liverpool philharmonic hall - september to december 2010 brochure

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September – December 2010

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Contemporary MusicPages 01–11

Liverpool Irish FestivalPages 12 – 14

After 8Pages 15 –19

ComedyPages 20 – 21

Family & VarietyPages 23 – 26

Learning7 – 28

Classical Music29 – 40

Film at the Phil41 – 42

Venue Information43 – 45

DiaryInside back cover

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Open Day at the PhilPart of Hope Street FeastSunday 19 September10.30am – 5pmFree

Liverpool Philharmonic joins together withneighbours on Hope Street for the fifthfamily-friendly street party on this iconic street.

At the heart of the event is the open day atLiverpool Philharmonic Hall, a chance to get aninsider’s view and celebrate the opening of RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s new season.

Drop in throughout the day for music andfun for all ages, with free performances by theRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, tastersof our adult learning sessions, chamber, folkand jazz music, films, stages and stalls alongHope Street, and lots more.

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An evening of foot-tappin’ high lonesome soundsby two of the finest bluegrass bands from the US.

Grammy-award winning guitarist Peter Rowanspent his early years playing under the tutelageof bluegrass patriarch Bill Monroe, followed bya stint in Old & In the Way with Jerry Garcia.The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band featuresJody Stecher, mandolin; Keith Little, banjo;and Paul Knight on bass.

Claire Lynch’s first success came with the FrontPorch String Band. She has been nominated forseveral Grammys for her solo work and has sungon albums by Ralph Stanley, Linda Ronstadt,Emmylou Harris, Patty Loveless, Dolly Parton,John Starling and Pam Tillis.

BluegrassNightWithThe Claire LynchBand and Peter RowanBluegrass Band

Thursday 2 September7.30pm£16, £21

‘One of Nashville’smost quietly importantperformers...gentle, nearlyevangelical fervour’The Daily News (LA)on Claire Lynch

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The Christians brought a slick, sophisticated,soul-flecked sound to the charts at the end of80s. Now they are back, with Garry Christian’sincredibly rich and sultry voice and a string oftheir gorgeous songs. Expect their hits includingHarvest For The World, Words, Hooverville,Forgotten Town and of course Ideal World.

TheChristiansFriday 10 September7.30pm£18, £23

A defining voice of contemporary English folkmusic, Rusby’s exquisite interpretations oftraditional songs and finely wrought self-pennedtunes have won her an audience that reachesbeyond the genre; a rare achievement for a folkartist but entirely understandable given herexpressive vocals and irresistible emotional depth.On stage Rusby delivers every time and herbetween-song stories and introductions are cutthrough with a hugely engaging Yorkshire wit.

Justin Hayward, John Lodge and GraemeEdge carry on their magical musical legacy. TheThe creators of classic symphonic rock anthemslike Nights In White Satin, they are a band withan enviable repertoire and reputation.

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Kate RusbyThursday 23 September7.30pm£20.50, £25.50

‘Folk music doesn’t get anycooler than Kate Rusby’Q Magazine

Considered by many to be one of the finestsinger/songwriters of her generation, Chapmanhas penned hits for artists including EmmylouHarris, Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond,Roberta Flack and Willie Nelson. In concert hersongs are inter-woven with wonderful storytelling, all rooted in folk and Americanatraditions, adding to the emotion and magicof the experience.

Beth NielsenChapmanIn ConcertPlus Special Guest

Sunday 3 October 7.30pm£19.50, £21.50, £26.50

Undoubtedly one of the most influential Englishsinger/songwriters of the last 50 years, sinceDrake’suntimely death, his fragile acoustic music hastouched the hearts of millions. This specialevening, curated by his producer Joe Boyd,features original orchestrations arranged by thelate Robert Kirby. Celebrating Drake’s timelesssongs are Danny Thompson, the bassist on manyof Drake’s recordings, the lovable English eccentricRobyn Hitchcock, folk legend Vashti Bunyan,and ex Scritti Polliti front man Green Gartside -plus more special guest artists to be announced.

Thursday 14 October 7.30pm£22.50, £24.50, £29.50

The band that, with their brand of jazz funk basslines, helped change the face of the music scenein Britain with hits including Lessons in Love,Something About You, Leaving Me Now andRunning in the Family. The line-up for this 30thAnniversary show is:Mark King, bass/vocals;MikeLindup, keys/vocals; Nathan King, guitar/vocalsand Sean Freeman sax/vocals.

Level 42The 30th Anniversary Tour

Friday 8 October 7.30pm£25, £30



Way To Blue:The Songs OfNick Drake

The Manfreds, with original membersPaul Jones,Mike D’Abo, Tom McGuinnessandMike Hugg bring their timeless anthemsDo Wah Diddy Diddy, 5-4-3-2-1 and Mighty Quinn.Alan Price adds his own quintessential style tothe bill with the classics I Put A Spell On Youand The House That Jack Built and rebel-rouserCliff Bennett completes the bill with hits likeGot To Get You Into My Life.

Maximum Rhythm and Blues

The ManfredsWith Special GuestsAlan Price and Cliff Bennett

Sunday 17 October 7.30pm£22, £24, £29


Roop Kumar Rathod is one of Bollywood'ssoundtrack heroes. He was the voice of ShahrukKhan in Yash Chopra's hit film Veer Zaara inwhich he sang Tere Liye, the voice behind whatbecame a national anthem Maula Mere Maulafrom the film Anwar, not to mention the awardwinning Sandese Aate Hai from the film Borderand Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta Hain from the filmRab Ne Bana Di Jodi. Join him and the charmingSunail Rathod for a delightful evening of vintageand modern Bollywood classics.

An Evening Of

VintageAnd ModernBollywoodClassicswith Roop KumarRathod accompaniedby Sunail Rathod

Sunday 31 October 7.30pm£25, £35, £45, £55

Three of the world’s leading roots musicianssharing their Celtic, Nordic and Appalachiancultures in a melodically and rhythmicallyexciting collaboration. Aly Bain is Scotland’ssupreme traditional style fiddler. Withmulti-instrumentalist Ale Möller, he recentlycreated the album Fully Rigged celebratingtheir shared Nordic heritage. American fiddlerBruce Molsky has for twenty years exploredtraditional music from an astonishingly broadrange of cultures.

Aly Bain,Ale Möller &Bruce MolskyFriday 5 November 7.30pmSt George’s HallConcert Room£15

The key members of the classic line up of legendaryrock band Yes, Jon Anderson and Rick Wakemanjoin forces for a one-off exclusive project. A fullevening featuring superb classic Yesmaterialand exclusive debut performances of new jointlycomposed Anderson Wakeman songs writtenespecially for this project, intertwined withhilarious anecdotes from the two celebratedambassadors of rock.

The AndersonWakemanProject 360Tuesday 19 October 7.30pm£24.50, £29.50, £34.50

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Celebrate Black History Month with thisentertaining show of music for voice and pianoby black composers. Local boy Tayo Aluko, aBaritone, known for his award-winning play CallMr. Robeson, is joined by Raewyn Bailey on pianoand the American Countertenor Darryl Taylor,an authority on American song, especially musicby African Americans.

Black Like MeSunday 24 October 6pmRodewald Suite£12



From the townships of apartheid to the openingconcert at the World Cup, South African musichas travelled a unique road. This double-billpresents two of the country’s greatest musicalexports and their songs of resistance. The jazzicon Hugh Masekela returns to Britain with hisband, in the company of the three doyennes ofsoulful Zulu jazz, The Mahotella Queens.

Hugh Masekela is one of jazz’s greatest hornplayers. He was the first African to top theAmerican singles charts, with 1968’s GrazingIn The Grass, which he played at the Word Cupconcert, and lent his trumpet sound to theGraceland tour with Paul Simon. He has beenan outspoken figure in the struggle for civil rightson both sides of the Atlantic and spent his careerpushing musical boundaries, adopting townshipjazz, funk and hip-hop into his music. He isperhaps South Africa’s most enduring musicalambassador.

Although The Mahotella Queens had their firsthit in 1964, few voices sound fresher than thoseof Hilda Tloubatla, Nobesuthu Mbadu andMildred Mangxola, the three queens of mbaqanga,the soulful Zulu jazz that dominated townshipmusic in the apartheid era. From the early 1970sthey were one of South Africa’s foremost acts.After apartheid, they become one of the country’smost important cultural exports, standardbearers for the rainbow nation.

Saturday 6 November 7.30pm£23, £28

‘I turn around to watch thecrowd - young kids, funkyyoung women and plumpmothers, old grannies andtough, wannabe gangstas.I am not the only one withtears in my eyes.’London Evening Standard

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Band leader Paco Peña has thrilled audiencesfor many years with his masterful flamencoperformances, famed for their passion andauthenticity. The legendary flamenco guitaristreturns to the Liverpool Philharmonic stage withhis brand new show, Flamenco sin Fronteras,(Flamenco Without Borders) inspired by the diversesights, sounds and cultures of Latin America.

Delving into an often overlooked period offlamenco history, Paco Peña explores the manydance styles that emerged through the migrationof Spanish performers to Latin America in theearly 1900s, and their significant impact onflamenco today. The show, which had its worldpremiere at the Sadler’s Wells theatre last year,is spectacular and features a stage full of dancersfrom Peña's own company, a guest dancer fromVenezuela and a band of virtuoso musicians andsingers performing live. Audiences will be takenon a journey right to the heart of Latin America,packed with all the intensity, depth and rawenergy that have become this maestro'strademark.

Paco Peña FlamencoDance Company

FlamencoSin FronterasDirected by Jude Kelly

Monday 8 November 7.30pm£19.50, £22.50, £27.50

‘If you only see Flamencoonce in your life, make it this’Independent On Sunday

Stay at Hope Street Hotel2 person package £145Includes tickets & accommodation



Gerry & The Pacemakers’ hits include How DoYou Do It and the classic Ferry Cross The Mersey.The Searchers are one of Liverpool’s finest 60sgroups, their hits include Sweets For My Sweetand When You Walk In The Room. From the USAPJ Proby has achieved huge success all overthe world with his amazing voice and hitsSomewhere, Maria and Hold Me. Chip Hawkes isthe original lead singer of The Tremeloes withhits Here Comes My Baby, Silence Is Golden andEven The Bad Times Are Good.

Gerry & The Pacemakers,The Searchers, PJ Probyand Chip Hawkes

Tuesday 16 November7.30pm£22.50, £25, £30

Bolton emerged in the 80s reinterpreting oldsoul classics. He also released an album of Arias,which led to him singing tenor alongside the late,great Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and JoseCarerras. All the while he was writing his ownpop hits as well as supplying material to a raftof other performers, including Barbra Streisand,KISS, Cher and Bob Dylan.

Michael BoltonMonday 15 November7.30pm£39.50, £44.50

Landsborough’s blend of easy-listening ballads,blues and country music, mixed with his wit andrepartee has produced a winning formula whichhas endeared him to fans across the globe.

CharlieLandsboroughSunday 14 November7.30pm£18, £23

Sixties Gold

In their father’s 90th year, three of the iconicjazz pianist Dave Brubeck’s sons come togetherto play the music that made him a revered iconof modern jazz, with special guest saxophonistDave O’Higgins. Performing famous Brubeckoriginals as well as standards, Darius, the eldestson, a jazz pianist, composer, educator andband-leader, Chris, a multi-instrumentalistand award-winning composer who tours theworld performing his exciting tromboneconcertos and Dan the renowned, Grammynominated percussionist, mark their father’sachievement and how one of the most popularand influential figures in music of the last halfcentury changed the landscape of jazz.

BrubecksPlay BrubeckSaturday 20 November7.30pm£22.50, £27.50

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With Soft Cell, Almond achieved a string ofinternational hits - biggest of all, the classicTainted Love.10 million-plus worldwiderecord sales later, Soft Cell are a British icon,influencing generations of musicians from Pulp,The Pet Shop Boys to Goldfrapp and Antony &The Johnsons. Almond’s songs resemble dramas,whether underpinned by fizzy synth-pop,60s-inspired pop kitsch or orchestrated splendour.


Marc Almond30 Year Anniversary Tour -My Best Bits, Hits & A sides

Friday 19 November 7.30pm£22.50, £27.50

Described as ‘the closest you will get to seeingMichael Jackson live’, the electrifying tributeshow comes direct from the USA. Wearing glitzyjackets, glittering gloves and 80s regalia,Who’sBad? takes audiences on a musical expeditionspanning three decades of Jackson's charttopping music. From ABC to You Rock My World,no song is forgotten in this faithful and funrevival of pop music’s Royal Highness.

The singer, actor, radio and TV presenter - lovedby the nation, originally for his pure treble voice,has just celebrated his 25th year as a householdname. His career is going from strength tostrength. As well as shows on BBC Radio 3,BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Wales, he has soldin excess of 6 million albums. With his incrediblybusy TV and theatre schedule this is a fabulousopportunity to hear him sing live in concert.

Aled JonesIn ConcertMonday 22 November7.30pm£22.50, £24.50, £29.50


Who’s Bad?The UltimateMichael Jackson Show

Tuesday 23 November7.30pm£24.50, £29.50

‘I stood at the side of thestage for the whole show inNashville last week, Michaelwould have been proud’Frank Dileo, Michael Jackson’slong-time manager

The Real ThingThe You To Me AreEverything Tour

Friday 26 November 8pm£16, £18, £23

The Liverpool soul group featuring the Amoobrothers Chris & Eddy and Dave Smith had No.1hits with You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get ByWithout You and Feel The Force in the 70s and80s. In more recent times they had their versionof Eleanor Rigby on the chart album Liverpool,The Number Ones and have just released TheSingles Collection album. Relive that soul soundwith all The Real Thing hits, and their versionsof classics like Celebration, Ladies Night andAin’t No Stopping Us Now.


The world’s premier Beatle band and theirspectacular two hour multi-media stage productionfeatures all the classic Beatle hits. Using filmfootage of the period and ‘with a little help from’their regular brass and string ensemble, theshow traces the history of the Fab Four fromthe Cavern Club through Sgt Pepper to theApple rooftop in what has now become oneof the ‘not to miss’ annual December traditions.

The BootlegBeatlesSunday 5 December 8pm£24.50, £29.50

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In the last two years, Ireland’s The Saw Doctorshave blazed back phoenix-like when theirrambunctious cover of The Sugababes’ AboutYou Now rocketed to No 1 in Ireland, restoringthem to their rightful place as that nation’sbest-loved good-time band. This also promptedthe release of their Best Of Collection and a newalbum this summer.

The SawDoctorsFriday 3 December 7.30pm£21.50, £26.50

With their charisma, style and harmony TheStylistics have become one of the best-sellingsoul groups ever, recording a remarkable 10straight-top ten hits during the early 70s. Oneof the longest standing, most accomplished soulbands to grace the R&B scene, The Stylisticscontinue to perform as only they can, bringingwith them hits like You Are Everything, BetchaBy Golly, Wow and You Make Me Feel Brand New.

The StylisticsPlus special guest

Tuesday 30 November7.30pm£21, £26

Co-founders and ever-presentsChris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook have beendubbed ‘The New Lennon and McCartney’.

SqueezePlus special guestsThe Lightning Seeds

Monday 29 November7.30pm

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The unique and remarkable vocalist brings hertasteful blend of jazz vocals and pop style. One ofthe country’s most popular performers, in 2007Melua celebrated four consecutive years as theUK’s biggest selling female artist, and after noUK live dates last year this is an extremelywelcome return.

Spend Christmas in Las Vegas of the early60s in the company of three of the world’s mostpopular entertainers Frank Sinatra, SammyDavis Jr & Dean Martin. This spectacular festiveproduction celebrates their incredible singingtalent and music. If you wish you’d swungwith the hardest partying pack in town,now’s your chance.

Christmas WithThe Rat PackFriday 10 December 7.30pm£20.50, £26.50, £29.50,£34.50

Synth pop’s first international superstars,The Human League were among the earliestand most innovative bands to break into thepop mainstream on a wave of synthesizers andelectronic rhythms of the late 70s and 80s.Their marriage of infectious melodies and newtechnology has proved enormously influentialever since. Now, with a resurgent interest in 80sinflected pop, it is the perfect time to see theoriginals, and the greatest.

The HumanLeagueTuesday 7 December7.30pm£23, £28


Tuesday 14 December7.30pm£30, £32.50, £37.50, £50


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The Belfast born singer/songwriter, BrianKennedy is one of the most successful andbest-loved artists in Ireland. This year has seenhim sing in New York with Meryl Streep, play atthe Glastonbury Festival and scoop The LifetimeAchievement Award at theMeteor Ireland MusicAwards, in recognition of his outstandingcontribution to the Irish music industry.Julie Feeney’s unique music is rooted in classicalbut straddles the pop and theatre worlds. Hervisionary show features a small ensemble ofstrings, sticks, keys, brass, accordion and singers.

Brian KennedySpecial guest

Julie Feeney

LiverpoolIrish Festival 201015 to 31 OctoberPages 12–14

Celebrating the links between Liverpool and Irelandthe festival presents a range of events at venuesacross the city and I am delighted that we are hostingthe focus of the festival’s music line-up, with a comedygig thrown in, here at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.These concerts, like our programme outside thefestival, embody the world’s best artists in their field.

Simon Glinn Executive Director,Liverpool Philharmonic Hall & Events

Friday 15 October 7.30pm£19, £24

‘A voice to charm the angels’Q Magazine(on Brian Kennedy)

BBC 2’s’ charming, charismatic, fast-talkingfunny-man host celebrates Liverpool IrishFestival 2010.

‘If you don’t laugh at O’Briaincheck your pulse you must be dead’The Evening Standard

Dara O’BriainThursday 28 October 8pm£19,50, £24.50

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Kieran GossTuesday 19 October 8.30pm£12

Although this is singer/songwriter and guitaristGoss’ debut headlining a show in Liverpool hehas appeared at Liverpool Philharmonic before,as the special guest of Mary Black, and morerecently with Don Williams. His performancewith Williams led the American country musicstar to remark ‘Goss is one of the most giftedperformers around today. He has an amazingability to reach out to his audience and connectwith them in a very special way. This guy is thereal deal’.

A founding member of two groundbreakinggroups, Sweeney’s Men and Planxty, Irvineis one of the great Irish singers. Both groupshave inspired Irish traditional music makers fora generation. This would be achievement enoughfor most, but since, Irvine has created the Irishsuper group Patrick Street. He is an icon oftraditional music and musicians.


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Andy IrvineSaturday 16 & Sunday17 October 8.30pm£12

‘Andy Irvine isWoody Guthrie'srepresentativeon earth.’Hot Press

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With a successful recording career spanningover 35 yearsMoore is one of contemporary Irishmusic's best-loved singer/songwriters. Startinglife out as a founder of 70s folk band Planxty andthen Moving Hearts in the 80s, Moore is nowbest-known as a solo folk singer/songwriter,guitarist and bodhran player. His stature andinfluence in Irish roots music is unparalleled.

ChristyMoorewith Declan Sinnott

Friday 29 & Saturday30 October 8pm£27.50, £30, £35

The inauguralIrish Sea Sessions is partsuper group, part colossalsession and part festival,all in a single gig.A mass rank of exceptional musicians fromLiverpool and Ireland will unite on one stageto enjoy the musical connections between thecity, the island it looks out to across the waves,and those who pass through Liverpool en routeto, or from, Ireland.

This huge project not only brings together awealth of music, talent and skills, but peopletoo, musicians and audiences from both sidesof the Irish Sea coming together to celebratetheir shared roots and music. 14 musicianssharing equal billing will spend the days leadingup to the Irish Sea Sessions in the city, creatingnew arrangements of traditional tunes andeach-other’s songs, and presenting them herein session format but filling the stage of theconcert hall. Guitars, flutes, pipes, singers,fiddles, bodhran, whistles and some of the mostexciting musicianship you’ll see, will combineto revel in the special bond between Liverpooland Ireland and the music that is so muchpart of both their identities.

The IrishSea SessionsFriday 22 October 7.30pm£15, £20

Bernard O’NeillTerry CoyneIan ProwseBecky TaylorCarlene AnglimColette O’LearyEimear McGeownNiamh ParsonsGraham DunneGino LupariDave MunnellyDamien DempseyAlan BurkeLizzie Nunnery

After 8Intimate caberet seating,an in-house bar, rooftopterrace and opportunitiesto meet artists and otherguests. These select showsoffer a unique experience.A series of select roots and unpluggedgigs in the Rodewald Suite. Doors 8pm

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A welcome reunion of this ground-breakingduo. The remarkable pairing shook upthe British folk music scene of the 60sand have remained at its core ever since.

Martin Carthy& DaveSwarbrickFriday 10 September 8.30pm

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With a new Grammy Award to his name sincehis last sell out After 8 appearances Garland,on saxes and bass clarinet, brings back a newversion of The Lighthouse Project. FeaturingGwlym Simcock on piano and Asaf Sirkis ona custom built percussion set of frame drums,bass Udu, and hang drum, they mix a range ofrhythms from the Middle East, Spain and SouthAmerica with highly interactive and lyrical jazz.The result is a transfixing performance anda rousing musical journey.

Tim Garland &The LighthouseTrioSaturday 11 & Sunday12 September 8.30pm£13

‘...not only a commandingsaxophonist but a brilliantlyinventive writer’The Independent


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Simpson is one of the finest finger pickers andslide pickers of our time. In February he wonBest Traditional Track at the BBC Radio 2 FolkAwards and was nominated a record six timesthis year, which brings his total nominations to23, another record! He is a superb interpreter oftraditional music and song from both sides of theAtlantic and has worked with Jackson Browne,David Lindley, June Tabor, Martin Carthy, MartinTaylor and Eric Bibb. He is both spell-bindingand highly entertaining, a master of his craft.

MartinSimpsonFriday 8 October 8.30pm£13

The guitarist and singers’ distinctive musicalstyle merges jazz, blues, folk, funk and pop.There is no Krystle Warren-shaped pigeon-hole.The last twelve months have seen her equallyat home touring with the high priests of ‘vocalplay’ Naturally 7, appearing alongside the likesof Green Gartside, Teddy Thompson and RobynHitchcock, opening for Mercury Award winningPortico Quartet and most recently playing twosell out shows at Southbank Centre as part ofRichard Thompson’s Meltdown.

KrystleWarrenWednesday 13 October8.30pm£12.50

The world’s leading acoustic guitarists performtheir latest compositions and exchange musicalideas in concert. Brian Gore invites AlexandreGismonti, an exciting young Brazilian guitaristand son of the legendary Egberto Gismonti, andPino Forastiere from Italy, a leading player of thecontemporary steel string guitar to join him in aspecial evening of solos and duets that highlightthe virtuosity and diversity of the acoustic guitar.

InternationalGuitar NightThursday 30 September8.30pm£12

Grossman, Jansch, Renbourn and Carthy allinspire O’Connell and ignited his passion formusic. It is these early influences that delicatelyresonate through the former Groundpig man’sSimply Acoustic set, where he mixes his ownoriginal songs with timeless instrumentalguitar classics.

JohnO’ConnellSaturday 23 October 8.30pm£12


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British-Asian clarinettist and composerGhosh and his Indo-jazz group play originalmusic of South Asian origin with a contemporaryjazz attitude. Sweet and timeless melodiesgive birth to soaring improvisations andraag explorations, driven by a heady mix ofdub-reggae bass, tabla trickery and ferociousdrum explosions.

Arun GhoshThursday 28 October 8.30pm£10

‘Extraordinary charismaand musicianship anda consistently rivetingcompositional skill’ Jazzwise

The multi-award winning Scots/English trioof Kris Drever, guitar and vocals;Martin Green,accordion and Aidan O'Rourke, fiddle haveissued three highly acclaimed albums in as manyyears to massive critical acclaim. They are oneof the most sought-after live acts on the circuitand return to the After 8 Series having won the2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Group,claiming the prestigious title for the thirdconsecutive year.

LauSunday 31 October 8.30pm£15

‘The most importantfolk voice since FairportConvention or Steeleye Span’Music News

John Head is the lead guitarist and founder,with his brother Mick, of the cult Liverpool indieband Shack. They changed the 90s musiclandscape with their prized album HMS Fable,every critic’s choice at the time. He went on tofurther success with his new band The Strands.

John HeadSaturday 6 November8.30pm£10

‘The British Edith Piaf’, Jungr is renowned for herunique vocal style. She is a brilliant interpreter ofcontemporary songs, in particular the repertoireof Bob Dylan for which she plays to packedhouses in New York and receives rave reviews.Time Out New York enjoyed her ‘Raw anguishand easy humour, confirming her status as themost exciting interpreter around...One of thevery best nightclub singers in the world’.Jungr is accompanied by the jazz arrangerand pianist, Simon Wallace.

Barb JungrFriday 12 November 8.30pm£12

‘Terrifically tight...intensely lyrical...heavyweight rhythmicattack’ The Scotsman

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Blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slideguitarist Catfish Keith's innovative style offoot-stomping, deep delta blues and Americanroots music will have you spellbound. Bornand bred on the Mississippi River, Catfish wasinducted into the Blues Hall Of Fame in 2008,and is one of the finest and most charmingacoustic blues musicians you're likely to see.

Catfish KeithFriday 19 November 8.30pm£10

‘Pulling blues out of thesky, Catfish lays down afoot-stomping groove. Oneof the most exciting guitaristsof any genre’ Acoustic Guitar

Brian Finnegan and Aidan O’Rourke, front menwith two of the most revered bands currentlythrilling the folk scene, Flook and Lau, join forceswith two of the brightest stars in the world ofrhythm and accompaniment. The Irish flutes andwhistles of Finnegan combine with O’Rourke’sfiddle, bringing their new compositions to lifewith scintillating style, in the company of aceyoung guitarist Ian Stephenson and masterdrummer Jim Goodwin. These four havean alchemy that is wonderfully hypnotic -a uniquely thrilling union.

KANSaturday 20 November8.30pm£12

A graduate of the New Orleans Center forCreative Arts, Abram was Dune Record's firstnon-British signing and is the hottest youngtrumpeter to cross the Atlantic in decades.He’s also a hugely talented jazz/R&B vocalist,trumpeter and rap artist who moves easilybetween rapping to an edgy hip hop beat,blowing his horn and singing soulful ballads.

Abram WilsonSaturday 13 November8.30pm£12

‘Sensational. Vibrant,confident, and just damnexciting. Five stars!’The Independent

Seegerwas at the forefront of the British folksongrevival from the 60s onward. Her innovative workstrengthened the ties between traditional andpolitical music. The development of the RadioBallads was a turning point in her life, this workwas seminal - a tapestry of field recordings ofspeech and sound effects melded with new songsin the folk idiom and complementary instrumentalaccompaniments. Seeger is considered to beamong North America’s finest female folksingers.

Peggy SeegerFriday 26 November 8.30pm£12

‘Peggy Seeger ranks as oneof the most important peoplewho ever graced and shapedBritish folk’ Roots Magazine


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Carter studied guitar with Martin Simpson andtoured with Bellowhead whilst holding down hispost as Emerging Artist in Residence at London’sSouthbank Centre. Armed with a ‘killer voice’(Nitin Sawhney) and the ability to play his guitar‘like a harp’ (Time Out), as well as an unerringability to put his personal experiences intobeautiful tunes, this songsmith is undeniablymaking his mark.

Sam CarterSaturday 4 December 8.30pm£10

‘‘One of the most giftedacoustic guitarists of hisgeneration’ Mike Harding,BBC Radio 2

The grand-nephew of jazz legend Django Reinhardtis possibly one of Europe’s finest gypsy guitaristsfrom the most famous gypsy family. On theirfirst ever tour of these shores Lulo and his band,comprising guitar, violin, bass, drums and keys,combine pure gypsy-swing with elements ofLatin music like flamenco, tango and bossa nova.

Lulo ReinhardtFriday 3 December 8.30pm£12

‘The finest concert ofacoustic guitar I have everseen’ Sydney Morning Herald

Following their highly acclaimed one-off concertat London’s Vortex Jazz Club in the summer of2008, this formidable duo have become hotproperty on the live circuit. Revered individuallyas pioneering jazz musicians Jason Yarde onsaxophones and pianist Andrew McCormackperform material from MY Duo their debut album.

‘This duo raised hopes that have beenresoundingly met – and then some’ The Guardian

AndrewMcCormack &JasonYardeDuoFriday 10 December 8.30pm£12

Self-described as ‘distressed string band musicfor the 21st century’, Les Triaboliques are a triowho all played a major role in the developmentof global music. Justin Adams on guitar isbest-known for his work with Robert Plant andhis African fusion duets with Juldeh Camara. Onsaz and cumbus (the Middle Eastern long-neckedlute and banjo), Lu Edmonds, who has playedwith everyone from Billy Bragg to the Mekonsand Public Image Ltd, and on mandolin andbanjo Ben Mandelson, the founder of WOMEX.The band mixes their global influences skilfullycreating a new and beautiful acoustic pop sound.

LesTriaboliquesSaturday 27 & Sunday28 November 8.30pm£12

BBC 2’s’ charming, charismatic,fast-talking funny-man host celebratesLiverpool Irish Festival 2010.

Dara O’BriainThursday 28 October 8pm£19,50, £24.50

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Due to phenomenal demand Gilbert returns toLiverpool Philharmonic Hall for two extra shows.You may know Rhod Gilbert as the man whopunched a shop-assistant over the duvettog-rating system and went berserk over a mincepie. Now he’s given his show a ridiculous titlejust to annoy someone in Canterbury. Is he avisionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he gotanger-management problems?

Rhod GilbertAnd The Cat That LookedLike Nicholas Lyndhurst

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Saturday 11 & Sunday12 September 7.30pm£20, £25

This event may contain materialunsuitable for anyone belowthe age of 16

Star of BBC2’s Mock the Week and one of thehottest and most controversial comedians ofthe moment with an all new live show entitledI Would Happily Punch Every One of Youin the Face.

Frankie BoyleSaturday 23 October7.30pm & 10.15pmSunday 24 October 7.30pm

This event may contain materialunsuitable for anyone belowthe age of 16

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Due to phenomenal demand fo his sold out datein May, the critically acclaimed BAFTA-winningstar of BBC One’s Not Going Out and Would I LieTo You? returns.Mack brings you his trademarkbrand of high energy banter, well crafted gagsand sharp one-liners.

Lee MackTuesday 9 & Wednesday10 November 8pm£20.50, £25.50

Thiseventmaycontainmaterialunsuitablefor anyone below the age of 16.

Al MurrayThe Pub Landlord'sBarrel of Fun

Al Murray The Pub Landlord is rolling out hisBarrel of Fun, a brand new stand-up show for2010. Britain's best-known Pub Philosopherwill be serving up his own special brew of barroom banter at Liverpool Philharmonic Hallthis autumn.

Friday 12 November 8pm£25, £30

‘The way he integratesthe crowd into the showis awe-inspiring’ The Times

Like a fine wine Doddy simply gets better withage. Join him and his guests for his hilariousChristmas show. Your festive celebrations justaren't complete without a marathon of jokes,fun, songs and happiness courtesy of KnottyAsh's finest.

Ken DoddThe Happiness Show

Tuesday 28 & Wednesday29 December 7pm£14, £16, £18, £23

Pre-show offer on beer &wineon select dates in September.2 for 1

Interval Drinks

Pre-ordered

Beat the QueuesPre-order your interval drinks and

find them ready, at a table, at LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall's fully licensed cafe bar,

Rubato. A relaxed and convenientalternative to the Grand Foyer Bar.

Open 11am-4pmMonday to Fridayfrom 5pm on concert nights.


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Family &VarietyPages 23–26

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The League of Welldoers presents a benefitconcert featuring the No1 hits from the 1950sto the 1990s, the most popular songs of all timeperformed by some of Liverpool’s best lovedentertainers. Jukebox Classics will guaranteeto bring back so many happy memories.

League ofWelldoersJukeboxClassicsTuesday 7 September 2pm£8.50 (group discountsavailable)

Now in its 11th record-breaking year, the showreturns with a brand new production featuringthe best musical songs of the past 10 yearsincluding The Phantom of the Opera, Chess,The Lion King, Blood Brothers, Miss Saigonand many more major hit productions, climaxingwith a spectacular finale from, of course,Les Miserables!

BeyondThe BarricadeWednesday 29 September7.30pm£20, £25.50

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Kodo’s amazing show explores the boundlesspotential of the ancient Japanese drum, the taiko.Inspired by the natural beauty of their home onSado Island in the Sea of Japan, Kodo infusetraditional forms with fresh global influences.Since 1981, they have delivered over 3,200performances in 46 countries, becoming Japan'smost acclaimed performing arts group.

Saturday 16 October7.30pm£25, £27, £32

Join Barrowman on an evocative and upliftingjourney into perhaps his first love, musicaltheatre, comprising his favourite moments fromCats, Mamma Mia, Jersey Boys and Mack andMabel, and a beautiful version of You'll NeverWalk Alone, a song which his mother sang tohim as a child. John Barrowman is at the heightof his powers and has never sounded better.

JohnBarrowmanWednesday 13 October7.30pm£19.50, £29.50, £37.50, £45

Shilpa dreams of joining the travelling circus,to escape from the everyday hum drum to aplace of spectacle and entertainment. The circusis where human imagination has no bounds.Silver Circles is a production celebrating 25years of outstanding achievement of the childrenand pupils at Bluebell Dance & Drama Academy.

BluebellDanceandDramaAcademy

Silver CirclesSunday 10 October 4pm£13, £14

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Step back in time to the glamorous era ofthe great Hollywood musicals. Olivier Awardwinning West End Star and Dancing on Icejudge Ruthie Henshall performs in her ownincomparable style such classics as There’s NoBusiness Like Show Business, Wouldn’t It BeLoverly, People, Anything You Can Do, I Can DoBetter, The Man That Got Away and Somewhereover the Rainbow from the Oscar winning moviesMy Fair Lady, Funny Girl and A Star is Born.

Manchester Concert OrchestraRichard Balcombe conductor

RuthieHenshall’sSounds OfHollywoodWednesday 24 November7.30pm£29.50, £35, £40

Calling all wizards, warlocks and witches! Join usfor a programme that celebrates all the fantasticcreatures found in the magical world. Highlightsinclude Grieg’s In the Hall of the MountainKing and Elgar’s Wand of Youth together withmusic from Harry Potter. Come dressed asa mystical being, a wizard or your favouritefictional character.

Timothy Henty conductorAlasdair Malloy presenter and soloistRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

TalkTalk Family Concert

FantasticCreaturesSaturday 13 November2.30pm£8, £10, £14, £6 children

Most suitable for childrenaged 4 – 10, but the wholefamily is welcome – fidgetingis allowed!

A dazzling ride through the golden age ofthe American big band from the razzmatazz ofHarlem’s Cotton Club in the 20s to post-war daysof swing and Sinatra to Las Vegas in the 60s.The heartbeat of the night is the wonderfulbig band, an electrifying 26-piece orchestra,the perfect complement for spine-tinglingperformances by a roster of top guest singers.Backed by a tasty cocktail of tango, salsa, tap andjive dance routines from the ballroom, glitteringcostumes and classic archive big-screen footagefrom some of the most famous venues of the time.

StrictlyBig BandMonday 18 October 8pm£25.50, £28.50, £33.50

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Alasdair Malloy conductorDave Benson Phillips and Big Bear presentersLiverpool Philharmonic Youth Training ChoirandMelody MakersRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Move over Frosty! Rudolph the Red NosedReindeer is coming to town this year in aone-hour holiday extravaganza for the wholefamily, singalong to Christmas favourites in thishigh energy event. There’s even live reindeerto visit just outside the Phil before and after theconcert (weekend only). Bring those red nosesand get ready to say hello to Santa!

Saturday 18, Sunday 19& Tuesday 21December,11.30am & 2.30pm£9, £12, £15, £8 children

Bandleader Ray McVay swings into Liverpoolto direct the UK’s most renowned big band fora nostalgic journey back to the forties withchart topping war time hits such as WinterWonderland, Let It Snow, Let It Snow Let ItSnow, When You Wish Upon A Star, Sleigh Rideand Joy To The World, plus all the Glenn Millerfavourites. The orchestra will perform the secondhalf of the concert in the World War II uniformsof the US army Air Force.

Raymond Gubbay presents

Glenn MillerOrchestraMonday 27 December7.30pm£17.50, £25.50, £29

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TalkTalk Family Concert

Rudolph OnHope Street

Classic FM’s Creative Director, Tim Lihoreau,leads this adult learning session joined by Philmusicians. Discover the stories behind someof the superb music and composers from theRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s2010/11 season. This session takes a look atcomposers writing while missing their mothercountries. Through his Violin Concerto, exploreKorngold and his influence on music in themovies. Plus, we discover the Curse of the Ninth!

Discover the Classics

AnotherCountrySaturday 11 September11am - 12.45pm£15

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We’ll look at Mahler’s most famous moment –the Adagietto, from the Fifth Symphony – andsee how it came hot on the heels from the fantasticFourth. We’ll also look at Music and Film, includinghow Robert Powell was Mahler, plus some of theother great ‘music in movie’ moments.


Mahler EditionSaturday 30 October11am – 12.45pm£15

We’ll look at ‘The Good’ – Tchaikovsky’s music,his composing, conducting and role in Russianmusical society. Then, ‘The Bad’ – Lisztomania,following the superstar of classical music of theday through stories of his fascinating life, beforean emotive exploration of ‘The Ugly’ – music in war.


The Good, TheBad, The UglySaturday 20 November11am – 12.45pm£15

RussianMastersRehearsal visitFriday 24 September1 – 3.15pm

Music of Rimsky Korsakov, Shchedrin andShostakovich conducted by Vasily Petrenko.

James Clark and Ian BuckleLunchtime concertThursday 7 October12 – 2pm

Music of Delius and Franck

Cerberus Trio: RemembranceLunchtime concertThursday 11 November12 – 2pm

Music of Messiaen

Whether you are new to classical music ora regular concert goer, join us for a daytimeseries of inspiring music and relaxed learning.

The series includes three events, a mixture ofLunchtime concerts performed by members ofthe Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra andopportunities to watch full orchestral rehearsalson stage at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Each event will also include a 45-minuteinteractive workshop in the Rodewald Suiteexploring the music to be featured in theconcert/rehearsal. Workshops will includediscussion, music activities and opportunitiesto socialise with other adults with an existingor new interest in classical music.Tea and coffee will be served!

LunchtimeLearning:Autumn Series£45 for a series of 3 events(includes refreshments)

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Bach Contrapunto No. 1 ‘The Art of Fugue’Beethoven String Quartet in B flat majorOp. 133 ‘Grosse Fuge’M.M.Ponce Estrellita (arr. Alvaro Bitran)Bach Contrapunto No. 9 ‘The Art of Fugue’Shostakovich String Quartet No.8Rodolfo Halffter ‘8 Tientos’ Cuarteto Revueltas(Tiento No. 5)

Rodewald Concert Series

Simón BolívarQuartetSaturday 11 September7.30pmSt George’s Hall Concert Room£20

Suk Scherzo FantastiqueKorngold Violin ConcertoDvor̆ák Symphony No.9 ‘From the New World’

Libor Pešek KBE conductorPavel Šporcl violinRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

New WorldSymphonyWednesday 15 &Friday 17 September 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

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Liverpool is the only UK city at the World Expoin Shanghai in 2010. The Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra has been invited toperform in the city’s dedicated Pavilion, alongwith The Scaffold, OMD and the Pagoda ChineseYouth Orchestra, to represent the city’s richmusical heritage. You’ll get to hear this amazingconcert, first, as we premiere it in Liverpool!

Vasily Petrenko conductorThe ScaffoldOMDPagoda Chinese Youth OrchestraRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

LiverpoolWondrousPlaceSaturday 2 October 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Programme to include:Shostakovich Festive OvertureGrieg Piano ConcertoTchaikovsky Ballet Music (selection)Vaughan Williams The Lark AscendingTchaikovsky 1812 Overture

Gabriel Montero piano Jack Liebeck violinVasily Petrenko conductorRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Classic FMand the PhilADecadeofGreatMusicMaking

Friday 1 October 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Rimsky Korsakov Capriccio EspagnolShchedrin Oboe concerto(UK Premiere, jointly commissioned by the

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic)

Shostakovich Symphony No. 15

Vasily Petrenko conductorJonathan Small oboeRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

RussianMastersSaturday 25 September 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Corelli (arr. John Barbirolli) Oboe ConcertoGordon Jacob SonatinaMichael Head 3 pieces for Oboe and PianoEdmund Rubbra Oboe Sonata in C, Opus 100

Ruth Davies oboeIan Buckle piano

Lunchtime Concert

The EvelynBarbirolliLegacyFriday 17 September 1.05pm£6

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Delius Sonata No. 2Franck Sonata in A Major

James Clark violinIan Buckle piano

Lunchtime Concert

James Clarkand Ian BuckleThursday 7 October 1.05pm£6

Also Sprach Zarathustra conducted by the greatVladimir Ashkenazy, is a thrilling prospect; butfirst, he puts his own slant on the Phil’s MahlerEdition with Mahler’s rarely-heard versionof Schumann’s feisty Fourth Symphony.

Mahler BlumineSchumann (ed. Mahler) Symphony No.4Strauss Rosenkavalier WaltzesStrauss Also Sprach Zarathustra

Vladimir Ashkenazy conductorRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Classic Intro 6.15pmRodewald SuiteVladimir Ashkenazy in discussion with Ian Stephens.

OdysseyWednesday 6 &Thursday 7 October 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Beethoven Six Bagatelles Op.126Mozart Adagio in B minor, K.540Beethoven Piano Sonata No.28 in A major,Op.101Janác̆ek Piano SonataBeethoven Piano Sonata No.23 in F minor,Op.57 'Appassionata'

Tuesday 5 October 7.30pmSt George’s Hall ConcertRoom£20


Jonathan Bisspiano

is TV Media Partner to theRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic’sMahler Edition.

Beethoven String Trio in C minor Op.9 No.3Debussy String QuartetDvor̆ák String Quartet Op.96 'American'


Pavel HaasQuartetFriday 22 October 7.30pm£20St George’s HallConcert Room

Brahms Liebeslieder WaltzesHolst Choral FantasiaOrff Carmina Burana

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth ChoirRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic ChoirIan Tracey conductor

CarminaBuranaThursday 21 October7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

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A sell out in 2008, we’ve brought this concertback by popular demand on the 70th anniversaryof John Lennon’s birthday. Join us for a veryspecial evening of songs – a rare opportunityto hear classics including Imagine, Woman,Norwegian Wood, Jealous Guy, I am the Walrusand others accompanied by a full symphonyorchestra and sung by some of the UK’stop vocalists.

John Wilson conductor Claire Martin singerCurtis Stigers singerMark McGann narrator and singerRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic OrchestraBob Eaton script

Saturday 9 October 7.30pm£15, £20, £26, £33, £39

Classic Intro 6.15pmMike Brocken discussesJohn Lennon Senior lecturerin popular music at LiverpoolHope University, Mike Brocken isa world authority on The Beatles.

John LennonSong Book70th Birthday


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Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba, Lasciach'io pianga from Rinaldo, Let the BrightSeraphimBach Concerto for Two Violins in D minorAlbinoni AdagioStanley Trumpet VoluntaryPachelbel CanonClarke Trumpet SuiteVivaldi The Four Seasons

David Juritz conductor/violinCrispian Steele-Perkins trumpetRachel Nicholls sopranoMartin Burgess violin

A new programme of sublime 18th centuryclassics performed by the Mozart FestivalOrchestra in full period costume in an evocativecandle-lit style setting.

TheFour SeasonsBy CandlelightSunday 7 November 7.30pm£17.50, £24.50, £28

Mozart Concerto for Two Pianos in Eb, K.365Mahler Symphony No.5

Vasily Petrenko conductorPascal Rogé pianoAmi Rogé pianoRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Special thanks to the Grodner family

The WholeWorldSunday 7 November 2.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Mozart Overture: Il Seraglio(The Abduction from the Seraglio)Mendelssohn Violin ConcertoMahler Symphony No.4

Vasily Petrenko conductorJames Ehnes violinSarah-Jane Brandon sopranoRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Heaven SentThursday 4 November7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

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Dvor̆ák In Nature’s RealmBeethoven Piano Concerto No.5 ‘Emperor’Schumann Symphony No.2

Sir Charles Mackerras conductorArtur Pizarro pianoRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

The EmperorThursday 11 & Saturday13 November 7.30pm£15, £20, £26, £33, £39

Messiaen Quartet for the End of TimeCerberus Trio featuring Thelma Handy violin

Lunchtime Concert

RemembranceThursday 11 November1.05pm£6

Partners in TimeKreisler Praeludium and AllegroBach Violin Sonata in E major BWV 1016Mozart Violin Sonata in C MajorGrieg Sonata No. 2 in G major Op.13Tchaikovsky MelodieBartók Romanian Folk Dances

Wednesday 10 November7.30pmSt George’s HallConcert Room£20

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Liszt Prometheus; Symphonic PoemElgar Cello ConcertoTchaikovsky Symphony No.5

Alexander Shelley conductorGuy Johnston celloRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Elgar’s CelloConcertoSaturday 27 November7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Mendelssohn Overture,Die Schöne Melusine Op. 32Mozart Piano Concerto No. 17 in G, K. 453Stravinsky 8 Instrumental MiniaturesBeethoven Symphony No.2

Ryan Wigglesworth conductor/pianistRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Hidden GemsSunday 21 November2.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Mendelssohn Overture,Die Schöne Melusine Op. 32Mozart Piano Concerto No. 17 in G, K. 453Wigglesworth A First Book of Inventions(World Premiere)

Beethoven Symphony No.2

Ryan Wigglesworth conductor / pianistRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Young RebelsThursday 18 November7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Graham Fitkin new piece(commissioned by Royal Liverpool Philharmonic andHuddersfield Contemporary Music Festival)

Martijn PaddingWhite EagleGary Carpenter Closing TimeJennifer Watson Reflections

Helen Hulst violinTom Raskin tenorJennifer Watson saxophoneClark Rundell conductor

Ensemble 10/10

Dutch TreatWednesday 17 November7.30pmThe Cornerstone, LiverpoolHope University CreativeCampus£9

Get into the Christmas Spirit with a selectionof Christmas organ favourites including GarthEdmundson’s breathtaking Toccata VomHimmel Hoch and Leroy Anderson’severgreen Sleighride.

Ian Tracey organ

Lunchtime Concert

ChristmasCarols CrackerThursday 9 December1.05pm£6

RavelMother Goose SuiteProkofiev Cinderella SuiteTchaikovsky Nutcracker: Act II

Vasily Petrenko conductorRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Fairy TalesWednesday 8 & Thursday9 December 7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Glanert Drei Gesänge ohne Worte(Three Songs without Words)Richard Strauss Salome (final scene)Mendelssohn Overture, The HebridesBrahms Symphony No.3

Roland Boer conductorSusan Bullock sopranoRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

SalomeThursday 2 December7.30pm£11, £16, £22, £29, £35

Bizet Carmen Suite (selection)Schubert Symphony No. 8 'Unfinished'Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

Dane Lam conductor

LiverpoolPhilharmonicYouthOrchestraSunday 28 November7.30pm£8

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Rossini (arr. Katona) Overture, ‘Barber of Seville’Bach (arr.Katona) English Suite No.3 (BWV 808)Rodrigo TonadillaScarlatti (arr.Katona) Three SonatasBizet (arr.Katona) Excerpts from the ‘Carmen Suite’Piazzolla Otono Porteno


The KatonaTwins guitarsTuesday 14 December7.30pmSt George’s HallConcert Room£20

A Christmas concert from one of the finest andmost successful youth orchestras in the country.

Dane Lam conductor

LiverpoolPhilharmonicYouthOrchestraSunday 12 December7.30pm£8

As part of its 150th anniversary celebrations,Birkenhead School presents Carols with readingsfor all the family from our own Liverpool poet,wit, raconteur Roger McGough and festiveshenanigans from the massed choirs ofBirkenhead School with the Liverpool Sinfonia.

Birkenhead School Choral SocietyBirkenhead School Chapel ChoirBirkenhead Preparatory School ChoirBirkenhead School Cantata ChoirLiverpool Sinfonia

Graham Jordan Ellis conductorRoger McGough presenter/reader

Birkenhead SchoolChoral Society

ChristmasCrackersWith Guest Presenterand Reader Roger McGough

Saturday 11 December7.30 pm£14, £16, £18, £20, £25

It’s Christmas, it’s Carl Davis, so you knowwhat that means...showbiz glamour, pureentertainment and of course a whole evening ofgreat tunes. Join Carl, the Phil, Liverpool WelshChoral and – straight from TV’s Strictly ComeDancing - top vocalist Lance Ellington, as theycrack open their musical selection box andsprinkle it with stardust. Packed with Christmasclassics, from Bach to Broadway, by way of theBeatles, there are seasonal treats here for kidsaged 9 or 90!

Carl Davis CBE (Hons) conductorLance Ellington singerLiverpool Welsh ChoralRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Christmaswith CarlThursday 16 December7.30pm£15, £20, £26, £33, £39

Usher in Christmas with this joyous concert ofcarols and seasonal classics performed in full18th Century costume in an evocative candle-litstyle setting. Carols for all include The FirstNowell, Good King Wenceslas, O Come, All YeFaithful, Away In A Manger, O Little Town OfBethlehem, Once In Royal David’s City and Hark!The Herald Angels Sing

Handel Zadok the Priest Ledger Sussex CarolMozart It came upon a midnight clearMozartLaudate Dominum BachWachet auf HandelHallelujah Chorus Vivaldi Gloria Cullen CoventryCarol Pearsall In dulci jubilo Corelli Allegro andPastorale from Christmas Concerto Handel Letthe Bright SeraphimMozart Festival Orchestrain full period costume Canzonetta Choir

Steven Devine conductorRuby Hughes soprano

Carols ByCandlelightWednesday 15 December7.45pm£17.50, £27.50, £32

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It just wouldn't be Christmas without the soundof a big brass band and yuletide carols by thetree. With presenter Roger Phillips, the LiverpoolWelsh Choral is joined by the Northop SilverBand and Our Lady's Bishop Eton School Choirfor an evening of festive fun.

Liverpool Welsh Choral

Countdownto ChristmasMonday 20 December7.30pm£10, £15, £20, £22, £25

Ring out the old, and ring-a-ding-ding in thenew, as for one night only, Philharmonic Halltransforms itself into the Sands Hotel Las Vegasfor this sensational tribute to the man, the music,and the legend of Frank Sinatra. Conductor JohnWilson has rediscovered Ol’ Blue Eyes’ originalscores – and with show-stopping vocalistMatthewFord backed by the full RLPO, they’ll never soundsilkier, sassier or more fabulously swinging.

Matthew Ford soloist John Wilson conductorRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

New Year’s Eve:CelebratingSinatraFriday 31 December 7.30pm£15, £20, £26, £33, £39

The Spiritof Christmas

A mouth-watering spread of Yuletide musicold and new, with classic carols, seasonalreadings and some show-stopping songs fromhost, Britain’s favourite soprano Lesley Garrett.

Lesley Garrett presenter/sopranoIan Tracey conductorJen Heyes artistic directorRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic ChoirLiverpool Philharmonic Youth ChoirRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Friday 17 –Thursday23 December 7.30pmNo performance on 20 December

£15, £20, £26, £33, £39

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ComingSoonIn January 2011

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

The 160-strong NYO returns to Liverpool withtwo star soloists both under 30 and the white-hottalent of Kristjan Järvi, discover why The Timescalls them ‘the most uplifting orchestra in theworld’.

A cinematic portrait of the polar kingdomswith a unique live orchestral soundtrackperfomed by the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra conducted by John Harle.

Waltz back in time to the glittering ballroomsof 19th Century Vienna with the Johann StraussOrchestra directed from the violin in thetraditional Viennese manner by David Juritz.


New Year’sDay PromSaturday 1 January 2.30pm£19.50, £29.50, £33.50

National YouthOrchestra ofGreat BritainWednesday 5 January7.30pm£8, £11, £14, £17, £20Under 25s all seats: £5

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


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


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Film at the PhilA truly unique experience, includingthe only working Walturdaw Cinemascreen in the world, rising out ofLiverpool Philharmonic Hall stage,accompanied by resident organist,Dave Nicholas, an institutionin his own right.Pages 41–42

Film tickets can be purchased in advance.*Book any 4 films together for just £17This offer applies to stalls seats only, cannot be used in conjunctionwith any other discounts and does not apply to tickets previously sold.Not available online.

DirectorMichael Patrick King 2010 147minsStarring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kirsten Davis,Cynthia Nixon

This smash hit sequel finds the ladies outsideNew York for the adventure of a lifetime.With three of them now married, the chanceto visit one of the most extravagant vacationdestinations on the planet may be the perfectexcuse to remember what life was like beforethey decided to settle down.

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Thursday 30 September7.30pm£5.50, £6.50

Contains strong language,sex and sex references

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Director Frank Capra 1946 130minsStarring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore,Thomas Mitchell

Christmas isn’t Christmas without it! Therestored version of the timeless festive classic.Told mostly through flashbacks, James Stewartis George Bailey, a man whose attempted suicideon Christmas Eve gains the attention of aguardian angel, Clarence Odbody who is sentto help him in his hour of need.

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Wonderful LifeFriday 24 December 2.30pm£5.50, £6.50

Contains mild violence

Director Nigel Cole 2010 113minsStarringMiranda Richardson, Bob Hoskins, Rupert Graves,John Sessions.

From the director of Calendar Girls, comes thisnew comedy-drama with an all star British cast.Working in impoverished conditions and longarduous hours, the women at the Ford Dagenhamplant lay down their tools when they arereclassified as ‘unskilled’. They and the localcommunity take on their corporate paymasters.

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Wednesday 1 December7.30pm£5.50, £6.50

Contains strong language

Director Radu Mihaileanu 2009 122minsStarring Aleksei Guskov, Dimitri Nazarov, Melanie Laurent,Francois Berleand

A celebrated Conductor now demoted to theposition of cleaner at the Bolshoi, decides toreunite his orchestra and to perform in Paris inthe place of the current Bolshoi Orchestra. If theyall manage to overcome the hardships ahead,this very special concert will be a triumph.

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Tuesday 2 November 7.30pm£5.50, £6.50

Director Daniel Alfredson 2010 130minsStarring Noomi Rapace, Michael Nyqvist, Lena Endre, SofiaLedarp, Georgi Staykov

Lisbeth Salander and crusading journalist MikaelBlomkvist are caught up in a brutal murderinvestigation. When two of Blomkvist’s researchersare killed, Salander emerges as the Police’s chiefsuspect. Unconvinced, Blomkvist attempts totrack her down and find out the truth. Salandergoes on the run and soon stumbles upon secretsof her own past.

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Tuesday 12 October 7.30pm£5.50, £6.50

Contains strong language, violence,sex and sexual violence

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On behalf of LiverpoolCity Council, Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic are taking the leadrole in co-ordinating the city’sbid to become a UNESCOCity of Music.

Already a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site,Liverpool will submitits application to joinUNESCO's Creative Citiesnetwork as a City of Musicthis year.

Please visit us atliverpoolcityofmusic.comto find out how to take partin discussions about the bid

To BookBy post / In personBox Office, Philharmonic Hall,Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BPBy telephone0151 709 3789By facsimile0151 210 2902

see liverpoolphil.com/tickets forterms and conditions.

Box OfficeOpening Times

In personMonday to Saturday 10am to 5.30pmTelephone bookingMonday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.30pmSunday 12 noon to 5pm

Most major credit and debit cards are acceptedMastercard / Visa / Delta / Maestro. Please makecheques payable to ‘RLPS’.

Book now atliverpoolphil.com

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Bluegrass NightLeague Of Welldoers Jukebox ClassicsThe ChristiansMartin Carthy & Dave SwarbrickDiscover the Classics: Another CountryCOMEDY: Rhod GilbertSimon Bolivar QuartetAFTER 8:Tim Garland & The Lighthouse...COMEDY: Rhod GilbertAFTER 8:Tim Garland & The Lighthouse...RLPO: New World SymphonyThe Moody BluesLunchtime Concert: The Evelyn Barbirolli...RLPO: NewWorld SymphonyKate RusbyLunchtime Learning: Russian MastersRLPO: Russian MastersBeyond The BarricadeFILM: Sex & The CityAFTER 8: International Guitar Night

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September

RLPO: Classic FM & the PhilRLPO, The Scaffold, OMD, Pagoda Chin...Beth Nielson ChapmanJonathan Bliss pianoRLPO: OdysseyLunchtime Learning: James Clarke...Lunchtime Concert: James Clarke...RPLO: OdysseyLevel 42AFTER 8: Martin SimpsonRLPO: John Lennon Song BookBluebell Dance & Drama AcademyFILM: The Girl Who Played With FireJohn BarrowmanAFTER 8: Krystle WarrenWay to Blue: The Songs Of Nick DrakeBrian Kennedy & Julie FeeneyKodoLIVERPOOL IRISH FESTIVAL: Andy IrvineMaximum Rhythm & BluesLIVERPOOL IRISH FESTIVAL: Andy IrvineStrictly Big BandThe Anderson Wakeman Project 360

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October

FILM: The ConcertRLPO: Heaven SentAly Bain, Ale Moller & Bruce MolskyHugh Masekela & The Mahotella QueensAFTER 8: John HeadRLPO: The Whole WorldFour Seasons By CandlelightPaco Pena: Flamenco Sin FronterasCOMEDY: Lee MackTamsin Little violin & John Lenehan...COMEDY: Lee MackLunchtime Learning: Cerberus TrioLunchtime Concert: RemembranceRLPO: The EmperorCOMEDY: Al Murray The Pub LandlordAFTER 8: Barb JungrFamily Concert: Fantastic CreaturesRLPO: The EmperorAFTER 8: Abram WilsonCharlie LansboroughMicheal BoltonSixties GoldEnsemble 10/10: Dutch TreatRLPO: Young RebelsMarc AlmondAFTER 8: Catfish KeithBrubecks Play BrubeckDiscover the Classics: The Good, The Bad...AFTER 8: KAN

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LIVERPOOL IRISH FESTIVAL: Kieran GossCarmina BuranaLIVERPOOL IRISH FESTIVAL: Irish Sea...Pavel Haas QuartetCOMEDY: Frankie BoyleAFTER 8: John O’ConnellCOMEDY: Frankie BoyleBlack Like MeCOMEDY: Frankie BoyleLIVERPOOL IRISHFESTIVAL:DaraO’BriainAFTER 8: Arun GhoshLIVERPOOL IRISHFESTIVAL: ChristyMooreDiscover the Classics: Mahler EditionLIVERPOOL IRISHFESTIVAL: ChristyMooreVintage and Modern Bollywood ClassicsAFTER 8: Lau

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RLPO: Hidden GemsAled JonesWho’s Bad?Ruthie Henshall’s Sounds of HollywoodThe Real ThingAFTER 8: Peggy SeegerRLPO: Elgar’s Cello ConcertoAFTER 8: Les TriaboliquesLiverpool Philharmonic Youth OrchestraAFTER 8: Les TriaboliquesSqueezeThe Stylistics

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FILM: Made In DagenhamRLPO: SalomeThe Saw DoctorsAFTER 8: Lulo ReinhardtAFTER 8: Sam CarterThe Bootleg BeatlesThe Human LeagueRLPO: Fairy TalesLunchtime Concert: Christmas CarolsRLPO: Fairy TalesChristmas With The Rat PackAFTER 8: Andrew McCormack &...Birkenhead School Choral SocietyLiverpool Philharmonic Youth...Katie MeluaThe Katona Twins guitarsCarols By CandlelightRLPO: Christmas with CarlRLPO: The Spirit Of ChristmasFamily Concert: Rudolph On Hope StRLPO: The Spirit Of ChristmasFamily Concert: Rudolph On Hope StRLPO: The Spirit Of ChristmasLiverpool Welsh ChoralFamily Concert: Rudolph On Hope StRLPO: The Spirit Of ChristmasRLPO: The Spirit Of ChristmasRLPO: The Spirit Of ChristmasFILM: Its A Wonderful LifeGlenn Miller OrchestraCOMEDY: Ken DoddCOMEDY: Ken DoddRLPO: New Years Eve

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December

liverpool philharmonic hall - september to december 2010 brochure

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