Encore Spring/Summer 2013

encore news from the royal liverpool Philharmonic spring/summer 2013

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The Sunday Times, May 2013

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PETRENKO SIGNS UP FOR LIVERPOOL Vasily Petrenko, whose musical leadership has earned him an international reputation, and made him one of the most sought after conductors in the world, is extending his contract as chief conductor of the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra. a new, long-term agreement will see the charismatic russian maestro stay at the helm of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the uk’s oldest professional symphony orchestra for the foreseeable future and makes Vasily the orchestra’s longest serving conductor since sir charles groves, who took up the position exactly 50 years ago.

“It’s a great pleasure for me to have the opportunity to stay in Liverpool as part of the Liverpool Philharmonic family” says Vasily. “I’m looking forward to continuing my partnership with our great Orchestra, and also with our wonderful audiences whose commitment to our music-making, along with our many partners, we are immensly grateful for.”

“ Thrilling… this Merseyside partnership is firing on all cylinders… Vasily Petrenko and his dazzlingly accomplished band set new standards..” the classical review, 2012

→ Vasily Petrenko, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Chief Conductor

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↑ L to R: Darren Henley, Vasily Petrenko, Paula Muldoon, James Clark and Jonathan Aasgaard ‘in conversation’ at the 2013-2014 season launch

↑ James Clark and Jonathan Aasgaard perform together at the 2013-2014 season launch

ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA 2013-2014 SEASON

over 1200 guests attended the launch of the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra’s 2013-2014 season launch, the eighth under the baton of Vasily Petrenko.

guests watched a film preview of the new season; and heard Vasily and musicians James Clark (joint leader), Jonathan Aasgaard (principal cello) and Paula Muldoon (violin) in conversation with managing director of classic fm, Darren Henley. James and Jonathan then performed Passacaglia by Handel/Halvorsen.

in a packed season of fantastic music we look forward to welcoming Artists in Residence, Bryn Terfel, Andrew Manze, Christian Lindberg and Simon Trpc˘eski alongside a roll call of international guest artists

including Paul Lewis,Vilde Frang, Vadim Repin, Lise de la Salle, Miloš Karadagli´ c, Xavier de Maistre, Ray Chen and Michel Camilo. the season celebrates the Benjamin Britten centenary in 2013 and richard strauss’ 150th anniversary in 2014. the orchestra will give the world premiere of Percussion Concerto by stewart copeland of the Police, and we continue our prestigious chamber music series at st. george’s Hall concert room and new music with ensemble 10/10.

Public booking opens on Friday 14 June

full 2013/14 season details are available at liverpoolphil.com request a brochure by calling the Box office on 0151 709 3789.

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THANK YOU TO … News ... the Paul Hamlyn foundation which has awarded £500,000 to liverpool Philharmonic. the Paul Hamlyn club award is part of £2.5 million shared amongst five performing arts organisations across the uk.

liverpool Philharmonic will use the award to build audiences and sustain engagement, involvement and interest in live music performances and musicmaking by the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra and its associated ensembles and our wider programme of music at liverpool Philharmonic Hall and at other venues and community settings in the city. the award will enable liverpool Philharmonic to build relationships with communities and groups who otherwise may not attend.

the Paul Hamlyn club awards are part of Paul Hamlyn foundation’s 25th anniversary celebrations. Paul Hamlyn foundation is marking the anniversary with a series of gifts to organisations that help people realise their potential or enjoy a better quality of life.

“Liverpool Philharmonic is thrilled to be part of this bold and visionary initiative” said liverpool Philharmonic chief executive Michael Eakin. “The Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s generous award will help us continue our drive to develop audiences that truly reflect our city.”

Régis Cochefert, Head of arts at Paul Hamlyn foundation, added: “These awards will support performing arts organisations to develop tailored and bold initiatives to strengthen relationships with local communities. We want to see more people attending concerts on a regular basis, but we recognise how hard it can be for performing arts organisations to reach some parts of the community.”

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LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL

the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra and Vasily Petrenko will perform in the first liverpool international music festival on friday, 23 august on a brand new stage in sefton Park in a free concert of live music in the stunning surroundings of one of the city’s most popular green spaces.

the new festival will take place during the august bank holiday weekend with concerts in the park continuing across the four days (friday to monday). on saturday and sunday, there will also be two outdoor stages located at the Pier Head which will celebrate all things musical including a tribute to the Beatles and their musical legacy

the festival fringe continues to 22nd september 2013 celebrating music of every kind in venues across the city, including liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

The full LIMF line-up is soon to be announced.

Visit www.limfestival.com for full details.

REFURBISHMENT OF LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC HALL A STEP CLOSER

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the royal liverpool Philharmonic has submitted a planning application and listed building consent to liverpool city council(lcc) for its proposed £12 million refurbishment of the grade ii* listed liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Having successfully applied for seed funding of £634,000 from arts council england (ace) in 2012, liverpool Philharmonic appointed architects caruso st.

John to lead a team in developing the designs for the refurbishment of the 1939 concert hall, home of the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra, and one of the uk’s premier arts and entertainment venues. 2014 is the 75th anniversary of the current Hall opening its doors.

liverpool Philharmonic is now seeking to secure the necessary public investment for the refurbishment of the Hall, including a further £7.5 million investment from ace and a range of other, private funding sources. these will include the launch in september 2013 of a public giving campaign to meet the £12 million cost of the planned refurbishment to the Hall. liverpool city council has agreed a capital contribution of £2 million, contingent on liverpool Philharmonic successfully attracting the additional investment from ace, who will make a decision on liverpool Philharmonic’s

application to its capital grants programme by June.

subject to securing the required investment for the refurbishment, liverpool Philharmonic will commence works to the Hall in spring 2014, with the venue undergoing a period of closure from may 24 until the end of october 2014. the full programme of works will be completed during 2015, the 175th anniversary of the founding of the royal liverpool Philharmonic. ↑ Artist’s impressions of the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall refurbishment.

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LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC AT THE BBC PROMS 2013

on the 1st september, the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra will perform at the world-famous BBc Proms at london’s royal albert Hall alongside liverpool Philharmonic children’s choirs and the young musicians of in Harmony liverpool, the El Sistema-inspired music and social programme led by liverpool Philharmonic in West everton.

The Big Proms Bear Hunt family matinee based on michael rosen’s much-loved book and conducted by Matthew Coorey is a magical mystery tour of the music of composers including mussorgsky, grieg and stravinsky, all bound together with original music by liverpoolbased composer, Ian Stephens.

the BBc Proms is the world’s largest classical music festival with a global audience of millions. the Prom is already SOLD OUT, though you can hear it live on BBc radio 3 and it will available via the BBc iPlayer for 7 days.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the Orchestra and for the first time two of our children’s ensembles to this world-class international music festival” says liverpool Philharmonic chief executive michael eakin.

“It’s a wonderful testament to the children’s musical abilities and achievements that they should be invited to perform by the BBC Proms alongside our professional musicians and I have no doubt that together, they will all do Liverpool Philharmonic and their home city proud.”

→ Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Vasily Petrenko at the BBC Proms 2012

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ON THE RECORD The latest release in Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s acclaimed Shostakovich symphony cycle, recorded at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

symphony no.7 leningrad (naxos)

“Vasily Petrenko’s Liverpool Shostakovich Symphonies cycle will stand as a major recorded achievement for the 21st century.”

BBc music magazine June 2013 “Liverpool Philharmonic and their Leningradborn conductor Vasily Petrenko bring out the work's lyricism, as well as its austerity, with formidable woodwind playing throughout.

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SPOTLIGHT ON OUR MUSICIANS 5 QUESTIONS WITH PAULA MULDOON First Violins Paula joined the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in September 2012

What is your earliest musical experience?

my five older brothers and sisters all were required to play piano growing up, and after they would practice, at 2-3 years old i'd sit down at the piano and pretend to play as well (faking not just the notes but also the page turns). i started piano lessons with one of my sisters when i was five but only practiced when i was bribed with ice cream. i had flings with viola (gasp), flute, oboe, and organ, but the violin was always my favourite - no ice cream required.

Who is your biggest musical influence?

i've been blessed to have so many amazing teachers in my life who have all given me so much. i've also been inspired by so many of my students and friends. more abstractly, i really love 18th century counterpoint and could sit for hours writing it. i get nerdily excited when cool chords and nifty voice-leading lines come up in the repertoire. i also really love early music, especially choral music. (Part of my disreputable past includes a stint as a choral director specializing in renaissance music.)

What is your best memory of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra?

live BBc radio 3 broadcasts! i am an american anglophile and grew up holding the BBc in great reverence. to actually be broadcast live on "auntie" (as i have recently learned it's called) is super cool (as we'd say in america). now if only i could understand cricket...

What’s the most satisfying part of your job?

cake! my section loves cake! We have cake for birthdays, cake for fun, lots of cake! i am gradually introducing american desserts (chocolate chip cookies!) into our diet. aside from the cake and camaraderie, i love rehearsing on the stage of liverpool Philharmonic Hall (such a privilege to have our own beautiful hall) and getting to perform absolutely amazing music with lovely and talented people. did i mention cake?

What’s the best advice anyone has ever given you? dress well and smile.

THANK YOU TO…

... all those donors who have recently adopted the following musicians in the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra through liverpool Philharmonic’s adopt a Player scheme

Kathryn Cropper (violin), Elizabeth Lamberton (violin), Olga Smolen (violin), Damien Gonzalez (double bass) and Simon Griffiths (horn). adopting one of the following musicians will give us a ‘full house’: Paula Muldoon (violin), David Rimbault (violin), Justin Evans (violin), Dave Ruby (viola), Simon Cowen (tenor trombone), Simon Chappell (bass trombone), though donors can adopt any member of the orchestra.

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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. liverpoolphil.com encore 7

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ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC CHOIR SEEKING NEW MEMBERS

With its 150-year tradition, and reputation for versatility, the royal liverpool Philharmonic choir has always been central to the life of liverpool Philharmonic.

its members are drawn from a wide range of occupations and travel from all parts of the region and beyond, to take part in the choir's activities.

in the 2013/14 season, concerts include A German Requiem on 14 september, Puccini's Tosca on 20 september and 22 september, Petrenko's Shostakovich on 26 september, Mozart's Requiem on 9 november, Great Britten on 21 november, Pirates of the Caribbean on 3 January and 4 January, Messiah on 11 January, The Creation on 22 february, Bach's St John Passion on 16 april and Bringing Down the House! on 23 may.

the choir is always looking for new members. if you are interested in auditioning or would like further information, please contact rosemary Barton rlpc@liverpoolphil.com or telephone 0151 210 2895. ↓ L to R: Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir perform in the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Vasily Petrenko rehearses with Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.

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DO YOU KNOW A TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIAN OR SINGER? Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is currently recruiting talented young players (grade 7+) for our next season. if you know somebody aged between 13 and 23, who would be interested in rehearsing with the region’s best emerging young talent, performing with fantastic conductors and brilliant soloists at the world famous liverpool Philharmonic Hall, and developing their skills with coaching from members of the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra, tell them about us! auditions will take place in early July.

We are also currently accepting applications from girls and boys (unbroken voices) aged between 12 and 18 years to join our prestigious Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir, for which auditions will be held in June/July. one of the finest youth choirs in the country, the youth choir regularly performs with the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra and choir and has been broadcast on BBc radio 3 and appeared on television and at the BBc Proms at the royal albert Hall.

For more information or to apply online visit www.liverpoolphil.com/youth or contact a member of the Learning department on 0151 210 2895.

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IRISH SEA SESSIONS IN LIVERPOOL AND LONDON

now in its fourth year and inspired by the format of the transatlantic sessions, liverpool Philharmonic’s Irish Sea Sessions is back in 2013 with a new and exciting line up of 13 hand-picked multi-instrumentalists and singers from traditional and contemporary music backgrounds, and from both sides of the irish sea.

“A thoroughly entertaining performance from a rulebreaker who doesn't let his rebellious streak compromise the quality of his musicianship.” liverpool Post reviews nigel kennedy, april 2013

“He may well be Loudon Wainwright III but he’s a true one-off – and Liverpool was lucky to have him and over for the evening.” liverpool Post reviews loudon Wainwright iii,

now the centrepiece of the annual liverpool irish festival, receiving huge critical acclaim and with tours in past years to Belfast and to derry-londonderry, the irish sea sessions arrives in london for the first time on 13 october prior to the show at liverpool Philharmonic Hall on 18 october.

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musical director Bernard O'Neill leads singers Declan O'Rourke (Galileo, Sarah), emily Portman (BBc radio 2 folk award Winner 2013 Best contemporary song 'The Hatchling'), Robert Vincent (Life In Easy Steps), Pauline Scanlon (one half of the duo Lumiere) and Alan Burke (Rambling Boys of Pleasure, Afterhours, Tulsk) who provide most of the songs. an ensemble of handpicked instrumentalists - the Coyne Brothers, Sean Regan, Gino Lupari (Four Men and a Dog), David Munnelly and Neil Campbell provide the backing. equally at home leading rollicking sets of reels or delicate airs these musicians’ two-hour show has all the atmosphere of the finest pub session, with all the quality of a major concert hall setting.

“Thank you for bringing Ludovico to Liverpool. A truly memorable evening and an honour to hear his music live.” audience feedback, april 2013

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IN HARMONY LIVERPOOL CELEBRATING 4 YEARS the young musicians of in Harmony liverpool have been as busy as ever.

in march, they celebrated four years of this groundbreaking project in West everton with the now annual celebration concert at liverpool Philharmonic Hall performed to a packed house of families and representatives from West everton, 346 children from 8 schools, including In Harmony Leeds and In Harmony Newcastle and special guests.

the concert featured performances by West Everton Children’s Orchestra (children and staff of faith Primary school) and West Everton Super Strings in a programme that included grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King, tchaikovsky’s Trepak, and La Cucaracha.

for the grand finale, the 68 children in West everton children’s orchestra and West everton super strings and 11 staff from faith Primary school were joined on stage by 20 musicians of the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra, including leader James Clark and Principal Bass, Marcel Becker, to perform the finale from dvořák’s New World Symphony.

In Harmony Liverpool Performs in DerryLondonderry – UK City of Culture 2013

15 young musicians aged 10 – 15 from In Harmony Liverpool travelled to derry- londonderry in may to perform in a concert supported by unison north West and unison northern ireland, in association with liverpool city council and derry-londonderry council. the concert was a part of the city’s celebrations as uk city of culture, and the children performed in the city’s millennium forum theatre for guests and dignitaries. ↓ In Harmony Liverpool arrives in Derry-Londonderry

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↑ In Harmony Liverpool Fourth Birthday Concert

In Harmony Liverpool Masterclass

the remarkable brother and sister team Mari and Håkon Samuelsen in liverpool during may to perform two concerts with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra gave cello and violin masterclasses to some of the young In Harmony Liverpool string players. the duo also gave the children a dazzlingly demonstration of their virtuosity in a short performance at liverpool Philharmonic at the friary in West everton.

Hear the Samuelsen’s later this year in Liverpool Philharmonic’s Spirit of Christmas concerts in December. Visit www.liverpoolphil.com for details.

In Harmony Liverpool Chamber Concert tuesday 25 June 2013 6pm st george's Hall concert room

Join liverpool Philharmonic for the third In Harmony Liverpool chamber concert headlined by West everton super strings (our senior ensemble for children in years 6-10) and featuring some of the smaller ensembles from in Harmony liverpool - West everton string Quartet (young musicians aged between 13 and 15 from West everton who have been part of in Harmony since our first day), West everton mini strings (children from year 3 at faith Primary school), West everton Junior strings (our junior ensemble for children in years 4-6).

Tickets FREE (please note a 75p per order cost is incurred for tickets sent by post). Tickets can also be booked via Box Office on 0151 709 3789. ↓ In Harmony Liverpool performs at the re-opening of Liverpool Central Library on Liverpool Light Night

↑ Masterclasses with Mari and Håkon Samuelson

SCHOOLS’ CONCERTS 2013

20,213 children and teachers from 313 schools across the region attended 10 schools’ concerts by the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra at liverpool Philharmonic Hall and 1 concert at Preston guild Hall during march.

devised and presented by Alasdair Malloy liverpool Philharmonic’s schools' concerts are especially designed to enhance and enrich the music and wider school curriculum. music in this year’s concerts was inspired by famous characters including Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast and Harry Potter. ↓ Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Schools Concerts

K DS CLUB

some of the young members of liverpool Philharmonic’s kid’s club enjoyed a day of all things musical, including a performance and masterclass by royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra violinist Sophie Coles and a tour of liverpool Philharmonic Hall led by Blue Badge guide, Simone Peter. liverpool Philharmonic kids club is for children who want to learn more about music and the people who make music. membership has lots of benefits including:

• A Liverpool Philharmonic Kids Club Membership Card.

Stamp your card at each concert you attend – there will be prizes for all kids attending the most concerts at the end of the season!

• A Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra pencil for jotting down your concert reviews • A Birthday Surprise • Invitation to a special post-concert event each year where you will get the chance to meet musicians and conductors • Invitation to a special backstage tour designed especially for children • Emails from our Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko highlighting interesting concerts • Opportunity to enter exclusive prize draws for concert tickets Join liverpool Philharmonic kids club at www.liverpoolphil.com/kidsclub

↓↑ Kids Club members enjoy a performance by violinist Sophie Coles during their tour of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, led by Blue Badge Guide, Simone Peter

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↑David Owen, Senior Investment Director, Investec Wealth & Investment, Michael Eakin, Chief Executive, Liverpool Philharmonic, Vasily Petrenko, Chief Conductor, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Jon Seal, Director in charge of Liverpool Office, Investec Wealth & Investment.

IT’S GOOD BUSINESS! investec Wealth & investment’s senior investment director, David Owen and director in charge of liverpool office, Jon Seal, hosted a special event on behalf of liverpool Philharmonic for liverpool’s business community

guests attended a concert by the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko, with pre-concert drinks and post-concert supper at liverpool’s exclusive Hope street Hotel. the event was a showcase for the benefits to businesses of supporting the arts in general and liverpool Philharmonic in particular with david speaking to guests of the mutual benefits of investec’s Principal Partnership. david also participated in an online debate with the liverpool Post newspaper, featured in the following day’s print edition, once again advocating the benefits of businesses working in partnership with the arts. david commented: “Liverpool is internationally renowned for the arts. It’s something in my 30 years in the city that I have found consistently commented on.

Any great international city has to have a cultural offering that is special and it’s very important for

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Liverpool looking forward to see the arts as a great platform for business. The goodwill we engender from supporting Liverpool Philharmonic is an important commercial benefit for us. It seems to have great resonance across our business.”

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY IS NEW PRINCIPAL PARTNER

liverpool Philharmonic is delighted to announce that liverpool John moores university joins investec Wealth & investment as Principal Partner. the two-year sponsorship commitment commences with the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra's 2013/14 season in september.

it marks a new type of partnership that centres on the university's investment in liverpool Philharmonic's learning programme, acknowledged as a national leader in the field in its quality, reach and impact. the partnership will also provide opportunities for lJmu students to hear concerts and participate in liverpool Philharmonic's learning programme. a concert series in the 2014/13 season is named after lJmu, who awarded Vasily Petrenko an Honorary fellowship in 2012 for his contributions to liverpool and the arts.

“Our new partnership with LJMU is a shared commitment to providing inspirational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get involved in learning, music and the arts, and that everyone can and should get involved” said Vasily Petrenko. www.ljmu.ac.uk

↓ Nigel Weatherill, Vice Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University, and Vasily Petrenko with students of LJMU.

↑ L to R: Neil Fulton and Fiona Paterson with David M. Robinson.

IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE

the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra provided some Valentine’s day sparkle and swept corporate sponsor david m. robinson Jewellers and special guests off their feet in a concert with a romantic theme.

tchaikovsky and Prokofiev’s musical take on the starcrossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet; and Bruch’s exquisite Violin Concerto performed by seoul-born violinist Hyeyoon Park featured in a concert conducted by the dynamic Venezuelan-born spanish conductor José Luis Gomez, making his uk debut in liverpool. david m. robinson’s guests included a number of their clients who had had engagement and wedding rings designed by the liverpool-based company including the orchestra’s flute and piccolo player, Fiona Paterson, who performed in the concert and is engaged to trumpet player Neil Fulton.

John Robinson, md of david m. robinson commented: “We are a proud sponsor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and would like to thank the musicians for the wonderful way in which they entertained our clients.” www.davidmrobinson.co.uk

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CLASSIC FM’S JOHN SUCHET IN TRAINING FOR SUPERORCHESTRA! classic fm and liverpool Philharmonic Spirit of Christmas presenter John Suchet has been re-learning to play the trombone after nearly 50 years so that he can take part in superconcert! featuring superorchestra! and supersing! on 15 June. John was persuaded to take part by the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra’s brass section when he was in liverpool for our 2012 Spirit of Christmas concerts and has even been taking lessons with the orchestra’s Brass section leader Simon Cowen.

Visit liverpool Philharmonic’s facebook page to see a video of John having a trombone lesson with simon.

SuperOrchestra! and SuperSing! Concert Saturday 15 June 2013, 4.30pm at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Tickets £3. Box Office 0151 709 3789/www.liverpoolphil.com → L to R: Simon Cowen and John Suchet

AWARDWINNING liverpool Philharmonic’s artist in residence Programme with mersey care nHs trust received a special commendation in the adult learners’ Week awards 2013. Peter garden, liverpool Philharmonic executive director (learning) and mersey care Programme support manager Berenice gibson were presented with the commendation certificate by mayor of liverpool Joe anderson at at the awards ceremony at liverpool’s World museum.

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THANK YOU TO … liverpool-based maestro travel & touring who made a generous £5000 donation in support of liverpool Philharmonic’s learning and artistic activities. Visit the maestro website for information about maestro’s arts and music holidays, including opportunities to follow Vasily Petrenko and the royal liverpool Philharmonic orchestra in concerts around the world. www.maestrotouring.com ↓ L to R: Vasily Petrenko with Maestro’s Stacey Friend and Ken Grundy

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THANK YOU TO …

Hill Dickinson Lawyers who are sponsors of liverpool Philharmonic summer Pops James Bond Night (see page 16 for concert listings) www.hilldickinson.com

WELCOME TO…

liverpool Philharmonic’s corporate partnerships with a wide range of businesses and organisations in the city and beyond are central to our success and to supporting a thriving cultural life in liverpool.

We are delighted to welcome the following organisations as new corporate members and sponsors.

tom collinson (1930-2013)

on 23 april the royal liverpool Philharmonic lost one of our longest-serving employees, Tom Collinson. tom died peacefully, after a short illness. a valued member of our front of House team, tom had worked at liverpool Philharmonic Hall for over 30 years, and was loved by all the stewards, his colleagues and our audiences.

RGM Collision Investigation Services Ltd www.rgmcollisions.co.uk

Joining liverpool Philharmonic as a gold corporate member, rgm provide expert, bespoke accident investigation service to members of the legal profession as well as the insurance services, private individuals and companies.

Stack IT Group www.stack.co.uk

Joining liverpool Philharmonic as a Bronze corporate member, liverpool-based stack is the north West’s leading it and cloud services provider, developing bespoke solutions that meet both the technical and commercial needs of their clients.

Call our fundraising team on 0151 210 2921 or email fundraising@liverpoolphil.com for further information about corporate memberships.

WELCOME TO…

Elizabeth Lamberton first Violins Elinor Camlin artistic Planning and ensembles assistant Dania Alzapiedi associate Principal second Violin (no.2)

and our thanks and best wishes to all who have recently left liverpool Philharmonic

CONGRATULATIONS TO…

Sophie Coles appointed as assistant Principal second Violin (n0.3) from section Player. liverpoolphil.com encore 15

WHAT’S ON ...

events to look out for at liverpool Philharmonic Hall and other venues in liverpool.

Box Office 0151 709 3789 liverpoolphil.com

Last Night of the Summer Pops tuesday 25 June 7.30pm

Carl Davis CBE conductor Amore

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Programme includes popular classics including excerpts from Carmen, Jerusalem and Pomp and Circumstance!

– Journey through Bohemia saturday 29 June 7.30pm

Libor Pes˘ek KBE conductor ˘ Pavel Sporcl violin

Programme includes works by smetana and sarasate.

– The Best of Gilbert and Sullivan saturday 6 July 7.30pm

Simon Butteriss The Learned Judge Sarah Fox The Plaintiff Ben Johnson The Defendant

John Wilson conductor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir

John Wilson conducts gilbert and sullivan favourites, including the comic opera Trial by Jury.

James Bond Night Wednesday 12 June 7.30pm Mark Moraghan vocalist and presenter Carl Davis CBE conductor Sponsored by

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Family Concert

The Firebird: Magical Music, Curious Creatures and Fabled Beasts sunday 16 June 2.30pm Alasdair Malloy presenter

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– Three Phantoms thursday 11 July 7.30pm

Earl Carpenter / Matthew Cammelle Stephen John Davis / Rebecca Caine vocalists Anthony Gabriele director

stars of the West end perform excerpts from Phantom of the Opera, West Side Story and more!

– White Nights sunday 14 July 7.30pm

Rachmaninov Prince Rostislav Tchaikovsky Capriccio Italien Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.2 Shostakovich Suite, Cheryomushki Vasily Petrenko conductor Alexandra Dariescu piano

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra opening concerts of the 2013 – 2014 season Llyˆr Williams piano sunday 15 september 6.30pm

The Art of Bryn Terfel A Night at the Musicals monday 9 september 7.30pm

Robert Ziegler conductor Bryn Terfel vocalist / John Owen Jones vocalist special guest to be confirmed

With songs from West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Carousel, South Pacific and more Tickets £30, £35, £40, £50, £65

Tickets £25

Viktoria Yastrebova soprano tosca Vladimir Galouzine tenor cavaradossi Bryn Terfel baritone scarpia and singers from the European Opera Centre

All Bach Programme Brandenburg Concerto No.3 Concerto for Two Violins Cantata No.82 ‘Ich habe genug’

Vasily Petrenko conductor / Bryn Terfel baritone Thelma Handy and Adi Brett violins Tickets £25

Vasily Petrenko conductor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir Sung in Italian with English subtitles

Tickets £30, £35, £40, £50, £65

Catrin Finch harp thursday 12 september 7.30pm st georges Hall concert room

Programme to include solo harp items plus: Debussy Sonata Trio for harp, flute and viola Andre Caplet Conte Fantastique for harp and string quartet Ravel Introduction and Allegro for flute, clarinet, string quartet and harp Catrin Finch harp Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Principals

Liverpool John Moores University Series

Beethoven Piano Sonata Op.14 No.2, Piano Sonata Op.14 No.2, Op.53 in C “Waldstein” Liszt/Verdi Rigoletto Paraphrase, Il Trovatore: Miserere Liszt/Verdi Tannhäuser paraphase, Lohengrin paraphase, Liebestod, Tristan and Isolde: Liebestod

Puccini Tosca friday 20 september 7.30pm & sunday 22 september 2.30pm

Bach at Lunchtime Wednesday 11 september 1pm

Tickets £25

st georges Hall concert room

sponsored by

A German Requiem saturday 14 september 7.30pm

This concert is linked to Discover the Classics (see p.12 for details) sponsored by

Henry E Rensburg Series

Petrenko’s Shostakovich saturday 28 september 7.30pm Stravinsky Symphonies of Wind Instruments Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings Shostakovich Symphony No.13 ‘Babi Yar’

Vasily Petrenko conductor Male voices of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir and Huddersfield Choral Society Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

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

Brahms A German Requiem

Sophie Bevan soprano / Bryn Terfel baritone Vasily Petrenko conductor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir

Post-concert Discussion (starts 15 minutes after the concert ends). chief conductor Vasily Petrenko and soloists from tonight’s concert answer your questions in the grand foyer Bar.

Tickets £17, £22, £29, £34, £40

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events to look out for at liverpool Philharmonic Hall and other venues in liverpool.

little axe is the project mcdonald started to reconnect himself with the old delta blues of his childhood, plugging it into the 21st century and mixing blues, gospel, reggae, dub and funk with modern technology.

Tickets £10

Rufus Wainwright monday 1 July 2013 7.30pm

one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation returns to liverpool Philharmonic for the first time since 2007.

Tickets £29.50, £35, £45, £50

the uk's most popular purveyor of boogie-woogie with former squeeze drummer gilson lavis and showstopping vocals from ruby turner and louise marshall.

Tickets £37.50, £43.50

Spooky Men’s Chorale Wednesday 31 July 2013 7.30pm

from cole Porter to Queen, this unique choir tackles every genre with brilliant comic timing and pitchperfect harmonies.

Tickets £16.50, £23.50

40th Anniversary Concert Tour

Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells ‘For Two’ saturday 20 July 2013 7.30pm

two australian multi-instrumentalists race from instrument to instrument recreating the beauty and playful lunacy of the seminal album in a smash-hit show.

Tickets £21, £27

The Mavericks plus support monday 22 July 2013 7.30pm

the grammy award winning post-punk band with their distinctive neo-traditional country music sound.

Tickets £34.50, £40

Below L to R: Skip ‘Little Axe’ Mcdonald / Tubular Bells ‘For Two’ / The Mavericks / Jools Holland / Spooky Men’s Choral. Main Image: Rufus Wainwright

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Blade Factory at Camp & Furnace (67 Greenland Street Liverpool L1 0BY)

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra saturday 27 July 2013 7.30pm

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find out more about the music Discover the Classics

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Lunchtime Learning

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.

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.

Jane Jones presenter with Bryn Terfel liverpool Philharmonic artist in residence and opera superstar Bryn terfel talks about his’ tour de force’ role as scarpia in Puccini’s Tosca.

Lunchtime Concert thursday 3 october 11.45am

Puccini’s Tosca saturday 14 september

Autumn Series

Works by schubert, grieg and timothy Jackson Ian Buckle piano

Linked to 20/22 September concerts

Britten’s Got Talent saturday 30 november

Tim Lihoreau presenter with Andrew Manze in Britten’s centenary year, liverpool Philharmonic artist in residence, the conductor and violinist andrew manze takes a look at the composer’s musical inspirations.

Rehearsal Visit Wednesday 1 november 1.15pm music by shostakovich

Vasily Petrenko conductor Vilde Frang violin

Linked to 30 November & 5/6 December concerts

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

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Rehearsal Visit Wednesday 20 november 12.45pm music by Britten

Vasily Petrenko conductor – Tickets £15 per session / £40 per series (3 events) claimants/students £10 per session / £30 per series

full concert details at www.liverpoolphil.com