The Phil’s still alive, with the sound of music COMPILED BY REECE PAPE
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fter months of Government-mandated radio-silence (or should that be ‘concert-hall-silence’?), the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is getting ready for its comeback this summer.
Concerts will begin again virtually on Tuesday April 6, with audiences being welcomed back into Liverpool Philharmonic Hall for the first time on Thursday May 20 and Sunday May 23. The orchestra promises “music to lift the spirits” with evocations of the British countryside by Frederick Delius, Liverpool’s own Paul Lewis performing Beethoven’s first piano concerto and Vasily Petrenko conducting the music of his homeland with Prokofiev’s youthful Sinfonietta. The Hall will be enforcing regular COVID regulations, meaning that limited seats will be available for sale and, of course, social distancing will also be in place for both the audience and performers. Attendees will also be required to wear a face covering (unless exempt) for the entirety of the visit, but you can presumably slide them up for a cheeky sip, as you’ll be able to enjoy drinks at your seat in the auditorium pre-ordering them with the tickets. Additionally, the Grand Foyer Bar will be open 30 minutes prior to the concert, so you can grab some drinks and snacks from there. If you’re unable to physically join in with the events, you’ll also be able to watch some of the concerts online via ‘Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on Demand’ from April 6. Six of these will available to watch exclusively online, including Vasily Petrenko conducting an all-Stravinsky programme, April 6, and Beethoven’s Symphony No 2, April 20. Tickets are available on Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s website www.liverpoolphil.com
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