Review Of The Year 2010-2011

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Review of the Year 2010 | 2011

Foreword

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has continued to go from strength to strength in what is proving to be a golden period of artistic achievement. The musical vision and leadership of our Chief Conductor, Vasily Petrenko and the playing of the musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and our associated ensembles, in concerts and on recordings, continues to attract growing audiences, plaudits, critical acclaim and awards.

Patron Her Majesty the Queen President The Right Honourable the Earl of Derby DL Trustees Lorraine Rogers Chairman Christina Coker OBE Michael Eakin Dr Tony Harvey Tim Johnston Gethyn Jones Alan Pendlebury Professor Robert Sells Councillor Wendy Simon Jonathan Stone Company Secretary Peter Bounds Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko

We have enjoyed one of our busiest ever international touring years.

Playing to capacity houses, it has been clear that Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s dynamic musical partnership is ever more widely known and acclaimed.

These tours, along with a number of new, critically acclaimed recordings released during the year, together with our increased number of concert broadcasts with Classic FM, and BBC radio and television, have helped to bring the music of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to a world-wide audience.

Liverpool Philharmonic's wider programme featured international artists from rock, pop, folk, roots, jazz and comedy, and our extensive Learning programme continues to offer a range of exciting opportunities to get involved in live music-making of the highest quality for thousands of people every year.

Taken as a whole, this represents as strong and diverse an artistic and learning programme as any presented by one organisation in the country. It is a credit to the talent, dedication and commitment of our musicians and staff.

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The support of so many individuals, our audiences, donors, our partners, sponsors and stakeholders has been especially magnificent this year, a challenging one financially as the effect of dramatic cuts to the public sector continue to be felt deeply. Not only have attendances for concerts by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra increased by 10% this year, along with 6% overall growth in tickets sales across the company, our supporters have also responded superbly to the Liverpool Philharmonic Challenge Fund, supported by the Kenneth Stern Trust, enabling us to raise to date over £100,000.

Our partnerships with our principal funders, Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council, crucial to our ability to deliver world-class music, remain strong, with Liverpool Philharmonic leading the UNESCO City of Music bid on behalf of the City.

We are immensely grateful for such support, loyalty and commitment and we will continue to do all we can to justify it. As our Chief Conductor, Vasily Petrenko has said “We rely on our audiences and supporters sharing our ambitions and we will continue to thrive if you continue to support us.”

Lorraine Rogers Chairman

Michael Eakin Chief Executive

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s renowned versatility was once again demonstrated in a broad repertoire ‘This ranks among both Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's finest achievements.’

5***** for Mahler Symphony No.7

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief Conductor, Vasily Petrenko acknowledge applause from a sold-out Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

‘@liverpoolphil amazing and fantastic Mahler tonight! Congrats to #vasily the standing ovation was deserved!!!’ @clarehooper30

Concert highlights included the continuation, to sell-out audiences, of the critically acclaimed Mahler Edition concluding in December 2011, and the Shostakovich symphony cycle, of which volumes 1 to 5 in an ongoing recording project have met with international critical acclaim. Rodion Shchedrin’s Oboe Concerto commissioned by Liverpool Philharmonic was given its UK premiere by the Orchestra’s long-serving principal, Jonathan Small. A triumphant return to the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall was broadcast live simultaneously on BBC Radio 3 and BBC 4 to a global audience and featured the Orchestra’s award-winning signature performance of Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony, and Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No.2 with Simon Trpc˘eski. It was The Sunday Times’ Best Concert of 2010.

SuperOrchestra provided 70 members of the public with the opportunity to take part in sectionals and full rehearsals with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra culminating in a performance with over 110 musicians on stage at Liverpool Philharmonic.

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Musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra warm-up backstage before a concert.

25%

of audiences for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s concerts in 2010/11 were under 25 years old.

10%

increase in audiences for concerts by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

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The Orchestra’s popular family programme included the annual and much-loved Carol Concerts and Rudolph on Hope Street concerts, a screening of the Oscar-winning animation Peter and the Wolf with live orchestral accompaniment, and Polar, a cinematic portrait of the polar kingdoms with a unique live orchestral soundtrack arranged

by John Harle.

In August 2011, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Carl Davis, with guest soloist the young Norwegian trumpeter, Tine Thing Helseth, performed a Beatles-themed concert at Liverpool Pier Head, marking the 100th anniversary of the Liver Building and the opening of the Museum of Liverpool.

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in concert at Liverpool Pier Head.

‘From the sublime to the simply celestial.

There are few things more impressive than the raw power generated by a symphony orchestra in full voice, and the RLPO is an excellent exponent of thundering fortissimo which thrills without sacrificing tone.’

Review of Mahler Symphony. No.5

Over 130,000 people heard the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra perform in Liverpool in 2010/11 72 6%

Visiting conductors and soloists too delivered outstanding performances with the Orchestra in Liverpool and in engagements in concert halls throughout the UK. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir enjoyed a busy season giving many outstanding performances including Mahler’s Third and Eighth Symphonies, and a showcase concert that included Orff’s Carmina Burana.

The Orchestra’s contemporary music group Ensemble 10/10 continued to champion new music, commissioning and giving 7 premieres in Liverpool.

Turnage at Fifty, marked the birthday of Mark-Anthony Turnage and included works by Turnage, young Liverpool composers Mark Simpson and Michael Small, and a new work by Benet Casablancas, Picasso, Dove of Peace commissioned by Liverpool Philharmonic as a musical upbeat to the major Picasso exhibition at Tate Liverpool. Working in partnership with independent producer Jonathan Hering, this collaboration with Tate Liverpool came about through our role as joint hosts for the North West instalment of the PRS Foundation for Music’s New Music Plus scheme.

overall growth in ticket sales for Liverpool Philharmonic concerts and events in 2010/11.

international artists performed with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Ensemble 10/10.

‘... returning to the beautifully restored concert room in his home city ... Paul Lewis’s exploration of Schubert's late piano music and song cycles is one of the most compelling concert series of the moment.’

Review of Paul Lewis's first concert in his ongoing performances of the Complete Schubert Cycle in St. George's Hall Concert Room, Liverpool

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Some of the many leading artists who performed with the Orchestra or in recital during the year, from top left to right: Paul Lewis, Vladimir Ashkenazy, John Wilson, Bryn Terfel, Simon Trpc˘eski, Alina Ibragimova, Désirée Rancatore, Steven Osborne and Midori.

Liverpool Philharmonic’s Rodewald Concert Series at St. George’s Hall Concert Room continues to attract some of the world’s finest recital artists, including Liverpudlian pianist, Paul Lewis who will be playing The Complete Schubert Cycle over two seasons.

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379, 858 children and adults engaged with Liverpool Philharmonic as ticket buyers for performances or as participants in workshops and associated events in 2010/11 ↓

Scenes from the performance of Mahler’s mighty Symphony No.8 at Liverpool Cathedral in October 2011, with Vasily Petrenko leading the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the massed forces of 365 voices from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society, choristers of Liverpool Cathedral and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Deva Singers and the Choir of Holy Trinity Church, Southport. Liverpool Philharmonic last performed Mahler Eight in Liverpool Cathedral 1989 conducted by former Principal Conductor, Libor Pes˘ek KBE.

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‘Between them, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Huddersfield Choral Society and four other choirs packed enough sonic welly to raise the roof of Giles Gilbert Scott’s huge cathedral. .. the young Russian Maestro (Vasily Petrenko) takes no prisoners on these big occasions, conducting his mighty army with nerveless precision.’

Review of Mahler’s Symphony No.8 at Liverpool Cathedral

‘The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra are on a high and demand attention.

Their ‘Symphony of a Thousand’ was a knockout…

Petrenko looked shattered at the end, overwhelmed by the reception.

He exhorted his musicians to play the finale again, converting us all to a spontaneous belief in Mahler and the RLPO in general, and Petrenko in particular.’

Review of Mahler’s Symphony No.8 at Liverpool Cathedral

Distinguished Service A number of our musicians, singers, and staff members celebrated 25 years with Liverpool Philharmonic and are now Honorary Life Members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society.

Carl Davis CBE (Hons) guest conductor Justin Evans violin Alexander Marks violin

Ian Tracey Chorusmaster, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir members Anne Bone Ruth Brown Michael Pitts Anne Turner Daphne Wigmore Robert Williams Sylvia Williams Diane Jones bars staff

Several of our musicians have achieved even longer service with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

With the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra playing at the top of their game, we welcomed a number of exceptional players to key positions in the Orchestra.

Adi Brett joint associate leader Timothy Jackson principal horn Tom Verity No. 2 principal clarinet Rebekah Abramski No.2 principal bassoon Susannah Jordan violin Kathryn Cropper violin David Rimbault violin Henry Baldwin percussion.

Tony Burrage celebrated 40 years as a violinist.

Donald Turnbull retired after 45 years as a violinist.

Gerald Adamson retired after 40 years as a violinist.

‘Look - this is not on. I didn't go last night and just for once why can't I read that the Orchestra was out of tune, Vasily forgot to turn up and half of the half-empty hall walked out whilst the other half fell asleep? Instead all I read are lists of superlatives. It's just not fair!’

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Musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief Conductor, Vasily Petrenko prepare to go on stage at Liverpool Philharmonic.

‘Anyone with any passing interest in music must go to @liverpoolphil.

I absolutely loved it. Romeo & Julie just brilliant.’ @LordLard

‘Yeah, it’s been all well and good to have it (Mars from Holst’s The Planets) on my earphones when I’m on the bus or whatever, but I now firmly believe that if you want to hear any kind of classical music, you’ve never heard it until you’ve had nearly a hundred people bang it out right there in front of you. Get down to the Phil, show your support, and hear their world-class orchestra for yourself.

I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.’ tinnedgoods.com

Pete Leay

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Playing for Liverpool on the World Stage ‘Liverpool Philharmonic’s signature performance of Tchaikovsky’s Manfred Symphony was greeted with a roar from the audience and thunderous applause at Paris’s Théâtre des Champs Élysées on Saturday.’ ↓

Top to bottom: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief Conductor, Vasily Petrenko on stage at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysée, Paris; European Tour 2011.

A standing ovation for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra from the 3000 capacity audience at the Grand Palace Hall, Bucharest 2011.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra truck on tour in Romania, 2011.

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The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra toured to

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international destinations in Spain, China, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Romania and the Czech Republic in 2010/11.

Liverpool Philharmonic is proud to represent Liverpool city region when on tour, playing our part in showcasing it worldwide as one of the UK’s most exciting cultural destinations.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Ensemble 10/10 performed

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concerts in venues across the UK. ‘The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra was given a rousing reception at its debut performance in Romania.’

On the Record 8 new recordings by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Liverpool Philharmonic released several highly successful and critically acclaimed recordings in the year, including three further records in the Orchestra’s Shostakovich symphony cycle with Vasily Petrenko. Symphony No.10 was awarded Orchestral Recording of the Year in the Gramophone Awards 2011, the ‘Oscars’ of the classical music world.

Also released were a best-selling release of Rachmaninov’s First and Fourth Piano Concertos with Simon Trpc˘eski, the world premiere recording of Jennifer Higdon’s 2010 Pulitzer Prizewinning Violin Concerto with Hilary Hahn all conducted by Vasily Petrenko; Jon Lord’s To Notice Such Things and Made in Britain, conducted by John Wilson.

‘The young Macedonian virtuoso teams up again with Petrenko’s blossoming Liverpool Philharmonic to complete their outstanding survey of Rachmaninov’s work for piano and orchestra. These performances are a meeting of dazzling musical minds.’

CD of the Week 5***** Review of Rachmaninov Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 4 CD release (Avie)

Gramophone Awards 2011 Orchestral Recording of the Year Shostakovich Symphony No.10 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vasily Petrenko conductor

‘A great recording of a great Shostakovich symphony that doesn’t come from Russia, but comes from Liverpool... a performance of such heat and intensity, it conjures the spirit and the atmosphere of this symphony like no other modern recording. If the rest of the cycle is like this, it's going to be a benchmark enterprise.’

BBC Radio 3 broadcaster Rob Cowan at the Gramophone Awards 2011 on Shostakovich Symphony No.10 CD release (Naxos)

‘Even more than on their previous Shostakovich discs, the playing is fabulously crisp and committed … with the Philharmonic Choir contributing a lusty finale, this CD captures its upbeat pulse as vividly as any rival version.’

5***** Review of Shostakovich Symphonies Nos. 1 & 3 CD release (Naxos)

‘Gonna sound like a broken record now. Shostakovich No.5 and 9 ...

Brilliant!!!’

Tom Pilsbury

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Vasily Petrenko Chief Conductor Our Chief Conductor’s dynamic musical partnership with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, now in its 6th year, is proving to be a golden era in the long history of Liverpool Philharmonic, and a major force to be reckoned with both in the concert hall and in the recording studio.

Announced as Male Artist of the Year at the Classical BRIT Awards 2010, Vasily is making a stunning career internationally too, which benefits both Liverpool Philharmonic and the City itself.

During the year, his engagements included concerts with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Iceland Symphony Orchestra, Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfónica de Castilla y León, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, NHK Symphony Orchestra; Tokyo, Accademia Di Santa Cecilia; Rome, Toronto Symphony Orchestra, L.A. Philharmonic and debuts with the Minnesota and Philadelphia Orchestras.

‘Petrenko “dazzles” Toronto with the Rite of Spring

It made me think again about what it is, exactly, that makes a great conductor.

I asked [Lorin] Maazel - what is that special extra something. He paused for a second. It's a good question, and I have no idea what it is. No one knows what it is that makes a conductor special, except that you know it when you hear it. Petrenko has it.’

Sound Mind Toronto Classical Music Journal

‘Slender and boyish looking, Petrenko studied with Esa-Pekka Salonen, and he has picked up some of the qualities of a thirtysomething Salonen, particularly certain hand and arm gestures.

Rhythmic incisiveness and a strong forward drive are among his strong suits. And that has worked well for him.

He is a popular chief conductor of the Liverpool Philharmonic; his Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich recordings are celebrated. Petrenko had the L.A. Philharmonic sounding crisp and muscular, yet in slow, lyrical passages, he was able to entice a vibrating string sound that had both grit and emotion.’

The Los Angeles Times reviews Vasily Petrenko's performance with Ukrainian pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk and the LA Philharmonic of Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1 to an audience of over 7500 at the Hollywood Bowl.

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Vasily Petrenko, Chief Conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in concert at Liverpool Philharmonic

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A grand total of Liverpool 230,098 Philharmonic tickets sold for Liverpool Philharmonic concerts & events. devised and developed two major new projects featuring leading musicians from Liverpool and beyond ↓

Top to bottom: Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Jacqui McDonald, co-founder of Jacqui and Bridie’s Folk Club, Gil Scott Heron, CD Release of the Irish Sea Sessions 2010.

Our contribution to Liverpool Irish Festival included the inaugural Irish Sea Sessions, featuring artists from both sides of the Irish Sea. It proved a winning formula and will be repeated in Autumn 2011, with tour dates in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry, accompanied with a new CD release of the 2010 Sessions.

And we presented an emotional and memorable 50th Anniversary concert celebrating that institution of Liverpool music, Jacqui and Bridie’s Folk Club, with accompanying DVD of the concert.

Liverpool Philharmonic's wider international programme, complementing the Orchestra’s concert programme, featured the best in rock, pop, folk, roots, jazz, comedy and film including Jamie Cullum, Paloma Faith, Hugh Masekela, Don McLean, Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, Tony Bennett, Paco Pena, Rhod Gilbert, Katie Melua, Mark Almond, The Human League, Dara O’Briain, Lee Mack, Sarah Millican, The Saturdays, Mohamed Mounir presented as part of Liverpool Arabic Arts Festival and the late, great Gil Scott Heron who died earlier this year.

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Our continuing commitment to roots and unplugged gigs was evident in the popular After 8 series presented in the intimate setting of the Rodewald Suite, and a 4-concert contribution to International Beatles Week included a sell-out performance by the Bootleg Beatles.

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall presented international artists in

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concerts and events in addition to the Orchestra’s concert programme.

‘A spectacular gathering of singers, storytellers and musicians – a truly trail-blazing gig. 15 out of 10 (honest).’

Liverpool Confidential Review of the Irish Sea Sessions

‘Dancing his way through the opening night of his UK tour at the Philharmonic on Saturday night ... and what a joyful night it was. Hugh Masekela’s music had the audience dancing in the aisles by the finish’.

‘Legendary flamenco guitarist Paco Pena sent sparks into a dank November evening with a fiery fiesta of virtuoso music, dance and song.’

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Buena Vista Social Club, Hugh Masekela, Marc Almond and Katie Melua were amongst the many international artists who performed at Liverpool Philharmonic during the year.

‘The visually impressive ranks of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain – five harps, a dozen double basses, numerous trumpets and a phalanx of percussion among the 160-strong contingent – are indeed matched by the power and their playing ability.’

‘The night was fantastic ... and the joy in the venue was almost tangible. The folk club ideal was upheld throughout the night, if you knew the words sing along, if you picked up the chorus - sing along! We were all a part of it and it was such an amazing thing of which to be a part.’

‘@jamiecullum was absolutely amazing last night at the @liverpoolphil.’

@benchadwick

‘@liverpoolphil Amazing night, you really got me!’ @PaulBoyham

sisterbluebird.com review of Jacqui and Bridie’s Folk Club.

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383 Liverpool Philharmonic’s primary, inspirational learning secondary, schools programmes offer exciting special and children’s centres engaged opportunities to get with Liverpool Philharmonic involved in live music activities. making of the highest quality for thousands of people each year Participants ranged from babies and their parents, school children, students and senior citizens, as well as service users in hospitals and mental health units. Liverpool Philharmonic worked with a variety of partners including Liverpool Music Support Service, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Primary Care Trust (PCT) and Mersey Care NHS Trust to deliver our Learning programme.

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A young Liverpool Philharmonic Family Concert audience member.

Our partnerships with higher education institutions supported under and postgraduate students in music at Liverpool Hope University, University of Liverpool and the Royal Northern College of Music.

Liverpool Philharmonic welcomed 23-year-old Royal Northern College of Music graduate and viola player Emma Richards as its first graduate Trainee Musician through the DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme. Emma’s dual role involved working in and building her experience across

Learning projects and performing as a musician in the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Eisteddfod competition in July 2011.

With an outstanding performance of a new commission by Kenneth Hesketh, Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir won the bronze medal at the Llangollen International

Through our collaboration with Mersey Care NHS Trust, we provided Musicians in Residence, ensemble performances and visits to Liverpool Philharmonic for service users and patients from 15 wards across 7 hospitals and mental health settings.

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Youth Choir, Training Choir and Melody Makers have continued to offer young musicians and singers exceptional orchestral and vocal training. Our ensembles performed to an extremely high standard in concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and throughout Liverpool.

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1,972 schools and

children attended Schools’ Concerts as a result of our Bright Future through Music campaign 14

2010 was Liverpool’s Year of Health and Wellbeing – a theme now running through the current decade to 2020 across the North West, led by Liverpool City Council. Liverpool Philharmonic is making significant contributions to improving health and wellbeing in the City through our music-making programmes delivered in partnership with Liverpool PCT and Mersey Care NHS Trust.

This programme received a Certificate of Commendation from the Royal Society for Public Health for musical excellence, innovation and positive outcomes for people with enduring mental health needs.

Working closely with Liverpool PCT, we have been able to demonstrate and evidence the power of music through In Harmony in increasing and maintaining wellbeing in children and families.

Our Tuning In to Children and Song for Home programmes were delivered in

Liverpool Philharmonic delivered

children’s centres and nurseries across the City in communities including Everton, Kensington, Walton, Speke, Norris Green, Knotty Ash, Dingle, Kirkby and Bootle.

62,131.

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primary, secondary and special schools and

23,486

children and teachers from across the region attended our Schools’ Concerts for Key Stage 1, 2 and 3 in 2010/11 season at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and Preston Guild Hall, with 100% positive feedback from schools.

3,424

music workshops with a total attendance of

professional musicians were involved in our learning programme across the year.

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adult learning sessions including The Liverpool Philharmonic Experience, SuperSing, SuperOrchestra, Lunchtime Learning, Rehearsal Visits and Discover the Classics, with excellent overall feedback from our participants.

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Schoolchildren arrive at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall for the Orchestra’s annual Schools’ Concerts series.

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In Harmony Liverpool ‘The achievement is now something they are all proud of. And that will pass on – to other people and to other generations. In time it will change this place. I am so proud of her.’

Parent, Independent Evaluation Report 2011

The recently published independent evaluation of In Harmony and two Ofsted inspections during the year at Faith Primary School in West Everton reported that In Harmony is supporting Faith Primary School to develop a learning community. The children are making outstanding progress in their musical ability as individuals and as musicians in West Everton Children’s Orchestra, and are demonstrating greatly improved educational attainment in all three areas of the curriculum (reading, writing, numeracy) despite 4.25 hours per week being taken from core curriculum time to deliver the In Harmony programme.

Amongst concerts given at Liverpool Philharmonic and in community settings around the City, West Everton Children’s Orchestra also performed at London’s Southbank Centre as part of a national In Harmony event to an audience including Culture Minister, Ed Vaizey MP, Schools Minister, Nick Gibb MP, Cllr Jane Corbett and Luciana Berger MP. A number of associated ensembles have emerged from West Everton Children’s Orchestra including West Everton Junior Strings and Super Strings.

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In Harmony is playing a central role for children, families, staff and the whole West Everton community in developing pride, confidence, achievement and wellbeing in a neighbourhood that has faced many complex challenges and deprivation over many years.

The Department for Education has committed to support In Harmony for a further 12 months to 2012. In Harmony Liverpool is also supported through funding from Liverpool Primary Care Trust, Liverpool Philharmonic and private donors and we will seek to secure further support for the continuation of the project beyond 2012.

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West Everton Children’s Orchestra in concert on stage at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

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Internationally acclaimed violinist Tasmin Little leads a masterclass for some of In Harmony’s young musicians.

‘The project has brought about a cultural change in the school’s wider community, with parents and families placing prime value on music education, willingly and proudly supporting their children’s musical learning and attending performances. Parents and staff speak passionately about the way that involvement in music has changed children’s attitudes and expectations. As one parent said, ‘music has given our children respect for themselves, respect for each other, and respect for education’.

Ofsted, February 2011

Prize Days Orchestral Recording of the Year

Gramophone Awards 2011 Shostakovich Symphony No.10 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vasily Petrenko conductor Royal Society for Public Health Arts and Health Awards 2011

Special Commendation for Innovative and Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Arts and Health Practice Liverpool Philharmonic & Mersey Care NHS Trust

Bronze Medal

International Eisteddfod 2011 Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir Classical Brit Awards 2010 with NS&I

Male Artist of the Year

Online 684,296 unique visitors to liverpoolphil.com during the year 47%

of all tickets for concerts and events at Liverpool Philharmonic are sold online, an increase of

11%

on 2009/10.

6,300+ ‘like’ us on Facebook.

52,193

Phil Channel Visits.

5000+ follow us on Twitter.

Online applications for individual memberships to join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic increased by

40%

in 2010/11.

Vasily Petrenko

Rachmaninov Piano Concertos Nos.2 & 3

Diapason d'Or de l'année Vasily Petrenko/Simon Trpceski/Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra International Classical Music Awards 2010

Shostakovich Symphony No.8

Vasily Petrenko/Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Sustained Partnership Award

Arts & Business Awards 2010 Classic FM and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Arts & Business North Awards 2010

Sustained Partnership Award

Classic FM and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Best E-Learning Project

Big Chip Awards 2010

Things to Come (Digital Education Project)

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The Business Our Principal Funders, Arts Council England and Liverpool City Council have again demonstrated great confidence and commitment to the work of Liverpool Philharmonic.

Our thanks too, to the many organisations, trusts, foundations and individuals who give us absolutely vital support and who share in our successes and achievements.

Liverpool Philharmonic is grateful to our Principal Partner, Investec Wealth & Investment, formerly Rensburg Sheppards, who have further extended their partnership to 2015. In recognition of the company’s immense commitment to the Orchestra and to Liverpool, the 2011/12 season will see the introduction of the inaugural Henry. E. Rensburg Concert Series, named after the founder of the original Rensburg investment company.

Two thirds of Liverpool Philharmonic’s total turnover is earned income through box office, orchestral engagements, including tours, broadcasts and recordings, hires of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, bars and catering, fundraising and merchandise. →

Vasily Petrenko and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in concert at Liverpool Cathedral.

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Telecommunications company TalkTalk was the Family Partner to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s popular Family Concerts for the 2010/2011 season. For the 2011/12 season, TalkTalk maintain their commitment as a corporate member.

‘The wonderful surroundings, the warm welcome of the team and the sense of excitement made it a magical event for our guests.’

Mark Schmid, Director of Communications, TalkTalk, Liverpool Philharmonic Family Partner for 2010/11 season; Corporate Member for 2011/2012 season

‘As Rensburg, we enjoyed a long and historically deep relationship with the Orchestra. It is even more vital in these challenging economic times that businesses and the arts work closely and innovatively together to ensure that great cultural institutions like Liverpool Philharmonic continue to thrive and that the benefits of a thriving cultural offer in a city such as Liverpool are supported.’

David Owen, Director, Investec Wealth and Investment Liverpool Philharmonic Principal Partner

‘Liverpool Philharmonic is the jewel in Liverpool City Region’s crown. It’s an absolute pleasure to support it. It’s an even greater pleasure to attend!’

Ian Meadows, Chairman, RS Clare Liverpool Philharmonic Corporate Member

‘With the orchestra on a real high, our guests are guaranteed world class entertainment in a venue that is one of the city's architectural gems. We have never known an invitation to be declined nor a client disappointed.’

Jack Stopforth, Chief Executive, Liverpool Chamber of Commerce Liverpool Philharmonic Corporate Member

Thank You!

Liverpool Philharmonic is grateful to all donors whose gifts have helped us to achieve great things in the last year. We are proud to call you friends.

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BDP Music Society, The Blankstone Family, Robin Bloxsidge & Nick Riddle, Peter & Geraldine Bounds, John & Patricia Britland Horne, Stuart and Liz Christie, Mrs Valerie Connolly, Michael & Kim Eakin, CHE, Kay & Mike Fox, WJ Gilpin & SH Gilpin, Mr Paul & Mrs Christen Herbert, Dr Alec Mackinnon, John Maxwell, Mr & Mrs Richard & Diana Morris, Mr Thomas Anthony Nugent, In Memory of Mr RHP Oliver, Neville Powell, The Preston Friends, WR Reason, Miss Mary Riddoch, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Diana & Alan Sheridan, Jonathan & Gillian Stone, Jeffrey Taylor, Collin E Thompson In Memory of Jill Carr, Mr CP & Mrs JM Vellenoweth, In Memory of Kenneth and Pamela Williams, Mrs Anne Wolff, Ralph & Mary Yardley

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Mr & Mrs W Bowley, Susan Davies, Miss P Gibbie, Nigel Gilmour QC, Dr J Graham, Dr & Mrs S Grant, Viv Hollinshead, Sheila Loyden, Hugh & Juliet Morton, Miss GM Porter

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Rosemary Barton, Mr David Billington, Mr & Mrs Tom Brodbelt, Mr & Mrs JR Bryson, Michael & Jenny Coe, Murray Dalziel & Elizabeth Rogers, Dr Albert E Gallon, Mr & Mrs A Gauntlett, Peter & Rachel Giblin, Mr J Gillespie, Mrs Alma Griffiths, Michael D Handley & Edward J Davies, Peter Heath, DA Hebbert, The Heswall Friends, Mr & Mrs Ew Jones, Tim & Julia Jones, Dr & Mrs William E Kenyon, Robert & Rose Kingston, Anthony Knifton, Mr & Mrs SG Laing, Mr John Leigh, HJ Mills, Dr & Mrs B Mintz, Mr & Mrs JP Monaghan, Oswestry Concert Goers, Mr Graham Pankhurst, Mrs AM Pierce, Dr BA Proctor, Paul Radford, Christine Robson, Mrs Nancy Rothwell, Judith Schoombie, David Silvester, Mrs Jean M Smith, Nigel Smith, Dennis Southwick, Miss Carmel Stewart, Derek Thew, Mr & Mrs HR Tregunna, University of Liverpool Women’s Club, Steve Valiant & Ellen Jones, Dr Michael van Dessel, Mr & Mrs D Williams, Raymond Wood, Mr Matthew Woodburn, Mr E Wright, Dr and Mrs A Zsigmond

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

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Designed by Paul Hooley Trusts and Foundations Commissioned photography Mark McNulty Cover Image Vasily Petrenko leaves the stage acknowledging the applause of a sold out Grand Palace Hall, Bucharest 2011 Back Cover Image Concettina Del Vecchio, violinist Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

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The Amelia Chadwick Trust, Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation, The Claude Ballard Southall Memorial Charity, The Coutts Charitable Trust, DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme, Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund, The Earl of Derby’s Charitable Trust, The Eric and Dorothy Leach Charitable Trust, The Kinder Trust Award, The Granada Foundation, The Hemby Charitable Trust, The Hetherington Fund, The Hilda Black Charitable Trust, The J A Shone Memorial Trust, John Fairclough Charitable Trust, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, The Leslie Bibby Fund, The Molly Forster Charitable Trust, Pilkington General Charity, PRS for Music Foundation, The Ravensdale Trust, The Robert and Evelyn Maud Hall Charitable Trust, The RVW Trust, Sir Alastair Pilkington’s Trust, The Skelton Bounty, The Solomon and Isabel Blankstone Charitable Trust, The Standfield Charitable Trust, The Steel Charitable Trust, The Wethered Bequest, Youth Music Liverpool Philharmonic is supported by PRS for Music Foundation’s New Music Plus