’s most extraordinary feats of exploration and discuss his life before adventuring.

Laughterhouse Live!

Saturday 23 March 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £37, £31, £26, £16 U16s should be accompanied by an adult.

Liverpool’s biggest comedy promoter Laughterhouse brings you an amazing night of entertainment, featuring seven giants of comedy with more to be announced. Don’t miss what promises to be the comedy event of the spring.

Dr John Cooper Clarke: Celebrating 50 Years in Showbiz Friday 29 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £40.50, £34.50, £29.50, £25 16+ 16 and 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Expect classic verse, extraordinary new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good honest gags, riffs and chat – a chance to witness living legend John Cooper Clarke at the top of his game. Rising to prominence in the 1970s as the original ‘people’s poet’, he became one of the most prolific artists of the punk years. Since then, his career has spanned cultures, audiences, art forms and continents. His unique poetry show has been touring worldwide for over 15 years.

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Comedy & Spoken Word Straight Outta Brompton

MC Hammersmith Friday 29 March 8pm Music Room £19, £16

With over 20 million views online, MC Hammersmith is a multiaward-winning freestyle rap comedian. He is the world’s leading gangsta rapper to ever emerge from the ghetto of middleclass west London. Previously supporting Jason Manford and John Bishop, MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. You’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.

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My First Time

Leigh Francis Saturday 30 March 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £85 (VIP), £42.50, £37.50, £25 16+ 16 and 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

BAFTA-Award winning comedian Leigh Francis is back with his first ever live tour. Since exploding onto our TV screens in the early 2000s, Leigh’s legendary sketches have kept millions of people around the UK laughing for years, and now he’s stepping onto the stage as himself – accompanied by all his favourite characters, of course.

Expect hilarious sketches with buckets of audience interaction.

Troy Hawke Selling Fast

Saturday 13 April 8pm Sunday 14 April 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £27, £22

Everyone’s favourite throwback greetings and compliments aficionado Troy Hawke returns with his brand-new show. A journey which started outside TK Maxx in Macclesfield has led him around the world and directly into the orbit of the world’s biggest sporting figures. He’s confused Premiership footballers, been threatened by heavyweight boxers and improved the vocabulary of Formula 1 legends. Now, Troy examines his unlikely genesis and explores why a well-dressed man simply being nice has caused such a kerfuffle.

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The Horne Section Monday 15 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £32, £26

They have their own Channel 4 TV show, a chart-topping podcast and now they’re going on tour – it’s the one and only Horne Section! They are officially “Britain’s funniest band” (according to The Guardian), so following their hit BBC Radio 4 series, regular TV appearances and many years of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London’s West End, don’t miss them! Five outstanding musicians and one stand up, there’ll be comedy, songs, dancing and a lot of mucking about.

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Tommy Tiernan Saturday 27 April 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £35.80, £29.80 At the request of Tommy Tiernan, this event will be a phone-free experience. For full details and FAQs, please visit our website.

16+ 16 and 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Do You Believe In The Power of Rock ‘n’ Roll?

John Robb Saturday 27 April 8pm Music Room £18.50, £15.50

Tommy Tiernan’s brand-new show tommedian is a fun-fuelled trip through the imagination of one of the world’s best comedians. This is a wild, uninhibited and fiercely physical display of stand-up. A madcap parade of characters, memories and ridiculous flights of fancy. Theatrical, poetical and slightly unhinged… Don’t you dare miss it!!! Tiernan stars in Channel 4’s Derry Girls, has appeared on Live at the Apollo (BBC) and hosts a chat show on RTE 1.

Not just a face from TV, John Robb is also a best-selling author, musician, journalist, presenter, publisher, festival boss, eco warrior, vegan behemoth and talking head singer from post-punk mainstays The Membranes. His website Louder than War is currently the fifth mostread culture site in the UK. Tonight, John talks about a life in music, his best-selling book, being the first person to interview Nirvana, inventing the word Britpop and adventures on the post-punk frontline.

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Comedy & Spoken Word A Fistful of Clary

Julian Clary Sunday 28 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £36, £30 16+ 16-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult Julian Clary, renowned comedian, homosexual and national trinket, is saddling up for a new show. “Yes, it has a Western theme,” the old buckaroo confirms, sipping Bourbon from a pint tankard. “It was only a matter of time before I eased myself into some chaps,” he adds.

Julian is sure that the men in the audience will be eager to join his posse and the lucky few will play with him on stage in the Hang ‘em Low saloon.

Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio Sunday 28 April 8pm Music Room £22, £18

In a parallel universe, little Alfie’s natural comedic skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged his blossoming talent. Meanwhile, in this universe, thirty years of shift work in the Sheffield steelworks and then as a copper on the beat has left Alfie Moore with ‘a face for radio’. A surprising career shift turned middleaged Alfie from street cop to BBC radio star. But when TV fame beckoned could he grasp it or was he past it?

Spencer and Vogue Wednesday 15 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £42, £36, £29

Fancy a night laughing out loud to one of our most beloved couples?

Then look no further than a hilarious evening with Spencer and Vogue! Fed up with cameras following them for their hit TV show, married couple Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams turned their hands to podcasting. The result – a show which racks up millions of listeners every week. And now that hit is coming to the stage for the first time.

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Ed Gamble Wednesday 22 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £32, £26

Ed Gamble returns to Liverpool to cook up a new comedy show! Cohost of the award-winning mega-hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, judge on BBC’s Great British Menu, Channel 4’s Taskmaster champion and more, there will be all your classic Gamble ranting, raving and spluttering but he’s doing fine mentally. Promise.

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Wonka

The antidote to the multiplex, watching a film at Liverpool Philharmonic is a unique experience.

Enjoy fantastic films on the world’s last remaining working Walturdaw cinema screen, with organ introduction from resident organist Dave Nicholas.

For new announcements and the latest updates on film screenings, sign up to our mailing list at liverpoolphil.com

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Maestro (cert 15) Sunday 7 January 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £16, £13, £10

Wonka (cert PG) Sunday 11 February 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £16, £13, £10 (adult) £13, £10, £7 (child)

Director Bradley Cooper Starring Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Maya Hawke, Matt Bomer, Sarah Silverman Maestro is a towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between cultural icon Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro, at its core, is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love.

Director Paul King Starring Timothee Chalamet, Matthew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Olivia Coleman, Hugh Grant Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – the jewel in the Roald Dahl crown and one of the bestselling children’s books of all time – Wonka tells the story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. This big-screen spectacle introduces audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chockfull of ideas and determined to change the world, proving that the best things in life begin with a dream.

Continuing Education

SHORT COURSES FOR THE SHEER ENJOYMENT OF LEARNING liverpool.ac.uk/ continuing-education/

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How to Book Online: liverpoolphil.com Telephone: 0151 709 3789 In Person: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP For opening times, visit liverpoolphil.com/get-tickets For directions, public transport and parking details, as well as information on refreshments, access and FAQs, visit liverpoolphil.com/plan-your-visit

Booking Fees: Online & Phone: 9% per ticket administrative fee. A £2.50 postage fee will be applied on all orders if opting for postal delivery.

In person: No charge Tickets for events taking place in 2024 may include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade IIlisted Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

BSL interpreted events We’re delighted to offer British Sign Language interpretation on a selection of events. To book, please email Box Office at ticketing@liverpoolphil.com or call 0151 709 3789 for further details on how to book the most suitable seats.

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£9 tickets For most Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra performances, under-25s, students and those in receipt of Universal Credit or Jobseekers’ Allowance can purchase tickets for just £9.

£9 tickets can be purchased from Box Office in person or by phone on 0151 709 3789.

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Diary

Key ● Music Room ● The Tung Auditorium

January 2024 Mon 1 2.30pm Sat 6 7pm Sun 7 2.30pm Mon 8 8pm Thu 11 7.30pm

Sat 13 3pm Mon 15 1pm Mon 15 8pm Wed 17 8pm Thur 18 7.30pm Fri 19 8pm Sat 20 8pm Sat 20 8pm Sat 20 8pm

Sun 21 2.30pm Mon 22 7.30pm

New Year’s Day Proms 24 Messiah 24 Maestro (cert 15) 59 Kevin McCloud’s Home Truths 48 Rachmaninov’s Symphony No.1 25 Glenn Miller Orchestra 44 Ian Tracey, organ (Lunchtime Concert) 25 Bernie Sanders 48 Paul Jones & Dave Kelly 4 Beethoven’s Symphony No.5 26 The Classic Rock Show 2024 5 Good Lovelies 4 The Classic Rock Show 2024 5 Mapfest Presents: Josh Zepp, NunoDaMan, Rain Castillo and Susan Hedges 5 Beethoven’s Symphony No.5 26 An Evening with Jeff Stelling 49

Tue

Jonathan Pie

23 7.30pm

Limited

49

Selling Fast

Wed 24 7.30pm Thur 25 8pm

Jonathan Pie Harley Kimbro Lewis

Fri Sat Sun

Chris Difford Mozart’s Birthday Celebration The ELO Show

49 5

Last Few Tickets

26 8pm 27 7.30pm 28 7.30pm

5 26 6

Last Few Tickets

Sun 28 6pm

Mon 29 8pm

Klezmer-ish Stumbling Stones Project 27 Klezmer-ish Stumbling Stones Project 27 Last Few Tickets

Mon 29 7.30pm Tue 30 7.30pm

Wed 31 8pm

Wet Wet Wet & Go West 6 Gareth Gates In The Best of Frankie Valli 44 Jazz Sabbath 6

February 2024 Thur 1 8pm

Fri 2 8pm Sat 3 7.30pm

Tue 6 8pm Wed 7 8pm Thur 8 7.30pm Thur 8 8pm Fri 9 7.30pm Fri 9 8pm

Sat 10 7.30pm

Sue Rynhart: You, Me or the Wallpaper 6 Martyn Joseph 7 LIMF Academy Orchestrated: Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Orchestra & LIMF Academy 7 Stewart Lee 49 Stewart Lee 49 A Thousand and One Nights 27 Campbell/Jensen 7 Transatlantic Sessions 8 Harmony of the Dragon: A Chinese New Year Gala 45 What The World Needs Now: A Tribute to Burt Bacharach 8

Sat 10 7.30pm Sat 10 8pm Sun 11 2.30pm Sun 11 8pm Sun 11 2.30pm Mon 12 1pm

Wed 14 7.30pm

Fairport Convention 8 Manu Delago 9 Wonka (cert PG) 59 Matt Green 50 Pavel Haas Quartet 27 Jamie Kenny, double bass and Jonathan Aasgard, cello (Lunchtime Concert) 28 The Best of John Williams 28

Thur 15 Thur 15

ABC Serious Sam Barrett

Sold Out

7.30pm 8pm

9 10

Limited

Fri 16 7.30pm Fri 16 8pm Sat 17 7.30pm Sat 17 7.30pm Sat 17 8pm Sun 18 8pm Mon 19 7.30pm

Barbara Dickson 10 N’Faly Kouyaté 10 Rick Wakeman 10 Ensemble 10:10 29 The Sharon Shannon Trio 11 Vidura BR 50 Dr Michael Mosley & Dr Clare Bailey 50

Thur 22 7.30pm

Grieg’s Piano Concerto

Sun

25 2.30pm

Thur 29 7.30pm

Selling Fast

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Selling Fast

Sir Simon Rattle conducts the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Merseyside Youth Orchestra Reunion Concert 30 Domingo Hindoyan’s Bruckner 30

March 2024 Fri

1

8pm

Ross Noble

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Last Few Tickets

Fri

1

8pm

Heartbreak: The Tom Petty Show

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Last Few Tickets

Sat 2 7.30pm Sat 2 8pm Sun 3 7.30pm Sun 3 8pm Thur 7 8pm Fri 8 8pm Sat 9 2.30pm

Sat 9 8pm Sun 10 2.30pm

Mon 11 7.30pm

Mon 11 8pm

Professor Brian Cox 52 Grupo Luma 11 The World According to Kaleb 52 Blazin’ Fiddles 12 Martha Tilston 12 Emily Saunders 12 Amazing Animals Around the World (Family Concert) 45 Grace Petrie 13 Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestras 31 Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Mad, Bad and Dangerous 53 Liverpool Wind Collective 32

Tue Wed Sat Sun

10cc Lost in Music Classic FM Hall of Fame Tony Hadley

12 13 16 17

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

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13 13 32 14

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Sun 17 7.30pm

Mon 18 1.30pm

Tue 19 8pm Wed 20 8pm Thur 21 7.30pm Fri 22 7.30pm Sat 23 8pm Sat 23 8pm Sun 24 2.30pm

Mon 25 1pm

Mon 25 7.30pm Wed 27 7.30pm Thur 28 1pm Thur 28 2.45pm Thur 28 8pm Fri 29 7.30pm

Fri 29 8pm

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle, Seafoam Green and Karen Turley 14 In Harmony Liverpool’s 15th Birthday Concert 46 It Takes Two 14 Dan Croll 15 Free But Happy 33 St. Mary’s College 46 Laughterhouse Live 53 N’famady Kouyaté 15 Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide 33 Grosvenor String Quartet (Lunchtime Concert) 34 Dirty Dancing in Concert (cert 15) 15 The 80s Show 16 Party Time! (Under 5s Concert) 46 Party Time! (Under 5s Concert) 46 Sam Lee 16 Dr John Cooper Clarke: Celebrating 50 Years in Showbiz 53 MC Hammersmith 54

Sat Sun

Leigh Francis The Billy Joel Songbook

Last Few Tickets

30 7.30pm 31 8pm

54 16

April 2024 Wed 3 8pm Thur 4 7.30pm

Fri 5 7.30pm

Sun 7 7.30pm Sun 7 8pm Mon 8 8pm Tue 9 8pm Wed 10 8pm Thur 11 7.30pm Thur 11 8pm Fri 12 7.30pm

Flats & Sharps 16 Sheku Kanneh-Mason performs Weinberg 34 Paul Simon’s Graceland Reimagined by The London African Gospel Choir 17 Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano 35 Dom Martin 17 Liverpool String Quartet 35 Wallis Bird 17 Briana Corrigan 18 Nielsen’s Violin Concerto 36 Ímar 18 Catalyst: The National Youth Orchestra and The National Youth Brass Band 36

Sat 13 8pm Sat 13 8pm Sat 13 8pm Sun 14 8pm Mon 15 7.30pm Tue 16 7.30pm Sat 20 7.30pm Mon 22 1pm

Tue 23 8pm

Troy Hawke John Reilly & Lewis Nitikman Troy Hawke Motel Sundown The Horne Section Blue Symphonie Fantastique Pixels Ensemble (Lunchtime Concert) Mary Gauthier

Selling Fast

54 18 54 19 55 19 37 37 19

Thur 25 7.30pm Fri 26 7.30pm

Sat 27 8pm Sat 27 8pm Sun 28 7.30pm Sun 28 8pm Mon 29 8pm

Tue 30 7.30pm

Tue 30 8pm

Shostakovich’s Symphony No.5 38 Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company: New Works Concert 38 Tommy Tiernan 55 John Robb 55 Julian Clary 56 Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio 56 Jonathan Aasgaard, cello and William Bracken, piano 39 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox 20 Aoife Scott and Dominie Hooper 20

May 2024 Sat 4 7.30pm

Sun 5 7.30pm Mon 6 7.30pm Wed 8 8pm

Thur 9 7.30pm Fri 10 7.30pm Sat 11 7.30pm Sat 11 8pm Wed 15 7.30pm Fri 17 7.30pm Fri 17 7.30pm

Sat 18 7.30pm Wed 22 7.30pm Sat 15 7.30pm Sun 26 8pm

Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.3 39 The Simon & Garfunkel Story 20 Jethro Tull 21 Jacqui Dankworth & Charlie Wood 21 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 22 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 22 Rumours of Fleetwood Mac 22 Jenny Colquitt 22 Spencer and Vogue 56 Sensational 60s Experience 22 Gordon Giltrap & John Etheridge 22 Richard Marx 23 Ed Gamble 57 A Celebration of Puccini 40 YES 23

June 2024 Wed 6 8pm

Sun 9 2.30pm Mon 10 8pm

Wed 19 7.30pm Sun 23 2.30pm Thur 27 7.30pm

The New Radio Ballads: In the Footsteps of Ewan MacColl 23 Four Seasons of Buenos Aires 40 Mihkel Kerem and the Romantic Violin 41 Ensemble 10:10 42 A Little Night Music 42 Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence 43

September 2024 Thur 26 7.30pm Sun 29 2.30pm

Serenades Serenades

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