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News from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Winter/Spring 2014

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Edited by Jayne Garrity, Head of Communications Design Paul Hooley Commissioned photography Mark McNulty

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REFURBISHMENT OF LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC HALL

Cover Photo Artists impression of the new Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Principal Funders

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

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society Founded 1840 A company limited by guarantee Registered in England number 88235 Registered charity number 230538

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↑ Artists impression of new Box Office and refreshed foyer areas

Thanks to major grants from Arts Council England, Liverpool City Council, a number of Trusts and Foundations, and the extraordinary generosity of private donors, Liverpool Philharmonic is almost there in raising the necessary investment for the refurbishment of the Hall.

Arts Council England, who have committed £7.5 million to the project have therefore agreed that work can begin on the project as planned.

Works to the Hall will commence in Spring 2014, with the venue undergoing a period of closure from 24 May until the late Autumn when it will reopen at the start of our 175th anniversary season.

The full programme of works, which will include an exciting new smaller-scale venue for performances and our learning programme will be completed during 2015, the 175th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.

You can still support Love Music: The Campaign for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic to make sure we reach our fundraising target. Details are on the opposite page, or visit www.liverpoolphil.com where you can watch a short film featuring interviews with some of our musicians and supporters talking very passionately about what music and Liverpool Philharmonic means to them.

↓ Artists impression of reinvigorated Grand Foyer Bar

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 nearly reached our funding target 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

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

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LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC OFFICES DURING HALL CLOSURE From 17 March, Liverpool Philharmonic administration staff will be located at Roscoe Court, 4 – 6 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 2TZ Telephone 0151 210 2895 Box Office 0151 709 3789 info@liverpoolphil.com www.liverpoolphil.com

Visitors to Roscoe Court are by appointment only.

Liverpool Philharmonic is grateful to our Principal Partner, Liverpool John Moores University, who own Roscoe Court, for their assistance in ensuring business continuity during Liverpool Philharmonic’s refurbishment programme.

↓ Alan Pendlebury performing Michael Daugherty’s Dead Elvis

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SPOTLIGHT ON OUR MUSICIANS ALAN PENDLEBURY principal bassoon

Alan joined the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in 1984, and will retire in April this year. His final concert with the Orchestra, conducted by Vasily Petrenko, will be on Thursday 10 April, and features Mahler’s Adagio from Symphony No.10 and Das Lied von der Erde.

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

It was attending Hallé concerts “most of which were conducted by Sir John Barbirolli –these were legendary performances” that fired up Alan to pursue a professional music career. “I guess doing Metallurgy didn’t appeal and one year in the Turner and Newell laboratory was enough.”

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

On Alan’s performance of Michael Daugherty’s Dead Elvis with Ensemble 10/10 in 2012, The Observer’s Fiona Maddock commented: “Dead Elvis features a bebopping solo bassoon as Elvis, who dallies with Las Vegas excess, but has moments of lyricism too.

RLPO principal bassoon Alan Pendlebury gave himself up to the part, even dressing in white Elvis suit and wig and managing to play on bended knee. I hope they paid him appropriately.”

Alan will be greatly missed, though everyone in Liverpool Philharmonic and no doubt all our concert-goers wish him well in his retirement. Here are some of Alan’s reflections on a distinguished career.

What is your earliest musical memory?

Listening to a 78 of Policeman’s Holiday in about 1956

If you could play a different instrument, which one would it be?

The cors anglais – even taking the instrument out of the case can tell a story –it is that most characterful of instruments.

Thank you …

What has been your most memorable moment with the Orchestra?

While it is difficult to pin down a favourite performance, I think opening the Prague Spring Festival in the presence of the Prime Minister Vaclav Havel in 1993 was quite something.

What would you most like to do if you weren’t a musician?

I would like to be a successful racing tipster –particularly on the jump courses –naturally the information would have to stay with me to protect the odds! In retirement I’m looking forward to just spending more time doing things like bird watching and racing, crosswords. It will be a novelty not to have one’s entire life ruled by a schedule.

What do you like most about Liverpool?

There are many great things about working in Liverpool –above all though the spirit, humour and interest of the people of the City.

It is a City which knows how to party – how to innovate – and how to show compassion – not a bad trio!

What is your favourite Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra recording?

Suk’s Summer’s Tale conducted

by Libor Pešek KBE.

To Dr. B.A. Proctor who adopts Alan Pendlebury and to all those donors who have adopted musicians in the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra through Liverpool Philharmonic’s Adopt a Player scheme. Adopting one of the following musicians will give us a ‘full house’: James Clark and Thelma Handy (joint leaders), David Ruby (viola), Mark Lindley (cello), Simon Chappell (tbass trombone), Josephine Frieze (percussion). If you would like to find out more about how you can adopt a player in the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, gain a wonderful insight into the life of Liverpool Philharmonic, with opportunities to meet your adopted musician and others in the Orchestra, contact the fundraising team on 0151 210 2921 or email fundraising@liverpoolphil.com.

Save the Date – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra 2014/2015 Season Launch Friday, 16 May 2014, from 6pm at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Including the announcement of the celebrations for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s 175th Anniversary in 2015

Interview

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↑ L: The Orchestra prepares to go on the road.

R: The original Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Hope Street, built in 1849 and destroyed by fire in 1933

A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY

The Heritage Lottery Fund has made an award to Liverpool Philharmonic to support plans to stage an exhibition and accompanying events, based on our archive, that celebrate the organisation’s history during our 175th anniversary in 2015.

Liverpool Philharmonic’s extensive archive is held at Liverpool Records Office in the splendidly refurbished Liverpool Central Library and we will be working with colleagues at Central Library on this project.

The exhibition is planned to run from January 2015 to August 2015 in Liverpool Central Library. After this, a significant portion of it will move to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall where it will be housed permanently.

MARY, MARY – HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? Everyone at Liverpool Philharmonic is grateful to our friend, concert-goer and supporter, Miss Mary Riddoch who has voluntarily and lovingly tended the terrace garden in the Rodewald Suite, including planting a variety of seasonal plants and flowers since 1996. Mary’s green-fingers are much admired by us all at Liverpool Philharmonic and visitors alike. The Hall reburbishment programme will ensure that parts of the open spaces in the complex are planned to be environmentally friendly and encourage birds and insects. ← Miss Mary Riddoch enjoying the terrace garden in the Rodewald Suite

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ON THE RECORD The latest CD releases from Liverpool Philharmonic

Marina Rebeka Mozart Arias Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Speranza Scappucci conductor – “Rebeka came to general notice with a debut at New York's Metropolitan Opera as Donna Anna in Mozart's Don Giovanni, and she plainly has a career to watch and a voice to hear.

She receives correctly unobtrustive support from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic orchestra under Speranza Scappucci.” www.allmusic.com

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Sibelius – Adés Violin Concertos Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – Hannu Lintu conductor Augustin Hadelich violin

The latest instalment in Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s acclaimed Shostakovich symphony cycle, recorded at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is set for release in April.

Shostakovich Symphony No.14 (Naxos)

“These forces won a Gramophone award for their recording of the Tenth in 2011. They could be in line for another.” The Observer

Photo: Hannu Lintu

CONGRATULATIONS TO IN HARMONY LIVERPOOL

In Harmony Liverpool won the Liverpool Echo Pride of Merseyside Arts Award at a star-studded ceremony at Everton’s beautiful Isla Gladstone Conservatory in Stanley Park. The awards, organised by Liverpool’s local daily newspaper with winners nominated by readers, celebrate unsung community heroes and champions and their stories of achievement, courage and endeavour. In Harmony Liverpool’s Artistic Director, Rod Skipp and Deputy Artistic Director, Alex Dunn collected the award which now has pride of place in Faith Primary School in West Everton.

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

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IN HARMONY LIVERPOOL CELEBRATING 5 YEARS

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‘Play’s The Thing’: Transforming Communities through Music Monday 17 March 6.30pm

In Harmony Liverpool Celebrating 5 Years Tuesday 18 March 2014 1pm

A guest lecture by Richard Holloway, former Bishop of Edinburgh and now Chair of Sistema Scotland, on transforming the life chances of children and regenerating communities through music, inspired by Venezuela’s El Sistema programme.

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

St George’s Hall Concert Room (Duration 1 hour without interval)

The event includes a performance by West Everton Super Strings from Liverpool Philharmonic’s In Harmony Liverpool programme, and will be followed by a question and answer session.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Duration 1 hour without interval)

Liverpool Philharmonic is proud of our young musicians and their success and achievements through In Harmony Liverpool. We hope that you can join us for these two celebratory events.

Tickets for are FREE and can be booked from Liverpool Philharmonic Box Office 0151 709 3789 or online at www.liverpoolphil.com

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

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Simón Bolívar National Youth Choir of Venezuela Sunday 30 March 4pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Programme includes: Rachmaninov Ave Maria#* Eric Whitacre Lux Aurumque#* Britten A Ceremony of Carols# Morley Sing we and chant it* Monteverdi Ecco mormorar l`onde* Thompson Alleluia* Mendelssohn Denn er hat seinen engeln befohlen* – Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir# Simon Emery director Simón Bolívar National Youth Choir of Venezuela * Lourdes Sánchez conductor – The Simón Bolívar National Youth Choir of Venezuela, part of the esteemed Venezuela El Sistema project, comes to Liverpool for a very special concert and they’ve invited Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir to join them. The Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir, who wowed the world when they participated in the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic games, will perform Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols before both choirs come together for works including Eric Whitacre’s Lux Aurumque and Rachmaninov’s masterpiece Ave Maria.

The Simón Bolívar National Youth Choir of Venezuela will also separately present a mixture of European sacred and Venezuelan traditional songs.

FOCUS ON LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA ‘The most uplifting orchestra in the world’ The Times

Congratulations to …

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition Winner, Hannah Mackenzie. Hannah, who is the Youth Orchestra’s Principal Trumpet, will perform Arutiunian’s Trumpet Concerto in concert at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Sunday 11 May, 7.30pm. See page 14 for concert details.

↑ Hannah Mackenzie

Congratulations to …

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra trombonist, Rhiannon Symonds who reached the Semi-final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award 2014. 1 of 8 semi-finalists aged 1621, Rhiannon was the youngest competitor in the semi- final.

She describes her performance at BBC Media City in Salford as “an inspiring experience” and was thrilled to have the opportunity to perform with the world-famous Fodens Band.

Her performance of Gareth Woods’ Dance Sequence was broadcast on Listen to the Band on BBC Radio 2 in February. ↓ Rhiannon Symonds

Tickets £15

Congratulations to …

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

The 165-strong National Youth Orchestra will be returning to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on 17 April, under the baton of conductor François-Xavier Roth. See page 18 for concert details. liverpoolphil.com encore 9

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LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA NOW RECRUITING PLAYERS

↑ Milos Karadaglic © Margaret Malandruccolo / DG

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↑ Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Are you aged 13 - 23?

Do you play an orchestral instrument?

Would you like to join a top music organisation?

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra brings together the region's finest young musicians to make music, be inspired and have fun in a series of exhilarating performances at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

When you join Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, you're not just joining a youth orchestra - you'll become part of one of the oldest and most prestigious musical organisations in the UK. Benefits include coaching by the professional musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the opportunity to sit alongside the pros in our annual side-by-side rehearsal.

You’ll also meet like-minded people, make new friends, and enjoy discounted concert tickets and work experience opportunities with Liverpool Philharmonic.

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is now recruiting new players who have reached Grade 7 standard or equivalent.

If you’d like more information call us on 0151 210 1953 or email youthensembles@liverpoolphil.com or apply for an audition online at www.liverpoolphil.com

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Classic FM our media partner of more than 12 years, with 5.3 million listeners , broadcast one of Liverpool Philharmonic’s Spirit of Christmas concerts on the station on Christmas Day, featuring the Royal Liverpool Orchestra and Choir, Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir, with guest soloists, the Norwegian brother-andsister phenomenon Mari (violin) and Håkon (cello) Samuelsen, hosted by Classic FM presenter, John Suchet.

Classic FM has also provided the broadcast to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, a public service broadcaster and Norway’s No. 1 radio station to air on 23rd December. Anyone who missed the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s popular Valentine’s Classics concert featuring the talented young guitarist Miloš Karadaglic playing Rodrigo’s Fantasía para un Gentilhombre could tune in to Classic FM on Valentine’s Day evening to enjoy the concert on air.

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

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CBEEBIES CERRIE IN SCHOOLS’ CONCERT DEBUT

Actor, author and CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell will make her Liverpool Philharmonic presenting our Key Stage 1 annual Schools’ Concerts in May. And popular Liverpool Philharmonic Family Concerts presenter, Alasdair Malloy will oncee again present our Key Stage 2 Schools’ Concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall in March, plus a concert at Preston Guild Hall.

Performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, our schools’ concerts are an inspirational introduction to live orchestral music for children and young people, with enchanting and engaging music designed to enhance and enrich the music and wider school curriculum and enthral young audiences.

For further information about Liverpool Philharmonic Schools Concerts for Key Stage 1 in May, and Key Stage 2 Concerts in March, visit www.liverpoolphil.com

↖ Top: Cerrie Burnell Bottom: Schools’ Concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

MUSIC FOR MONDRIAN During Tate Liverpool’s Summer blockbuster exhibition Mondrian and his Studios (4 June – 6 October 2014), why not drop by to hear musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Philharmonic who will perform four informal ‘cushion concerts’. Suitable for all ages the concerts will take place in Tate Liverpool’s Wolfson Gallery on Saturday 7 June and Sunday 8 June, at 2pm and 3.45pm on both days (GENERAL ADMISSION, these concerts are FREE with informal seating and not bookable in advance).

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

Petites pieces montées, Tailleferre’s String Quartet and Milhaud’s Le Boeuf sur le toit, the concerts celebrate the spectacular fusion in arts and music at the end of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries which had a profound influence on Mondrian.

The opening of the exhibition at Tate Liverpool and these concerts, coincide with the opening of the Liverpool International Festival for Business at the waterfront BT Convention Centre. They form part of a wide-ranging and exciting cultural programme across the city for delegates, visitors and residents alike to enjoy.

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NEW VOICES

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir is delighted to welcome 21 new members, 6 of whom are past members of Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir, who on returning to Liverpool following their studies, successfully auditioned for the Choir.

The Choir is still recruiting for singers and would welcome new applications, especially from Tenors and Basses. The Choir rehearses on Monday evenings in term time, with additional rehearsals in the lead up to concerts.

If you are interested in auditioning or need further information, please contact Rosemary Barton at rlpc@liverpoolphil.com or telephone 0151 210 2895.

Following their central role in the Liverpool Philharmonic’s annual Spirit of Christmas carol concerts, Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s The Creation and forthcoming performance of Bach’s St. John’s Passion, the Choir with Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir, will be centre stage for the final concert of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s season, before the curtain comes down for a period for the refurbishment of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. See page 17 for details of Bringing Down the House.

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

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HOPE STREET HOTEL AND THE LONDON CARRIAGE WORKS CELEBRATE THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Who can remember AJ Buckingham Ltd the furniture manufacturer across the road - the blue railings, the glass canopy and buddleia growing from the top windows?

Liverpool John Moores University became Liverpool Philharmonic’s Principal Partner in 2013, joining Investec Wealth and Investment.

One aspect of the partnership has involved working with Vice Chancellor and Chief Executive, Professor Nigel Weatherill and his team in establishing ways to welcome students to Liverpool and immerse them in the city’s cultural life.

The Liverpool Philharmonic Student Pass offers the opportunity for 400 LJMU students to attend concerts, with a friend, to every Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra concert in the season. Students are allocated passes through entering a prize draw competition each term, with the competition open to students studying full or part-time on any degree (undergraduate, postgraduate or research degrees) whether they are a home, EU or international student. The student pass scheme is supporting Liverpool Philharmonic’s audience development in encouraging more under 25s to attend concerts.

Gambier Terrace resident Dave Brewitt bought the semi derelict building in 1998, covered it with scaffolding in 2001 and opened Liverpool’s first boutique hotel with restaurant in 2003. The original 1860’s company name was only discovered in the plaster work above the door when the canopy came down and became an obvious name for the restaurant. (We have never been able to find the parent company in London.)

On Thanksgiving Day 2003, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s Principal Conductor at the time, the American Gerard Schwarz enjoyed a private dinner for 30 friends and family; the first diners arrived on December 15 2003 and the first guests checked in on 12 February 2004. Since then we have welcomed the American State Department and Secretary of State Dr Condoleezza Rice with our own Secretary of State, Jack Straw; Hollywood legend Jane Russell; football legend Maradona; legions of pop and classical music stars; and a plethora of Nobel prize winners. As Liverpool Philharmonic’s Hotel Partner, to celebrate our anniversary, we’re offering all audience members a complimentary bedroom upgrade in Hope Street Hotel and / or a complimentary glass of wine in The London Carriage Works.

Bring your Liverpool Philharmonic concert ticket with you and we’ll treat you to a glass of wine when you take two courses from our a la carte menu or three courses from our prix fixe menu.

To book a room call 0151 709 3000 or email sleep@hopestreethotel.co.uk and quote ‘Philharmonic’.

To book a table call 0151 705 2222 or email eat@hopestreethotel.co.uk

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THANK YOU TO… Stack It Group

The North West’s leading IT and Cloud services provider have increased their support as a corporate member from Bronze to Silver level. www.stack.co.uk

And to our principal partners Liverpool John Moores University and Investec Wealth & Investment who in addition to concerts supported earlier in the season, in 2014 thus far have sponsored Rhapsody in Blue (1 February) and The Creation (22 February); and Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto and Don Quixote and respectively.

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

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

WELCOME TO...

Kerstin Alt Artistic Planning Manager (Orchestra & Ensembles) Andrew Choyce Human Resources Officer Martin Gallagher Marketing Officer Jennifer Kelley Development Assistant Ellen Perry Administrative Assistant (fixed-term contract)

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Concerto Winner Sunday 11 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Programme includes: Alexander Arutiunian Trumpet Concerto Elliott Carter Pocahontas Suite John Adams The Chairman Dances Gershwin An American in Paris – Dane Lam conductor Concerto Competition Winner Hannah Mackenzie trumpet

Liubov Ulybysheva Cello

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

↑ Dane Lam → Hannah MacKenzie

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Summer at St George’s Hall Concert Room

A new series of summertime concerts in the grand setting of the Concert Room at St George’s Hall.

Summertime Strauss Tuesday 3 June 7.30pm STRAUSS E

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Mozart Symphony No.34 Richard Strauss Oboe Concerto Richard Strauss Ariadne auf Naxos: Overture and Dance Scene Mozart Symphony No.40

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Vasily Petrenko conductor Jonathan Small oboe

Simon Trpc˘eski piano Saturday 7 June 7.30pm

Liverpool Philharmonic

ARTISTS in RESIDENCE

Ravel Valses Nobles et Sentimentales Poulenc Morceaux Brahms Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Handel, Op.24 Brahms Intermezzi, Op.117

Simon Trpc˘eski piano James Clark violin Jonathan Aasgaard cello Tuesday 10 June 7.30pm

Liverpool Philharmonic

ARTISTS in RESIDENCE

Vasily Petrenko conductor / Ian Tracey organ Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir

Sunday Serenade Sunday 22 June 2.30pm

Stravinsky Concerto in D for string orchestra Richard Strauss Metamorphosen Grieg Holberg Suite Dvořák Serenade for Strings

James Clark violin/director String players of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Midweek Mozart Wednesday 25 June 7.30pm STRAUSS E

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Gounod Petite Symphonie in B flat for Winds Richard Strauss Sonatina No.1 in F Mozart Serenade in B flat for Winds ‘Gran Partita’

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Mozart’s Così fan tutte

Co-production with the European Opera Centre

Liverpool Philharmonic

ARTISTS in RESIDENCE

Brahms String Quintet in G (for string orchestra) Elgar Serenade for Strings Prokofiev Overture on Hebrew Themes Shostakovich Concerto for Piano, Trumpet & Strings

Simon Trpc˘eski piano/director

Mozart Ave Verum Corpus Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis Poulenc Organ Concerto Wagner Tannhäuser Overture

Jonathan Small director Wind players of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

All Brahms Programme Cello Sonata No.2, Op.99 Violin Sonata No.2, Op.100 Piano Trio No.3, Op.101

Trpc˘eski plays Shostakovich Sunday 15 June 2.30pm

Cathedral Classics Tuesday 17 June 7.30pm Liverpool Cathedral

Wednesday 9 July 7pm Friday 11 July 7pm Sunday 13 July 2.30pm

Laurent Pillot conductor Bernard Rozet director Singers from the European Opera Centre Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Please note this performance will last about 3 hours

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CHRISTIAN LINDBERG

Ensemble 10/10 Concert, Epstein Theatre

From the New World Thursday 13 March 7.30pm

Swedish Smorgasbord Tuesday 18 March 7.30pm

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Henry E Rensburg Series

Sponsored by

Lindberg Peking Twilight Bernstein Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Dvorak Symphony No.9 ‘New World’ – Christian Lindberg conductor / trombone Post-concert Discussion with Christian Lindberg

Chamber Music

Los Bandidos Saturday 15 March 7.30pm St George's Hall Concert Room

Lindberg Los Bandidos Schumann/Lindberg Fantasiestücke Scriabin Valse, Op. 38 Rachmaninov Mélodie Op.3, No.3 Mussorgsky (transcribed Rachmaninov) Hopak from Soronchintsky Fair Stravinsky/Lindberg Three movements from The Firebird Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition – Christian Lindberg trombone Roland Pöntinen piano Sunday Afternoon Classics

Classical Symphony Sunday 16 March 2.30pm

Prokofiev Classical Symphony De Falla El Amor Brujo* Dvorák Symphony No.9 ‘New World’ – Christian Lindberg conductor /trombone*

Photo Christian Lindberg © Mäts Backer

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ARTISTS in RESIDENCE

Stravinsky Octet Jan Sandström Wahlberg Variations Lars Hollmer, arr. Jarle G. Storløkken ‘Eyeliner’ Suite Christian Lindberg Kundraan’s Karma Patrick Jones Unfurl world premiere – Christian Lindberg director / trombone world premiere

Special

All Points North Friday 21 March 7.30pm

Stenhammar Excelsior! Op.13 Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Sibelius The Swan of Tuonela Sibelius Symphony No.3 – Christian Lindberg conductor Roland Pöntinen piano

Left to Right: Kirill Gerstein / Vasily Petrenko / Helena Rasker / Richard Kaufman / Ray Chen / Michał Nesterowicz / Simon Trpc˘eski / Rudolf Buchbinder Sponsored by

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All Points South Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 April 7.30pm

Don Juan Thursday 1 May 7.30pm

Song of the Earth Thursday 10 April 7.30pm

Sponsored by

Strauss Don Juan Prokofiev Violin Concerto No.2 Górecki Three Pieces in Old Style for String Orchestra Lutosławski Concerto for Orchestra – Ray Chen violin Michał Nesterowicz conductor

Puccini Capriccio Sinfonico Ravel Piano Concerto in G Respighi The Pines of Rome – Kirill Gerstein piano Vasily Petrenko conductor Henry E Rensburg Series

Henry E Rensburg Series

Sponsored by

Mahler Adagio from Symphony No.10 Mahler Das Lied von der Erde – Vasily Petrenko conductor Helena Rasker alto Toby Spence tenor

Henry E Rensburg Series

Dream Team Thursday 15 May 7.30pm

Scriabin Reverie,Op.24 Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 Prokofiev Symphony No.6 – Vasily Petrenko conductor Simon Trpc˘eski piano

Post-concert Discussion with Vasily Petrenko and Simon Trpčeski

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Sunday Afternoon Classics

Bach’s St. John Passion Wednesday 16 April 7.30pm

Petrenko’s Prokofiev Sunday 18 May 2.30pm

Bach St. John Passion – Rachel Redmond soprano Callum Thorpe bass Reinoud Van Mechelen evangelist Paul Agnew conductor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir Series

Classical Music Goes to the Movies Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 April 7.30pm Richard Kaufman conductor – Hollywood Maestro Richard Kaufman conducts classical music from the movies with live visuals.

Post-concert Discussion with Richard Kaufman

Sponsored by

Brahms Piano Concerto No.2 Prokofiev Symphony No.6 – Rudolf Buchbinder piano Vasily Petrenko conductor Special

Bringing Down the House Friday 23 May, 7.30pm

Britten Welcome Ode, Op.95* Elgar In the South Stewart Copeland Percussion Concerto world premiere Walton Belshazzar’s Feast – Vasily Petrenko conductor / Mark Stone baritone# Neil Hitt, Graham Johns, Josephine Frieze, Henry Baldwin percussion Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir* Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir#

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Mary Black & Clannad Wednesday 19 March 7.30pm

– Two of Ireland's musical icons share the stage and celebrating their music together.

Tom Paxton & Janis Ian Saturday 22 March 7.30pm

– Two of America’s greatest folk-songwriters each with ties to the classic Greenwich Village folk scene.

Russell Watson SOLD OUT Monday 31 March 7.30pm

– The UK’s best-selling classical artist returns with an eagerly awaited new album.

From Hackney to Hollywood The Don Black Songbook Sunday 6 April 7.30pm

– Celebrating legendary British lyricist Don Black’ songs like Born Free, Diamonds Are Forever and musical’s like Sunset Boulevard, and Aspects of Love have defined pop culture.

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

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

National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Thursday 17 April 7.30pm

– The 165-strong band, and the country's top youth orchestra, with a highly-charged programme.

The Solid Silver 60’s Show Saturday 19 April 7.30pm.

– Hear the classic hits performed by the original hitmakers! Including Brian Poole and The Tremeloes, Chris Farlowe, Wayne Fontana and Vanity Fare.

Russell Kane Monday 21 April 8pm

– Star of BBC Three’s Unzipped and Live at the Electric, Russell Kane ponders whether size really matters in his new live show.

The Michael Nyman Band Friday 25 April 7.30pm

– One of Britain’s most innovative composers. His works encompass opera and string quartets, film soundtracks and orchestral concertos.

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Events to look out for at at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 70th Anniversary of D-Day Sunday 27 April 7.15pm

– Compered by BBC Radio Merseyside’s Roger Phillips, celebrate the Anniversary of the ‘The End of the Beginning of the 2nd World War’.

Frank Skinner - Man in a Suit Monday 28 April 7.30pm

– A chance to see the brand new live show from Skinner as he returns to stand up.

Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Friday 2 May 7.30pm

– The voice and flute behind Jethro Tull performs songs from his Thick As A Brick albums, material from his new 2014 album and Jethro Tull highlights.

The Seekers SOLD OUT Sunday 4 May 7.30pm

– The original line-up reunite for this special show, with hits including I’ll Never Find Another You and Georgy Girl.

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

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

Elvis Presley – Live on Stage Monday 5 May 8pm SOLD OUT

– Experience Elvis live on stage once more using the latest technology, with a live band, singers and orchestra.

Rick Wakeman’s Journey to the Centre of the Earth Friday 9 May 8pm

– Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the landmark concept album, Wakeman is joined by The Jules Verne Symphony Orchestra and Choir plus the English Rock Ensemble.

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Michael Bolton OLD OUT Saturday 10 May 7.30pm

– The two-time Grammy Award-winning singer / songwriter

Don Williams Monday 12 May 7:30pm

– Returning to Liverpool Philharmonic following his captivating sold out appearance here in 2012. With his hits Good Ole Boys Like Me, I Believe In You, Love Is On A Roll, Amanda and Tulsa Time, Williams is an American classic. liverpoolphil.com encore 19

Important Information About Car Parking at Liverpool Philharmonic In April we will begin work on the refurbishment of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Liverpool Philharmonic car park will be open through to the end of the season on Friday 23 May. To help us manage the construction works Liverpool Philharmonic will be applying to Liverpool City Council for some temporary road closures. Once the road closures are in place (from sometime in April), access to the car park will be from the Catharine Street end of Caledonia Street and the journey from your car to your seat will be longer as you will need to walk round to the front of the Hall via Myrtle Street.

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EW Pre-paid parking is available for the

Reserve and pre-pay N for parking for Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Concerts

We know that parking has become more difficult around Liverpool Philharmonic Hall with the closure of the car park on Myrtle Street.

We have been seeking ways to improve the situation and are delighted to announce that from April, 2014 we will offer pre-paid parking for Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra concerts at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. The Cathedral offers secure, staffed underground parking an easy 5 minute walk from Philharmonic Hall and is open until 11pm on concert nights. Car park spaces are available to pre-purchase for just £3 at the Box Office on 0151 709 3789 or on the from the concert page on our website at www.liverpoolphil.com (limited availability).

In order for Liverpool Philharmonic to continue to offer this service during the 2014/15 season we need to ensure good take-up of at least 30 spots per concerts – so please use this facility if parking is important to you when visiting Liverpool Philharmonic!

following dates. On these nights the car park will also be available on a first-come first-served basis for £3.

Please note this offer does not apply to 16 April or Sunday afternoon concerts.

April

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

May

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

Car park opening times on selected nights listed above 6pm – 11pm

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is situated on Mount Pleasant and is a 5 minute walk along Hope Street from Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

By car on entering the city follow the brown tourist signs to Cathedrals.

The car park is situated underneath the Cathedral itself. Please note there is no overnight parking.

How to find Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral Car Park Postcode navigation > L3 5TQ