liverpool philharmonic what's on guide - jan to april 2011

LiverpoolPhilharmonicJanuary –April 2011

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Contemporary MusicPages 01 – 07

After EightPages 10 –13

Family and VarietyPages 14 – 17

LearningPages 18 – 20

Comedy1

Classical MusicPages 22 – 33

FilmPages 34 – 35

Venue InformationPages 36 – 38

Diary & BookingPages 44 – 47

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The former vocalist of Mike and The Mechanicsand the voice behind world-wide hits suchas Ace'sHow Long, Squeeze’s Tempted and thetimeless classic The Living Years, has a deservedreputation as a stunning live performer. Carrack’smarvellously soulful voice is known to millionsaround the world; he is undoubtedly a key figurein British pop history.

In 1964 Jacqui McDonald, with her late singingpartner Bridie O'Donnell, formed the first full-timeBritish female folk duo. They also createdLiverpool's celebrated monthly Folk Club. It was anearly platform for performers such as Ewan MacColl& Peggy Seeger, Martin Carthy, Barbara Dickson,Tom Paxton, Maddy Prior and Phil Ochs.

The club also provided a space for the exchangeof ideas amongst other aspiring Liverpool artistsincluding Willy Russell, Arthur Dooley, Stan Kellyand Alvin Stardust. Jacqui & Bridie's influenceon Liverpool's music, culture and life is perhapsincalculable, so join Jacqui McDonald and herfriends for the last ever Jacqui & Bridie's Folk Club.With a fabulous line up of special guest singersand musicians from the club's past and present,performing the duo's music and folk classics, theycelebrate Jacqui & Bridie's unique talent and theirrole in the history of Liverpool's music scene.

Jacqui& Bridie’sFolk Club50th Year and Final Night

Sunday 23 January 7.30pm£15, £20

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Paul CarrackSunday 16 January 7.30pm£27.50, £32.50

‘His soulful gemof a voiceis one of pop's best keptsecrets. It's about timethat changed’Daily Mail

One of the most successful groups of the 70sreturn to Liverpool Philharmonic, join GrahamGouldman, Rick Fenn, Paul Burgess, Mick Wilsonand Mike Stevens as they perform hit after hit withover ten top ten hits includingRubber Bullets, I’mNot In Love,Donna, Art For Art’s Sake, The ThingsWe Do For Love, The Dean And I and TheWallStreet Shuffle.

10ccLIVE in concert

Friday 25 February 7.30pm£24.50, £26.50, £31.50

Replicating perfectly the power and subtlety ofFleetwood Mac at their brilliant best, let timelessclassics such as BlackMagicWoman, Albatross,Go Your OwnWay,Dreams,Gypsy, Say You LoveMe, Sara,OhDiane, Little Lies, Everywhere andmany more, take you on a nostalgic evening ofoutstanding musicianship; and all performed inthe context where the songs work best, a live stage.

Rumours OfFleetwood MacTuesday 8 February 8pm£22.50, £27.50

‘A stunning and emotivesnapshot of theWorld’s firstSuper Group - stunning’The Sunday Times

Since their debut in 2007 Una Healy,Frankie Sandford, Rochelle Wiseman,Mollie King and Vanessa White have soldnearly two million records, racking up animpressive seven top ten singles.

The SaturdaysPlus special guests

Saturday 5 February 7.30pm

This show fuses the poetic power of one of Ireland’sgreatest literary figures W.B. Yeats and the visceralmusic and live performance of The Waterboys. MikeScott has crafted a rich collection of songs utilisingYeats’ poems as lyrics that will be presented with aselection of Waterboys favourites, specially chosenand rearranged for this concert.

The WaterboysAn AppointmentWith Mr Yeats

Tuesday 1 February 8pm£28, £29.50, £34.50

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O’Sullivan has accumulated no less than 14 top-fortyhits, including Clair, Alone Again (Naturally),Get Down andNothingRhymed, with number onesingles on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as fourtop-five UK albums. This live performance showcasesO’Sullivan’s tremendous musical abilities as he isjoined on stage by his 12 piece band, including a stringquartet in a full two hour performance.

GilbertO’SullivanGilbertville Tour 2011

Tuesday 1 March 7.30pm£19.50, £24.50, £29.50

Iron & Wine, otherwise known as Sam Beam,is a remarkable craftsman and deeply literatesongwriter who has become one of the top sellingindie artists in the US. He has released threefull-length albums, a handful of EPs and singles,plus a collaborative EP with Calexico, indeed hissound is born from the alt-country movement butis more a beautiful, reflective yet life affirming folk.Last year he stole the show at All Tomorrow'sParties New York curated by the Flaming Lipsand 2011 sees the release of his new albumKiss Each Other Clean.

Iron & WinePlus special guests

Saturday 12 March 7.30pm£17, £22

‘The natural – and, frankly,wonderful – successor tothe Elliott Smith andNickDrake school of perfectlybeautiful songwriting’NME

‘Hushed,vivid,wonderfulSouthern folk’Uncut



The formidable 13 piece band direct from Havanafeaturing stars of the album produced byRy Cooder, and the acclaimed film of the same name,Buena Vista Social Club. At the forefront of thisamazing group are four musicians from the originalline up ‘The Trumpet of Cuba’ Guajiro Mirabal, laúdvirtuoso Barbarito Torres, trombonist Jesus ‘Aguaje’Ramos, and guitarist/keyboardist Manuel Galbán,and featuring another member of the original BVSC,the astonishing vocalist Omara Portuondo.

OrquestaBuena VistaSocial Club®

featuring Omara Portuondo

Wednesday 30 March 7.30pm£28.50, £32.50, £37.50

‘[Omara Portuondo’s voice]is rich,shapely,dynamicand still sultry.’New York Times

‘Taking the atmosphereup to a breathless level’The Independent

The Dubliners were one of the first groups to reviveIrish traditional music in the 60s, and are still goingstrong. Their concerts have been attended over theyears by U2, James Galway, Kate Bush, UB40,Van Morrison and millions of fans. The band’scontribution to Irish folk music is unparalleled, overan incredible forty-nine year career they’ve alwaysbeen exceptional musicians and entertainers.

The DublinersThe Dublin Experience

Monday 21 March 7.30pm£18.50, £20, £25

Celebrating a new albumWords Unspoken andautobiography A Shirt Box Full of SongsDicksoncontinues to deliver songs in her own incomparablefashion. Globally known for hits includingCaravans,Another Suitcase in Another Hall and herchart-topping duet with Elaine Paige, I KnowHim SoWell, she has firmly established herself asone of the most enduring and popular entertainersin Britain today.

An Evening with

Barbara DicksonSaturday 19 March 8pm£24, £29

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Watson is back to his best, with the songs to match.His new album La Voce, the Italian for his famousnickname, ‘The Voice’ which was recorded in Romeand features amongst many others Parla Piu Piano,aka The Godfather theme, Mario Lanza classicBeMy Love and the original Italian version ofthe Dusty Springfield classic You Don’t HaveTo Say You LoveMe.

Russell WatsonLa Voce Tour 2011

Friday 1 April 7.30pm£25, £40, £60, £65



Dennis Locorriere has a voice which is immediatelyrecognised the world over but his own story is nowso much more than Dr Hook. He has releasednumerous solo albums and DVDs and played majorfestivals including Glastonbury, Cropredy, andThe Americana. His live solo show has become anessential experience, catch him perform classicsongs like Sylvia's Mother, A Little Bit More andWhen You're In LoveWith A Beautiful Woman.

DennisLocorriereThursday 31 March 7.30pm£20, £25

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This genuine rock & roll star brings himself and abrilliant band for two-hours of musical celebrations.Last year he deservedly received both MOJOMagazine’s covetedOutstanding ContributionToMusic Award and anMBE for his servicesto music. Brown is an enduring and acclaimedmusician and this talented line up will delivera superb performance.

Joe BrownIn ConcertWith Pete Brown, Phil Capaldi,Roland Jones and Mike Nichols

Friday 22 April 7.30pm£22, £24, £29

The real stars of the hit film Brassed Off, theGrimethorpe Colliery Band are celebrating the 15thanniversary of this piece of classic British cinema.Having won almost every brass band accolade, thesehighly acclaimed musicians have an internationalreputation. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this worldfamous brass band, performing hits from BrassedOff plus favourite classics in spectacular brassband style.

Sunday 10 April 3pm£19, £24

‘A thoroughly entertainingshowand amust for allmusic enthusiasts!’The Guardian

GrimethorpeColliery Band

Featuring the unforgettable talents of Dave Berry,Chris Farlowe, Wayne Fontana, Terry Sylvester(formerly of The Hollies) all backed by VanityFare and The Merseybeats, hear the classic hitsperformed by the original hit-makers! Songs includeThe Crying Game,Handbags and Gladrags, Gameof Love,Um,He Ain't Heavy,He's My Brother,The Air That I Breathe,Don’t Turn Around andmany more.

SolidSilver 60sWednesday 27 April 7.30pm£22.50, £24.50, £29.50

The unique and remarkable vocalist bringsyou her tasteful blend of jazz vocals and popstyle. She is one of the country's most popularperformers, in 2007 Melua celebrated fourconsecutive years as the UK's biggest selling femaleartist, and after no UK live dates over the last twoyears this is an extremely welcome return.

Katie MeluaThursday 28 April 7.30pm£30, £32.50, £37.50, £50

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Direct from Buenos Aires, the sensational TangoFire Company presents their new show featuringdancers, one of Argentina's finest young singers anda quartet of brilliant musicians. Come on a seductivejourney through the history of Tango - the world'smost alluring and exciting dance form, from itsorigins in the dance halls of Buenos Aires, to itsworldwide popularity.

Folk song-smith Wainwright’s recording careerspans a total of 23 albums, and in 2009 he wonthe Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album.His 2010 album 10 Songs For The NewDepression is a lovely sounding record anda brilliantly topical attempt to explain thecurrent economic climate, and cheer us all up.

LoudonWainwright IIISpecial guestLucy Wainwright Roche

Saturday 14 May 7.30pm£23, £28

Returning after last year’s sell out show the ‘DreamTeam’ of trad is brought together again. The fantasyfront line during the trad jazz boom - those headydays between Bill Haley and The Beatles - wouldhave been Kenny Ball on trumpet, Chris Barber ontrombone and Acker Bilk on clarinet. They neverplayed together then, though their three bandstotally dominated the scene for years. Ball, Barber& Bilk play the hits and the trad favourites - thevery best that traditional jazz has to offer.

The Three B'sAcker Bilk, Chris Barber& Kenny Ball

Friday 20 May 7.30pm£23, £28

‘Itmust be said therewaslittle that even themostcritical could fault.’Liverpool Daily Post

Tango FireFlames of Desire

Sunday 8 May 7.30pm£19.50, £22.50, £25.50, £30.50

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Skip (Little Axe)McDonaldFriday 14 January 8.30pm£12

As Little Axe, Skip McDonald has his own spin onthe old delta blues he learned from his father andgrew up with in 50s Dayton, Ohio. He made hisname as an integral part of the house band atpioneering rap label Sugar Hill playing on seminalrecords of the era by Grandmaster Flash, AfrikaBambaata, Force M.D.'s and many others. Since1992 the guitarist has been stunning audienceswith his own take on his blues roots.

After 8A series of selectjazz, roots andunplugged gigsIn the intimate setting of the Rodewald Suite withcaberet seating, an in-house bar and rooftop terrace.Doors 8pm

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Robert Mitchell’s PanaceaFriday 21 January 8.30pm£12

Led by mercurial pianist and Steinway artistRobert Mitchell this octet mix complex soulfulvocals, neo-classical melodies and poetic lyrics.Featuring musicians from Cuba, Australia and theUK they play music from their brand new albumThe Cusp. The full line up is Robert Mitchell (Keys,glock) Deborah Jordan (Vocals) Tom Mason (Bass,Violin) Shaney Forbes (Drums) Hammadi Valdez(Percussion) Julian Ferraretto (Violin) and MandyDrummond (Viola and Cello).

Jim MoraySaturday 19 February 8.30pm£12

Moray’s imaginative re-imagining of English traditionalmusic saw him awarded the unprecedentedcombination of Best Newcomer and Best Album atthe 2004 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. After notchingup a live reputation with performances at Glastonbury,Cambridge Folk Festival and WOMAD, his most recentrelease picked up fRoots’ Critics Poll and MojoMagazine’sFolkAlbumof theYearaccolades, placinghim at the forefront of a new folk revival in the UK.

TroykaFriday 18 February 8.30pm£12

Based around the erupting guitar chords of ChrisMontague, Kit Downes’ organ flamboyance andJoshua Blackmore’s drums this young London-basedtrio create a sound that straddles jazz, rock and freeimprovisation, there’s even a dose of bluesy slideguitar. Observer Music Monthly says ‘on thestrength of their powerful live shows, Troyka arewidely tipped to create the kind of interest thatAcoustic Ladyland and Polar Bearmade whenthey first arrived on the London scene’.

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‘A compellinglandmark incontemporary folk’The Independent

‘A transgressivesound, full of bentnotes and shinycontortions’BBC Music

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John O’ConnellFriday 4 March 8.30pm£12

Maire Ni Chathasaigh& Chris NewmanSaturday 19 March 8.30pm£12

This brilliant duo came together in 1988, NiChathasaigh on Irish harp and Newman on guitar.Since then they've performed all over the worldplaying their mixture of traditional Irish music,songs, swing jazz, baroque and bluegrass.

O’Connell’s name is indelibly written into thetapestry of Liverpool’s music scene, the formerGroundpig man’s Simply Acoustic set mixes hisown original songs with timeless instrumentalguitar classics.

Miles Hunt& Erica NockallsFriday 25 February 8.30pm£12

In 2007 Hunt and Nockalls took to the road for asix week tour performing acoustic versions of oldand new Wonder Stuff songs. Their stripped downversions proved extremely popular resulting in whatthey’ve now dubbed as the ‘never-ending tour’. Theyreturn for this date, due to popular demand, playingtheir own tunes and Wonder Stuff favourites.

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Originally from the Highlands, fiddler RuaMacmillan was awarded the prestigious title of BBCRadio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of theYear 2009. There are few young Scottish fiddlersto match his playing style or his arrangements oftraditional music. One year earlier in 2008 BBCScotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Yearwas Ewan Robertson. The founding member ofthe award winning band Beabach has won manyadmirers with his upbeat mix of guitar and vocals.

Rua MacMillan& EwanRobertsonFriday 1 April 8.30pm£12

GaryFletcher BandFriday 15 April 8.30pm£12

Fletcher is best known as the bass player with thefamous The Blues Band. He delivers spot on vocalsand moving acoustic guitar performances that havebeen described as a blend of J.J. Cale and SleepyJohn Estes. Fletcher is joined by Pick Withers,formerly of Dire Straits, Steve Ling on electricguitar and his son Jack Fletcher on bass. Theycreate great sounds with touches of country,blues, folk and roots.

Michael Weston KingFriday 29 April 8.30pm£10

Originally one of the UK’s best ‘Americana’songwriters, Weston King has recently turned hisformidable talents to a folk sound. His most recentrelease, I Didn’t RaiseMy Son To Be A Soldier, is analbum of protest songs interpreting classics by thelikes of Phil Ochs and Bob Dylan as well updatingthe genre with his own new songs. Delivered with hiscustomary passion Weston King pays a powerful andtouching tribute to lost ideals and unsung heroes.

‘One of themosteloquent voicesof protest inrecent times’The Morning Star

After a hugely popular performance in 2008,director Suzie Templeton’s Oscar Award-winningfilm returns as a new year’s treat with live musicby the Orchestra and a newly commissioned scriptby poet Simon Armitage. These screenings alsofeature high-tech mini cameras used to takethe audience through a miniaturised version ofthe film’s original set and models, enabling fansa unique perspective on the film, a mesmerisingtake on a classic tale.

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic OrchestraSuzie Templeton director

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Peter& the WolfLIVE

Sunday 2 January2.30pm & 5.30pm£12, £16, £20, £8 children

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Following two sold out UK tours in 2009 and2010, Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag return with afabulous new show. With music from Irving Berlin,Leonard Bernstein, Kander & Ebb and Cole Porterthe show will include classic hits such as Puttin’On The Ritz,On The Town, Lieber Tango, ThatOld BlackMagic, Wunderbar, Razzle Dazzle,Somewhere In Time, Tenderly and All I Need Is TheGirl. Britain’s favourite dance couple from the BBC’sStrictly Come Dancing, will be joined by superbguest dancers and a live orchestra conductedby Richard Balcombe.

Saturday 29 January 7.30pm£29.50, £39.50

Puttin’ on the ritz

Anton & Erin

Celebrate the New Year with the first of TheLeague of Welldoers benefit concerts. The afternoonfeatures tributes to some of the most popular artistsof all time, with top Merseyside entertainers gettingtogether to support one of Liverpool’s oldestindependent charities, The League of Welldoers.

League of Welldoers

LastingImpressionsTuesday 25 January 2pm£8.50

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Fresh from their success on Channel 5’sDon’t StopBelieving Sing Live Merseyside bring together theworlds of classical and rock music. This concertfeatures a large choir and soloists performingHandel, Mozart, Rutter and Lloyd Webber plusU2, Bon Jovi, Queen and Oasis accompanied byNational Festival Orchestra Ensemble and theTragical History Tour.

Sing LiveRock & Classics

Sunday 13 February 7.30pm£14, £16, £16.50, £18.50, £19

Stars from The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, PopIdol, Pop Stars - The Rivals,Grease Is TheWord&Last Choir Standing come together to create realityTV’s Ultimate Pop Group in this spectacular concertof songs inspired by the smash hit TV phenomenonGlee. This high-octane, high-on-life productionshowcases brilliant arrangements and jaw-droppingchoreography to bring incredible music from alleras back to life, includingDon’t Stop Believin’,Gold Digger, and, of course, mash-ups inspiredby the hit TV show.

G*maniaInspired by the TV HitGlee

Sunday 6 February5pm & 8pm

Featuring:Rikki Loney, Stacey McClean,Nikitta Angus & KimberleySouthwickX Factor ShaunSmith Britain’s Got TalentAnthony KavanaghGrease IstheWord Andy Scott Lee &Aaron Bayley Pop IdolDavidFrancis Last Choir StandingEmma Beard Pop Stars –The Rivals

The Army present a lively and entertainingprogramme of music and dance that includesthe Band of The King's Division, Liverpool'sSense of Sound Choir - finalists of BBC's Last ChoirStanding, Liverpool singer Thomas Lang, TheMersey Beatles, MD Productions - KensingtonDance Troupe - semi finalists on ITV's Britain's GotTalent and Liverpool Scottish Pipes and Drums. Allto raise money for the charities Help For Heroes,Army Benevolent Fund SSAFA - The SoldiersCharity and Soldiers, Sailors, Air Force Association.

Help ForHeroes ConcertSaturday 26 February 7.30pm£15, £20, £25

St Mary’s College in Crosby, and its preparatoryschool The Mount, showcases the musical skills ofits pupils featuring the award-winning SymphonyOrchestra, Symphonic Wind Band, Stage Band,Baroque Consort, Show Choir, Chamber Choir andPrep School Choir as well as a number of giftedsoloists. The programme includes theHallelujahChorus, Allegro in G from Concerto for TwoGuitars by Vivaldi and music from Star Trekand Lord of the Rings.

Andrew Byers & Colin Johnston conductors

St Mary’sFestival Of MusicFriday 25 March 7.30pm£5

From the stirring sounds of Leroy Anderson’sPirateMarch to the spectacular finale whereeveryone learns The Sailor's Hornpipe, this isa voyage through uncharted waters in search ofa treasure trove of musical gems. Hear about thepirates hiding their treasure in Fingal’s Cave,head offOver theWaves to the Caribbean and singabout the Jamaican Rumba. Encounter Cap’n JackSparrow in music from the Pirates of the Caribbeanfilms and test your nautical knowledge in ourquiz Nautical Notes.

Alasdair Malloy presenter and soloistRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday 17 April 2.30pm£8, £10, £14, £6 Children

Come dressed as a Pirate!Please note this concertlasts about an hour and ismost suitable for childrenaged 4 – 10, but the wholefamily is welcome – fidgetingis allowed!

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Classic FM’s Creative Director, Tim Lihoreau, isjoined by Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestramusicians to discover the stories behind some of themusic and composers from the Orchestra’s 2010/11season. This session (linked to the 2/3 Februaryprogramme) we’ll look at the power behind TheFirebird. Diaghilev visited Liverpool with his famousBallets Russes not long after the ballet was written.By way of Delius’s piece we’ll do a spot of birdwatching in music - and discover how Deliuswas a musical magpie himself.

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DiscoverThe Classics20th Century Rocks

Saturday 29 January11am-12.45pmRodewald Suite£15 per session

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Whether you are new to classical music or a regularconcert goer, join composer Ian Stephens for adaytime series of inspiring music and relaxedlearning. The winter series comprises three 45minute workshops and a mixture of Lunchtimeconcerts and opportunities to watch fullorchestra rehearsals.

A French Delight: Ensemble 51+1Lunchtime concertThursday 3 February 12-2pmMusic of Ravel, Jolivet, and Debussy

The Cello AloneThursday 24 February 12-2pmMusic of Bach and Kodály

Four Last SongsRehearsal visitFriday 4 March 1-3.15pmMusic of Strauss and Mahlerconducted by Vasily Petrenko

LunchtimeLearningWinter Series

£45 for a series of 3 sessions(includes refreshments,tickets to featured concertsand rehearsal visits).

Join fellow singers from across the region tobe part of a massed choir on stage at LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall. Previous singing experienceis not required but energy and enthusiasm areessential. We’ll provide resources to guide youthrough your parts and rehearsals will take placeover a period of six weeks, so you’ll have plenty oftime to get to know the music and really impressyour friends and family!

Supersing!ClassicsThursday 10 February 6.30pmParticipation fee £48

RehearsalsThursdays 6.30-8.30pm10, 17, 24 February3, 10 MarchLiverpool Phil at the Friary

Super ConcertWednesday 16 March 7.30pmLiverpool Philharmonic Hall

You don’t see ‘Made in Britain’ much anymore in theworld of manufacturing. But in music, the story isvery different. Some of the greatest composers ofthe 20th century and today flourish here and we’lldiscuss what makes their music great, and whatgives music of these isles its unique character.

Linked to 17/20 February programmes.

DiscoverThe ClassicsMade In Britain

Saturday 12 February11am - 12.45pmRodewald Suite£15

First NotesMonday 14 February0-2 Years 10am, 1.30pm3-4 Years 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm

Thursday 17 February0-2 Years 10am, 11.30am 3-4 Years 1.30pm

45-minute workshops introducing children to classicalmusic through games, singing, active listening andhands-on music making with members of the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Adventures In MusicThursday 17 February8-11 Years 3pm

Join members of the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra for just over half an hour of musicalgames, listening activities and a chance to createyour own musical story.

WorkshopsFor ChildrenRodewald Suite£5 per child(includes entry for 1 adult),additional adults are £5

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What makes a German Requiem… a GermanRequiem? We’ll search for answers and... we’lluse the work to look at disastrous premieres, howto write your own requiem and... how to translatewhat a singer... is singing.

Linked to 5/10 March programmes.

DiscoverThe ClassicsA call to Brahms

Saturday 5 March11am - 12.45pmRodewald Suite£15

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Sarah MillicanChatterbox

Friday 4 March 8pm£15, £20

'SarahMillican's performancetonight is one of themostconsistent and accomplishedI have ever seen at the Fringe’The Independent

Star of Live at the Apollo,Mock theWeek andif.comedy Best Newcomer, Sarah Millican, onher debut tour, Chatterbox, which opened to ravereviews in August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.The sweet and filthy Geordie's show promises jokesabout life, love and what to do when your boyfriendputs a sock somewhere unexpected.

Rhod Gilbert, a visionary in a sea of closedminds or a man with anger-management problems?This date is the rescheduled September show.There are still a limited number of tickets available.

Rhod GilbertSunday 9 January 7.30pm£20, £25

This event may contain materialthat is not suitable for under 18s

Comedy

Fresh from a busy year filming his own BBC2comedy series The Stephen K Amos Show, Amosis back with more melt in the middle, heartfelthumour to warm the very cockles of your heart.Laughter really is the best medicine and theDoctor will see you now!

Stephen K AmosThe Best Medicine

Tuesday 22 February 8pm£18.50, £23.50

‘Effortless comedy fromone of the country’s strongeststand-ups’The Sunday Times

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Star of BBC’sMock TheWeek and Live At TheApollo, Andy Parsons is also a Time Out Awardwinner, New Zealand International Comedy Awardwinner and Montreal Just For Laughs ComedyFestival Awardwinner. This is his third UK tour.It may be his last. There’s only so much of the UKa man needs to see. So he will be holding nothingback, the show will shave even closer – and will benothing but the whole truth, slightly embellished.

Liverpool Comedy Festival

Andy ParsonsFriday 29 April 8pm£15, £20

'Parsons is on cracking form’The Sunday Times

Welcome the New Year with a magnificentprogramme of classic, after classic, after classicto celebrate 2011 in style.

ElgarNimrodStrauss Blue DanubeWaltzSuppe Light Cavalry OvertureVerdi Brindisi from La TraviataVaughan Williams Fantasia on GreensleevesPucciniOMio Babbino Caro from Gianni ScicchiGoodwin ThoseMagnificent Men in theirFlyingMachines

Jonathan Stoughton tenorSarah Redgewick sopranoJohn Rigby conductorManchester Concert Orchestra

Raymond Gubbay Presents

New Year’s DayPromSaturday 1 January 2.30pm£19.50, £29.50, £33.50

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HandelMessiah

Ian Tracey conductorRuby Hughes soprano Clare Wilkinson altoAdrian Ward tenor Adrian Powter bassRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic OrchestraRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir

Handel’sMessiahThursday 6 January 7.30pm£15, £20, £26, £33, £39

Prokofiev Scythian SuiteBerg Violin ConcertoLiszt TotentanzJanacek Sinfonietta

Kristjan Järvi conductorTai Murray (BBC New Generation Artist) violinStewart Goodyear piano

After their sell-out performance in January 2010,Britain’s biggest orchestra returns. Everyone whosees the 160-strong NYO in action agrees they are aluminous portrait of the youth of today, awakeningnew energy and excitement in great repertoire.With two star soloists both under 30 and the white-hottalent of Kristjan Järvi, discover why The Times callsthem ‘themost uplifting orchestra in theworld’.

National YouthOrchestra ofGreat BritainWednesday 5 January 7.30pm£8, £11, £14, £17, £20All seats £5 for under 25s

John Harle conductorRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

A cinematic portrait of the polar kingdoms witha unique live orchestral soundtrack chosen andarranged by John Harle.

Polar is a journey to the magical frozen landsand seas at the ends of the earth. Come with usto experience the great ice fields and icebergsof the Arctic and Antarctic in this world premiereof music and film.

See the white blizzards, dazzling blue oceans andvast wilderness of the South, watch the mighty polarbear, the haunting beluga whales and beautifulhumpback whales in the company of the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, a speciallyarranged score and an immense screen.

PolarSaturday 8 January2.30pm & 7.30pm£15, £20, £26, £39

Performance lasts 75 minuteswith no interval.

This concert focuses on music drawn from therich literature of English piano music from thelast 100 years: a colourful assortment of miniaturesby John Ireland, Frank Bridge, BenjaminBritten and the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra’s former Composer-In- Residence,Graham Fitkin. Also the World Premiere ofa new piece by Timothy Jackson.

Ian Buckle piano

Lunchtime Concert

EnglishMiniaturesThursday 13 January 1.05pm£6

Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of19th Century Vienna with an enchanting mix ofmusic, song and dance from the Strauss Familyand Friends. The programme will include TritschTratsch Polka, The Blue DanubeWaltz, EmperorWaltz, Auf der Jagd, Pizzicato Polka,RadetzkyMarch, Cuckoo Polka, Thunder and LightningPolka, The Laughing Song fromDieFledermaus and Tales from the ViennaWoods

Johann Strauss OrchestraDavid Juritz directing from the violinin the traditional Viennese mannerAmy Freston sopranoJohann Strauss DancersChristopher Hampson choreography & staging

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JohannStrauss GalaFriday 14 January 7.30pm£18, £24.50, £30

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Mozart Symphony No.38 ‘Prague’Mozart Exsultate JubilateRossiniOverture, La Gazza LadraRossini Folleville’s Aria from Il Viaggio a ReimsHaydn Symphony No.94 in Gmajor ‘Surprise’

Ottavio Dantone conductorDésirée Rancatore sopranoRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

SurpriseSymphonyWednesday 12 &Thursday 13 January 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

For sheer entertainment and effortless style,there’s nothing to beat a classic Fred Astairemusical, so let John Wilson and the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra whirl you back to anage of pure glamour. West End legends GaryWilliams and Kim Criswell sing TopHat, Let’s CalltheWhole Thing Off, Cheek to Cheek and a whole,toe-tapping chorus-line of favourites with asumptuous full orchestra playing MGM’sfabulous original arrangements.

Puttin’on the RitzA Celebration of Fred Astaireand his Leading Ladies

Saturday 15 January 7.30pm£15, £20, £26, £33, £39


Beethoven Violin ConcertoBrahms Symphony No.1

Vasily Petrenko conductorIlya Gringolts violinRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

They were calling it ‘Beethoven’s Tenth’ before he’deven finished composing it. And they weren’t farwrong. Brahms poured everything he had into hismighty First Symphony, a stirring and deeply-feltspiritual journey from tragedy to triumph, crownedwith one of classical music’s truly unforgettablemelodies. Ludwig would have been proud – buteven he took the odd break from storm and stress,and he never wrote anything sunnier or moreserenely beautiful than his glorious Violin Concerto.

The GermanRomanticsSaturday 22 January 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

DichterliebenSchumannDichterliebe Op.48

Songs by Liszt, Ives, Grieg, Mendelssohn andKillmayer, based on poems by Heine.

Wolfgang Holzmair is the consummatelieder-singer, and Schumann’sDichterliebe isthe consummate romantic song-cycle. Tonight,Holzmair brings all his vocal sensitivity toSchumann’s masterpiece.

Rodewald Concert Series

WolfgangHolzmair,baritoneRussell Ryan,pianoFriday 21 January 7.30pmSt George's HallConcert Room£25

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Grieg Peer Gynt Suite No.1Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.4Sibelius Symphony No.1

Vasily Petrenko conductorSimon Trpčeski pianoRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Peer GyntSunday 30 January 2.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

‘Trpceskiwas born to performthismusic,andPetrenko toconduct it.With the additionof thewarmRussian soundthat theRLPOadopts, themix is exceptionally potent’The Telegraph

Stravinsky Circus PolkaFinzi Eclogue for Piano and StringsShostakovich Piano Concerto No.2DeliusOnHearing the First Cuckoo in SpringStravinsky Firebird Suite (1945)

Andrew Litton conductor/pianoRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

MemorableMelodiesWednesday 2 &Thursday 3 February 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

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Prokofiev Suite from Le Pas d’Acier (The Steel Step)Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.4Rachmaninov Symphony No.2

Vasily Petrenko conductorSimon Trpčeski pianoRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Petrenko’sGloriousRachmaninovThursday 27 January 7.30pm

Friday 28 January 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

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Ravel Sonatine en Trio for Flute, Viola andHarpAndré Jolivet Petite Suite for Flute,Viola andHarpDebussy Sonata for Flute, Viola andHarp

Ensemble 51+1

Lunchtime Concert

A French DelightThursday 3 February 1.05pm£6

Larry Goves / Mira Calix newworkworld premiere commissionedby Liverpool PhilharmonicAnna Meredith FlakMatthew Fairclough newworkManuella Blackburn Cajon!Edgard VareseDeserts

Clark Rundell conductorLarry Goves, Mira Calix electronics

Ensemble 10/10

ElectroAcoustic NightWednesday 9 February7.30pmThe Cornerstone, LiverpoolHope University£9


Walton Scapino: A Comedy OvertureJohn Ireland Piano ConcertoHolst The Planets

John Wilson conductorJohn Lenehan pianoLiverpool Philharmonic Youth ChoirRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

The PlanetsThursday 17 February 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Schubert Symphony No.8 ‘Unfinished’Mahler Songs fromDas KnabenWunderhornBrahms Serenade No.1

Paul McCreesh conductorCarolyn Sampson sopranoRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

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UnfinishedSymphonySaturday 12 February 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

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Bach Suite No. 3 in CMajor, BWV 1009Kodály Sonata for solo cello, Op. 8

Jonathan Aasgaard cello

Lunchtime Concert

The Cello AloneThursday 24 February 1.05pm£6

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Albéniz (orch. Fernández Arbós) 3 Piecesfrom Iberia (Evocación/ El Albaicín/ Triana)Rodrigo Concierto d’AranguezFalla Interlude and Dance from La Vida BreveFalla El Sombrero de Tres Picos(The Three Cornered Hat – Suites 1 and 2)

Pablo Gonzalez conductorXue Fei Yang guitarRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Spanish NightWednesday 23 &Thursday 24 February 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Walton Scapino: A Comedy OvertureVaughan Williams The Lark AscendingJohn IrelandMai Dun – Symphonic Rhapsodyfor OrchestraHolst The Planets

John Wilson conductorLiverpool Philharmonic Youth ChoirRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Lark AscendingSunday 20 February 2.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Mahler Piano Quartet (in onemovement)in AminorMozart Piano Quartet in Gminor K.478Mozart Piano Quartet in E flat major K.493


Fauré PianoQuartetSaturday 26 February 7.30pmSt George's Hall Concert Room£20

‘Anyonewhoheard the FauréPianoQuartet performwillwant to hear it again’Martha Argerich

Richard Strauss Four Last SongsMahler Symphony No.6

Vasily Petrenko conductorSally Matthews sopranoRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Four Last SongsSaturday 5 March 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Complete Schubert Cycle I

SchubertSonata for Piano No.15 in CMajor, D840Drei Klavierstücke D946Sonata for Piano No.17 in DMajor, D850


Paul LewispianoTuesday 8 March 7.30pmSt George's Hall Concert Room£25


Mozart String Quintet No.4 in Gminor K.516

Thelma Handy violinConcettina Del Vecchio violinCatherine Marwood violaRebecca Walters violaHilary Browning cello

Lunchtime Concert

Mozart’s StringQuintet No. 4Thursday 10 March 1.05pm£6

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Beethoven String Quartet Op.18, No.1Glass String Quartet No.2 ‘Company’ (1983)Grieg String Quartet in Gminor, Op.27


Fine Arts QuartetSaturday 19 March 7.30pmSt George’s Hall Concert Room£20

‘Thisensembleexudesmature,seasonedmusicianship...itsmembersdonottrytoshowboat...they focus on themusic.’The Washington Post

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Carl Davis conductor Melanie Chisholm plus guestsRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Carl Davis leads this special concert to celebrate theconclusion of The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation’s20th Anniversary year. This spectacular charity eventwill see Carl Davis and The Orchestra accompany anarray of well-known personalities from the world ofmusic, stage and screen as they sing and performfamiliar songs from various musical genres, a uniqueevent and an evening to remember.

Roy Castle Cancer Trust Concert

That’sEntertainmentFriday 18 March 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Detlev GlanertMahler/Skizze (Mahler/Sketch)Daniel Kidane 3 StücksAnthony Gilbert Encantos(world premiere)Adam GorbDancing in the GhettoRobin Hartwell The DancersHans WernerHenze Dance and SalonMusic

Marie Vassiliou soprano Clark Rundell conductor

Ensemble 10/10

Continental DriftWednesday 16 March 7.30pmThe CornerstoneLiverpool Hope UniversityCreative Campus£9

Schubert Suleika II, Du bist die Ruh, AlindeBrahmsWirwandelten, Sommerabend, Geheimes,WieMelodien zieht es, Wiegenlied (IngerDam-Jensen with Ulrich Staerk piano)Brahms AGerman Requiem

Claus Peter Flor conductor Inger Dam-Jensen sopranoUlrich Staerk pianoGerd Grochowski baritoneRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir

A GermanRequiemThursday 10 March 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

The Choral Societies of Birkenhead and Formbycombine with the boys of Merchant Taylors’ Schoolin the 10th in their series of celebrations of greatchoral works. This time two magnificent choral works- Haydn’sNelsonMass, and John Rutter’sMagnificat -frame the concert, with Elin Manahan Thomas thesoloist in Mozart’s exquisite Exsultate Jubilate.

Elin Manahan Thomas sopranoSarah Jillian Coxmezzo-sopranoChristopher Steele tenor Thomas Eaglen bass

Liverpool PhilharmoniaArfona Griffiths leaderDavid Holroyd conductor

Birkenhead & Formby ChoralSocieties with MerchantTaylors’ School

Mozart, Haydnand John RutterSunday 20 March 7.30pm£20, £16, £10(under-19s £10, £8, £5)

Brahms Academic Festival OvertureSibelius Violin ConcertoElgar Enigma Variations

Dane Lam conductor

LiverpoolPhilharmonicYouth OrchestraSunday 27 March 7.30pm£8

Vaughan WilliamsWasps OvertureMozart Piano Concerto No.23 in AMajor, K.488TchaikovskyManfred Symphony

Vasily Petrenko conductorHélène Grimaud pianoRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra


Award-winningManfredSunday 3 April 2.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

John Adams Son of Chamber SymphonyMark SimpsonNewwork(world premiere commissioned byRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic)Michael Daugherty Snap!Miguel De Aguila A Conga Line in HellNico Muhly By All Means

Clark Rundell conductor

Ensemble 10/10

American DreamWednesday 6 April 7.30pmThe CornerstoneLiverpool Hope UniversityCreative Campus£9

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Complete Schubert Cycle II

Schubert12Waltzes D145Four Impromptus D899HungarianMelody in Bminor D817Piano Sonata No.18 in Gmajor D894

European Opera Centre

The Weddingof CamachoSaturday 9 April 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Classic Intro 6.15pmKenneth Baird, Ignacio Garciaand Laurent Pillot in discussion

MendelssohnDie Hochzeit des Camacho(TheWedding of Camacho)

Vasily Petrenko conductorIgnacio Garcia directorSingers from the European Opera CentreRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

A uproarious full-length comic opera by the 16-yearold Felix Mendelssohn. If you know his String Octetor AMidsummer Night’s Dream, you’ll know toexpect sparkling music and buckets of youthfulenergy. But even if you don’t, you won’t be able toresist the sheer fun of this dramatised performance– the latest collaboration between the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and thesingers of the European Opera Centre.


Paul LewispianoFriday 8 April 7.30 pmSt George’s Hall Concert Room£25

‘Schubert couldn’tbe better served’London Evening Standard

This project has been fundedwith support from the EuropeanCommission. The European OperaCentre is supported by the RoyalBank of Scotland.


LisztMephistoWaltz No.1StraussDon QuixoteBeethoven Symphony No.7

Vasily Petrenko conductorAlban Gerhardt celloRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Don QuixoteWednesday 13 &Thursday 14 April 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

NielsenQuintet forWinds, Op. 43Milhaud La Cheminée du Roi René,Suite forWind Quintet, Op. 205Arnold Three Shanties forWind Quintet Op. 4

Lunchtime Concert

FusionWind QuintetThursday 14 April 1.05 pm£6

James MacMillan St John Passion

James MacMillan conductorChristopher Maltman bassRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic ChoirRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

St. John PassionWednesday 20 April 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Classic Intro 6.15pmJames MacMillan in discussionwith Ian Stephens

BarberOverture to The School for ScandalCarl Davis Ballade for Cello and Orchestra(world premiere, commissioned byRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic)Chaplin The PilgrimFilm with live orchestral accompaniment

Carl Davis CBE (Hon) conductorJonathan Aasgaard celloRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Chaplin’sThe PilgrimSaturday 30 April 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

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Director Mike Leigh Starring Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton,Lesley Manville, Ruth Sheen 2010 130mins

Mike Leigh delivers another emotionally honestand beautifully observed portrait of ordinary peopletrying to make sense of their lives in this comedydrama. A blissfully happy couple in their autumnyears, are surrounded by friends, colleagues, andfamily who all seem to suffer some degree ofunhappiness.

Another YearFriday 21 January 7.30pm£5.50, £6.50

Contains infrequent strong language

12A

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FilmRising out of thestage, accompaniedby resident organist,Dave Nicholas,.the onlyworkingWalturdawCinema screen inthe world.

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Director Rowan Joffe Starring Helen Mirren, Andy Serkis, JohnHurt, Andrea Riseborough 2011 running time tbc

Adapted from Graham Greene's iconic novel, this isthe story of Pinkie, a razor-wielding disadvantagedteenager hell bent on clawing his way up throughthe ranks of organised crime. At the heart of thestory is the anti-hero Pinkie's relationship withRose - an apparently innocent young waitress whostumbles on evidence linking Pinkie and his gang toa revenge killing.

Brighton Rock(cert tbc)

Tuesday 12 April 7.30pm£5.50, £6.50

Director Tom Hooper Starring Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter,Geoffrey Rush, Derek Jacobi 2010 119mins

When his older brother abdicates the throne,nervous-mannered successor George ‘Bertie’ VIreluctantly dons the crown. He eventually comesinto his own with the help of an unconventionalspeech therapist. Before long they have forged anunlikely bond that proves to have real strengthwhen the United Kingdom is forced to flex itsinternational might.

The King’sSpeechWednesday 9 March 7.30pm£5.50, £6.50

Contains strong language in a speechtherapy context

12A

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Valentines Day Special

Dirty DancingDirector Emile Ardolino Starring Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey,Cynthia Rhode, Jerry Orbac 1987 97mins

Celebrate Valentine’s evening with the classic 80sdate movie. Spending the summer in a holiday campwith her family, Frances ('Baby') falls in love withthe camp's dance teacher. Featuring one of thebiggest selling soundtracks of all time including(I’ve Had) The Time OfMy Life andHungry Eyes.

Monday 14 February 7.30pm£5.50, £6.50

Contains moderate sex references

12A

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Principal Funders Principal Partner

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Phil ChannelWatch exclusive videos,interviews and live concertfootage from LiverpoolPhilharmonic atliverpoolphil.com/philchannel

New Year’s Day PromFamily Concert: Peter & The WolfNational Youth Orchestra of GBRLPO: Handel’s MessiahRLPO: PolarComedy: Rhod GilbertRLPO: Surprise SymphonyLunchtime Concert: English Mini...RLPO: Surprise SymphonyJohann Strauss GalaAfter 8: Skip (Little Axe) McDonaldRLPO: Puttin’ on the ritzPaul CarrackRodewald Concert Series: Wolfgang...Film: Another YearAfter 8: Robert Mitchell’s PanaceaRLPO: The German RomanticsJacqui & Bridie’s Folk ClubLeague Of WelldoersRLPO: Petrenko’s Glorious Rachma...RLPO: Petrenko’s Glorious Rachma...Discover the Classics: 20thC RocksAnton & ErinRLPO: Peer Gynt

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