What's On Guide April - August 2022 by Liverpool Philharmonic

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April - August 2022

Featuring Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan / Fran Lebowitz / Lindsey Buckingham / Barbara Dickson / John Cale / Diversity / Sandi Toksvig / The Shires / Tom Robinson

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The iconic Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is the home of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and at the heart of it is our Art Deco auditorium. Renowned for its exceptional acoustics, the auditorium welcomes hundreds of world-class artists every year.

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Located at the back of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Sugnall Street is the Music Room, our specially designed space for more intimate live gigs. Get closer to the acts you love, experience new artists, and enjoy quality music in a relaxed and friendly venue.

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We’ve got a diverse programme of artists throughout the auditorium and Music Room - spanning the very best of classical music, pop, rock, folk, roots, blues, and world music, plus film, comedy, spoken word and more!

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Upcoming highlights Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Mahler’s Fifth Symphony Sunday 8 May 2.30pm See page 36 for details

Seth Lakeman

Wednesday 11 May 8pm See page 14 for details

Van Morrison

Monday 23 May 8pm Tuesday 24 May 8pm See page 18 for details Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Viva Verdi!

Saturday 11 June 7.30pm See page 41 for details

Sandi Toksvig

Saturday 18 June 7.30pm See page 54 for details Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

The Great Escape: Film with Live Orchestra Saturday 2 July 7pm See page 58 for details

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And In The End

Wednesday 13 July 7.30pm Thursday 14 July 7.30pm See page 27 for details

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An Evening with Ni Maxine: An Ode to Billie Holiday Thursday 7 April 8pm Music Room £16, £13

Join neo-jazz singer-songwriter Ni Maxine for an evening of live jazz to honour ‘Lady Day’ herself, Billie Holiday. With a sense of duty to reflect the times, Ni presents the story of a Black woman navigating today’s world, with a nod to Billie and Nina Simone. Joined by a full band with an elegant 21st century twist, this will be a night to remember. Premium seating for this event will be presented cabaret style and standard seating will be presented theatre style.

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Police Dog Hogan Saturday 2 April 8pm Music Room £19, £16

Brilliant song-writing, sensational harmonies, fantastic musicianship, joyous live performances, Police Dog Hogan have been attracting audiences for more than ten years. With singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist James Studholme at the helm, supported by fiddle, banjo, accordion, trumpet, bass and drums - these varied instruments allow the band to create a mosaic of sounds and songs including husky ballads mourning lost loves, foot-stompers about the West Country and full-throated, multi-harmony anthems. The band’s eagerly-awaited new album Overground has been described as their best ever, and they’ll play tracks from it, alongside some of their most-loved songs when they return to the Music Room.

Gretchen Peters With special guest Kim Riche Wednesday 6 April 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £32, £26

For two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville’s most beloved and respected artists. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in October 2014 by singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell who called her ‘both a songwriter and a poet (who) sings as beautifully as she writes...[her song] ‘The Matador’ moved me so greatly, I cried from the soles of my feet’ - Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, The Neville Brothers, Patty Loveless, George Strait, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill. ‘If Peters never delivers another tune as achingly beautiful as ‘On A Bus To St. Cloud’, she has already earned herself a spot among country’s upper echelon of contemporary composers.’ - People Magazine

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Time Is Going Faster UK Tour

Barbara Dickson Friday 15 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £37, £32

Barbara Dickson OBE has long since cemented her status as one of the UK’s best-loved performers. Emerging from the Scottish folk revival of the 1960s, Barbara Dickson became the biggest selling Scottish female album artist of all time - earning six platinum, 11 gold and seven silver albums. After a musical odyssey of 50 years creating music, playing guitar and piano, acting, and songwriting, this show is a culmination of her journey thus far - an evening packed with songs from one of the finest voices you will ever hear.

The Sorrows Away Tour

The Unthanks Saturday 16 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £30, £24

After two years off the road, The Unthanks return with the rich and colourful sound of their eleven-piece ensemble, showcasing their forthcoming new album Sorrows Away, alongside favourites such as ‘Magpie’, ‘The King Of Rome’, and ‘Mount The Air’. Long-anticipated, Sorrows Away promises to be a blues-buster and a step into the light for a band known more for melancholy and well, sorrow. The Unthanks’ approach to storytelling makes easy bedfellows of tradition and adventure, direct social commentary and sophisticated harmony, heart-breaking empathy and glacial minimalism.

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Tuesday 19 April 8pm Music Room £17, £14

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Monday 18 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £58.50, £52.50, £47.50, £42.50

With a line-up featuring members of Mànran, RURA, Talisk and Barrule, instrumental firebrands Ímar have scored a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award and topped the iTunes World Music Chart with their second album Avalanche. The band’s formation embodies a potent reconnection with its members’ formative years, dating back long before their camaraderie around Glasgow’s justly celebrated session scene.

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets played their first gigs in May 2018 at four intimate and acclaimed live shows in London and Putney Nick Mason’s first live musical outings since Pink Floyd’s Division Bell Tour. The tour will see the band further expand their repertoire and will play songs from Pink Floyd’s early catalogue up to the 1972 album Obscured by Clouds.

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Alive ’n’ Pickin’ (While We’re Still Young....)

Monday 18 April 8pm Music Room £16, £13

Rod Clements and Rab Noakes Wednesday 20 April 8pm Music Room £21, £18

Over 25 years of touring, multiple award-winner Ian Siegal’s mission statement has barely changed: songs that are real, shows that resonate, and vocals served raw. Considered by many to be one of the most compelling British blues artists today, his forte is playing to an audience - taking command of the stage in a way very few artists can match.

Greatest Hits Tour

Marti Pellow Tuesday 19 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £43.50, £37.50, £35

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After 12 million people tuned in for his lockdown sessions, Marti Pellow was inspired to get back out on tour with a show that would celebrate all the wonderful music throughout his career. This brand new Greatest Hits tour is about finally being able to come together to celebrate love, life, and remember those we may have lost along the way. Most of all, it’s about enjoyment and celebrating the here and now. Get your dancing shoes on – it’s time to party with Marti!

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Two of the most enduring names on the UK music scene, Rod Clements and Rab Noakes have shared roots that go back to the 1960s when they both appeared on the folk club circuit of Tyneside - Rod as a member of the fledgling Lindisfarne, and Rab as an up-andcoming singer-songwriter. This double-header show features songs and stories, as well as performances of favourites from their own catalogues, alongside recent compositions.

The Rheingans Sisters Thursday 21 April 8pm Music Room £16, £13

The Rheingans Sisters make playful, powerful and richly connecting music that is wholly contemporary while deeply anchored in folk traditions. With three critically acclaimed albums, a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nomination for ‘Best Duo/Group’, and winners of BBC Radio 2 Folk Award ‘Best Original Track’, audiences across the world have been utterly captivated by their very special live performances. Drawing on their pan-European musical scholarship and their spirited mission to make connections between the music of different geographical roots, they have developed a rich artistic approach to the deconstruction and reimagining of traditional music alongside their own beguiling compositions.

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Merry Hell Saturday 23 April 8.30pm Music Room £14 This is a standing event.

Merry Hell is a band founded on the ever evolving folk tradition – music made by the people and shared by the people. Though their hearts and souls are tuned to the songs which came before them, they bring new words and music forged from their own experiences, from the lows and the loves of their lives.

Sailors & Whalers - Shanties & Songs of Liverpool and the Sea

Port Sunlight Sea Dogs Plus support Gerry Ffrench Friday 22 April 8pm Music Room £15, £12

Port Sunlight Sea Dogs bring songs of a sailor’s hard life, of heroes and villains, songs of Liverpool, distant ports and cruel seas. Liverpool is the home of the sea shanty, and Hope Street beats at its heart, so what better place for rambunctious work songs, lusty choruses and wistful ballads?

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Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Sunday 24 April 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £124 (VIP), £69.50, £51, £45, £36, £29.50

The Way We Were: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand for her 80th Birthday Saturday 23 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £48, £42, £36, £29, £19

Famed time-twisting musical collective Postmodern Jukebox will circumnavigate the globe on their Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour. The tour is meant to prepare the world for this new decade - one that Postmodern Jukebox creator Scott Bradlee hopes will see a return to the style and craftsmanship that typified the music of past generations.

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Richard Balcombe conductor Katie Birtill, Louise Dearman and Graham Bickley vocalists Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Papa can you hear me..? Barbra Streisand is the diva of all divas, Broadway legend, Hollywood icon; the singer who went out a girl and came back a star. On Ms Streisand’s 80th birthday (no, we can’t believe it either), three sensational vocalists sing ‘Evergreen’, ‘The Way We Were’, ‘People’, ‘Hello Dolly’ and many, many more, in a sumptuous, symphonic tribute to the songs Barbra made her own – and which became the soundtracks to all our lives. Nobody is gonna rain on this parade!

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India Electric Co. Sunday 24 April 8pm Music Room £15, £12

Described as ‘a veritable musical magpie’s nest’, India Electric Company blend traditional instruments, folk melodies and subtle electronic influences. After live sessions with BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music, and Glastonbury Festival appearances, they released The Gap in 2020 with Folk Radio UK declaring them ‘one of the truly pioneering acts in folk music’.

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Flook Tuesday 26 April 8pm Music Room £20, £17

More than twenty-five years after their first gig together, Flook continue to inspire and enchant audiences of all ages. Their most recent album Ancora - released in 2019 to critical acclaim and nominated for BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ‘Album of the Year’ - clearly demonstrates that, with their roots firmly anchored in the tradition, Flook still hold fast to their reputation as major musical innovators.

Elephant Sessions Saturday 30 April 8pm Music Room £15 This is a standing event.

Elephant Sessions transcend boundaries and shake the very foundations of expectation. Exploding onto the indie folk scene to unparalleled effect with their last album All We Have Is Now, the band have since appeared at some of the world’s most notable venues and festivals. Watch out for this band – they have transformed traditional music!

Alvin Youngblood Hart Sunday 1 May 8pm Music Room £15, £12

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The Shires Plus support Eric Paslay Monday 2 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £41, £35, £29.50, £23.50

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Known as a ‘musician’s musician’, Grammy award-winner Alvin Youngblood Hart’s praises have been sung by everyone from Bob Dylan to guitar gods Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor. After two decades on the road, Alvin continues to delight audiences worldwide, as both a solo performer or with the eternally rockin’ Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory.

The UK’s best-selling country act The Shires have announced their eagerly awaited forthcoming album Good Years. The title of the group’s newest record couldn’t ring truer for Ben and Crissie, as the release follows two goldcertified albums and three Top 10 singles firmly cementing their status as two of country music’s most prominent voices.

The Divine Comedy Sunday 1 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £45, £39.50, £32.50, £25

The Grahams Tuesday 3 May 8pm Music Room £16, £13

After twelve magnificent albums and hundreds of spellbinding shows, Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy) has become a national treasure and one of the finest singer-songwriters of his generation. His new record Charmed Life - The Best Of The Divine Comedy is a 24 track collection of his finest moments with a career-spanning roster of hit singles and fan favourites.

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The Grahams have their own unique brand of nostalgia-inducing alt pop. Their music features nods to Americana, with emotional and rebellious lyrics and mesmerizing vocals. Their 2020 record Kids Like Us is jammed with 70s-inspired alt pop songs, influenced by the chaotic stimulus witnessed during their time on Route 66, against the backdrop of the 2016 election.

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Katherine Priddy Tuesday 10 May 8pm Music Room £15.50, £12.50

Hear Your Voice tour Katherine Priddy’s live performances are engaging, moving and amusing by turn, delivering original songs with emotional maturity, depth and a tenderness that still carries a darker edge. Her lyrics are particularly noteworthy - a tribute to her life-long love affair with literature and poetry. Her critically-acclaimed debut album, The Eternal Rocks Beneath received a five-star review in Songlines, a four-star review in the Observer, and made MOJO’s top 10 folk albums in 2021.

Danni Nicholls Wednesday 4 May 8pm Music Room £15, £12

Danni Nicholls and her band hit the road to perform songs from her third studio album The Melted Morning, as well as favourites from across her critically-acclaimed catalogue. The multi awardnominated artist’s vibrant, spellbinding performances are guaranteed to melt your heart into the soles of your boots. Her passionate delivery, captivatingly soulful voice and charmingly engaging between-song banter will compel you to fall under her spell. Image Dear Esther

Gnoss Friday 6 May 8pm Music Room £17, £14

Gnoss’ signature sound is a rich tapestry of acoustic layers; outstanding musicianship, deep traditional roots and contemporary compositional flair combined to create songs and tunes brimming with character. With their highly anticipated new album The Light of The Moon on the horizon, double Scots Trad Award nominees Gnoss’ dedication to their craft places them firmly at the forefront of Scottish folk.

Le Vent Du Nord Saturday 7 May 8pm Music Room £22, £19

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The award-winning and highly acclaimed Le Vent du Nord is a leading force in Québec’s progressive francophone folk movement. The group’s vast repertoire draws from both traditional sources and original compositions, while enhancing its hard-driving soulful music with a broad range of global influences. On stage these five friends create intense, joyful and dynamic live performances that expand the bounds of tradition in striking directions.

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Seth Lakeman Wednesday 11 May 8pm Music Room £23, £20

West Country folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman released his stunning new album Make Your Mark in November 2021. Written during his enforced 18 months off the road, the album features 14 powerful brand-new songs with inspiration from a range of subjects, from the environment to love, death and self-belief.

Ye Vagabonds Thursday 12 May 8pm Music Room £19, £16

Andy Irvine Sunday 15 May 8pm Music Room £21, £18 From the seminal Sweeney’s Men in the mid-60s, to the enormous success of Planxty and his duo with Paul Brady in the 70s, and then from Patrick Street to Mozaik, LAPD and Usher’s Island - musician, singer and songwriter Andy Irvine has been a pioneer and an icon for traditional music and musicians, and has maintained his highly individual performing skills throughout his vibrant over 50-year career.

After moving to Dublin, brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn quickly became a staple on the live music scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as well as folk songs from Ireland, the UK, and America. In 2017 they launched their debut, self-titled album to great acclaim. Ye Vagabonds comprised of harmony rich folk music, influenced by Irish traditional music, Appalachian singing, and the 1960s folk revival - its ten mellow tracks weaved thoughtful lyrics, thickly layered with strings and droning harmonium. Limited

Go West & Paul Young

Sensational 60s Experience

Monday 16 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £44.50, £38.50, £34, £30

Friday 13 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £35.50, £29.50

Starring Mike Pender (original voice of The Searchers), The Trems (all former members of The Tremeloes), Dozy Beaky Mick and Tich, The Fortunes and The Dakotas. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see pop music at its very best, step back in time and come and experience the musical phenomena of the 1960’s. Full of timeless classics - Sensational 60’s Experience is a must see 60’s show!

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Go West were one of the most successful singer-songwriter duos of the 80s, producing hits such as ‘We Close Our Eyes’, ‘Call Me’ and ‘Don’t Look Down’. Originally in the band Q-Tips, Paul Young went solo in the 80s and his career took off with the seminal album No Parlez. In this double bill show, these two heavyweight chart-toppers will be performing all their hits on a bumper bill of nostalgic pop.

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Dur-Dur Band Friday 20 May 8pm Music Room £20 This is a standing event. In association with

Originating from the Mogadishu disco scene, Dur-Dur Band disbanded in the early 90s, as the country plunged into a civil war. Though their music never travelled far beyond Somalia in their original run, Dur-Dur’s party-stirring spirit has found a new audience on the back of recent re-issues, championed heavily by world music maestro Gilles Peterson.

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Glad To Be Back Tour

Tom Robinson

Veteran broadcaster and songwriter Tom Robinson marks over 70 years on the planet by embarking on a tour with his incendiary live band playing highlights from his own 45 year career in music. Featuring songs co-written with Elton John and Peter Gabriel, unexpected comeback hits of the 1980s, and the punk-era classics that launched his career.

Tuesday 17 May 8pm Music Room £21 This is a standing event.

The latest incarnation of this celebrated outfit have breathed new life into the legend of Dur-Dur Band and remain as captivating and unmissable as ever before.

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Roddy Woomble

Lindsey Buckingham

Wednesday 18 May 8pm Music Room £21.50, £18.50

Saturday 21 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £71, £65, £52.50, £40

Lo! Soul is the latest solo album from Roddy Woomble. Produced and mixed by collaborator Andrew Mitchell (aka Andrew Wasylyk), the new LP was recorded remotely between Roddy’s home in the Hebrides and Andrew’s studio in Dundee throughout 2020 while Scotland was locked down.

Yorkston/Thorne/Khan Thursday 19 May 8pm Music Room £17, £14

As a critically-acclaimed trio, Yorkston/Thorne/Khan bring their own individual influences to the fore and playfully react to one another’s music. It is the sound of three friends having fun, improvisations housed in considered compositions, traditional songs and ragas from the UK, Ireland and India.

The Music of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers

Islands in the Stream Sunday 22 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £34, £28, £24

Lindsey Buckingham will embark on his first ever solo tour of Europe, as he releases his selftitled and first solo album since 2011. The new project showcases Buckingham’s instinct for melody and his singular fingerpicking guitar style, reaffirming his status as one of the most inventive and electrifying musicians of his generation.

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready, as we celebrate the Queen and King of country music. This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly Parton, along with Kenny Rogers’ charisma and energy with hit after hit, including ‘Jolene’, ‘Ruby’, ‘9 to 5’, ‘Lucille’, ‘Here You Come Again’, ‘The Gambler’, ‘I Will Always Love You’, ‘Coward of the County’, plus the smash hit ‘Islands in the Stream’. Join us for a very special evening, and enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship of a live band in this ultimate tribute.

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Contemporary Music From lead singer of seminal band The Bible, through to his subsequent solo work and long-time collaboration with the incredible Eddi Reader, Boo Hewerdine has become something of a national treasure. The writer, producer and performer will be singing songs from his brand new album and his extraordinary back catalogue - a naturally gifted raconteur his gigs are always total joy.

Boo Hewerdine Sunday 22 May 8pm Music Room £20, £16.50

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Ayanna Witter-Johnson Saturday 28 May 8pm Music Room £18, £15

Van Morrison

Ayanna Witter-Johnson is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, pianist and cellist. She has a phenomenal mastery for seamlessly crossing the boundaries of classical, jazz, reggae, soul and R&B, to imprint her unique musical signature with her virtuosic tap, strum and bow with her cello into her sound and vibe. As a performer of extraordinary versatility, Ayanna’s live shows are intimate journeys that chronicle her experience as a female artist in the 21st century.

Monday 23 May 8pm Tuesday 24 May 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £80, £75, £65, £45

One of music’s true originals, Van Morrison’s unique and inspirational musical legacy is rooted in post-war Belfast. With one of the most revered catalogues in music history and his unparalleled talents as composer, singer and performer Morrison’s past achievements loom large. As throughout his extraordinary career his past informs his future achievements, and still stirs excitement and keen anticipation.

Justin Adams & Mauro Durante Wednesday 25 May 8pm Music Room £18, £15

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This new collaboration stems from Ludovico Einaudi’s Notte della Taranta concert, where Justin Adams and Mauro Durante first played together. Over the past year, the duo got together to make Still Moving, an intense and intimate record that established what was essential to their common sound by reaching into traditions from both Italy and America. Together they create a raw, stripped-back sound that moves and mesmerises.

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The Shalamar Songbook

Shalamar Plus special guests Heatwave Sunday 29 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £38.50, £32.50

As Shalamar, Howard Hewitt and Jeffrey Daniel sold over 25 million records worldwide and collected no less than 100 gold, silver and platinum awards. Their live show includes multi-million selling hits, such as ‘A Night To Remember’, ‘I Can Make You Feel Good’, ‘Make That Move’, ‘There It Is’, ‘Dead Giveaway’, ‘I Owe You One’, and many more.

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Grace Petrie Sunday 29 May 8.30pm Music Room £14

Grace Petrie’s unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won over audiences everywhere, across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes. She’s toured with Billy Bragg and Frank Turner, supported comedians Robin Ince and Josie Long, and collaborated with Leon Rosselson, Roy Bailey and Peggy Seeger.

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Thursday 2 June 8pm Friday 3 June 8pm Saturday 4 June 8pm Sunday 5 June 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £36.50, £32.50, £26.50

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LUMA Quintet Friday 3 June 8pm Music Room £16, £13

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac return to celebrate the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to the legendary Peter Green era. Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

Led by Chilean brothers Francisco and Oscar Carrasco, LUMA Quintet will take you on an exciting journey of South and Central America’s and the Caribbean’s vibrant and diverse musical heritage - bringing together a variety of traditional and contemporary instruments with melodies and rhythms that tell their own stories.

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Kris Drever & Rachel Baiman

The Boy Named If & Other Favourites

Elvis Costello & The Imposters

Wednesday 1 June 8pm Music Room £20, £17

Plus support Ian Prowse Friday 10 June 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £99, £85, £75, £65, £55, £50

Scottish folk star Kris Drever (LAU) and Nashville-based Americana artist Rachel Baiman present a joint tour, featuring solo sets from each as well as unique collaborations drawing on their respective original material. Drever and Baiman are both heavily seeped in folk traditions, yet happily influenced by modern sounds. Together they present a complimentary and transatlantic take on roots music, with stunning vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess.

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Following the announcement of the new album The Boy Named If, Elvis Costello returns to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall with The Imposters, along with Charlie Sexton. Opening the show will be Liverpool Philharmonic regular Ian Prowse, performing songs from his upcoming album, One Hand on the Starry Plough.

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The Trials of Cato Thursday 16 June 8pm Music Room £18, £15

Dubbed ‘The Sex Pistols of folk’, The Trials of Cato pay clear homage to the folk tradition whilst twisting old bones into something febrile and modern, with stomping tunes and captivating stories. Formed in Beirut, their debut album Hide and Hair gained attention in national publications, received repeated national airplay on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music, and won ‘Best Album’ at the 2019 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

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One Last Time – The Farewell Tour

Dionne Warwick Sunday 12 June 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £76, £70, £60

Madison Violet Tuesday 14 June 8pm Music Room £16, £13

Legendary six-time Grammy award-winning recording artist Dionne Warwick embarks on a headline tour, celebrating her monumental career with songs from her hugely successful recording catalogue including a selection of classic songs, such as ‘I Say A Little Prayer’, ‘Do You Know The Way To San Jose’, ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ and ‘Walk On By’.

With heart-wrenching songwriting and luscious harmonies combined with the natural storytelling of folk, the rhythms of Americana and catchy pop hooks, Madison Violet have been captivating audiences and critics alike for two decades with an impressive list of accolades in their twenty years.

The Lost Brothers Friday 17 June 8pm Music Room £16, £13

‘Heart aching harmonies and tunes make Madison Violet a must-see act.’ - The Independent

Chris Smither Plus special guest Zak Trojano Wednesday 15 June 8pm Music Room £18, £15

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Truly an American original, a profound songwriter, and a captivating performer, Chris Smither mesmerizes listeners with his guitar playing – melding the styles of his two major influences, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt, into his own signature guitar sound. Honing his synthesis of folk and blues for over 50 years, Smither returns to the UK to perform music from his vast song catalogue.

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Formed after the split of Liverpool bands The 747s and The Basement, The Lost Brothers are regarded as one of the best musical duos to come out of these shores. Their most recent album After The Fire After The Rain was one of MOJO’s albums of the year, and upon release the album was awarded ‘Album of the Day’ by BBC Radio 6 Music. Now they return to their musical home of Liverpool where it all began. Premium seating for this event will be presented cabaret style and standard seating will be presented theatre style.

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Paul Dunbar & The Black Winter Band Plus support Rosenblume Saturday 18 June 8pm Music Room £17, £14

Acclaimed Liverpool rock/blues/ soul outfit Paul Dunbar & The Black Winter Band return with a very special show in celebration of the launch of their brand new album Changing Faces. Renowned for his powerful signature vocals, singersongwriter Paul Dunbar fronts one of the best accompanying bands around to create a pulsating, high energy and powerhouse live show, influenced by the great rock bands and artists of years gone by.

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The Album Series Tour

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YES Monday 20 June 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £85, £61, £55, £45

YES, one of the most innovative of all prog-rock bands, and true legends of the genre, return to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The show will comprise two sets - the first will feature favourite classic tracks from YES’ extensive catalogue, and the second will feature Relayer, their seventh studio album and one of the band’s most distinctive.

The Lexicon of Love – 40th Anniversary Celebration

ABC With Southbank Sinfonia and conducted by Anne Dudley Monday 27 June 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £99 (VIP), £71, £65, £49.50, £35

To celebrate 40 years since the release of their lauded and timeless debut album The Lexicon of Love, ABC will perform the iconic album in its entirety. Fusing dance floor finesse with a post-punk attitude, Martin Fry’s masterpiece album spawned timeless tracks such as ‘Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look Of Love’, ‘Tears Are Not Enough’, and ‘All Of My Heart.

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All The Hits Summer Tour

Henry Priestman and John Reilly

Ronan Keating Tuesday 21 June 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £51, £45, £42.50

With Lewis Nitikman and Les Glover Saturday 2 July 8pm Music Room £21, £18

For some twenty-seven years, Ronan has sung the songs that have been the soundtrack to many people’s lives all across the world, as lead vocalist in Boyzone and a successful solo artist. Join Ronan this summer as he sings ‘all the hits’ from his time in Boyzone and as a solo artist, and don’t be surprised if you know every single word!

Frank Griffith Nonet

Duke and Billy - Songs and Classics for Nonet Saturday 25 June 8pm Music Room £15, £12

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The Frank Griffith Nonet will present a two-hour concert of adapted songs and classic compositions by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, including ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing’, ‘Daydream’, ‘Satin Doll’, ‘Take The A Train’, ‘Lush Life and Rhumbop’, ‘Raincheck’, ‘Sophisticated Lady’, ‘It’s Glory’, ‘Chelsea Bridge’, ‘I Let A Song Go Out of My Heart’ and ‘C Jam Blues’.

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After a sold out show in 2019, Henry Priestman and John Reilly return to the Music Room with another exceptional night of original music, from two of the most inspirational wordsmiths of the modern age. Joined by their long-term collaborators, the evening will be a wonderful mix of musical styles that complement each other beautifully.

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Liverpool Arab Arts Festival 20 Year Anniversary Launch Event Thursday 7 July Music Room In association with

Further information about this year’s Liverpool Arab Arts Festival will be announced soon on arabartsfestival. com. Full details and tickets for the launch event in the Music Room will be available at liverpoolphil.com soon.

Established in 2002, Liverpool Arab Arts Festival is the UK’s longest running premier Arab arts and cultural festival, platforming the best UK and international Arab artists. The festival creates a dynamic between traditional and contemporary Arab artforms, encouraging informed debate that explores, and increases, appreciation of Arab people and their rich cultures. Celebrating 20 years since the first festival was held in the city, the 2022 festival will start with an exciting launch event in the Music Room on Thursday 7 July.

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And In The End Wednesday 13 July 7.30pm Thursday 14 July 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £70, £55, £50, £35

Multi award-winning vocalist, Jacqui Dankworth is joined by acclaimed American pianistvocalist, Charlie Wood, for a unique concert of duets. Inspired by some of the great musical partnerships, such as Ray Charles and Betty Carter, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, and Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn the concert will feature numbers including ‘Alone Together’, ‘It Don’t Mean a Thing’, ‘The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face’ and ‘You’ve Got a Friend’.

Jacqui Dankworth & Charlie Wood Friday 8 July 8pm Saturday 9 July 8pm Music Room £26, £23

Spooky Men’s Chorale Saturday 9 July 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £28, £22

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Formed by spookmeister Stephen Taberner in New South Wales in 2001, the Spooky Men’s Chorale have been gleefully disturbing audiences everywhere since. Armed with no more than their voices, a nice line in deadpan and an ill-matched set of hats, the Spooky Men in middle age, and fortified with a new generation of wunderkids, are more masters of their territory than ever before.

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A Celebration of 50 Years of Abbey Road and Let It Be Experience two of the Beatles’ most iconic albums performed afresh in this special musical collaboration, adding a classical twist with beautifully arranged symphonic versions of these timeless classics.

The celebrations will continue with ten days of Arab arts and culture, and a programme that will include the very best of performance, visual arts, literature, film, talks and workshops.

Just You, Just Me

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and The Bootleg Beatles Richard Balcombe conductor Arrangements by Ian Stephens

Over five decades on from the release of these final two albums – Abbey Road (released 26 September 1969) and Let It Be (released 8 May 1970), these concerts will explore the journey to the end of The Beatles – celebrating the music of this era and the legacy that endures to this day. This unique live staging will be an unmissable event for Beatles fans of all ages!

John Cale Friday 15 July 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £45, £38.50, £35

With his career now entering its sixth decade, it would be no understatement to describe Welsh multi-instrumentalist John Cale as a musical icon. After devoting his formative musical years to classical and avant-garde music, Cale formed The Velvet Underground with Lou Reed in 1965, before parting ways and beginning an epic solo career during which he has released 16 albums so far.

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Contemporary Music Youth Company

Gwen Dickey – The Voice of Rose Royce

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Plus special guest Lemar and support Junior Tuesday 26 July 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £36, £30

Sunday 17 July 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £15 In association with

Gwen Dickey was the voice that shined brightly on the international Rose Royce hits ‘Car Wash’, ‘Wishing On A Star’, ‘Love Don’t Live Here Anymore’, ‘I Wanna Get Next To You’, ‘Is It Love You’re After’ and many more. Gwen will be joined by special guest, double Brit award winner Lemar and supported by 80’s star, Junior.

To close Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company’s 2021/22 season we hand the mic over to our newest group, the Youth Session Orchestra. Alongside artists and young musicians from Tomorrow’s Warriors, Session Orchestra will perform a contemporary programme of jazz, funk and hip hop.

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Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra Nos a Gente – We the People

Saturday 23 July 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £45.50, £43.50, £37.50

Gilberto Gil & Family Featuring Gilson Lavis and guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall

Wednesday 27 July 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £41, £35, £30, £25

The 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra features, at its helm, former Squeeze drummer, Gilson Lavis and show-stopping vocals from guest vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall. As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.

Dean Friedman Ian Prowse Saturday 23 July 8pm Music Room £20, £15

Fresh off the back of being Elvis Costello’s special guest on his UK tour, Ian Prowse returns to Liverpool Philharmonic with his summer acoustic show. Often cited as Ian’s favourite gig of the year, Ian will be joined by three of his Amsterdam musicians, to perform songs from his 30-year career, as well as tunes from brand new LP One Hand on the Starry Plough. Premium seating for this event will be presented cabaret style and standard seating will be presented theatre style.

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Wednesday 27 July 8pm Music Room £31, £28

Since its very beginning when the world-famous Tropicalia movement started, Gilberto Gil has always played a key role in the development of Música Popular Brasileira. Bringing together family members, musicians, singers, and artists from his inner circle, Nos a Gente – We the People celebrates life, Gil’s extraordinary repertoire, and features the musical diversity he stands for, from bossa via samba to reggae and catchy pop songs.

Following his sold-out 40th anniversary tour, Dean Friedman returns to the stage armed with a stunning collection of his insightful and compelling, true-to-life ‘story songs’ - songs of pathos and humour that deal with family, friends, neighbours, work and the seemingly trivial, yet ultimately essential stuff of everyday life.

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Contemporary Music Come celebrate as we ‘Reach Out’ and show you there ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ with the biggest Motown party of the year - get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breathtaking live concert spectacular.

The Magic of Motown Thursday 28 July 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £34, £28, £24

‘I defy anyone to leave the venue without a smile on their face and the world seeming a better place. A triumph... signed, sealed, delivered’ - Blackpool Gazette

Good To Be Bad: 45 Years of Rock

Since 1975, George Thorogood & The Destroyers have sold over 15 million albums, played more than 8,000 ferocious live shows, and built a catalog of classic hits that includes ‘Who Do You Love’, ‘I Drink Alone’, ‘One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer’, ‘Move It On Over’ and Thorogood’s definitive badass anthem, ‘Bad To The Bone’.

George Thorogood & The Destroyers Saturday 30 July 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £48, £42, £38.50

International Beatleweek Festival

John and George Friday 26 August 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £35

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Pepperland With the Pepe Lienhard Big Band Saturday 27 August 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £35

Badfinger member and George Harrison’s friend Joey Molland and three of John Lennon’s studio musicians perform a historic, nostalgic and fitting tribute to George Harrison and John Lennon, including honouring the 50th anniversary of George Harrison’s iconic and ground-breaking fundraising concert Concert for Bangladesh. Part of International Beatleweek Festival – find out more about the festival at internationalbeatleweek.com.

Critically-acclaimed Swedish band Pepperland return to the International Beatleweek festival with their outstanding rendition of Beatles classics. Supported by thirty-piece big band, Pepe Lienhard from Switzerland make their International Beatleweek debut, as they bring their tumultuous sound to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Part of International Beatleweek Festival – find out more about the festival at internationalbeatleweek.com.

Anaïs Mitchell Wednesday 31 August 8pm Music Room £22.50 This is a standing event.

Africa Oyé & LIMF present

Havana Meets Kingston Sunday 31 July 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £41, £35, £30, £25

Part of Africa Oyé’s 30th anniversary celebrations, this unique and captivating collaboration brings together a dream line-up from Jamaica and Cuba, exploring the musical output of these two Caribbean islands.

Vermont based singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell is the Tony and Grammy award-winning creator of the Broadway musical Hadestown, for which she wrote the book, music and lyrics. Named in the prestigious TIME’s 100 list in 2020 and dubbed by NPR as ‘one of the greatest songwriters of her generation’, Mitchell’s new selftitled album is her first collection of all-new material under her own name since 2012.

Produced by leading reggae and dancehall producer and accomplished pianist DJ Mista Savona, the project honours both islands’ incredible musical foundations and legacies, melding Jamaican soundsystem and bass culture with Cuba’s electrifying and virtuosic Afro-Cuban and jazz traditions to create something entirely new. ‘The high production values and top-notch musicianship yield a unique and captivating set’ - MOJO Magazine

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Bluebeard’s Castle Thursday 7 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £48, £42, £36, £29, £19

Mahler Adagio from Symphony No.10 Bartók Bluebeard’s Castle Domingo Hindoyan conductor Jennifer Johnston Judith Károly Szemerédy Bluebeard “Darkness rules within your castle…can it be the stone is weeping?” Duke Bluebeard’s castle has seven doors, and his new wife Judith is determined to unlock them all. But some questions are best left unasked. Bartók’s opera is one of the all-time great psychological thrillers: eerie, atmospheric and blazing with colours like you’ve never imagined. Liverpool’s own Jennifer Johnston is the fearless heroine, as Domingo Hindoyan lowers the drawbridge. First, though, Mahler: the only possible way to launch an evening of dark emotions and truly wondrous sounds.

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Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony

Concert performance, sung in Hungarian with English surtitles.

Sunday 3 April 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £48, £42, £36, £29, £19

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St John Passion Beethoven Overture, Leonore No.3 Sibelius Violin Concerto Prokofiev Symphony No.5

Thursday 14 April 7pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £48, £42, £36, £29, £19

Domingo Hindoyan conductor María Dueñas violin In wartime Moscow, when Prokofiev conducted the premiere of his Fifth Symphony, he had to wait for the sound of gunfire to die away first. This “symphony of the greatness of the human spirit” is forged from iron and steel, but today Domingo Hindoyan will make it catch fire – a thrilling contrast to the icy vistas and elemental power of Sibelius’s hugely popular violin concerto, played by the astonishing young virtuoso María Dueñas. Add Beethoven at his most stirring and – well, hearing is believing!

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Paul Whittaker OBE will provide British Sign Language (BSL) for this concert. Please email ticketing@liverpoolphil.com for further details on booking the best seats to view Paul.

Bach St John Passion Jeannette Sorrell conductor Carine Tinney soprano Robin Blaze countertenor Ed Lyon Evangelist / tenor Roderick Williams Christus/bass Joshua Bloom Pilate / bass Members from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir Bach’s St John Passion is more than one of the greatest of all sacred works. It’s a profound spiritual drama; a searching musical exploration of eternal hopes and sorrows. Jeannette Sorrell founded the dynamic American baroque ensemble Apollo’s Fire, and she understands the power of this music from the inside. With members from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir and soloists including our resident artist Roderick Williams, this unique, dramatized performance of Bach’s masterpiece should speak more powerfully than ever. Please note that this performance will be sung in English.

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Ensemble 10/10

Scottish Symphony

Thursday 21 April 7.30pm Tung Auditorium £20

Thursday 28 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £48, £42, £36, £29, £19

Carmel Smickersgill New work (consortium commission with BCMG, Die Neue Ensemble, Hannover, FontanaMIX (Bologna) funded by Siemens Foundation, Liverpool premiere) Tansy Davies Bonne Clarinette (world premiere, co-commissioned with Helen and David Thomas and University of Liverpool) Athanasia Kontou Antigone: Pure in her crime (world premiere, Rushworth Composition prize winner) John Adams Chamber Symphony Clark Rundell conductor Laura Bowler vocalist

Enjoy this performance in Ensemble 10/10’s brand new home, The Tung Auditorium.

Close Up Concert

Liverpool String Quartet Monday 25 April 8pm Music Room £20, £17

Bruch String Quintet in E flat Schoenberg Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) for string sextet Ian Stephens A Wailing on the Wind for storyteller and string quartet Róisín Walters violin Kate Marsden violin Sarah Hill viola Daniel Sanxis viola Nick Byrne cello Alex Holladay cello Angela Mounsey narrator Join Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra musicians and guest artists in the intimate and informal surroundings of the Music Room.

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Julian Rachlin conductor/violin Sarah McElravy viola On a summer evening in Edinburgh, amid the ruins of Holyrood Castle, Felix Mendelssohn imagined the first notes of his Scottish symphony. It’s all there in the music, and when conductor Julian Rachlin returns to the Orchestra, it’ll spring vividly to life. That goes double for Mozart’s sunny, celebratory Linz symphony – and since we’re talking doubles, how about a lovely, neglected concerto by former Liverpool Philharmonic music director Max Bruch? With Sarah McElravy on viola and Julian Rachlin on violin, it’s never sounded more natural.

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Liverpool is a city built on stories, and sometimes the old ones are the newest of all. In ancient Greece, Athanasia Kontou’s Antigone (Rushworth Composition Prize winner 2019) appeals to an authority higher than human law. Way out West, John Adams’s Roadrunner dodges that wily coyote. And here in Liverpool, where the old world speaks with the new, we spin legends of our own. Carmel Smickersgill has worked with New Order; Tansy Davies wrestles modern myths out of neon and steel. We don’t yet know exactly what they’ll say tonight, just that it demands to be heard.

Bruch Concerto for Violin and Viola Mozart Symphony No.36 ‘Linz’ Mendelssohn Symphony No.3 ‘Scottish’

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Petrenko Conducts Mahler Thursday 5 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £51, £44, £40, £37, £24 Post-concert Question Time - starts 15 minutes after the concert ends in the Music Room, with conductor Vasily Petrenko and cellist Truls Mørk

Victoria Borisova-Ollas Remember Me Giselle: Cello Concerto (UK premiere, co-commission with the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra) Mahler Symphony No.5 Vasily Petrenko conductor Truls Mørk cello A trumpet sounds in the darkness, and Conductor Laureate Vasily Petrenko and the Orchestra plunge into the terror, the glory and the soaring romance of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. There are horncalls and funeral marches, hymns of triumph and Viennese waltzes, and above all, the heart-rending Adagietto - Mahler’s unforgettable musical love-letter to his young wife. This is music that’s larger than life, so we’ve paired it with Remember Me Giselle by Victoria Borisova-Ollas – a composer from Vladivostok with a flair for drama.

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Beethoven String Quartet, Op.59, No.1 Saturday 7 May 11am Music Room £25

Alexander Marks violin Elizabeth Lamberton violin Robert Shepley viola Gethyn Jones cello, host and lecturer One of the three ‘Razumovsky’ quartets, this work was composed during Beethoven’s middle period which was, like all of his life, a time of intense highs and lows. There was an especially striking contrast between his impressive professional success and his rapidly deteriorating health. He put all of his life experience into his work, successfully channelling his struggles and tribulations into his music.

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Song of Memories Thursday 12 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £48, £42, £36, £29, £19

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Schumann Symphony *Grace-Evangeline Mason Mahler’s Letters (world premiere) Mahler Symphony No.5 Vasily Petrenko conductor *Ellie Slorach conductor *Members from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir At the beginning of his Fifth Symphony, Gustav Mahler stands alone in a world of tragedy. A trumpet sounds in the darkness; the start of a journey through terror, triumph and (of course) the heart-rending Adagietto - Mahler’s musical love-letter to his young wife. It’s an emotional return for Vasily Petrenko, in music that’s close to his heart. But first, hear the Choir in a brand new work by Grace-Evangeline Mason, based on Mahler’s love letters to his wife.

Domingo Hindoyan conductor Sonya Yoncheva soprano When the Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva first sang at the Royal Opera House in 2014, critics hailed her as a “rising star”. Now, in 2022, she’s conquered the world’s greatest stages – with one critic describing her voice as “the most beautiful thing that can currently be experienced”. But come and hear for yourself, as she joins husband Domingo Hindoyan in the liquid loveliness of Martucci’s luscious Italian songs: think Puccini, think Verdi, and enjoy emotionallycharged masterpieces by Wagner and Schumann too.

This event will feature a 45-minute lecture/demonstration followed by a performance of the string quartet, with a short break in between.

Sunday 8 May 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £51, £44, £40, £37, £24

Wagner Overture, Lohengrin Act I Martucci La Canzone dei Ricordi Schumann Symphony No.2

Sunday 15 May 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £48, £42, £36, £29, £19

Verdi Overture, Luisa Miller Martucci La Canzone dei Ricordi Schumann Symphony No.2 Domingo Hindoyan conductor Sonya Yoncheva soprano When the Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva first sang at the Royal Opera House in 2014, critics hailed her as a “rising star”. Now, in 2022, she’s conquered the world’s greatest stages – with one critic describing her voice as “the most beautiful thing that can currently be experienced”. But come and hear for yourself, as she joins husband Domingo Hindoyan in the liquid loveliness of Martucci’s luscious Italian songs: think Puccini, think Verdi, and enjoy emotionallycharged masterpieces by Verdi and Schumann too.

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Bassico Trio

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Monday 16 May 1pm Music Room £12, £8

Monday 23 May 8pm Music Room £20, £17

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Bellini Overture, Norma Haydn Symphony No.101 ‘Clock’ Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 ‘Emperor’

Side by Side with musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Nil Venditti conductor Pavel Kolesnikov piano

Bernstein Mambo from West Side Story Sibelius Finlandia Anna Clyne Night Ferry

When Beethoven premiered his Fifth Piano Concerto, one of Napoleon’s soldiers got a bit carried away. He leapt to his feet and shouted “It’s the Emperor!”. That’s the story, anyway, but one thing’s definitely true: when Pavel Kolesnikov plays this majestic concerto, you’re in for an adventure on a truly imperial scale.

Alexandra Dunn conductor This concert will showcase the city’s newest generation of orchestral musicians as they perform side-by-side with musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Alexandra Dunn. Come and share our passion for music, and watch how inspiration abounds in this very special event.

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Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band Sunday 19 June 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £15

Side by Side with musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Programme to include: William Rimmer Punchinello Arthur Sullivan Pirates of Penzance Overture Imogen Holst The Unfortunate Traveller John Miles Music Katie Moss The Floral Dance John Marcangelo Clog Dance J. A. Greenwood The Acrobat Percy Fletcher Labour and Love Randy Edelman Reunion and Finale Simon Cowen conductor Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band perform on the main stage for the first time. They will present a rousing programme including music by one of the greatest English composers of music for brass band, Percy Fletcher, as well as some rarer works which will soon become favourites in the hands of these talented musicians.

According to one critic Kolesnikov “has the Midas touch”; together with the inspirational young Italian-Turkish conductor Nil Venditti this will be a stirring climax to a concert bristling with melody and wit.

Lunchtime Concert

Ensemble of St Luke’s Monday 27 June 1pm Music Room £12, £8 Sponsored by

Mozart String Quartet in C, K157 Dvořák String Quartet in F, Op.96 ‘American’ Alexander Marks, Elizabeth Lamberton violins Robert Shepley viola Gethyn Jones cello Ensemble of St Luke’s celebrates its 30th Anniversary in 2022. Treat yourself to a lunchtime break, with an hour-long concert featuring Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra musicians in the intimate and informal surroundings of our Music Room.

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White Nights Thursday 7 July 7.30pm Sunday 10 July 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £51, £44, £40, £37, £24

Vasily Petrenko conductor Sergei Dogadin violin

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Programme to include: Grace-Evangeline Mason In Her Own Valley

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Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto Thursday 30 June 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £48, £42, £36, £29, £19 Post Concert Question Time - starts 15 minutes after the concert ends in the Music Room, with conductor Gemma New and members of the Orchestra

Aaron Jay Kernis Musica Celestis Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1 Katherine Balch Like a broken clock (UK premiere) Schumann Symphony No.3

A jealous sultan, his beautiful, intelligent wife, and a thousand and one nights of fantasy. Sounds like a lot to put into music, but in Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade, a violin becomes the storyteller as the orchestra paints a world of thieves and genies, shattering storms and birds the size of houses. Hear for yourself, as Vasily Petrenko conducts one of the all-time Russian classics, and welcomes Sergei Dogadin – winner of the 2019 Tchaikovsky Competition – in Shostakovich’s gripping First Violin Concerto.

Gemma New conductor Mao Fujita piano The horns throw down a challenge, the piano strides out, and Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto is in business. Some pieces are popular for a reason, and when the award-winning Mao Fujita makes his Liverpool debut tonight, you won’t need reminding why! Gemma New conducts a concert that opens in heaven with Aaron Jay Kernis, and ends with Robert Schumann relaxing at a wine festival. And in between, a real surprise: a quirky little gem by Katherine Balch. Apparently she got the idea from a pop lyric and a cuckoo clock!

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Gershwin Cuban Overture Gershwin Piano Concerto in F Dvořák Symphony No. 9 ‘From the New World’

Sunday 3 July 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £22, £18

Juan Ortuño conductor William Bracken piano Crosby Symphony Orchestra is delighted to welcome back William Bracken in a performance of Gershwin’s famous piano concerto. Rooted in jazz and blues, yet written in a classical style, this will be Will’s third appearance with the Orchestra. To start, Gershwin’s lavish Cuban Overture. Originally titled ‘Rumba’, the infectious rhythms and full percussion section are sure to get the toes tapping. And what American-themed concert can be complete without a performance of Dvořák’s most famous composition?

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Liadov Baba-Yaga Shostakovich Violin Concerto No.1 Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade

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Liverpool Philharmonic Youth and Children’s Choirs

Simon Emery conductor Alison White conductor

Saturday 16 July 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £15

This concert includes the world premiere of a staged oratorio inspired by the life and work of Hannah Lightbody, the Liverpool-born 18thcentury campaigner for the welfare and education of working-class children. The music was written by 2017 Rushworth Composition Prize Winner, Grace-Evangeline Mason, the words by Lila Palmer.

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Programme to include: Walton March, Crown Imperial Márquez Conga del Fuego Mason Bates Mothership

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Sunday 17 July 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £15

Simon Emery conductor Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra take to the stage to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, with a programme showcasing some of Britain’s best loved composers. The Youth Orchestra will then transport you across the Atlantic with Márquez’s furious Conga del Fuego, before the spectacular descent of Mason Bates’s Mothership: a neon-lit, genre-bending musical close encounter with an electrifying beat.

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Domingo Hindoyan conducts Nielsen, Sibelius and Prokofiev Available for 30 days from Tuesday 26 April 7pm £32 (Superstar - what you would normally pay to attend a live concert) £15 (Supporter) £10 (Individual)

Andrew Manze conducts Frank Bridge, Elgar and Vaughan Williams Image members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra On Demand Enjoy concerts online with Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra On Demand series. Our critically-acclaimed series of On Demand concerts are a great way to enjoy extraordinary music from the comfort of your home! Each concert will be followed by a live post-concert Zoom Q&A session with musicians, conductors and staff in a sort of ‘post-match analysis’, where you can ask questions and participate. The series has received rave reviews: The Times praised - “a performance of dancing colours, crisp beauty and punch…played with heart, soul and all the other necessaries in a performance strong enough to

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overwhelm even a home listener alone with a laptop”. The Guardian remarked on the concert’s “maximum impact for a bold start to virtual season”. Find out more about our On Demand series at liverpoolphil.com/ondemand.

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Available for 30 days from Tuesday 14 June 7pm £32 (Superstar - what you would normally pay to attend a live concert) £15 (Supporter) £10 (Individual)

Domingo Hindoyan conducts Britten, Copland, Brahms, Weber and Hindemith

Nielsen Overture, Pan and Syrinx Sibelius Violin Concerto Prokofiev Symphony No.5 Domingo Hindoyan conductor María Dueñas violin Forged in the crucible of war and premiered to the sound of gunfire, Prokofiev’s massive Fifth Symphony is dedicated to “the greatness of the human spirit”. Sounds ambitious? Domingo Hindoyan and the full Orchestra will make it catch fire – a thrilling contrast to the vast icy vistas and elemental power of Sibelius’s hugely popular violin concerto, played by the award-winning young virtuoso María Dueñas, winner of the 2021 Menuhin Competition. Hearing is believing, as Carl Nielsen’s atmospheric musical myth launches an evening of big emotions and serious thrills.

Frank Bridge Dance Rhapsody Elgar Cello Concerto Vaughan Williams Job Andrew Manze conductor Nicolas Altstaedt cello Think of Vaughan Williams and you probably think of the English countryside. So think again, because this is Job: a ballet with a starring role for the Devil himself. If you’ve heard Andrew Manze’s recordings of Vaughan Williams with the Orchestra, you’ll know to expect some serious voltage – well after all, a concert to salute the Queen demands the very best of British! And that’s exactly what we’ll get when Nicolas Altstaedt plays the ever-popular Cello Concerto by Elgar.

Britten Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes Copland Clarinet Concerto Brahms Variations on a Theme of Haydn Weber Overture, Turandot Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphosis of Themes by Weber

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Domingo Hindoyan conductor Julian Bliss clarinet

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Music’s always more fun with a bit of a twist – and Domingo Hindoyan’s here to prove it. Brahms takes an old cutting and grows beautiful new flowers. Britten braves a gale on the North Sea, Weber imagines a fairytale China, and Hindemith chooses a very long name for a piece that’s actually rip-roaring fun. Aaron Copland, meanwhile, thought that American music was a bit more than just all that jazz – but when Julian Bliss plays his Clarinet Concerto, it’ll definitely go with a swing!

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In Harmony Liverpool 13th Birthday Concert

Everton Children’s Orchestras, Anfield String Orchestras and In Harmony Liverpool Children’s Choir

Friday 1 April 1.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Free (tickets must be booked in advance)

Join us to mark 13 years of In Harmony Liverpool – life changing orchestral music-making with the children and families of North Liverpool. Hear over 260 young musicians perform alongside musicians from Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra culminating in a joyous finale of massed choir and orchestra led by Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan. This concert will feature In Harmony Liverpool young musicians aged 9-11 from schools in Everton and Anfield, so come and join us for our celebration!

Friday 8 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £75 (VIP), £15

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In Harmony Liverpool uses orchestral music making to improve the life chances of children in North Liverpool by increasing confidence, wellbeing, skills, and resilience. With your help, we are confident that we can make a positive difference to the lives of over 1,500 children and their families.

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All proceeds from this event go directly to the Lord Mayor’s three local charities, so join us for the variety show of the year. Family tickets (2 adults and 2 children) and concessions for schools are available for this concert.

Monday 25 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £42.50, £37.50, £28.50, £25

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We all know Liverpool is a city full of diversity, bursting with friendly and immensely talented people - add to that our undeniable sense of humour, and what have you got? A city full of entertainers!

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Diversity Friday 29 April 7.45pm Saturday 30 April 7.45pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £125 (Meet & Greet VIP), £79 (VIP), £45, £38.50, £28.50

Get ready to celebrate Oscarwinning songs in this exhilarating new dance spectacular with Strictly’s favourite couple, Aljaz and Janette. Whether you are Wishing On A Star, Swinging On A Star or merely dancing in the City of Stars, this incredible production will take you from Disney family favourites, through to the Golden Ages of Hollywood and Bollywood.

Over the past 10 years since Diversity took the nation by storm in Britain’s Got Talent, they have continued to wow audiences around the world with their innovative live tours and performances. Now they’re back with an even bigger show to continue their legacy and never let anyone tell them they cannot achieve something.

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Alistair McGowan Friday 29 April 7.30pm Music Room £28, £25

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Following the success of his piano album, Alistair McGowan presents his brand new show, combining his talents as master impressionist and comedian with his new-found talent as a classical pianist. Join Alistair as he plays Glass, Chopin, Gershwin, Grieg, Debussy and more - expect a lot of beautiful music (with the odd mistake!) and a sprinkling of his trademark impressions.

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Family Concert

Summon the Superheroes! Sunday 26 June 2.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £22, £15, £12 (adult) £13, £10, £8 (child)

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Ellie Slorach conductor Alasdair Malloy presenter Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Calling all Supermen and Superwomen: put on your Superhero suits, capes and masks and fill the fabulous Liverpool Philharmonic Hall for a fantastically Super-Powerful afternoon of sensational sounds for caped crusaders, masked, mysterious men and wonder women. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will be using their superability to play superheroic themes for Batman, Spiderman, The Incredibles, Superman and many more. Tickets for children under 18 months are free. Family concerts are most suitable for children aged 4-10 years.

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Ed Gamble Wednesday 20 April 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £26, £20

The Guilty Feminist: Live Friday 22 April 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £31, £25

Ol’ Broken Pancreas is charged up and ready to flick the switch on another night of attention seeking! As seen and heard on Mock the Week, Live At the Apollo, The Russell Howard Hour, QI, Would I Lie To You, and Sunday mornings on Radio X alongside Matthew Crosby - Ed is also a co-host of the award-winning mega-hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, a Taskmaster champion, and has his own special Blood Sugar available worldwide on Amazon Prime.

Global podcast phenomenon, The Guilty Feminist, is going live with some amazing guests for a night of stand-up comedy, enlightened discussion, and live music like no other. Having stormed the Royal Albert Hall, toured the world, and enjoyed over 95 million downloads, Deborah Frances-White and the Guilty Feminist team present a spectacular live show, infused with big laughs and 21st century feminism. Previous guests included Katherine Ryan, Sarah Millican, Hannah Gadsby, Emma Thompson, and many more.

Friday 27 May 8pm Saturday 25 June 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £26, £20

Host of the smash-hit Have A Word podcast, star of Live At The Apollo and Roast Battle, and Dave’s ‘Best Joke of the Fringe’ winner Adam Rowe brings us his latest stand-up comedy tour, Imperious. Adam has developed a reputation as one of the most exciting comics on the planet, with his brutally honest, opinionated stand-up and his phenomenal ad-libbing ability making each of his performances unique, gloriously unpredictable and, most importantly, hilarious.

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John Altman in Conversation Friday 10 June 8pm Music Room £32 (book package), £15 Get a copy of John Altman’s memoir (RRP £27.95) along with your ticket, as part of our book package. Musician, composer, and raconteur John Altman arranged ‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’ for Monty Python, put together Bjork’s classic ‘It’s Oh So Quiet’, mentored the pre-fame Amy Winehouse, played with Nick Drake, and worked on the soundtracks for films, such as Titanic and the latest James Bond film No Time to Die. In conversation with journalist Duncan Steer, John tells revealing and hilarious stories from his amazing 50-year career.

‘Hilarious, irreverent, eternally surprising - screamingly funny’ Phoebe Waller-Bridge ‘Very funny… pure, guilt-free pleasure’ - The Guardian

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Stewart Lee Friday 17 June 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £30, £24 Age guidance: 14+

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Sandi Toksvig Live! Saturday 18 June 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £36, £30, £25 Age guidance: 14+

Opening the double-bill of two new 60 minute sets, Snowflake will look at how the COVIDBrexit era has impacted on the culture war between lovely snowflakes and horrible people. The second half, Tornado, questions Stew’s position in the comedy marketplace after Netflix mistakenly listed his show as ‘reports of sharks falling from the skies are on the rise again. Nobody on the Eastern Seaboard is safe’.

Comedian, broadcaster, writer, campaigner and all-round good egg, Sandi Toksvig, returns with her brand-new show, Next Slide Please. In an evening of warmth, love and laughter, Sandi will explore reasons to be cheerful after many long months of coronacoaster gloom - expect fascinatingly funny facts, silly jokes, and a quick-fire Q&A.

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Fran Lebowitz Wednesday 6 July 8pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £39.50, £36.50, £26.50

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Cultural satirist and author Fran Lebowitz is known for her hilariously dry social commentary on American life. Lebowitz will give her cutting take on everything from growing up in New Jersey, to moving to New York City in the 70’s, and writing a column for Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine. She’ll offer insights on timely issues as gender, race, gay rights, and the media, as well as her own pet peeves - including celebrity culture, tourists, and baby strollers. The evening promises to be a balm in a wildly shifting world, offering spot-on observations about contemporary living - plus the opportunity to ask Lebowitz your own controversial questions.

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Death on the Nile (cert 12A) Tuesday 17 May 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £12, £10, £8

Director Kenneth Branagh Starring Kenneth Branagh, Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders, Letitia Wright Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Adapted from Agatha Christie’s novel, Death on the Nile reunites the filmmaking team behind 2017’s global hit Murder on the Orient Express, and stars five-time Academy award nominee Kenneth Branagh, as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot, joined by an all-star cast of suspects.

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The antidote to the multiplex, watching a film at Liverpool Philharmonic is a unique experience. Enjoy fantastic films on the world’s last remaining working Walturdaw cinema screen, with organ accompaniment from resident organist Dave Nicholas.

Belfast (cert 12A) Tuesday 26 April 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £12, £10, £8

Director Kenneth Branagh Starring Caitríona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciarán Hinds, Colin Morgan, Jude Hill From lauded director Kenneth Branagh, and starring an acclaimed ensemble cast, Belfast is a personal and joyful story about the power of memory, set in late 1960s Northern Ireland. At the center of the film is Buddy (Jude Hill), a young boy on the cusp of adolescence, whose life is filled with familial love, childhood hijinks, and a blossoming romance. Yet, with his beloved hometown caught up in increasing turmoil, his family faces a momentous choice: hope the conflict will pass or leave everything they know behind for a new life.

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Cyrano (cert 12A) Wednesday 22 June 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £12, £10, £8

Director Joe Wright Starring Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr, Ben Mendelsohn Award-winning director Joe Wright envelops moviegoers in a symphony of emotions with music, romance, and beauty in Cyrano, re-imagining the timeless tale of a heart-breaking love triangle. A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac (Peter Dinklage) dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne (Haley Bennett), Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her — and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian (Kelvin Harrison Jr).

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The Great Escape: Film with Live Orchestra (cert U) Saturday 2 July 2022 7pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £51, £44, £40, £37, £24 In association with Big Screen Live. Licensed by MGM and Park Circus

For opening times, visit liverpoolphil.com/get-tickets Dirk Brossé conductor Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Put a fence in front of these men, and they’ll climb it! It’s 1942, and in Stalag Luft III a band of Allied POWs agree on only one thing: they’re getting out. Starring Steve McQueen, The Great Escape is a tale of action, adventure and raw courage – and of course you already know that famous tune! Tonight, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall becomes Liverpool’s biggest cinema, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra plays Elmer Bernstein’s classic score, live with the film. You know the tune, you know the story – but it’s never sounded this good. Please note that the running time for this event is 3 hours 15 minutes (including interval).

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Downton Abbey: A New Era (cert TBC)

For selected Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra performances under 25s, students and those in receipt of Universal Credit or Jobseekers’ Allowance can purchase tickets for just £8.

Tuesday 5 July 7.30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall £12, £10, £8

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Director Simon Curtis Starring Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan Downton Abbey: A New Era brings back the original principal cast as the Crawleys visit the South of France to find out why the Dowager Countess has been gifted a villa. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West will join the cast.

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