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Edited by Jayne Garrity, Head of Communications Design Paul Hooley

Commissioned photography Mark McNulty

Cover Photo Liverpool Philharmonic at the BBC Proms 2013 (see page 10)

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Thanks to the City of Liverpool for its financial support Principal Partners

Bryn Terfel’s tenure as one of Liverpool Philharmonic’s four Artists in Residence was a memorable two weeks during which capacity audiences at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall enjoyed the virtuosity and artistic generosity of the multi-award winning opera star whose concerts opened the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2014/13 concert season.

A Night at the Musicals, Brahms’ A German Requiem, a lunchtime concert of music by Bach and two stupendous performances of Puccini’s Tosca, during which Terfel reprised one of his signature roles as the dangerously charismatic Scarpia, all celebrated one of music’s great voices.

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‘You cannot have Bryn in town for almost two weeks and not have him deliver one of his most indelible creations.’

Review of Tosca

‘To net Bryn Terfel for a two-week stint was a real coup for the RLPO... his appearances in Bach, Brahms and songs from the shows, plus his animating presence behind the scenes, have lived up to sky-high expectations.

Petrenko and the orchestra matched Terfel’s five-star quality... nothing short of masterful.’ ★★★★ review of Tosca September 2013

‘... a thing of beauty… should count a major success.’

★★★★ review of Brahms’ A German Requiem

‘A wonderfully, warm, feel-good night of quality music’ Review of A Night at the Musicals

‘...a compelling, uncluttered semistaging with outstanding costars… The choir sound terrific …

Petrenko's conducting dazzles and excites.’

★★★★ review of Tosca ↗ Scenes from the performance of Puccini’s Tosca.

Liverpool Philharmonic

ARTISTS in RESIDENCE

Later in the season, Liverpool Philharmonic looks forward to welcoming Christian Lindberg, Andrew Manze and Simon Trpc˘eski as Artists in Residence who will all, like Bryn, be involved in multiple concerts, talks, masterclasses, special events and in our extensive learning programme. ← Christian Lindberg, Simon Trpc¯eski, Andrew Manze

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REFURBISHMENT OF LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC HALL

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

The event included a film presentation; presentations from Michael Eakin and Vasily Petrenko during which Vasily read a message of support from Bryn Terfel; and a performance by a brass quintet from the Orchestra - Tim Jackson, Simon Cowen, Brendan Ball, Robin Haggart and Paul Marsden performing the music of Shostakovich and Gershwin. The event generated universally positive feedback from those who attended.

Our plans will significantly improve the experience of the Hall for our resident musicians, visiting artists and our audiences. Subject to us reaching our fundraising target, works to the Hall will commence in Spring 2014, with the venue undergoing a period of closure from 24 May until late October 2014. The full programme of works will be completed during 2015, the 175th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.

The wonderful news is that, thanks to major grants from Arts Council England, Liverpool City Council, a number of Trusts and Foundations, and the extraordinary generosity of private donors, we have in place over 90% of the £12 million the refurbishment is going to cost.

The finishing line is within touching distance. On the facing page, find out more about Love Music and how you can support our campaign, or visit www.liverpoolphil.com where you can watch the a short film featuring interviews with some of our musicians and supporters talking with passion about what music and Liverpool Philharmonic means to them.

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‘We are so close to making this wonderful project a reality, and you can help us to raise the rest of the money that we need to make it happen. I hope that when we meet in October 2014 you will sit down in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and think to yourself, “I helped to make this happen”. There will be no one more grateful for your support than me.’

Vasily Petrenko Chief Conductor

‘What a pleasure it has been to spend some quality musical times in Liverpool over the past few weeks and a treat to work with your fabulous orchestra and chief conductor.

Congratulations on getting so far in raising the money you need (for the refurbishment). In these challenging financial times, that’s really a great achievement. Carry on the fabulous work and best wishes for a successful campaign and I can’t wait to come back to see the results and perform with even more gusto!’

Bryn Terfel OBE (extract of BrynTerfel’s message of support read at the Love Music campaign launch)

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

LOVE MUSIC THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC AN INSPIRING PLACE

THE NEW SCHEME

HOW YOU CAN HELP

‘I knew as soon as I stepped foot into Liverpool Philharmonic Hall for the first time that it was an inspiring place, and also that it would need investment to meet the challenges of the future.

The time for that investment has come. I hope that you will consider getting involved and giving your support to our vision for the refurbishment of our beautiful home.

We won’t be able to realise our ambitious plans for our future without your help.’

• New box office and refreshed foyer areas

We have raised 90% of our funding target of £12 million to complete the refurbishment with major support from our Principal Funders, Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council, and from other generous donors.

Vasily Petrenko Chief Conductor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

• Reinvigorated Grand Foyer Bar • New accessible seating in the Grand Circle of the auditorium • New lift linking all foyers and the auditorium • Improved backstage and production facilities for our resident musicians and visiting artists • An exciting new smaller scale venue for performances and our learning programme • Reduced energy consumption

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

If you are interested in supporting Love Music The Campaign for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, or in finding out more about the refurbishment, please contact one of our fundraising team by telephoning 0151 210 2921, or email fundraising@liverpoolphil.com To make an online donation please visit liverpoolphil.com/lovemusic

CLASSIC FM SUMMER LIVE

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In partnership with Liverpool City Council and our media partner Classic FM, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko performed in a memorable free outdoor concert, Classic FM Summer Live in Sefton Park in Liverpool.

Hosted by Classic FM presenter Jamie Crick, thousands of people enjoyed the concert, part of a music-packed August bank holiday and staged as part of the inaugural Liverpool International Music Festival.

LANCASHIRE CLASSICAL MUSIC COLLABORATION

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has joined forces with Lancashire Classical Music Collaboration a partnership with the Hallé and Manchester Camerata and three Lancashire venues, The Guild Hall, Preston, where Liverpool Philharmonic has a regular concert season, King George’s Hall, Blackburn and the Muni, Colne. Supported by a twoyear funding agreement with Arts Council England, our joint aim is to spread the word and encourage more people in Lancashire to experience the thrill of classical music performed live by three of the UK’s great orchestras who perform regularly in the county.

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

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

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

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SPOTLIGHT ON OUR MUSICIANS THELMA HANDY joint jeader Why did you decide to become a musician?

I wasn't really any good at anything else!

What's the one performance from your career that sticks in your mind?

Mozart’s Posthorn Serenade with Christoph Eschenbach in the Swiss Alps. It was wonderful music and played in the most magical setting.

What's the most embarrassing thing that's happened to you on stage?

Having to play a concerto in Liverpool Philharmonic Hall wearing nothing but my pyjamas and barefoot!

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If you could work with one musician, living or dead, who would it be and why?

Barbra Streisand, believe it or not. I would love to have the chance to share the stage with one of the last great larger than life superstars.

Could you give us an example of the downside of the profession, something that the average concert-goer might not know about?

Often, by the time I get home the pub has shut! Also, I find that at the end of the evening my eyes are smarting and a bit pink due to having not blinked enough during the performance.

Does the touring lifestyle bring out rock star behaviour in the orchestra?

All I will say is that an orchestra knows how to let down its hair ...

Have you witnessed any serious diva strops in your time as a musician?

There was one notable occasion when a particular singer had the back of a major concert hall rebuilt so as not to have to see any member of the orchestra. I did think that was a bit much.

What's the biggest challenge facing musicians like you these days?

To make sure that a comprehensive music education is available to all children. Without that there will be no audiences and musicians of tomorrow.

What's the best thing about being a musician?

Music is the ultimate means of communication, and to be able to do this with a group of friends who can feel and respond to every nuance in a fraction of a second is an absolute privilege.

�L to R: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra joint leader, James Clark and Thelma Handy

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↑→ Scenes from Liverpool Philharmonic Open Day

A GRAND DAY OUT While The Hope Street Feast took a year out in 2013, Liverpool Philharmonic threw open the doors of our Grade II*-listed home on Hope Street in September for our annual Open Day offering a great, free day out for all the family. Hundreds of people enjoyed performances by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko and young musicians from Liverpool Philharmonic’s In Harmony Liverpool programme; an Instrument Petting Zoo where children could have a go at playing a range of musical instruments and a screening of the classic family film Bugsy Malone on our famous Walturdaw rising cinema screen.

↓→ Scenes from Liverpool Philharmonic Open Day

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LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC AT THE SOUTHBANK CENTRE Irish Sea Sessions 2013 ‘One of the highlights of the Liverpool musical year... people will boast for years to come – I was there’ Liverpool Echo Now in its fourth year and inspired by the format of the Transatlantic Sessions, Liverpool Philharmonic’s Irish Sea Sessions took place at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on 18 October, followed by a performance at London’s Southbank Centre on 21 October.

A rollicking sets of reels and delicate airs, this two-hour show featured an exciting line-up of hand-picked instrumentalists and singers from traditional and contemporary music backgrounds from both sides of the Irish Sea.

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In Harmony Liverpool

17 children from Faith Primary School Year 3 travelled to London’s Southbank Centre in June to perform as part of a massed In Harmony Orchestra along with children from In Harmony Lambeth, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sistema in Norwich. Part of Southbank’s now annual Nucleo weekend, the whole venue was taken over by young people’s performances and workshops.

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

Vasily Petrenko conductor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – This concert, performed at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (1 November) as part of the national Britten Centenary celebrations, was repeated in The Rest Is Noise year-long festival at the Southbank Centre (3 November) , a series of concerts and events bringing to life Alex Ross’s popular survey of 20th century music, The Rest Is Noise. ‘…the orchestra played with such finesse and conviction.’

Financial Times review of the performance of Shostakovich Symphony No.15 at the Southbank Centre

↑Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Image: Irish Sea Sessions 2013

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On 1 September, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra returned to the world’s biggest classical music festival, the BBC Proms, and for the first time, with two of our children’s ensembles, Liverpool Philharmonic Children’s Choirs and In Harmony Liverpool featuring West Everton Children’s Orchestra.

The Big Proms Bear Hunt based on Michael Rosen’s much-loved children’s book was presented by the author and included music from the classical repertoire and films all bound together with original music by Liverpool-based composer, Ian Stephens and conducted by Matthew Coorey. Children’s books illustrator Tony Ross, whose credits include the Horrid Henry series, drew pictures LIVE on big screens.

83 musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, and 140 children aged from 7 years, accompanied by near-on 50 Liverpool Philharmonic staff and parenthelpers travelled to London on a speciallychartered Virgin Trains Pendolino - dubbed the Liverpool Philharmonic Music Express for the Prom. The trip also included transporting by train and road, 88 instruments and a vast percussion section for the professional musicians; and 48 instruments and more percussion for the children’s orchestra.

→ Liverpool Philharmonic at the BBC Proms 2013

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‘I love my violin. We all love it. My little brother is going in to Year One and he'll be starting to play an instrument soon. He said he's going to play the double bass or the cello.’

Lucy, aged 9, In Harmony Liverpool ‘I've done four or five Proms, but none quite like this. The children were the main event and a lot of children in the audience will have gone away thinking they want to play an instrument. Seeing children do it of their own age just makes them think 'well why shouldn't I?' Which is what we need and maybe some of them will end up playing with Liverpool Philharmonic in the future.’

Susanna Jordan violin Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

‘ ... a brilliantly conceived and performed Prom.’

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‘I enjoyed myself. When I walked out I felt happy. Then I got nervous, but my mate gave me a little smile so I was all right. When the woman shouted the ‘West Everton Children's Orchestra', everyone started cheering. I felt amazed and happy.

ON THE RECORD

The latest CD releases from Liverpool Philharmonic

Two new releases by Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra recorded at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Shostakovich Symphony No.4 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vasily Petrenko conductor – ‘Since Vasily Petrenko and the Liverpudlians haven’t disappointed in any part of their Shostakovich cycle so far, that chances were that they would excel here. And they do.’

BBC Music Magazine ★★★★★ ‘I would urge you to get this newest take on one of the greatest symphonies of the 20th century. I've played it a dozen times in the past fortnight.’

Herald Scotland Review, September 2013

Rachmaninov Symphony No.1

'Petrenko and his orchestra tune into its emotional pulse: this is a thrilling performance of an underestimated symphony.'

Financial Times ★★★★★

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↑ Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Alexander Vinogradov bass, and Chief Conductor, Vasily Petrenko recording the final instalment of their Shostakovich symphony cycle, Symphony No. 13 ‘Babi Yar’ at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, September 2013. The recording will be released in Spring 2014 (Naxos).

Diane Damrau Forever Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra David Charles Abell conductor – ‘The Bavarian soprano’s new song album is like a breath of fresh spring air… David Charles Abell conducts the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in top-notch sound.’ sinfini.com September 2013

Irish Sea Sessions 2012

The third Irish Sea Sessions concert recorded live at Liverpool Philharmonic on Friday 19 October 2012 – ‘Last year‘s Irish Sea Sessions was one of the highlights of the Liverpool musical year, a get-together that surpassed all expectation.’

Liverpool Echo

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

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↑David M Robinsons window display in Liverpool One

WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY

Liverpool Philharmonic corporate member David M Robinson jewellers recently showcased their partnership with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra by featuring Vasily Petrenko and members of the in a stunning window display in their flagship showroom in Liverpool ONE. www.davidmrobinson.co.uk

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We are delighted that David M Robinson has renewed their corporate membership for the Orchestra’s 2013/14 concert season, during which the prestigious firm, founded in Liverpool in the 1960s by David M Robinson, was also the sponsor of the The Music of Burt Bacharach concert (17 October) and is the concert sponsor of Valentine’s Classics on 14 February 2014.

ON THE BALL!

Thank you to Concept Hygiene, new sponsors of Liverpool Philharmonic FC, whose support has enabled the team to purchase a new football strip and pay for pitch fees.

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

THANK YOU TO…

The following businesses and organisations in the city and beyond who renewed their Liverpool Philharmonic corporate membership for the 2013/14 concert season.

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

And to our principal partners Liverpool John Moores University and Investec Wealth & Investment who sponsored Brahms A German Requiem (14 September) and The Great Romantics (10 October) concerts respectively; corporate members Weightmans sponsored Beethoven’s Best (3 October), during the opening weeks of the Orchestra’s season; and Hill Dickinson who are concert sposnors of A Hero’s Life 23 January and Petrenko’s Elgar on 6 March.

← Bryn Terfel during the performance of Brahms A German Requiem

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ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING Liverpool Philharmonic is proud to have been awarded Bronze Accreditation by Attitude is Everthing whose aim is to improve access to live music for deaf and disabled people by working in partnership with audiences, artists and the music industry to implement a Charter of Best Practice across the UK. The organisation sent a ‘mystery shopper’ to visit Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and rate the experience, from booking online to attending a concert, as well as assessing the systems, procedures and customer care that make the venue as accessible as possible with excellent customer care.

The individual who visited Liverpool Philharmonic Hall said: “When booking tickets the staff were very helpful and explained the access facilities in full. The staff at the venue were the most helpful of all the places I had attended.”

Liverpool Philharmonic is seeking to further improve access with the refurbishment of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall with the ambition of securing Gold Accreditation from Attitude is Everything.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO… Chief Executive Michael Eakin who was awarded Cultural Leader and Leader of the Year 2013; and Peter Garden, Executive Director (Learning) who was awarded Young Leader of the Year in the Liverpool Post Leaders’ Awards 2013.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall was the winner of the Best Live Venue award in the Liverpool Music Awards 2013

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir on achieving fourth place in consecutive years in the Senior Children’s Choir category of the 2013 Llangollen International Music Eisteddfod, a major achievement by our young singers in competing amongst children’s choirs from all over the world.

Connor Onley, a young musician with In Harmony Liverpool who has successfully auditioned to join Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir.

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

For further information about Liverpool Philharmonic Youth and Training Choirs and our Youth Orchestra, please contact learning@liverpoolphil.com

↖ Michael Eakin and Peter Garden ← Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir

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

IN HARMONY LIVERPOOL MAKING A DIFFERENCE Liverpool Philharmonic has published the Year 4 Evaluation Report of In Harmony Liverpool by Dr. Susanne Burns and Paul Bewick. The report sets out the positive impact the programme is continuing to have in connecting to and supporting children and families in West Everton through daily, intensive and immersive music-making through the West Everton Children’s Orchestra and associated ensembles, led by Liverpool Philharmonic’s expert team of music leaders.

The full evaluation report is available at www.liverpoolphil.com/inharmonyliverpool, and some of the positive impacts of In Harmony Liverpool it sets include:

• Children continuing to making excellent musical progress with improved academic achievement in English and Maths at Faith Primary

• School attendance is improving as are Ofsted results

• Children and adults in Faith Primary are learning musical instruments and performing together as a ‘learning community creating the conditions for positive change • Children are demonstrating increased confidence, aspirations, teamwork, cooperation, resilience and enjoyment of school

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

Since it was established by Liverpool Philharmonic 2009 In Harmony Liverpool has benefited 350 children and their families between 10 months and 15 years old with performances in community settings throughout Liverpool and in premiere UK venues including this year Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, the Southbank Centre and side by side with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall

In Harmony Liverpool Diary Dates

As we celebrate In Harmony Liverpool’s 5th Birthday in 2013 join us for these special events

Monday 17 March 2014, 6.30pm at St. George’s Hall Concert Room, Liverpool ‘Play’s The Thing: Transforming Communities through Music

A guest lecture by Richard Holloway, Chair of Sistema Scotland on transforming the life chances of children and regenerating communities inspired by Venezuela’s El Sistema programme. The event includes a performance

by West Everton Super Strings from Liverpool Philharmonic’s In Harmony Liverpool programme and will be followed by a Q&A.

Tuesday 18 March 2014, 1 -2pm at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall In Harmony Liverpool Celebrating 5 Years

Young musicians from West Everton Children’s Orchestra and West Everton Super Strings will be joined onstage by musicians from Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to perform a range of exciting repertoire, including some favourites from the last five years.

Both events are FREE, though a ticket is required. Full details at www.liverpoolphil.com or call Liverpool Philharmonic box office on 0151 709 3789

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A LAW FOR MUSIC

Liverpool Philharmonic sponsor Weightmans further enhanced their support, trading law for music and the courtroom for the stage at the firm’s very first Weightstock.

The live gig at the Liverpool O2 Academy raised £3000 for In Harmony Liverpool.

The gig was the culmination of a major musical project which grew from the provision of free guitar lessons for the firm’s staff to the formation of a variety of bands that all performed on stage. A very big thank you and congratulations from Liverpool Philharmonic and the In Harmony Liverpool team on a great event.

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Welcome to...

Martin Cheung Marketing & Development Intern Amy Gordon Learning & Ensembles Coordinator Mark Lindley cello Sarah Lovell Paul Hamlyn Club Manager Simon Powell trombone Vicci Wardman viola (section leader)

Congratulations to…

Charlie Taylor promoted from Development Manager to Head of Individual and Corporate Giving

And our thanks and best wishes to all who have recently left Liverpool Philharmonic.

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WELCOME TO...

Westpoint Limited

Joining Liverpool Philharmonic as a Silver Corporate Member, the Manchester-based company specialises in IT, offering support to e-commerce businesses across the country and abroad. www.westpoint.ltd.uk

Kirwans Solicitors

Joining Liverpool Philharmonic as a Bronze Corporate Member, the law firm with offices in Liverpool, Prenton, Moreton and Southport offers a complete service to businesses and individuals. www.kirwanssolicitors.co.uk

Liverpool Philharmonic is grateful for the support of all our partners whose support is central to ensuring a thriving cultural life in Liverpool.

WHAT’S ON ...

Celebrate the festive season with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Winter Wonderland Saturday 14 December 7.30pm Friday 20 December 7.30pm

Carl Davis and star vocalists begin the countdown to Christmas with the ultimate musical selection box, featuring family favourites Sleigh Ride, White Christmas and Santa Claus is Coming to Town.

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The Spirit of Christmas Tuesday 17, Thursday 19, Saturday 21, Sunday 22, Monday 23 December 7.30pm

Get ready for a good old festive singalong with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir in our traditional carol concert, hosted by Classic FM’s John Suchet and featuring the Norwegian brother-and-sister phenomenon Mari and Håkon Samuelsen.

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Rudolph on Hope Street Friday 20 December 4.15pm Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 December 11.30am & 2.30pm

Bring those red noses for a one-hour holiday extravaganza for the whole family. It’ll be a high energy event as we invite audiences to singalong to Christmas favourites including When Santa Got Stuck Up the Chimney, White Christmas, and of course Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

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Mancini Magic & Hollywood Greats Monday 30 December 7.30pm

Take a trip down Moon River from Breakfast At Tiffany’s, and have Two for the Road with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in a night of music by one of America’s greatest film and TV composers, Henry Mancini.

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A Hollywood New Year’s Eve Tuesday 31 December 7.30pm

Celebrate the last night of 2013 with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. It will be a night of pure showbiz glamour, a glittering hit parade of classic tunes from the music of Disney, Strauss’ Die Fledermaus overture, John Barry’s theme to James Bond and the music of John Williams amongst others.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Film with Live Orchestra Friday 3 January 7.30pm Saturday 4 January 2.30pm

Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the most enjoyable adventure movies of recent years. But we’ll bet you’ve never seen it like this, as Cap’n Jack and the crew of the Black Pearl set sail to the swashbuckling score, played live by a full symphony orchestra.

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Messiah Saturday 11 January 7pm (please note start time)

The combined forces of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, and a superb cast of singers under the baton of baroque music expert Ottavio Dantone perform some of the most uplifting music of all time.

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Henry E Rensburg Series

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Beethoven’s Emperor Thursday 16 January 7.30pm

Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Series Thursday 6 February 7.30pm

Hindemith Concert Music for Strings and Brass Op.50 Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 ‘Emperor’ Brahms Symphony No.3

Vasily Petrenko conductor Federico Colli piano

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Hindemith Concert Music for Strings and Brass Op.50 Mozart Piano Concerto No.22 in E Flat, K482 Brahms Symphony No.3

Vasily Petrenko conductor Nelly Alopian-Tamarina piano

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Great Movie Themes Saturday 8 February 7.30pm

Music by legendary British film composer John Barry including themes from Out of Africa, Born Free and Dances with Wolves, Goldfinger, From Russia With Love, Diamonds Are Forever, You Only Live Twice and many more.

Nicholas Dodd conductor Margherita Taylor presenter

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A Hero’s Life Wednesday 22 & Thursday 23 January 7.30pm

Vasily Petrenko conductor James Clark violin

Eivind Gullberg Jensen conductor Denis Kozhukhin piano

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Concert Music Sunday 19 January 2.30pm

Mozart Overture, Don Giovanni Elgar Enigma Variations Strauss Ein Heldenleben

Stravinsky The Song of the Nightingale Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2 Brahms Symphony No.2

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Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36 Post-concert Discussion Thursday 23 January Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko and the Orchestra’s Joint Leader James Clark answer your questions about tonight’s performance in the Grand Foyer Bar. (Starts 15 minutes after the concert ends).

Valentines Classics Thursday 13 & Friday 14 February 7.3opm

Chabrier Espana Bizet Carmen Suite Rodrigo Fantasia pára un Gentilhomme * Falla The Three Cornered Hat, Suite No.1 Chabrier Habanera Ravel Bolero

Jaime Martin conductor Miloš Karadaglic guitar

14 February sponsored by

– Liverpool John Moores University Series

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

Rhapsody in Blue Saturday 1 February 7.30pm

↓ Top L to R: Bryn Terfel, Catrin Finch, Sophie Bevan Bottom L to R: Llyr Williams, Vasily Petrenko, Thelma Handy

Copland El Salon Mexico Camilo Piano Concerto No.2 ‘Tenerife’ UK premiere Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Gershwin/Robert Russell Bennett “Porgy and Bess” Symphonic Portrait

Clark Rundell conductor Michel Camilo piano

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Discover the Classics

With Classic FM’s Creative Director and Presenter Tim Lihoreau and Presenter of Classic FM’s The Full Works Concerts and the Weekend Breakfast Show, Jane Jones.

Discover the musical, social and historical stories behind some of the superb music, composers and artists from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2013-14 season.

All sessions take place on Saturdays from 11am – 1pm in the Rodewald Suite at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Tea and coffee provided.

A Scouser Hero’s Life: Strauss Edition Saturday 18 January Jane Jones presenter with Vasily Petrenko ‘Honorary Scouser’ Petrenko on his love of the 20th century’s greatest musical picture painter.

Linked to 22/23 January concerts

All Points North Saturday 15 March

Tim Lihoreau presenter with Christian Lindberg Liverpool Philharmonic Artist in Residence, Swedish composer, conductor and trombone legend Christian Lindberg in conversation.

– Tickets £15 per session / £50 per series (4 sessions) Claimants/students £10 per session / £30 per series Linked to 16/21 March concerts

Full concert details at www.liverpoolphil.com

Lunchtime Learning

Whether you are new to classical music or a regular concert goer, join composer and musician Ian Stephens for a daytime series of inspiring music and relaxed learning.

Each event includes either a Lunchtime Concert or a full Orchestra rehearsal at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and a 45-minute interactive workshop exploring the music to be featured in the concert/rehearsal. Tea and coffee provided.

Winter Series Lunchtime Concert Thursday 23 January 11.45am

String Sextets by Richard Strauss and Brahms Performed by The Torchwood Ensemble, led by Joint Assistant Leader Rakhvinder Singh.

Rehearsal Visit Wednesday 26 February 12.45pm

Music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Panufnik and Richard Strauss Vasily Petrenko conductor Vadim Repin violin Jonathan Aasgaard cello

Rehearsal Visit Friday 21 March 1.45pm

Music by Wilhelm Stenhammar, Rachmaninov and Sibelius Christian Lindberg conductor Roland Pöntinen piano – Tickets £15 per session / £40 per series (3 events) Claimants/Students £10 per session / £30 per series

Full concert details at www.liverpoolphil.com

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WHAT’S ON ...

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

Bobby Womack Sunday 26 January 7.30pm

£34.50, £39.50, £45.50 – The original writer of The Rolling Stones’ first UK No.1 hit It’s All Over Now. The R&B, soul, rock & roll and gospel artist is enjoyed new success. The singer is known for his hits Across 110th Street, Lookin’ For a Love, That’s The Way I Feel About Cha, Woman’s Gotta Have It, Harry Hippie and 1982 hit If You Think You’re Lonely Now.

Transatlantic Sessions Tuesday 4 February 7.30pm

£25, £27.50, £33.50 – A mouth-watering cast of Scottish, Irish and US roots music maestros in what The Guardian calls ‘Traditional music’s foremost multi-artist love-in’ which ‘radiates warmth and wit’.

Kraftwerk Uncovered A Future Past Wednesday 5 February 8pm

£19.50, £25 – Composer and sound-scapist J. Peter Schwalm reimagines tracks from a range of Kraftwerk albums for the contemporary ensemble Icebreaker. Visual artists Sophie Clements and Toby Cornish create a new video work to compliment the music.

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Beth Nielsen Chapman plus Red Sky July Monday 17 February 7.30pm

£19.50, £23.50, £29.50 – Considered by many to be one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, Chapman has penned hits for artists including, Emmylou Harris, Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond, mRoberta Flack, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Willie Nelson.

50th Anniversary Tour

Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Featuring The Zombies, The Animals, The Yardbirds, Spencer Davis, Maggie Bell

Saturday 1 March 7.30pm

£25, £27.50, £33.50 – With this amazing line-up, that between them had 37 hit records in the UK charts for over 300 weeks, you are guaranteed an unforgettable night. Come and celebrate 50 years of Rhythm and Blues with the artists that shaped music for generations to come.

Rat Pack Live The swingsational Dean, Sammy and Frank spectacular

Friday 7 March 7.30pm

£25, £31 – In an evening featuring all the patter and razzamatazz of the Rat Pack’s infamous live stage show, join the UK’s number one Dean, Sammy and Frank and prepare to experience the definition of cool.

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Events to look out for at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and other venues in Liverpool.

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

Mary Black & Clannad Wednesday 19 March 7.30pm

A Life In Song: Lyrics By Don Black Sunday 6 April 7.30pm

£28.50, £32.50, £37.50 – Two of Ireland’s musical icons share the stage, performing both separate sets and together, in this unique concert. Clannad are the Irish family group responsible for the timeless classics such as Theme From Harry’s Game. Mary Black is a dominant presence in Irish music her music seamlessly blends traditional Irish folk pop & rock and country.

£22.50, £24.50, £29.50, £36.50, £42.50 – An orchestral celebration of one of the world’s most versatile lyricists, the Oscar-winning Don Black. Songs like Born Free, Diamonds Are Forever and musicals Sunset Boulevard, Billy and Aspects of Love have helped define popular culture, Black has written many of the greatest and most instantly recognizable songs of the last 50 years.

Tom Paxton & Janis Ian

The Music of Ian Broudie:

(With Robin Bullock) Together At Last

The Lightning Seeds & the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra with very special guests Friday 4 April 7.30pm

Saturday 22 March 7.30pm

£26.50, £32.50 – Two of America’s greatest folk song writers visit Liverpool Philharmonic together. Each with ties to the classic Greenwich Village folk scene Tom Paxton and Janis Ian are nearly a generation apart yet share a slew of folk inspirations and artists which they themselves have influenced.

Jack Bruce and his Big Blues band Saturday 29 March 7.30pm plus support Nik Lowe and his band

£27.50, £29.50, £35 – Bruce formed what was possibly the world’s first super group, Cream, with Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker. He composed most of Cream’s hits, including I Feel Free, Sunshine of Your Love, White Room and many others during the band’s meteoric career.

£27.50, £30, £32.50, £40 – Celebrating the music of Liverpool singer, songwriter, musician and producer Ian Broudie, in special performance by the Lightning Seeds with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Clark Rundell. As a producer, Broudie has worked with Echo and the Bunnymen, Miles Kane, Terry Hall, The Zutons and The Coral. Some very special guests will join him and the orchestra for this concert.

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