Concert Season 2011/2012

Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonicOrchestraConcert Season2011/2012

Vasily PetrenkoChief Conductor–Box Office 0151709 3789liverpoolphil.com

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WelcomefromVasilyPetrenko

≤Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Chief ConductorVasily Petrenko in rehearsal at the Théatre des Champs-Elyséesin Paris, March 2010

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We have come a long way togethersince I came to Liverpool as PrincipalConductor in 2006. Every rehearsaland concert is a very great pleasure andI feel great happiness, and privilegeto be on stage with our musicians inthe Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra, at home in Liverpool andwherever we play together on tourin the UK and abroad.

I am looking forward very much toour music-making in our next seasontogether. As we continue our journeyto develop and grow musically, ourintention is always to give you, ouraudiences, our very best in ourperformances and in the diversemusic in our concert programmeswhich have been the hallmark of ourprevious seasons.

As you look through the season, I hopeyou will find a lot to look forward to aswell, perhaps some personal favouritesamongst the great and familiar worksfrom the classical repertoire and a fewsurprises too that you will want toexplore with us.

Thank you as always for your passionfor and support of our music-making.I always say, because I firmly believe it,that there is a lot we as musicians canyet achieve together, and if our supportfrom our audiences stays with us, wewill continue to reach new heights.

Vasily PetrenkoChief Conductor

Contents

Critical AcclaimPage 2Subscriber BenefitsRoyal LiverpoolPhilharmonic OrchestraConcertsPages 6-35Behind the Music –AdultLearning ProgrammesPages 36-40Ensemble 10/10Pages 41-43Chamber Music ConcertsPages 44-49Family ConcertsPages 50-51Lunchtime ConcertsPages 52-53Liverpool PhilharmonicYouth OrchestraPage 54Henry E Rensburg ConcertSeriesPage 55Join us!Pages 56-57Information and BookingPages 58-64

Hugh CanningBest Concert of 2010

Tim Ashley gives 5* in hisreview of Ottavio Dantone andDésirée Rancatore’s performancein January, 2011

‘Under the charismaticVasily Petrenko, theRoyal LiverpoolPhilharmonic outshonestiff competition at theopening Proms weekendwith a thrilling TchaikovskyManfred Symphony.’

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‘The Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra’srecent renaissancehas made it a pliableensemble, receptiveto stylistic variety froma range of conductors.Dantone kept his forcesbig, but brought periodclarity and baroqueopulence to theproceedings… Bliss,from start to finish.’

David Fanning reviewsShostakovich’s Symphony No.10(Naxos) (November 2010)

‘Petrenko’s Shostakovichcycle goes from strengthto strength... Petrenko livesup to – I venture to say,even surpasses – thegreatest of his compatriots,joining the earlier Karajanaccount as the mostsatisfying I could name.If there has been a fineraccount of the Tenth inrecent years, I confessI must have missed it.’

Anna Picard reviews the Orchestraand Vasily Petrenko’s performanceof Brahms Symphony No. 1 inJanuary, 2011

‘The orchestral balance iseasy and suave, the playinguninhibited and engaged.Petrenko intensified thesound for the openingmovement, sharplyaccented with the throatyattack of the violas, itsAndante pricked-throughwith the honeyed violinsolos of leader, JamesClark. There was earthhere and heaven too, foodfor the heart and mind.’

Critical Acclaim

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Subscriber BenefitsBook tickets for 4 or more concerts and you becomea subscriber.

Benefits Include

Better SeatsAs a subscriber you can order tickets prior to them goingon sale to the general public. The earlier you book, thewider selection of seats you’ll have. If you want the sameseats for each concert, book a fixed series (Thursday,Saturday, Classic FM, Rodewald, Family or Marathon).

Discounted TicketsSave 10-25% depending on the number of concerts youbook (see p61 for details).

Discounted Booking FeesSubscribers pay a flat charge of £5 per order, comparedwith £1.50 per ticket otherwise (credit/debit card sales).

Exchange PrivilegesCan’t make a concert? No problem. Just return yourtickets to us at least 24 hours in advance of the concertand we’ll give you a credit for another performance withinthe same season.

FREE ticketsBook tickets to 7 or more concerts and you’ll receivea free ticket to a Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestraconcert (p54) of your choice .

Despite the strong support of our funders, LiverpoolPhilharmonic’s public funding will be greatly reducedin the years ahead, creating a big challenge for ourorganisation. We are committed to cherishing andprotecting what is widely acknowledged as oneof the UK’s most valuable cultural institutions.

As Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko has said:

‘We have achieved a huge amount and there is stilla lot more we can achieve for ourselves and for thecity and people of Liverpool.’

The generosity of our donors helps us to bridge the gapbetween ticket income and other funding, and what itcosts to run a world-class symphony orchestra.

It is no exaggeration to say that every great performanceby the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is dueto their generosity.

Your gift will help to support:

+ World-class performances by the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra and visiting musiciansand ensembles

+ Brilliant artistic leadership and vision throughChief Conductor, Vasily Petrenko

+ Our efforts to develop new audiences through schoolsand family concerts, bringing classical music intothe lives of people for the first time

+ Our education programme and our commitment tolifelong learning and participation in music

We invite you to share in our success and promise tojustify your investment by taking Liverpool Philharmonicto ever greater heights of artistic achievement.

To make a gift visit liverpoolphil.com or call ourfundraising team on 0151 210 2921.

We needyour support

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≥In Harmony, West Everton Children’s OrchestraPhotography Mark McNulty

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Themed SeriesIn the 2011/12 season the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestrawill explore a series of rich and variedconcert themes.

Named one of the ‘Hottest ClassicalTickets of the Year’ (The Times), VasilyPetrenko and the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra conclude theircritically acclaimed Mahler Editionseries, with the composer’s monumentalSymphony No.8, known as the Symphonyof a Thousand at Liverpool Cathedral(1 October), and Symphony No. 9 (8December).

Made in Britain continues to celebratethe work of this country’s nativecomposers, with new works includingGary Carpenter’s Bassoon Concerto(10 November) and Sir Peter MaxwellDavies’ Symphony No.9 ( 9 June),treasured classics such as Walton’sViolin Concerto (13 September) and hisCello Concerto (13 October), Gilbert andSullivan’s operetta The Yeomen of theGuard (21 April) and a concert of GreatBritish Film Music (28 April).

Beethoven remains one of the mostwell-known and influential composersof all time. The Essential Beethovenseries is a musical journey through hissymphonies and overtures, his MissaSolemnis (5 November), and thecomplete cycle of his string quartets.The Belcea String Quartet, who havebeen warmly received by Liverpoolaudiences in past seasons, will performthe cycle in the intimate and exquisitesurroundings of St George’s HallConcert Room, a perfect venue forthese works.

The Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra has a long tradition ofperforming film music live in concert.This season, we continue that traditionwith our Music and the Cinema series.A Night at the Oscars (22 October)features award-winning film music fromHollywood whilst Great British FilmMusic (28 April) presents film musicclassics from British cinema. Backby popular demand, don’t miss thescreening of the film The Wizard of Ozwith live orchestral accompaniment(30 December), as well as an animatedversion of Janacek’s The Cunning LittleVixen (29 April).

RoyalLiverpoolPhilharmonicOrchestraConcerts

Ensemble of the Year 2009Royal Philharmonic SocietyMusic Awards

(shared with Ensemble 10/10,the Orchestra’s contemporarymusic group.)

Saturday Series

Opening NightSaturday 10 September7.30pm

Symphonies from the new world...with a difference. Stravinsky andRachmaninov might both have beenborn in Imperial Russia, but they endedup as neighbours in 1940s Los Angeles.And with Stravinsky’s electrifying dancemoves and Rachmaninov’s big romantictunes, these two fantastic symphoniessimply buzz with the energy, colour andsheer razzmatazz of jazz-age America.In between comes an anniversary tributeto the composer everyone’s talking about– and when you hear the award-winningyoung Czech pianist Lukás Vondrácektackle Liszt’s larger-than-life SecondPiano Concerto, you’ll think the greatkeyboard lion himself is back in town!Vasily Petrenko lights the touchpaper,as our new season explodes in a blazeof musical fireworks.

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40

StravinskySymphony in 3 Movements

LisztPiano Concerto No.2

RachmaninovSymphony No.3–Vasily Petrenko conductorLukás Vondrácek piano

Beginning his fifth season as ChiefConductor of the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra, VasilyPetrenko talks with Darren Henley,Managing Director of Classic FM aboutthe forthcoming season, his musicalpassions and the joys and challengesof being a conductor.

Tickets £5Must be reserved in advance(free for members and subscribers).–This event will be followed at 7.30pm,by a screening of the classic film:The Big SleepStarring Humphrey BogartTickets £5.50, £6.50(Film tickets can be purchased in advance).

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In Conversationwith Vasily PetrenkoWednesday 7 September6–7pm

And finally, our Number 9! Seriesexplores the some of the mostfamous, as well as lesser known‘ninth’ symphonies. The ‘curse ofthe ninth’ is the superstition thata composer’s ninth symphony isdestined to be his last, and that he’llbe fated to die after it, or beforefinishing a ‘tenth.’ “It seems that theNinth is a limit. He who wants to gobeyond it must pass away. It seemsas if something might be impartedto us in the Tenth which we oughtnot yet to know, for which we arenot ready. Those who have writtena Ninth stood too close to thehereafter" (Arnold Schöenberg).The series includes the ninthsymphonies of Vaughan Williams(13 October), Schubert (24November), Mahler (8 December),Bruckner (28 January) Shostakovich(16 February), Dvorak (12 May) andGlazunov (17 May). And in a ninthsymphony double bill we performBeethoven’s Ninth and premierea new ‘ninth’ by Sir Peter MaxwellDavies, in honour of HM TheQueen’s Diamond Jubilee (9 June).

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Special

Midori ReturnsTuesday 13 September7.30pm

Prokofiev’s Seventh Symphony iseverything you’d expect from thecomposer of Romeo and Juliet andPeter and the Wolf: spirited, songfuland sprinkled with magic – but withsome dark surprises lurking in thecorners. Vasily Petrenko is just the manto unwrap the enigma, at the end of aprogramme that simply glitters withfantasy. First, though, superstar violinistMidori brings all her breathtaking flairto Walton’s high-octane concerto, andas Petrenko and the Orchestra gearup for their Eastern European tour,there’s a sneak-preview of the vibrant,mock-baroque Suite No.2 by the greatRomanian national composer, GeorgeEnescu. A concert to light up anautumn evening.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

EnescuSuite No.2

WaltonViolin Concerto

ProkofievSymphony No.7–Vasily Petrenko conductorMidori violin

Midori© Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

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Saturday Series

The BirdsSaturday 24 September7.30pm

They say that birds are the greatestof all composers – and when Dvořák,Tchaikovsky and Ravel eachencountered a feathered folk-tale, theirimagination certainly took wing. Dvořákturns a gruesome Czech legend into agripping orchestral melodrama, whileRavel’s Mother Goose is a rather gentlersoul – her tales of Sleeping Beauty andTom Thumb inspired Ravel to someof the most gorgeous music that evenhe ever penned. Vasily Petrenko hasadored this music all his life; hearhim make it soar tonight.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

DvorákThe Wild Dove

RavelSuite from Mother Goose

TchaikovskySuite from Swan Lake–Vasily Petrenko conductor

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Mahler 8Saturday 1 October 7.30pmLiverpool Cathedral

Five choirs, eight world-class soloistsand a super-sized orchestra: no wonderMahler’s Eighth is often called theSymphony of a Thousand! “Try toimagine the whole universe beginningto ring and resound” declared Mahler.“There are no longer human voices,but planets and suns revolving.”Exaggeration? Not when you hear itperformed in the sublime surroundingsof Liverpool Cathedral, and certainlynot when Vasily Petrenko is at the helm.Mahler’s Eighth is quite simply one ofthe most overwhelming experiences inall music. It’s music to change your life,so book early for what’s certain to beone of the supreme highlights of theMahler Edition.

Tickets £25, £35, £55,£15 Well seating (visual relay available)Seating is general admission withinprice sections

Priority Booking for subscribers whobook 7+ concerts or Silver levelmembers (or above)Please note No discounts or concessionswill apply to this concert

MahlerSymphony No.8‘Symphony of a Thousand’–Vasily Petrenko conductorClaudia Barainsky sopranoMaria Luigia Borsi sopranoMalin Christensson sopranoSusan Bickley sopranoKelley O'Connor mezzo-sopranoStefan Vinke tenorTómas Tómasson bass-baritoneJukka Rasilainen bass–Royal Liverpool Philharmonic ChoirHuddersfield Choral SocietyDeva SingersChoristers of Liverpool Cathedraland Liverpool MetropolitanCathedral–In memory of Pamela and KennethWilliams–Thanks to the Kenneth Stern Trustand performed in Ken’s memory

Classic FM Series

Libor Pešek’sFrench CollectionWednesday 5 &Thursday 6 October 7.30pm

It’s always a treat when ConductorLaureate Libor Pešek returns toLiverpool, and tonight he shares oneof his private passions – French music.Expect all his trademark elegance andpanache as he throws a real fête à lafrancaise, from the delicious tunes ofBizet’s Carmen and Fauré’s hauntingPavane to the gorgeous musicallandscapes of Debussy’s Iberia andLa Mer: pure Monet for the ears. Notforgetting a fragrant musical bouquetfrom the Orchestra’s brilliant PrincipalOboe, Jonathan Small in Jean Françaix’sexquisite miniature concerto. Liverpoolto Paris: and a lot quicker thanthe Eurostar!

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

DebussyLa Mer

FrançaixL’Horloge de Flore

BizetCarmen Suite No.1

FauréPavane

DebussyIberia–Libor Pešek KBE conductorJonathan Small oboe

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John Wilson conductor

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‘Attended Holst’s The Planets atLiverpool Philharmonic last night.Words cannot describe how aliveI feel now.’ @cbjules Julia W

Henry E Rensburg Series

SerenadeThursday 13 October7.30pm

There is much more to British musicthan Pomp and Circumstance and larksascending. As we continue our Madein Britain series, the charismatic Britishconductor John Wilson uncovers thehidden side of four great British masters.Gustav Holst dabbles with the occultin a truly diabolical ballet suite, whileEdward Elgar tries a little tendernessin his delicate Serenade for Strings.Englishman abroad William Waltonbasks in the Italian sunshine in hispost-war Cello Concerto: the Orchestra’spopular Principal Cello JonathanAasgaard will capture all its operaticflair. And the 86-year-old RalphVaughan Williams stares boldly intothe infinite in his incredible, visionaryNinth Symphony. What he showsus might surprise you.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

HolstBallet music from The Perfect Fool

WaltonCello Concerto

ElgarSerenade for Strings

Vaughan WilliamsSymphony No.9–John Wilson conductorJonathan Aasgaard cello–

–Classic Intro 6pmThe Romantic Loner: an Introductionto William Walton's concertosHumphrey Burton, CBEEmmy-award winning classicalmusic presenter, broadcaster, directorand author of William Walton: TheRomantic Loner, Humphrey Burtondiscusses William Walton’s concertosin this one-hour talk.


Big CountryThursday 20 October7.30pm

Big music for a big country, as conductorClark Rundell gets back to his roots witha star-spangled, all-American road-tripof a concert. Clark and the Orchestradrive deep into the heart of the AmericanDream, from Michael Torke’s dazzlingopening-shot for the Atlanta Olympics,through Barber’s poignant Adagioand the green hills of Aaron Copland’sAppalachia, to the mean streets of DukeEllington’s Harlem – great composers inpursuit of life, liberty and unforgettablemelodies. Finally, to top it all, comesLeonard Bernstein’s finger-snapping,street-dancing Broadway classic WestSide Story. Maria, Somewhere, OneHand, One Heart…you already knowthe tunes.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

TorkeJavelin

BarberAdagio for Strings

CoplandAppalachian Spring

Duke EllingtonThe River

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Kirby Hughes soprano

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A Night at the OscarsAward-winning filmmusic from HollywoodSaturday 22 October 7.30pm

It’s Oscar night! Roll out the redcarpet, and put the champagne onice as award-winning American movieconductor Richard Kaufman, directfrom Hollywood, sweeps you downHollywood Boulevard in this glamoroustribute to some of the silver screen’sgreatest scores. Thrill to Lawrence ofArabia, The Magnificent Seven and BenHur! Dream along to When You WishUpon a Star, Out of Africa and MeetMe in St Louis. Fall in love all over againwith Dr Zhivago, Somewhere Overthe Rainbow and Gone with the Wind.All these and many more are broughtto you in glorious widescreen soundby the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

Richard Kaufman conductorKirby Hughes soprano–Sponsored by

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Discover the ClassicsSaturday 15 October 11am-1pmLet Classic FM’s Creative Director andPresenter, Tim Lihoreau, take you ona relaxed, enjoyable learning journeyon Saturday mornings. Ahead of ANight at the Oscars, we’ll look at theA-list composers who wrote for themovies – AND… the ones who didn’t:the composers who had their musicsmuggled into some of our favouritescreen moments!See page 36 for more information

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Classic FM Series

German MastersWednesday 26 &Thursday 27 October 7.30pm

When a great instrumentalist picksup a conductor’s baton, they bring a newdimension to everything they perform.Tonight, we’re delighted to welcomeback the legendary violinist NikolajZnaider for his first Liverpool appearanceas a conductor, in a programme drawnfrom his own, deeply romantic musicalpassions. He’ll bring an insider’s insightsinto Brahms’ impassioned FourthSymphony, real bravura in Wagner’smajestic overture, and a very specialkind of intimacy in Schumann’s tender-hearted love-song of a Piano Concerto.Prepare to be charmed, too, by theLiverpool debut of Saleem AbboudAshkar – the dynamic Middle-Easternpianist who, according to the critics,already plays like an old master.Two great musical personalitiesin three evergreen classics.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

WagnerPrelude to Die Meistersinger

SchumannPiano Concerto

BrahmsSymphony No.4–Nikolaj Znaider conductorSaleem Abboud Ashkar piano

Nikolaj Znaider conductor

Saturday Series

Missa SolemnisSaturday 5 November7.30pm

“From the heart – may it go straightto the heart”. Ludwig van Beethovenworked for five whole years at his MissaSolemnis. He believed it was the singlegreatest work he ever composed, and hemight just have been right. It’s not justone of the mightiest and most ambitiousMass settings in existence, it’s thesupreme spiritual vision of one of thegreatest creative artists who ever lived:an intimate self-portrait of a humansoul, profoundly beautiful and almostunbearably moving. This performanceis a labour of love for Vasily Petrenko;he’s assembled a masterly team ofsoloists and the superb HuddersfieldChoral Society (the concert will alsobe performed in Huddersfield) forwhat should be the emotional summitof our Essential Beethoven.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

BeethovenMissa Solemnis–Vasily Petrenko conductorSarah-Jane Brandon sopranoWilke te Brummelstroetemezzo-sopranoPeter Hoare tenorAndrew Foster-Williams bassHuddersfield Choral Society

‘Off to a classical concert atLiverpool Philharmonic tonight,bit of Beethoven,as David Brentwould say ‘He's the best oneisn't he’’

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Nordic LandscapesThursday 10 November7.30pm

“Some composers mix colourfulcocktails” said Jean Sibelius. “I offerpure, cool water”. Certainly, you’llnever hear anything purer or moreinvigorating than his majestic FifthSymphony: beginning with a northernsunrise, inspired by a flight of swansand ending with a tune so great and sosimple that once you’ve heard it, you’llnever forget it. It’s a true modern classic– and we hope that Gary Carpenter’sbrand new concerto for the Orchestra’sPrincipal Bassoon Alan Pendleburywill be one too. Knowing Carpenter,surprises should come thick and fast!Grieg’s delightful Symphonic Dances,meanwhile, aren’t so much cocktailsas delicious musical canapés.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

GriegSymphonic Dances

CarpenterBassoon Concerto(World premiere)

SibeliusSymphony No.5–Vasily Petrenko conductorAlan Pendlebury bassoon–

–Classic Intro 6pmComposer Gary Carpenter talksabout his Bassoon Concerto, whichreceives its first performance tonight.

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Sunday Afternoon Classics

Fire and IceSunday 13 November2.30pm

“Some composers mix colourfulcocktails” said Jean Sibelius. “I offerpure, cool water”. Certainly, you’llnever hear anything purer or moreinvigorating than his majestic FifthSymphony: beginning with a northernsunrise, inspired by a flight of swansand ending with a tune so great and sosimple that once you’ve heard it, you’llnever forget it. Pianist Kathryn Stottbrings her special brand of poetry toMozart’s noble final piano concerto.Grieg’s Symphonic Dances, meanwhile,aren’t so much cocktails as deliciousmusical canapés – a rarely-heard (andwonderfully catchy) treat for anyonewho loves his musicfor Peer Gynt.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

GriegSymphonic Dances

MozartPiano Concerto No.27in B flat, K595

SibeliusSymphony No.5–Vasily Petrenko conductorKathryn Stott piano

Kathryn Stott piano

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Saturday Series

RequiemSaturday 19 November7.30pm

Still waters run deep. Gabriel Fauréwas a quiet man, but the sheer beautyof his music can’t conceal a world ofheartfelt emotion. There’s no anger orfury in his haunting Requiem, just someof the most transcendent choral musicever written, and its famous Pie Jesu willstay with you forever. Back on this sideof the channel, Elgar’s touching set ofchildhood miniatures uncovers hiddenfeelings of a very British kind. Andrenowned choral conductor David Hilland the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicChoir rediscover one of the smash-hitsof Edwardian England: SamuelColeridge-Taylor’s fabulouslyentertaining Hiawatha’s WeddingFeast. Audiences of thousands usedto turn up to hear this piece wearingfull Native American head-dress – andwe’re certainly not going to stop you!

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

ElgarWand of Youth Suite No.2

Coleridge-TaylorThe Song of Hiawatha:Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast

FauréRequiem–David Hill conductorAlison Hill sopranoThomas Randle tenorGeorge Humphreys baritoneRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir


Schubert’s ‘The Great’Thursday 24 November7.30pm

Some listeners call it the “Great Cmajor”. Musicians call it the “Great Cmonster”! But both are agreed: there’snothing in all music to compare withSchubert’s mighty final symphony.Hear it as a summer journey througha sunlit world of melody, or as a twenty-something genius throwing down achallenge to Beethoven himself. Justmake sure you hear it, because underhistoric-performance specialist AndrewManze (making his Liverpool debut)you’ll never experience it played withmore energy – or joy. First, though,Beethoven’s Leonore No.3 sets a taleof heroism and adventure to music ofepic power, while Prokofiev’s gorgeousFirst Violin Concerto sets a virtuosoviolinist loose in a fairy-taledreamworld. The superb Canadianviolinist James Ehnes is your guide.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

Classic Intro 6pmConductor Andrew Manze talks aboutthe works in this evening’s concert.

BeethovenLeonore Overture No.3

ProkofievViolin Concerto No.1

SchubertSymphony No.9 ‘The Great’–Andrew Manze conductorJames Ehnes violin–


Discover the Classics Beethoven IVan the Man: 3 is a Magic Number!Saturday 19 November 11am-1pmLet Classic FM’s Creative Directorand Presenter, Tim Lihoreau, takeyou on a relaxed, enjoyable learningjourney on Saturday mornings.In this session, as well as looking atthe Leonore Number 3, we’ll be digginginto the Symphony No. 3 hearingthe stories behind the ‘Eroica’.See page 36 for more informationDavid Hill conductor


EroicaSunday 27 November2.30pm

Two mighty chords shatter the silence,and Beethoven’s Third Symphonyexplodes into the world. Beethovenwrote his “Heroic” symphony as atribute to a great revolutionary warrior –but when those ideals were betrayed,he slashed the score in a fit of rage.Conductor Andrew Manze has devotedhis career to the music of the 18thcentury; so he’s just the man to bringthis instalment of our Beethoven Editionbiting and kicking into the 21st – andto capture the heart-stopping thrills ofLeonore No.3, an overture so dramaticthat it had to be dropped from its ownopera! Prokofiev’s dreamy ViolinConcerto No.1 provides some relieffrom all the action, with the superbJames Ehnes as soloist.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

‘Mendelssohn’s violin concerto broughtthe other treat of the night - soloistJames Ehnes.The Canadian delivereda lustrous,lyrical performance,ekingthe sweetest of tones.’Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo, 2010

BeethovenLeonore Overture No.3

ProkofievViolin Concerto No.1

BeethovenSymphony No.3 ‘Eroica’–Andrew Manze conductorJames Ehnes violin–This concert is linked to:

Discover the ClassicsBeethoven IVan the Man: 3 is a Magic Number!Saturday 19 November 11am-1pmLet Classic FM’s Creative Directorand Presenter, Tim Lihoreau, takeyou on a relaxed, enjoyable learningjourney on Saturday mornings.In the first session on Beethoven, aswell as looking at the Leonore No.3(and finding out what made it thirdtime lucky for Ludwig), we’ll be digginginto the Symphony No.3 hearing thestories behind the ‘Eroica’.See page 36 for more information

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James Ehnes violinPhotography © Benjamin Ealorega

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Classic FM Series

PicturesWednesday 30 November& Thursday 1 December7.30pm

A hut on hen’s legs, dancing slave-girls,luminous skulls… sounds spectacular?It’s amazing what Mussorgsky achieveswith a head full of stories, an ear formusical colour, and a few shots of vodka!In his first Liverpool appearance, theacclaimed Polish conductor MichalDworzynsky unlocks a real Russianjewel-box of a concert. Whether it’sBorodin’s dangerously seductive dances,Mussorgsky’s fantastic gallery fullof musical pictures, or Glazunov’ssumptuous forgotten gem of a violinconcerto (with a passionate soloist),you’re guaranteed one thing: terrifictunes in fabulous colours. Kodály’s feistyset of Hungarian folkdances might comefrom further west, but they’ve got fireto spare. There’ll be no letting-up!

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

BorodinPolovtsian Dances

GlazunovViolin Concerto

KodályDances from Gálanta

Mussorgsky/RavelPictures at an Exhibition–Michal Dworzynsky conductorEugene Ugorski violin

‘Vasily Petrenko’s ranting,brutalinterpretation of the Sixth – a highpoint of Liverpool Philharmonic’sanniversary cycle – was driven bya strong sense of the prophetic:political as well as aesthetic… I doubtwhether anything so provocative hasbeen done with the piece for ages…’The GuardianTim Ashley, March 2011


Mahler 9Thursday 8 December7.30pm

When Gustav Mahler began his NinthSymphony, he knew that he was livingon borrowed time. But that wasn’tgoing to hold him back, and he pouredeverything he had into some of the mostpoignant, powerful and heartbreakinglysincere music ever written. As we reachthe end of our critically-acclaimedMahler Edition, there’s no better wayto bring this extraordinary journey toa close than with the ultimate romanticsymphony – in every sense. VasilyPetrenko guides us through a glowingworld of hymns, Viennese waltzes, half-remembered songs and distanttrumpets, before the sun sets onMahler’s very own last word: a long,final fade to silence. Unforgettable.Please note no interval.

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40

MahlerSymphony No.9–Vasily Petrenko conductor–

–Classic Intro 6pmNorman Lebrecht, one of the mostwidely-read commentators on music,culture and politics, regular presenteron BBC Radio 3 and author of WhyMahler?, speaks about the composer’sNinth Symphony.–

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The Best ChristmasSing-along Ever!Saturday 10 &Saturday 17 December 7.30pm

Carl Davis CBE (Hon) conductorMary Carewe soprano–Liverpool Philharmonic TrainingChoir and Melody Makers–When Carl Davis promises the bestChristmas sing-along ever, he delivers!Join Carl, the Orchestra and starsoprano Mary Carewe as they crackopen their musical selection box for aChristmas party like no other. Whetherit’s the serenity of Bach and Tchaikovskyor such all-time family favourites asRudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, WhiteChristmas and Santa Claus is Comingto Town, Carl knows exactly how to getan audience into the Christmas spirit –and don’t worry, you’ll have plentyof chance to join in too!

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40

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Spirit of Christmas7.30pm

Liverpool Philharmonic’s traditionalcelebration of Christmas has been muchloved by generations, and this year isjust as you remember it, full of gloriousmusic and favourite readings thatcapture the magic and mystery of thefestive season. John Suchet, one of theUK’s best-known newscasters andjournalists, Beethoven scholar, and nowthe voice of Classic FM’s morning showis our presenter this year. Making herLiverpool Philharmonic debut, playingthe instrument that possibly above allothers conjures up visions of snowyChristmas mornings and Yuletide cheer,is the 23-year-old Norwegian trumpeter,Tine Thing Helseth, whose album, MyHeart is Ever Present, a collection of herfavourite Christmas songs, went ‘gold’in the Norwegian classical chart. The“full bodied and stirring” (LiverpoolEcho) Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicChoir stars.

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40

Friday 16 DecemberTuesday 20 DecemberWednesday 21 DecemberThursday 22 DecemberFriday 23 December–John Suchet presenterTine Thing Helseth trumpetIan Tracey conductor–Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic ChoirLiverpool PhilharmonicYouth ChoirSimon Emery LiverpoolPhilharmonic Youth Choir director–

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‘Amazing performanceof the Spirit of Christmas@liverpoolphil tonight,feel so christmassy now!’

@NikkiGirvan

Tine Thing Helseth trumpet

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The Wizard of Ozwith Live MusicFriday 30 December2.30pm & 7pm

John Wilson conductor–We all remember the moment inThe Wizard of Oz when black and whitetransforms into colour. And you’ll neverforget hearing those glorious songsperformed live, with the classic movie,by a full symphony orchestra. Forgetthat scratchy old soundtrack – for thefirst time, you’ll hear Somewhere Overthe Rainbow, Follow the Yellow BrickRoad and the whole of the score infull orchestral Technicolor. Whetheryou’re introducing your children orgrandchildren to The Wizard of Oz forthe first time or – like conductor JohnWilson – you know every line and stillcan’t get enough of it, this is the ultimateseasonal family treat.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36,Children £7

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New Year’s EveSaturday 31 December7.30pm

See in the New Year with a swing,as bandleader extraordinaire JohnWilson transforms the Orchestra intothe ultimate big-band. It’ll be a nightof pure showbiz glamour, all silkystrings, blaring brass and swooningsaxes as midnight draws closer; aglittering hit-parade of jazz standardsby Gershwin, Porter and Irving Berlinin arrangements by Nelson Riddle andBilly May, as well as toe-tapping dancenumbers and classic showtunes.No-one does it quite like John Wilson.He’s joined by Clare Teal, one of theUK’s most successful British jazz singers.Bring in 2012 in unforgettable style!

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, 40

John Wilson conductorClare Teal vocalist–‘@liverpoolphil Fantastic JohnWilson concert last night;the mandeserves a knighthood.Why is therenot more of this sort of music around?’aaa@Ruffordman

The Wizard of Oz Clare Teal vocalist

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MessiahSaturday 7 January7pm (note start time)

Handel’s Messiah isn’t so much anoratorio as a national institution.Everyone knows the Hallelujah chorus,but if that’s all you know, you’re in fora wonderful revelation – because everynote is just as inspired. Whatever yourbeliefs you’ll be stirred by some of themost uplifting music of all time, includingEv’ry Valley, I Know That My RedeemerLiveth and For Unto Us A Child is Born.It’s a New Year tradition in Liverpool,and this year, early music expert PaulAgnew and a top-notch team of singerstake it to the next level, with a rareperformance of Messiah the wayit was done at the great BirminghamFestival of 1784 – bigger, brassier,and more glorious than ever.

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40

Handel Messiah–Paul Agnew conductorKlara Ek sopranoIestyn Davies countertenorAllan Clayton tenorRoderick Williams bass–Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir

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Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’Wednesday 11 &Thursday 12 January7.30pm

One great composer: three incredibleworlds. From blazing joy to blindingrage, no composer captured humanemotion with more passion - or poetry -than Ludwig van Beethoven. Tonight'sconcert squeezes a lifetime of feeling intotwo extraordinary hours - from thebrilliant sunshine of the ‘Prometheus’overture to Beethoven’s Fourth pianoconcerto, which so transfixed the 26-year-old Robert Schumann upon firsthearing that he “sat in my place withoutmoving a muscle or even breathing."The great Russian virtuoso NikolaiLugansky brings all his mastery tobear – before Vasily Petrenko and theOrchestra set out on a cheerful rambleacross the woods and fields ofBeethoven’s lovely ‘Pastoral’ symphony.Hear it as the most serene of allRomantic symphonies, or simplyrelax by Beethoven’s brook andlisten to the birdsong.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

BeethovenOverture, Prometheus

BeethovenPiano Concerto No.4

Beethoven Symphony No.6‘Pastoral’–Vasily Petrenko conductorNikolai Lugansky piano–This concert is linked to:

Discover the ClassicsBeethoven II Au NaturelSaturday 7 January 11am-1pmLet Classic FM’s Creative Director andPresenter, Tim Lihoreau, take you ona relaxed, enjoyable learning journeyon Saturday mornings. Session II onBeethoven sees the composer ‘aunaturel’ – or at least, out in thecountryside.See page 36 for more information

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EnchantmentThursday 19 January7.30pm

As Hitler’s armies surrounded thecity of Leningrad, Dmitri Shostakovichsat down and composed his SeventhSymphony. Written for massedbattalions of musicians, this is musicfrom the front line – a spectacular hymnof defiance from an unbreakable city.It’s a long-awaited landmark in VasilyPetrenko and the Orchestra’s acclaimedShostakovich symphony cycle, and it’llleave you reeling. But first, witnesshistory in the making, as Liverpool hearsthe UK premiere of EnchantementsOubliées by the extraordinary Chinese-born composer Qigang Chen. Chen wasthe composer behind the Beijing Olympicsopening ceremony, so prepare to beastonished – and to hear sounds likeyou’ve never heard before.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

AdamsThe Chairman Dances

Qigang ChenEnchantements oubliés(UK premiere)

ShostakovichSymphony No.7 ‘Leningrad’–Vasily Petrenko conductor–We are delighted to welcome to this concertdelegates from the Association of British Orchestra’sannual conference, held in Liverpool this year.

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–Classic Intro 6pmDavid Fanning, professor of musicat the University of Manchesterand expert on the music of DmitriShostakovich, and his wife, MichelleAssay speak about Shostakovich’s‘Leningrad’ Symphony.


LeningradSunday 22 January2.30pm

As Hitler’s armies surrounded the cityof Leningrad, Dmitri Shostakovich satdown and composed his SeventhSymphony. Written for massedbattalions of musicians, this is musicfrom the front line – a spectacular hymnof defiance from an unbreakable city.It’s a long-awaited landmark in VasilyPetrenko and the Orchestra’s acclaimedShostakovich symphony cycle, and it’llleave you reeling. First, though, twomodern masters tweak the whiskers oftyranny: Hindemith’s feisty ballet-suitewas banned by the Nazis, while JohnAdams “foxtrot for orchestra” turnscommunist propaganda into high camp.Political scandals weren’t meant to bethis much fun!

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

AdamsThe Chairman Dances

HindemithNobilissima visione

ShostakovichSymphony No.7 ‘Leningrad’–Vasily Petrenko conductor

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Schubert’s UnfinishedSaturday 28 January7.30pm

Why add to perfection? Neither FranzSchubert or Anton Bruckner managed tofinish their greatest symphonies, but notrue music-lover would have it any otherway. Schubert’s Eighth symphony packsa whole lifetime of hope, suffering andjoy into just two perfect movements.And the final instalment of Bruckner’slife-long quest for the eternal is all themore powerful for ending in a mighty cryof unanswered longing. From toweringopening to heart-rending finish,Bruckner’s Ninth is one of music’s mostcompelling spiritual journeys; our seriesof great Ninth Symphonies wouldn’t becomplete without it. The young Czechconductor Tomáš Netopil, returning toLiverpool for the second time, showswhy he’s already attracted the admirationof Sir Simon Rattle.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

SchubertSymphony No.8 ‘Unfinished’

BrucknerSymphony No.9–Tomáš Netopil conductor

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BurleskeWednesday 1 &Thursday 2 February7.30pm

You’re not meant to begin your firstsymphony with the wrong chord.and a piano concerto shouldn’t beginwith an outrageous drum solo. Wrongon every score, as Beethoven and Strausssimply cut loose and let fly in a concertwithout a dull note in it. It’s an uproariousLiverpool debut for two of the mostbrilliant rising stars on the currentscene: the British conductor Leo Hussain,and 28-year-old Swiss pianist FrancescoPiemontesi – whose playing wasdescribed by one critic as “a smallmusical miracle”.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

BeethovenOverture, Leonore 2

Richard StraussBurleske for piano and orchestra

WagnerSigfried Idyll

BeethovenSymphony No.1–Leo Hussain conductorFrancesco Piemontesi piano–This concert is linked to:

Discover the Classics Beethoven IIIComposer, 29. Bad sense of humour,own teeth, WLTM…Saturday 28 January 11am-1pmLet Classic FM’s Creative Directorand Presenter, Tim Lihoreau, takeyou on a relaxed, enjoyable learningjourney on Saturday mornings.Our final session on Ludwig’s themelooks at the composer approachinga significant birthday (30) andbreaking his symphonic duck withan absolute corker.See page 36 for more information

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Tomáš Netopil conductor

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The Film Musicof John Williams:80th Birthday CelebrationSaturday 11 February 7.30pm

No-one writes a big film theme likeJohn Williams: that’s why he’s theworld’s most popular living classicalcomposer. And if you think his music isthrilling on the big screen, just wait untilyou hear it played live! Join film-musicmaestro Carl Davis and the Orchestrafor a blockbuster 80th birthday tributeto John Williams and the legendarymovie composers who inspired him.It’s just hit after hit after hit, includingStar Wars, Schindler’s List, HarryPotter and the Philosopher’s Stone,Superman, E.T., Raiders of the LostArk, Jaws, Citizen Kane, Star Trek,The Magnificent Seven – and amultiplex-load more!

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40

Carl Davis CBE (Hon)conductor–Classic Intro 6pmDr. Giles Hooper, Head of the School ofMusic at University of Liverpool, talksabout the film music of John Williams.

‘Listened to Shostakovich 10by @liverpoolphil & Petrenkofor 1st time driving down M6.Nearly crashed in excitement.’

@drbhind Liz Hind


Petrenko’s ShostakovichThursday 16 February7.30pm

“In this realm, time becomes space…”From CS Lewis to Terry Gilliam,Wagner’s Parsifal has been aninspiration to the very greatest creativeartists. But if you don’t have the time(or inclination) for four hours of Germanopera, this extraordinary ‘ParsifalSymphony’ weaves all the visionarybeauty of Wagner’s final masterpieceinto one sumptuous orchestral tapestry.First, though, comes the perfect antidoteto seriousness. The Soviet authoritiesthought that Shostakovich’s Ninth wastoo entertaining to be a ‘proper’ NinthSymphony – though if you’ve beenfollowing our critically acclaimed seriesof Shostakovich recordings, you’ll knowthat Petrenko and the Orchestra shoulduncover some powerful hidden depths.Meanwhile, three rarely-heardShostakovich miniatures offer a strikingshowcase for our famous RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Choir.

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40

ShostakovichThree Poems for chorus

ShostakovichSymphony No.9

WagnerSymphonic Excerpts fromParsifal–Vasily Petrenko conductorRoyal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Choir–

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Petrenko’s ParsifalSunday 19 February2.30pm

“In this realm, time becomes space…”From CS Lewis to Terry Gilliam,Wagner’s Parsifal has been aninspiration to the very greatest creativeartists. But if you don’t have the time (orinclination) for four hours of Germanopera, this extraordinary ‘ParsifalSymphony’ weaves all the visionarybeauty of Wagner’s final masterpieceinto one sumptuous orchestral tapestry.Vasily Petrenko loves it, and you will too.Certainly, it’s all a world away from theswashbuckling brilliance of Beethoven’sexuberant Fourth Symphony, the latestinstalment in our Beethoven series, andarguably the most entertaining! Weber’sfairy-tale overture brings these twoworlds together, in a concert that beginswith a magic horn-call and ends with thediscovery of the Holy Grail itself.Hearing is believing...

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

WeberOverture, Oberon

BeethovenSymphony No.4

WagnerSymphonic Excerpts fromParsifal–Vasily Petrenko conductor

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Han-Na Chang conductorPhotography © Sheila Rock and EMI

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Tchaikovsky’sRomantic ViolinWednesday 22 &Thursday 23 February 7.30pm

Who said genius had to be misunderstood?When Beethoven’s Seventh was playedfor the first time, the audience immediatelydemanded an encore! From that nightin Vienna, to its recent appearance inthe film The King’s Speech, Beethoven’sexuberant, perennially fresh Seventhhas never stopped bringing audiencescheering to their feet. It should makea thrilling Liverpool debut for the youngKorean cellist-turned-conductorHan-Na Chang, and with Glinka’sflamboyant Ruslan and Ludmillatopping the bill, and the 26-year-oldRussian virtuoso Valeriy Sokolovtackling Tchaikovsky’s effervescentViolin Concerto, this should be oneroof-raising celebration of youthfulenergy – and talent!

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

GlinkaOverture, Ruslan and Ludmilla

TchaikovskyViolin Concerto

BeethovenSymphony No.7–Han-Na Chang conductorValeriy Sokolov violin

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Northern LightsThursday 1 March7.30pm

Christian Lindberg isn’t just the world’sgreatest living trombonist – he’s oneof the greatest musicians on earth,full stop. “You could put a kazoo in hishands and he’d sell the concert hall out”exclaimed one critic. So we’re thrilledto welcome him to Liverpool as aconductor, in a stirring all-Scandinavianprogramme. Carl Nielsen’s HeliosOverture is a bracing salute to the risingsun; while Sibelius’ Second Symphonybegins in the peace of the Finnishforests, and ends in a hymn of triumph.But there’s a sensational bonus, asLindberg takes up his trombone to jointhe Orchestra’s very own PrincipalTrombone, Simon Cowen, in the UKpremiere of the spectacular Echoesof Eternity, by his fellow SwedeJan Sandström.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

NielsenHelios Overture

SandströmEchoes of Eternity fortrombone and orchestra(UK premiere)

SibeliusSymphony No.2–Christian Lindberg conductorSimon Cowen trombone–


Discover the Classics Scandinavia‘Above the clouds, the sky is always blue’Saturday 25 February 11am-1pmLet Classic FM’s Creative Directorand Presenter, Tim Lihoreau, takeyou on a relaxed, enjoyable learningjourney on Saturday mornings. Takingits title from an old Scandinaviansaying, we spend a session looking atthe trio of Nielsen, Grieg and Sibelius.See page 36 for more information

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Grieg’s Piano ConcertoSunday 4 March2.30pm

Think of Scandinavia and you thinkof fresh air, glowing skies, and naturalbeauty on a truly majestic scale. And thatgoes for Scandinavian music too. CarlNielsen’s Helios Overture is a bracinghymn to the rising sun; while Sibelius’Second Symphony begins in the peace ofthe Finnish forests, and ends in a mightyflood of patriotic emotion. Stirring stuff– especially with one of Sweden’sgreatest living musicians.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

NielsenHelios Overture

GriegPiano Concerto

SibeliusSymphony No.2–Christian Lindberg conductorAlessandro Taverna piano–This concert is linked to:

Discover the Classics Scandinavia‘Above the clouds, the sky is always blue’Saturday 25 February 11am-1pmLet Classic FM’s Creative Directorand Presenter, Tim Lihoreau, takeyou on a relaxed, enjoyable learningjourney on Saturday mornings. Takingits title from an old Scandinaviansaying, we spend a session looking atthe trio of Nielsen, Grieg and Sibelius,including the stories behind Grieg’swonderful Piano Concerto.See page 36 for more information

Christian Lindberg conductor

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Beethoven’s EighthThursday 15 March7.30pm

Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony mightnot be his longest, but it packs a terrificpunch. It’s a dangerously funny musicalfirecracker, and it’s the explosiveclimax of this latest instalment in ourEssential Beethoven, which pairs thetense drama of Beethoven’s CoriolanOverture with one of twentieth-centurymusic’s great political thrillers:Shostakovich’s searing First ViolinConcerto. Dutch violinist SimoneLamsma and British conductorAlexander Shelley are both rising starsof the concert scene, and they bringtotal commitment to everything theyperform. Expect passion, expect power –and after the interval, expect somethingcompletely different, in Shostakovich’sdelightfully daft Second Ballet Suite.Serious fun.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

BeethovenCoriolan Overture

ShostakovichViolin Concerto No.1

ShostakovichBallet Suite No.2,ed. Lev Atovmyan

BeethovenSymphony No.8–Alexander Shelley conductorSimone Lamsma violin–


Bruch’s Violin ConcertoSunday 18 March2.30pm

Good things come in small packages!Beethoven’s Eighth Symphony mightnot be his longest, but it packs a terrificpunch. It’s a real musical firecracker,and it’s the hilarious climax of thislatest, tune-packed instalment in ourBeethoven series. Conductor AlexanderShelley knows how to make thingsfizz, so there’ll be rapid-fire wit inBeethoven’s dramatic CoriolanOverture, and knockabout farce inShostakovich’s delightfully daft SecondBallet Suite – a musical raspberry inthe face of anyone who still thinks thatShostakovich didn’t know how to havefun! As for Bruch’s First Violin Concerto,there’s a reason why it’s the world’sbest-loved violin concerto. But you’llnever hear anyone play it with morepanache – or romance – thanSimone Lamsma.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

BeethovenCoriolan Overture

BruchViolin Concerto No.1

ShostakovichBallet Suite No.2ed. Lev Atovmyan

BeethovenSymphony No.8,–Alexander Shelley conductorSimone Lamsma violin

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Alexander Shelley conductor Simone Lamsma violin

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Dream TeamWednesday 21 &Thursday 22 March7.30pm

There’s something about Frenchcomposers! When Hector Berliozwanted to impress a girl, he couldn’t justwrite her a simple love song. HisFantastic Symphony is just that, aheadlong, opium-fuelled fantasy ofobsessive love, violent betrayal, satanicrites and death on the guillotine. It’llknock you sideways. By comparison,Camille Saint-Saëns led a blameless life,but that didn’t stop one critic saying thathis Second Piano Concerto “begins inchurch and ends in a bordello!”Whatever; it’s almost indecentlyentertaining, and when the world-beating dream-team of Vasily Petrenko,the Orchestra and Simon Trpčeski cometogether again, there’ll be no shortageof je ne sais quoi. Debussy’s sensuousRondes de Printemps gets the sap rising.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

DebussyRondes de Printemps

Saint-SaënsPiano Concerto No.2

BerliozSymphonie Fantastique–Vasily Petrenko conductorSimon Trpčeski piano

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Saturday Series

European Opera Centre:The School for FathersSaturday 31 March7.30pm

Four stupid old men, a boy disguisedas a girl, and a shed-load of great tunes.Wolf-Ferrari’s I Quattro Rusteghi mightjust be the most brilliant comic operayou’ve never heard! Take a generousdose of Italian farce, throw in a spoonfulof Gilbert & Sullivan, add a splash ofPuccini: you’ll soon realise why GustavMahler was one of Wolf-Ferrari’s greatestfans. For this semi-staged performance,Vasily Petrenko and the Orchestra arejoined by sparky young soloists fromthe European Opera Centre – and ifyou saw their uproarious performanceof Wolf-Ferrari’s Susanna’s Secret andMendelssohn’s The Wedding of Camachoin recent seasons, you’ll be ready foran evening of unbeatable operatic fun.Sung in Italian with English surtitles

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

Wolf-FerrariI Quattro Rusteghi(The School for Fathers)–Vasily Petrenko conductorBernard Rozet directorSoloists from the EuropeanOpera Centre–Classic Intro 6pmKenneth Baird, director of the EuropeanOpera Centre, speaks with the directorof tonight’s performance about thebackground and preparation of the opera.–

The European Opera Centre is supportedby the European Commission andThe Royal Bank of Scotland.

Simon Trpceski piano & Vasily Petrenko conductorPhotography © Mark McNulty

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St Matthew PassionWednesday 4 April7pm (note start time)

Filled with emotion, a survivor ofgreat and terrible events tells his tale.As he sings of his friend’s betrayal andkilling, the ancient tragedy comesstartlingly alive. Other voices tell theirstories, a great chorus becomes an angrycrowd, and even the listeners becomepart of the unfolding drama. This isBach’s St Matthew Passion, and it’ssimply overwhelming. Whatever yourown beliefs, trust us: you’ve never heardsacred music like this. It’s more likea Shakespeare tragedy than anythingyou’ll find in a hymn book. Join us,and open your heart to one of westernmusic’s most powerful – andtransforming - experiences.

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40

BachSt Matthew Passion–Vasily Petrenko conductorAndrew Staples EvangelistIain Paterson ChristusMalin Christensson sopranoHelena Rasker altoBen Johnson tenorKonstantin Wolff bass–Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic ChoirChoristers of Liverpool Cathedral–Thanks to the Kenneth Stern Trustand performed in Ken’s memory

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This Sporting LifeMusic inspired by sportSaturday 14 April7.30pm

As the UK takes the Olympic startingblock, the Orchestra prepares to gofor gold! Our premiership team ofmusicians, captained by the inimitableCarl Davis, tackles some of the all-timechampion sporting themes. Fromfan favourites like Nessun Dorma,Jerusalem and We Are the Championsto TV and movie classics, includingChariots of Fire, Rocky and TheImpossible Dream, it’s a line-up tohave you cheering from the terraces!Get behind Davis and the Orchestra asthey play for England in the stunningart deco Liverpool Philharmonic Hall -our very own field of dreams.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

Carl Davis CBE (Hon) conductorJesus Leon tenor

Carl Davis CBE (Hon) conductor

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John Wilson’sYeomen of the GuardSaturday 21 April7.30pm

“I have a song to sing, O…” Gilbertand Sullivan’s The Yeomen of theGuard is one of the best-loved of Britishcomedies, packed with mock-Tudorwordplay, topsy-turvy plot-twists,and infectiously hummable tunes.Yet with its story of love and loss underthe shadow of the executioner’s block,it’s actually the pair’s darkest show, witha bittersweet sting in the tail. It mightjust be the greatest British opera of the19th century – and with John Wilson onthe podium, we think you’ll be bowledover. Whether you’re a lifelong Savoyardor a G&S virgin, this semi-stagedperformance (in full costume) shouldbe a magnificent salute to a trueBritish masterpiece.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

Gilbert & SullivanThe Yeomen of the Guard–Cast includes

Simon Butteriss Jack PointSarah Fox Elsie MaynardJill Pert Dame CarruthersRichard Angas Wilfred ShadboltAndrew Kennedy FairfaxHeather Shipp Phoebe Meryll–John Wilson conductorRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir–This concert is linked to:

Discover the ClassicsWilliam and ArthurNo More Mr Nice Guy!Saturday 21 April 11am – 1 pmLet Classic FM’s Creative Director andPresenter, Tim Lihoreau, take you ona relaxed, enjoyable learning journeyon Saturday mornings. A look at thetopsy-turvy world of William (Gilbert)and Arthur (Sullivan) with a particulardelve into their only opera with aserious ending – shock, horror!See page 36 for more information

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Great British Film MusicSaturday 28 April7.30pm

WilliamsHarry’s Wondrous World

CoatesMarch: The Dam Busters–John Wilson conductorIan Buckle piano–Film music doesn’t have to meanHollywood – in fact, from the wartimethrills of The Dam Busters andDangerous Moonlight to the risquéhigh-jinks of the Carry Ons, some ofthe most memorable film scores areas British as bangers ‘n’ mash. JohnWilson and the Orchestra take anostalgic journey to a world whereShakespearean kings jostle with clog-wearing Lancastrians, where ladies inlavender take tea on board the OrientExpress, and where Spitfires soar overHogwarts Castle. These great Britishtunes are the soundtrack to all ouryesterdays.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

WaltonBattle in the Air: Battle of Britain

Lambert Anna Karenina

BenjaminWaltz and Gallop: An Ideal Husband

Vaughan WilliamsPrelude: The 49th Parallel

WaltonTwo movements from Henry V:II Passacaglia: The Death ofFalstaff, III ‘Touch her soft lipsand part’

Addinsel Warsaw Concerto:Dangerous Moonlight

Ireland March: the Overlanders

Arnold Suite: Hobson’s Choice

Hess Theme: Ladies in Lavender

RogersTheme: Carry on Up the Khyber

R.R. BennettLove Theme: Yanks,Suite: Murder on the OrientExpress

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Cunning Little Vixen

‘...The film is absolutely enchanting,and it does add to its appeal tohave it on a big screen and witha live orchestra.’Manchester Evening News

‘Kids should see it’Los Angeles Times

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The Cunning Little VixenSunday 29 April4pm

When the gamekeeper brings homea rescued fox cub, he unleashes a forceof nature! Sharp-Ears the Vixen is theultimate free spirit, and Janáček’svibrant tale of life and love in theBohemian forests is simply one of theliveliest, quirkiest and most entertainingoperas ever written – a joyous fairy-talefor children from 8 to 80.This shortened, animated versioncaptures all its magic, and with the fullOrchestra playing Janáček’s enchantingscore in synch with the film, it’ll neversound more gloriously alive. And just toget you into the mood for fairy stories,conductor Laurent Pillot gives us twomore – which you might just recognisefrom Disney’s Fantasia.

A great concert for older (7+) childrenand their families!

Please note gunshot in film

Tickets £16, £18, £22£7 children

MussorgskyNight on a Bare Mountain

DukasThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice

JanáčekThe Cunning Little VixenAnimated film with live orchestra–Laurent Pillot conductor–The animated version of The Cunning Little Vixenwas commissioned by BBC Television and co-producedwith Opus Arte and Los Angeles Opera with theco-operation of the European Opera Centre

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Beethoven’s FifthWednesday 2 May &Thursday 3 May 7.30pm

BrahmsPiano Concerto No.1

BeethovenSymphony No.5–Vasily Petrenko conductorAndreas Haefliger piano

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New WorldSaturday 12 May 7.30pm

With its glorious tunes, grand emotionsand sweeping drama, Dvořák’s NinthSymphony has long been a Liverpoolfavourite. But there’s always somethingmagical about hearing it performed bya Czech conductor. Jakub Hrůša mightbarely be into his 30s, but he’s got thismusic in his blood, and for his Liverpooldebut he’s also bringing us a real Czechrarity; a stirring patriotic masterpieceby Dvořák’s great hero Smetana. Addthe astonishing 31-year-old Russianvirtuoso Yevgeny Sudbin, making hisLiverpool debut in Mozart’s darkestpiano concerto, and this concert looksset to be a real highlight of the season.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

SmetanaWallenstein’s Camp

MozartPiano Concerto No.24 in C minor,K491

DvořákSymphony No.9 ‘New World’–Jakub Hrůša conductorYevgeny Sudbin piano

Andreas Haefliger piano

“Thus Fate hammers on the door!”declared Beethoven. And with justfour explosive notes, he changed thecourse of musical history. Our Beethovenseries wouldn’t be complete withoutBeethoven’s Fifth – and if all you knowof it is that incredible beginning, VasilyPetrenko is set to reveal its full glory.Brahms’ First Piano Concerto isn’t quitewhat you expect either, especially ifyou think of Brahms as a bearded oldgent who wrote lullabies! This is thepassionate cry of a young artist crushedby a hopeless love; huge in scale,stupendously difficult, and driven byan almost volcanic passion. With thegreat Andreas Haefliger at the keyboard,you’ll be gripped.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

Jakub Hruša conductor

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Fountains of RomeThursday 17 May7.30pm

We’ve often welcomed youthful soloiststo Liverpool – but a teenage conductoris a phenomenon indeed! That’s exactlyhow critics around the world are describingIlyich Rivas, the latest star to emergefrom Venezuela’s inspirational musiceducation system. See what all the fuss isabout, as he takes the Orchestra throughthree showstoppers: Brahms’ salute tostudent drinking songs, Respighi’stechnicolor postcard from the EternalCity, and the rarely-heard, unfinishedNinth Symphony by Rachmaninov’sfriend Alexander Glazunov. And thensit back and enjoy the fireworks as heis joined by Wirral-born keyboardmegastar Stephen Hough – in theultimate romantic piano concerto.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

BrahmsAcademic Festival Overture

GlazunovSymphony No.9

RespighiThe Fountains of Rome

RachmaninovPiano Concerto No.3–Ilyich Rivas conductorStephen Hough piano–Sponsored by

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Classic FM Series

BoléroWednesday 23& Thursday 24 May7.30pm

“So much glamour and charm surroundsthe Labèque sisters, it’s hard not todrown in misty-eyed admiration.”Critics tend to lose their heads overKatia and Marielle Labèque. When theseextraordinary French sisters take thestage, you’re guaranteed dazzling pianoplaying, sparkling wit and an unmistakablyGallic joie de vivre. Add Poulenc’s fizzyConcerto for Two Pianos, and you candouble the fun! And that’s just themouth-watering entrée in tonight’sFrench feast; also on the menu is asunny little symphony by the teenageBizet and the ravishing Second Suitefrom Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloé. Guestconductor Kazushi Ono knows exactlyhow to make these scores – and yourspines – tingle. Anything for afters?Well, only the smouldering passionof Ravel’s Boléro!

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

Special thanks to the Grodner Family

RavelDaphnis and Chloe, Suite II

PoulencConcerto for Two Pianos

BizetSymphony in C

RavelBoléro–Kazushi Ono conductorKatia and Marielle Labèque pianos–This concert is linked to:

Discover the ClassicsBoleroA Certain ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’Saturday 19 May 11am -1pmLet Classic FM’s Creative Director andPresenter, Tim Lihoreau, take you ona relaxed, enjoyable learning journeyon Saturday mornings. In the finalsession, we dig into the Bolero andlook at how it nearly never was, howthe snare drummers need to work out,and how it managed to beat Bizet’sSymphony in C to a premiere.See page 36 for more information

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Rachmaninov’s PianoConcerto No. 3Sunday 20 May2.30pm

It’s been called the Everest of pianoconcertos, and fans of the film Shinewill know that it’s broken many a lesserpianist. But Rachmaninov’s Third PianoConcerto is also Imperial Russia’s lastgreat showpiece, glowing with emotionand surging with Rachmaninov’sincomparable romantic tunes. And ifany pianist alive can scale its peaks, it’sthe incredible Stephen Hough – who’sbeen hailed as the world’s most brilliantkeyboard virtuoso. Today, though,he meets another phenomenon – theastonishing teenage conductor IlyichRivas, the latest star to emerge fromVenezuela’s inspirational musiceducation system. Dvořák’s lovely,neglected Symphonic Variations andBrahms’ riotous Academic FestivalOverture should let him stretchhis wings.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36

BrahmsAcademic Festival Overture

DvořákSymphonic Variations

RachmaninovPiano Concerto No.3–Ilyich Rivas conductorStephen Hough piano

Ilyich Rivas conductor

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Saturday Series

Beethoven’s NinthSaturday 9 June7.30pm

When Ludwig van Beethoven composedhis Ninth symphony, he threw downan enduring musical challenge. With itsepic emotions, and tremendous final‘Ode to Joy’, it’s the Ninth Symphony bywhich all others are measured – and oneof those pieces that everyone needs tohear before they die. So join VasilyPetrenko, the full Orchestra and Choir,and a world-class team of soloists, andwitness a landmark in the history ofBritish music, as Master of the Queen’sMusic Sir Peter Maxwell Davies reacheshis own Ninth Symphony. Dedicatedto the Queen as a Diamond Jubileetribute, and commissioned by the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic, he’s told usthat the symphony will be inspired bythe events of her long reign.

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40

BrittenNational Anthem

Maxwell DaviesSymphony No.9(World premiere)

BeethovenSymphony No.9–Vasily Petrenko conductorKatarzyna Dondalska sopranoSarah Richmond altoPaul Charles Clarke tenorGidon Saks bass–Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir–Classic Intro 6pmComposer Sir Peter Maxwell Daviesdiscusses his new Ninth Symphony.

Katia and Marielle Labèque pianos

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Discoverthe ClassicsLet Classic FM’s Creative Directorand Presenter, Tim Lihoreau, takeyou on a relaxed, enjoyable learningjourney on Saturday mornings.

You’ll discover the musical, socialand historical stories behind someof the superb music and composersfrom the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra’s 2011/12 season.

The seven sessions will featurecommentary by Tim animated withshort musical extracts performed bya musician from the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra, plusopportunities for questions, discussionand fun, lively debate. A great wayto spend your Saturday mornings!

Sessions take place on Saturdaysfrom 11am – 1pm in the RodewaldSuite at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.Tea and coffee provided.

Hollywood!Saturday 15 October

Ahead of A Night at the Oscars, we’lllook at the A-list composers who wrotefor the movies – AND… the ones whodidn’t: the composers who had theirmusic smuggled into some of ourfavourite screen moments!Linked to 22 October programme page 12

Beethoven IVan the Man: 3 is a Magic Number!Saturday 19 November

In the first session on Beethoven, as wellas looking at the Leonore Number 3 (andfinding out what made it third time luckyfor Ludwig), we’ll be digging into theSymphony No.3 hearing the storiesbehind the ‘Eroica’.Linked to 24/27 November programme page 15/16

Beethoven II‘Au Naturel’Saturday 7 January

Session two on Ludwig van Beethovensees the composer ‘au naturel’ – or at least,out in the countryside. Symphony No.6 –The Pastoral – is under the spotlight,and we discover the yin to its yang.Linked to 11/12 January programme page 20

Beethoven IIIComposer, 29. Bad sense of humour,own teeth, WLTM...Saturday 28 January

Our final session on Ludwig’s themelooks at the composer approaching asignificant birthday (30) and breakinghis symphonic duck with an absolutecorker. And we discover – who was theOrange Baron and how important washe to our hero.Linked to 1/2 February programme page 22

Scandinavia‘Above the clouds, the sky is always blue’Saturday 25 February

Taking its title from an old Scandinaviansaying, we spend a session looking at thetrio of Nielsen, Grieg and Sibelius,including the stories behind Grieg’swonderful Piano Concerto. There’sNorway you can afjord to miss it!Linked to 1/4 March programme page 25/26

William and ArthurNo More Mr Nice Guy!Saturday 21 April

A look at the topsy-turvy world ofWilliam (Gilbert) and Arthur (Sullivan)with a particular delve into their onlyopera with a serious ending – shock,horror! As well as a quick dip into Gilbert& Sullivan on film, we’ll see how Sullivansurpassed himself with his stout Yeomen.Linked to 21 April programme page 30

BoléroA Certain ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’Saturday 19 May

In the final session, we dig into theBoléro and look at how it nearly neverwas, how the snare drummers need towork out, and how it managed to beatBizet’s Symphony in C to a premiere.Linked to 23/24 May programme page 34

Tickets£15 per session £90 per series (7 sessions)Concessions (Claimants / Students)

£10 per session £60 per series (7 sessions)

Behind the Musicat Liverpool Philharmonic

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LunchtimeLearningWhether you are new to classical musicor a regular concert goer, join composerand lecturer Ian Stephens for a daytimeseries of inspiring music andrelaxed learning.

Each series includes three events:a mixture of Lunchtime Concertsperformed by musicians of the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestra andopportunities to experience full orchestrarehearsals at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Each event also includes a 45 minuteinteractive workshop in the RodewaldSuite exploring the music to be featuredin the concert/rehearsal. Workshopsinclude discussion, music activitiesand opportunities to socialise.Tea and coffee provided.

Please note that Orchestra rehearsalsmay not cover all listed repertoire

Autumn Series

Schubert OctetLunchtime concertThursday 6 October 12pm–SerenadeRehearsal visitWednesday 12 October 1pm

Music of Holst, Walton and ElgarJohn Wilson conductorJonathan Aasgaard cello–Nordic LandscapesRehearsal visitMonday 7 November 1pm

Music of Grieg, Carpenterand SibeliusVasily Petrenko conductorAlan Pendlebury bassoon

Winter Series

LeningradRehearsal visitTuesday 17 January 1pm

Music of ShostakovichVasily Petrenko conductor–Ballet for BrassLunchtime ConcertThursday 2 February 12pm

Ballet music by Tchaikovsky, Delibesand Prokofiev, arranged for and playedby the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra’s brass principals.–Dream TeamRehearsal visitTuesday 20 March 1pm

Music of Debussy, Saint-Saënsand BerliozVasily Petrenko conductorSimon Trpčeski piano

Spring Series

All Around the BassLunchtime concertMarcel Becker and Genna SpinksThursday 3 May 12pm

Virtuoso chamber musicfor double bass–Fountains of RomeRehearsal visitWednesday 16 May 1pm

Music of Glazunov and RespighiIlyich Rivas conductor–Cerberus TrioLunchtime concertThursday 24 May 12pm

Music of Beethoven and Brahms

TicketsEach series is £45 per personConcessions £30 per person(Claimants / Students) and communitygroups (minimum of 5 people)

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TicketsAvailable at a reduced rate of £7per person for groups or individualsliving within the Liverpool City Councildistrict. Tickets for groups andindividuals based outside of Liverpoolare £15 per person (discounts for groupsof 30 or more). Tours are availableon selected dates only and must bepre-booked in advance. Special ratesfor tours and music making workshopsare available for educational groups.

Tours can be booked by calling0151 709 3789 or online atliverpoolphil.com

The LiverpoolPhilharmonic Experience

The perfect introductionto Liverpool Philharmonic,we offer guided tours of theunique art deco LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall as wellas the chance to watch arehearsal by the award-winning Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra.Refreshments are provided.The experience lastsapproximately 3 hours.

Tour dates are published onliverpoolphil.com from thefollowing dates:

Booking open 1 August 2011September – December 2011

Booking opens 1 December 2011January – March 2012

Booking opens 1 March 2012April – July 2012

SuperSing!SuperOrchestra!

Your chance to performon stage at LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall!These exciting eventspromise to be challengingand great fun, providingopportunities to workwith top class conductorsand perform alongsideprofessional musicians.

SuperOrchestra!

Orchestral musicians ofGrade 4 standard and aboveare invited to take part inthis unique event whereyou’ll rehearse and performwell-known orchestralworks alongside musiciansfrom the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra.

Saturday 16 JuneLiverpool Philharmonic HallMorning Sectional rehearsalsAfternoon Full rehearsalEarly evening Concert

Booking InformationParticipant places and audience ticketscan be booked through Box Officeon 0151 709 3789 or online atwww.liverpoolphil.com/superorchestra.Audience tickets for the concert are £3.

Participant fee £27Concessions £13.50 (Claimants only)

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SuperSing!

Previous singing experienceis not required but energyand enthusiasm are essential!

Rehearsals will take place over aperiod of six sessions, so you’ll haveplenty of time to get to know the musicand really impress your friends andfamily. For the final concert you’ll bejoined by an accompanying ensembleof professional musicians.

Two SuperSings! are available in 2012.Each will focus on a different genre ofmusic which will be announced whenbooking opens in September.

Participant places and audience ticketscan be booked through Box Officeon 0151 709 3789 or online atwww.liverpoolphil.com/superorchestra.Audience tickets for the concert are £3.

Participant fee £50Concessions £25 (Claimants only)

SuperSing! 1

RehearsalsThursdays 10, 17, 24, 31 MayThursday 7 JuneLiverpool Philharmonic at the FriaryEvening soundcheckThursday 14 JuneLiverpool Philharmonic HallEarly Evening ConcertSaturday 16 JuneLiverpool Philharmonic Hall

SuperSing! 2

RehearsalsTuesdays 15, 22, 29 MayTuesdays 5, 12 JuneLiverpool Philharmonicat the FriaryEvening soundcheckThursday 14 JuneLiverpool Philharmonic HallEarly Evening ConcertSaturday 16 JuneLiverpool Philharmonic Hall

Please note repertoire and genres willbe announced when booking opens1 September 2011.

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In Conversationwith Vasily PetrenkoWednesday 7 September 6pmpage 07

Beginning his fifth season asChief Conductor of the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra, Vasily Petrenkotalks with Darren Henley, ManagingDirector of Classic FM about theforthcoming season, his musical passionsand the joys and challenges of beinga conductor.

Tickets £5(free for members and subscribers –tickets required)–The Romantic Loner:An Introduction to WilliamWalton's concertosHumphrey Burton, CBEThursday 13 October 6pmpage 11

Emmy-award winning classical musicpresenter, broadcaster, director andauthor of William Walton: The RomanticLoner, Humphrey Burton discussesWilliam Walton’s concertos in thisone-hour talk.

Thursday 10 November 6pmpage 14

Composer Gary Carpenter talks abouthis Bassoon Concerto, which receivesits first performance tonight.–Thursday 24 November 6pmpage 15

Conductor Andrew Manze talks aboutthe works in this evening’s concert.–Thursday 8 December 6pmpage 17

Norman Lebrecht, one of the mostwidely-read commentators on music,culture and politics, regular presenteron BBC Radio 3 and author ofWhy Mahler?, discusses the composer’sNinth Symphony.–Thursday 19 January 6pmpage 21

David Fanning, professor of music atthe University of Manchester and experton the music of Dmitri Shostakovich,and his wife, Michelle Assay, discussShostakovich’s ‘Leningrad’ Symphony.

Saturday 11 February 6pmpage 23

Dr. Giles Hooper, Head of the School ofMusic at University of Liverpool, talksabout the film music of John Williams.–Saturday 31 March 6pmpage 28

Kenneth Baird, director of the EuropeanOpera Centre, speaks with the directorof tonight’s performance about thebackground and preparation of theopera, The School for Fathers.–Saturday 9 June 6pmpage 35

Composer Sir Peter Maxwell Daviesdiscusses his new Ninth Symphony.

Classic Intros

Our pre-concert talks andinterviews with visitingartists and scholars area great way to get morefrom the performance.

The talks, with the exceptionof 7 September, are free.

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Ensemble10/10

Ensemble of the Year 2009Royal Philharmonic SocietyMusic Awards

(Shared with the RoyalLiverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra)

Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra’scontemporary music group

Concert Seriesof the Year 2009Royal PhilharmonicSociety Music Awards

Carpenter at 60Wednesday 16 November7.30pmThe Cornerstone,Liverpool Hope University

This is a programme that celebratesall that is good about Ensemble 10/10,pitching the wide ranging talent of localcomposers against the establishednames of Europe. Danish maverickHans Abrahamsen’s music often takeson epic qualities despite its brevity,whilst German Detlev Glanert createspieces of exquisite scope and sumptuouscolour. At home Stephen Pratt andLarry Goves will supply pieces of vividlycontrasting textures and effortlessforms. But the floor belongs to GaryCarpenter’s original voice as the groupperform two pieces as a birthdaypresent; a repeat of his outstandingmusic theatre piece of 2010 (based onthe cult miniature scenes about Britishlife devised by Guardian columnistCraig Taylor) and his earlier Azalias.The concert opens the 2011Cornerstone Festival.

Tickets £10

Gary CarpenterOne Million Tiny OperasAbout Britain

Gary CarpenterAzalias

Detlev GlanertContemplated by a Portraitof a Divine

Hans AbrahamsenTwo songs without words:Herbstlied, Liebeslied

Larry GovesI wear you on my sleeve

New works by Stephen Prattand Graham Warner(World premieres)

–Clark Rundell conductorEmma Morwood sopranoLouise Ashcroft mezzo-soprano

Sonic TapestriesWednesday 25 January7.30pmThe Cornerstone,Liverpool Hope University

Born in Argentina, grounded in hisEastern European Jewish roots, buttotallyathomeonthestreetsofManhattan,Osvaldo Golijov effortlessly crossescultural boundaries with his vibrant,warm-blooded music. His 2004 song-cycle Ayre is already a modern classic,joyously veering (as one critic put it)“from danceable laptop-poweredgrooves to radiant slow songs full ofyearning”. The sensational mezzo LoréLixenberg – star of Jerry Springer: TheOpera – will turn it into a riotous one-woman drama. Fellow South AmericanEnrico Chapela crosses different musicalboundaries with his brilliant Irrational,andregular10/10collaboratorIanGardinerhas his successful Spinning and Weavingunfurled in its newly extended tapestry.Alessio Ferrante’s piece is the first pieceto be performed this season out of thenew European composer mentoringscheme made in collaboration with theHuddersfield Contemporary MusicFestival and the groups Nieuw Ensemble(Holland) and Icarus (Italy).

Tickets £10

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Music Theatre NightWednesday 7 March7.30pmContemporary Urban Centre

Adam Gorb is one of the mostimaginative and accessible Britishcomposers of his generation and hisinspiration is global with his ownpersonal recipe for sonic discovery.The world premiere of his new one-actopera, written for 10/10 to a libretto byBen Kaye, will deal with urban life withEastern Eurpean resonances. Musictheatre dominates this programme asAilís Ní Ríain’s luminous 2010 10/10commission is repeated adding herown sound worlds to the dramaticanticipation of the evening. Manchester-based Richard Whalley describescomposing as a bit like juggling whilstriding a unicycle, but he will let themusic take the stage here. Yu Odais the second composer to gain aperformance from our Europeancomposer mentoring scheme.

Tickets £10

Adam Gorbnew one-act opera(World premiere)

Ailís Ní RíainIn Sleep...

New works by Richard Whalley(World premiere) and Yu Oda–Clark Rundell conductorSoloists from the Royal NorthernCollege of Music

Osvaldo GolijovAyre

Ian GardinerSpinning and Weaving(Commissioned by the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic)

Enrico ChapelaIrrational

Andrew NormanTry(Jointly commissioned by the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic and the LosAngeles Philharmonic)

Conlon Nancarrowarr. Gardiner Study #6

New work by Alessio Ferrante–Clark Rundell conductorLoré Lixenberg mezzo-sopranoKatherine Lacy bass clarinet

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PathfindersWednesday 18 April7.30pmThe Cornerstone,Liverpool Hope University

Composers from Holland and Italyhave taken some startlingly differentroutes through the contemporary musicscene. Master craftsmen from differentgenerations and differing languages areshowcased in this concert. LuigiDallapiccola’s night is a darkly troubleddream, whilst the legendary LouisAndriessen is both starkly powerful andsurprisingly gentle in Zilver. GiovanniSollima usually soothes and challengesin equal measure and Martijn Paddingoften takes a more intricate but equallydirect approach. In the midst of thesecontrasts, former Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra Composer inResidence David Horne does somethingtotally unexpected with his favouriteVelvet Underground songs. GaetanoNenna is another composer from theEuropean composer mentoring schemeputting his own voice amongst hisillustrious Italian colleagues.

Tickets £10

Luigi DallapiccolaPiccola Musica Notturna

Martijn PaddingSlow March to Moscow

David HorneRestless Feeling

Louis AndriessenZilver

works by Giovanni Sollimaand Gaetano Nenna–Clark Rundell conductor

Race against TimeWednesday 13 June7.30pmContemporary Urban Centre

In 1954, the Czech athlete Emil Zátopekshattered a world record by running5000 metres in just over 13 minutes.In 2012, on the eve of the Olympics,Liverpool-born composer Emily Howardhas got just 12 minutes to tell his storyin a pocket-size opera commisionedfor the 2012 Olympic celebrations.Martinu’s jazzy concerto and Janáček’sdelightfully silly set of children’s rhymesare Czech mini masterpieces both. Theseand a new work by contemporary Czechcomposer Ondřej Kyas surround thiscelebration of a Czech hero. Ligeti’sfamous and virtuosic masterpieceprovides an extra and contrasting majorfocal point to the evening. Hui-TakCheung is another young composerfrom our mentoring scheme.

Tickets £10

*New Music 20x12 is an independent commissioningprogramme initiated by Jillian Barker and DavidCohen and delivered by PRS for Music Foundationin partnership with the BBC, the London OrganisingCommittee of the Olympic Games and ParalympicGames and Sound and Music.Special thanks toJerwood Charitable Foundation for making thisNew Music 20x12 commission possible.

Emily HowardZatopek!(World premiere)(Commissioned by Second Movementwith support from New Music 20x12*)

Bohuslav MartinuConcertino for cello, winds,piano and percussion

Leoš JanáčekŘíkadla

György LigetiChamber Concerto

New works by Ondřej Kyas andHui Tak Cheung–Clark Rundell conductorMembers of the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic ChoirMembers of LiverpoolPhilharmonic Youth Choir

Clark Rundell conductor

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ChamberMusicRodewaldConcert Series

100 Years of ChamberMusic in LiverpoolOctober 2011 will see the 100thanniversary of the Rodewald ConcertSeries, a series which continues to bringthe finest string quartets, vocalists andrecitalists to Liverpool. The seriesstarted in 1911 in memory of Alfred E.Rodewald, the celebrated Liverpool-based benefactor and conductor.Alfred Rodewald was a closefriend of Elgar.

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Paul Lewis pianoThe CompleteSchubert Cycle

Paul Lewis pianoMark Padmore tenor

Tuesday 27 September 7.30pm

Four Impromptus D935Moments Musicaux D780Fantasy in C ‘Wanderer’ D760–Monday 26 March 7.30pm

German Dances D783Sonata for Piano No.14in A minor D784Allegretto in C minor D915Sonata for Piano No.16in A minor D845

Tuesday 1 November 7.30pm

Die Schöne Müllerin–Tuesday 7 February

Winterreise

‘And the listener must wait,out of respect to this marvellouspartnership of Mark Padmore andPaul Lewis, until time can be takenfor it alone and uninterrupted, toaccompany them on the journeythrough to its unearthly end.’Gramophone Magazine

Dreamer, poet, radical, and visionary,Franz Schubert was a composer whostood between worlds. In his short life,he wrote music as epic as Beethovenand as perfect as Mozart; music thatcould bubble with life and joy and yetprobe the darkest depths of the humansoul – or distil both experiences intopure, haunting beauty. Schubert’smusic defined the Romantic age andPaul Lewis’s astounding performancesare coming to define the way our agehears Schubert. In barely a decade,Lewis has emerged as one of the greatmusical thinkers of our time, and hisrelationship with Schubert is at the veryheart of his artistry.

Now, at the climax of a two-yearexploration of Schubert’s late pianomusic, Lewis returns to his home cityfor a series of concerts that explore thefull range of Schubert’s mature genius;from deceptively simple miniaturesto such groundbreaking romanticmasterpieces as the Wanderer Fantasyand the late piano sonatas. He alsoresumes his acclaimed partnershipwith tenor Mark Padmore, inperformances of two of Schubert’sgreat song-cycles: Die Schöne Müllerinand the devastating Winterreise.Whether you hear the whole series,or just one concert, make sure youexperience what promises to be oneof the artistic events of the decade.

Tickets £25

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Belcea QuartetThe Complete BeethovenString Quartets

Tuesday 4 October7.30pmString Quartet Op.74in E flat major ‘ Harp’String Quartet Op.18 No.3in D majorString Quartet Op.130with finale in B flat major–Monday 28 November7.30pmString Quartet Op.95in F minor ‘Serioso’String Quartet Op.18 No.6in B flat majorString Quartet Op.127in E flat major–Friday 20 January7.30pmString Quartet Op.18 No.2in G majorString Quartet Op.59 No.2in E minorString Quartet Op.131in C sharp minor

Tuesday 13 March7.30pmString Quartet Op.18 No.1in F majorString Quartet Op.59 No.3in C majorString Quartet Op.132in A minor–Tuesday 24 April7.30pmString Quartet Op.59 No.1in F majorString Quartet Op.18 No.4in C minorString Quartet Op.135in F major–Tuesday 12 June7.30pmString Quartet Op.18 No.5in A majorString Quartet Op.130with fugue in B flat major

“What do I care for your wretchedfiddle when I am speaking to my God?”Ludwig van Beethoven nevercompromised. Even today his stringquartets are amongst the highestchallenges for any ensemble. They’realso one of the greatest musical journeysany listener or performer can everundertake. From the explosive humourof Op.18 – where Beethoven takes onMozart and Haydn, and blows themboth sky-high – through to thetranscendent final vision of the latequartets, they range from mightysymphonic dramas to some of the mostintimate, and heart-rending, momentsin all of western music.

Since their debut in 1994, the Belceahave established themselves as one ofthe most accomplished and imaginativestring quartets on the internationalscene. Now, in the wake of their award-winning recording of the completeBartók string quartets, they tackle thesummit of the string quartet repertoire,performing all seventeen of Beethoven’s

quartets over six carefully-plannedconcerts. Hear one, or hear them all;each promises to offer a gripping insightinto the heart and mind of music’sultimate revolutionary. It’s a specialoccasion for the Belceas. And it’ll be aspecial occasion for anyone who lovesstring quartets, who loves Beethoven –or who simply loves great music,whatever its form.–Tickets £25–‘They are pre-eminent in this repertoire– so supple in their expressivity,somagically blended and balanced,sopristine in their intonation and confidentin articulation and colouration...thiswas sublime playing.’The Independent

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JoglaresaSaturday 3 December7.30pm

Ever felt that Christmas just gets morecommercial every year? Then throw offthe trappings of modern life, turn backthe clock, and get ready to party likeit’s 1399 with Joglaresa – the incrediblemedieval band that brings the soundsof another age back to vibrantlyentertaining life in a fully costumedperformance. Brace yourselvesfor riotous dance tunes, traditionalcarols and old English lullabies, andswap Slade and The X Factor for theravishing sounds of vielles, harps,voices and bells as Joglaresa get “strictlymedieval” on the festive season. This isYuletide, the really old-fashioned way!

Tickets £22

On Yoolis Night

An evening of Medieval ChristmasCarols, from instrumental dancesto Middle English lullabies–‘Joglaresa sing and play straightfrom the breast-bone’The Independent–‘I was blown away by theircharm and originality’The Scotsman

Sacconi String QuartetWednesday 12 October7.30pm

John McCabe is a Liverpool legend,and his music just gets fresher with age.Tonight, the Sacconi Quartet join forceswith the celebrated principal horn of theLondon Symphony Orchestra to give theworld premiere of McCabe’s brand newHorn Quintet, written specially for themat the request of the Rodewald ConcertSociety. Expect bravura performancesby this superb young British team.

Tickets £22

‘The festival sensation,the youngSacconi Quartet completely bowledover a packed audience.The chemistrybetween these four young players istangible and magical’The Scotsman

Sacconi Quartet

HaydnString Quartet No.66 in G major,Opus 77 No.1

McCabeQuintet for Horn and StringQuartet(World premiere)

SchubertString Quartet in D minor, D810,'Death and the Maiden'–David Pyatt horn

Katona Twins guitarsTuesday 19 June7.30pm

Twin brothers Peter and Zoltán Katonawere born in Hungary, trained inGermany and live in Liverpool. But theirspectacular brand of guitar playing hasmade a splash around the world! Fromorchestral favourites in jaw-droppingarrangements to contemporary classicsof the guitar repertoire, there’s no limitto what the Katonas can do with theirguitars – and they deliver it all withirresistible flair. Join them in theiradopted home town for an eveningof Vivaldi, Boccherini, Paganini andPiazzolla (and a few surprises), andwitness the phenomenon for yourself.

Tickets £25

Works by Vivaldi, Boccherini ,Paganini, Piazzolla andsome Katona Twins originalcompositions and arrangements–Katona Twins guitars–‘Very talented twins… The Katonasplay marvellously,with a glorioussound and irrepressible rhythm.’American Record Guide

Danel String QuartetWednesday 9 May7.30pm

Fresh, colourful and powerfullyimaginative, the music of Wirralcomposer Emily Howard has been oneof the real discoveries of recent seasons.Don’t miss this first ever performanceof her latest major work, speciallycommissioned for the Orchestra’sprincipal clarinet Nicholas Cox andthe acclaimed Danel String Quartet.Two 24-carat classics provide thesetting: Schubert’s gloriously tuneful‘Rosamunde’ quartet, and Mozart’sgorgeous Clarinet Quintet – even by hisstandards, some of the most ravishinglybeautiful music he ever wrote.

Tickets £22

SchubertString Quartet No.13in A minor, ‘Rosamunde’

Emily HowardClarinet Quintet(World premiere)

MozartClarinet Quintet, K.581–Danel String QuartetNicholas Cox clarinet–‘They deliver readings of fabulousclarity,discipline and tonal character...The unanimity of teamwork,theindividuality of the solos, suggesta quartet that knows and likes itself,and isn’t shy about personalityor projection.’Musicweb International

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FamilyConcertsLiverpool PhilharmonicFamily Concerts bringchildren and adultstogether to experiencethe thrill of a full symphonyorchestra playing live.

These one-hour concerts are a greatintroduction to classical music forchildren aged 4-10 and their families.Each concert has a theme and you’reinvited to join in by wearing fancy dress.Fidgeting is allowed so come alongand give it a try!

Children are invited to have a goon a variety of instruments from2pm prior to each concert at ourInstrument Petting Zoo!

Spooktacular!Sunday 30 October2.30pm

Programme to include:

Music from Harry Potter andGhostbusters, as well as Dukas’The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, andSaint-Saëns’ Danse Macabre.–Alasdair Malloy presenter/soloistMichael Seal conductor–Add some musical mystery to yourHalloween weekend! This spine-tinglingselection of sensational music will leaveyou giddy with goose bumps.

Wear your favourite halloween costumeand arrive by 2pm if you’d like to enterour costume competition with prizes!

Tickets £10, £14£6 children

The Snowman

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Pops

The Wizard of Ozwith Live MusicFriday 30 December2.30pm & 7pm

John Wilson conductor–We all remember the moment inThe Wizard of Oz when black andwhite transforms into colour. And you’llnever forget hearing those glorioussongs performed live, with the classicmovie, by a full symphony orchestra.Forget that scratchy old soundtrack –for the first time, you’ll hear SomewhereOver the Rainbow, Follow the YellowBrick Road and the whole of the scorein full orchestral Technicolor. Whetheryou’re introducing your children orgrandchildren to The Wizard of Oz forthe first time or – like conductor JohnWilson – you know every line and stillcan’t get enough of it, this is the ultimateseasonal family treat.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36Children £7

Family FilmFavouritesSunday 5 February2.30pm

Alasdair Malloy presenter/soloist–Dress up as a character from yourfavourite film, and come along to ourconcert featuring music from the best-loved family films of all time, includingFantasia, Raiders of the Lost Ark,Pirates of the Caribbean, Sound ofMusic, Toy Story, Lion King, E.T.and more!

There’ll be prizes for the best costume,so arrive by 2pm if you’d like to takepart in our competition!


Science FictionClassicsSunday 6 May2.30pm

Alasdair Malloy presenter/soloist–A fantastic adventure through TimeAnd Relative Dimensions In Spaceas our very own Time Lord AlasdairMalloy has close encounters without of this world favourites fromlarge and small screens.

The programme includes music fromDr Who, a musical tribute to Star Trek,as well as music from Star Wars.Mankind’s giant leap is rememberedand we pay a visit to our nearestplanetary neighbour with a movementfrom Holst’s Planets Suite. Come inyour best outer space gear for a trulyintergalactic experience!

Best of all – come to LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall from 1.30pmto meet all your favourite Dr Whoand Star Wars characters!


The Snowmanplus Santa’s Sing-along

Saturday 17 December2.30pm

Sunday 18 December11.30am and 2.30pm

Thursday 22 December11.30am and 2.30pm–Alasdair Malloy presenter/soloistTimothy Henty conductor–Join us for our annual holidayextravaganza for the whole family,this year featuring the film TheSnowman by Raymond Briggs,accompanied by the full orchestra.As usual you’ll be invited to singalongto your Christmas favourites and Santawill make a special appearance.A high-energy treat to get everyonein the mood for Christmas!

www.thesnowman.co.uk


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The CunningLittle VixenSunday 29 April 4pm

The perfect concert to introducechildren aged 7+ to classical musicSee page 31 For details

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Schubert’s OctetThursday 6 October

SchubertOctet–Concettina del Vecchio violinKate Marsden violinRebecca Walters violaHilary Browning celloMarcel Becker double bassKatherine Lacy clarinetGareth Twigg bassoon–Tickets £6

Ensemble of St. Luke’sThursday 27 October

ShostakovichString Quartet No.8–Alexander Marks violinKate Marsden violinRobert Shepley violaGethyn Jones cello–Tickets £6

Kiryl Keduk pianoThursday 17 November

Chopin4 Mazurkas, Op.24

ChopinFantasy in F minor, Op.49

PaderewskiNocturne, Op.16 No.4

PaderewskiCaprice (in the style of Scarlatti)Op.14 No.3

DebussyThree Preludes from Book 1 -Nos 3, 4, 5

StravinskyThree Movements from Petrushka–Kiryl Keduk was winner of the RNCMJames Mottram International PianoCompetition 2010–Tickets £6

LunchtimeConcertsA musical interludeto your busy day...

The concerts featuremusicians from the RoyalLiverpool PhilahrmonicOrchestra. The concertsstart at 1.05pm and lastabout 45 minutes.

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Fusion: Music fromthe MediterraneanThursday 1 December

Giulio BriccialdiWind Quintet No.1, Op.124

De Falla, arr. Wayne PetersonSpanish Pieces

BerioOpus Number Zoo

Eurico CarrapatosoCinco Elegias

IbertTrois Pièces Breves–Cormac Henry fluteRachael Pankhurst oboeKatherine Lacy clarinetSarah Whibley bassoonTim Jackson horn–Tickets £6

Adi Brett violin andIan Buckle pianoThursday 12 January

Sonatas by Elgar and Janáček–Tickets £6

Ballet for BrassThursday 2 February

Rhys Owens trumpetTim Jackson hornSimon Cowen tromboneRobin Haggart tuba–The Orchestra’s brass principals dontheir tights and tutus for an entertainingprogramme featuring music from theworld of ballet. The concert will includeworks by Tchaikovsky and Delibes, aswell as music from Prokofiev’s Romeoand Juliet arranged for brass byprincipal horn Tim Jackson.–Tickets £6

Perchance to Dream -The Musical Worldof Ivor NovelloThursday 23 February

Including Novello favourites such asShine Through My Dreams, When theGypsy Played, My Dearest Dear, TheLeap Year Waltz, We’ll Gather Lilacs,Love is My Reason, Fly Home Little Heart–James Clark violin Ian Buckle pianoAlison Barton mezzo-soprano–Tickets £6

Gold and SilverThursday 22 March

Ian ClarkeMaya

Frank MartinBallade

BirtwistleDuets for Storab

MessiaenLe Merle Noir

DopplerAndante and Rondo–Cormac Henry andFiona Paterson flutesRon Abramski piano–Tickets £6

All Around the BassThursday 3 May

Marcel Becker and friends–Marcel Becker, Principal Double Bassof the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra presents virtuoso chambermusic for the double bass. The highlightwill be the Passione amorosa for twodouble basses by Giovanni Bottesini,where Marcel will be joined by Orchestradouble bass player Genna Spinks.–Tickets £6

CerberusThursday 24 May

Beethoven and Brahms TriosKatherine Lacy clarinetIan Bracken celloIan Buckle piano–Tickets £6

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Sunday 20 November7.30pm

WeberOverture, Der Freischutz

BeethovenSymphony No.2

HindemithSymphonic Metamorphosison Themes by Weber–Tickets £9 adults£6 children (under 25s)

Sunday 25 March 7.30pm

William MarshallCrossfire

VivaldiGloria

Vaughan WilliamsSymphony No.2 ‘London’–Liverpool PhilharmonicYouth ChoirSimon Emery LiverpoolPhilharmonic Youth Choir Director–Tickets £9 adults£6 children (under 25s)

National YouthOrchestra of Great BritainThursday 5 January 7.30pm

Elgar Cello Concerto

Walton Symphony No.1–Paul Daniel conductorNatalie Clein cello–Tickets £20, £17, £14, £11, £8All seats £5 for under 25sSpecial offer £2 off top 3 ticket pricesfor Liverpool Philharmonic subscribers

Sunday 27 May 7.30pmDebussyPrélude à l’après-midi d’un faune

LisztPiano Concerto No.1

HoneggerPastorale d’ete

StravinskyFirebird Suite (1919 version)–Yuanfan Yang pianoRNCM James Mottram International PianoCompetition, Junior Category Winner 2010

–Tickets £9 adults£6 children (under 25s)

LiverpoolPhilharmonicYouthOrchestraSir Simon Rattle Patron

Liverpool Philharmonic YouthOrchestra offers young musiciansfrom the region exceptional orchestraltraining and performance experience.As the youth orchestra of the Liverpool

Philharmonic, its members benefitfrom a prestigious association withone of the UK’s premier symphonyorchestras and concert halls.

For more informationvisit liverpoolphil.com/joinyouthorchestra.

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These are exciting times not onlyfor the Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicOrchestra but also for RensburgSheppards, as after almost 150 yearsof having the name of our founder,Henry E Rensburg in our name,June 2011 will see us change our nameto Investec Wealth and Investmentfollowing the acquisition of thebusiness by Investec. Whilst the nameis changing, the core business valuesremain the same, client centred, highlyprofessional wealth managementsolutions provided by a stable teamof colleagues. Put simply the name maychange but the culture of our businessremains the same.

To reflect our commitment to theOrchestra and Liverpool and to ensurethat the long standing commitmentthat we as a business have had to theOrchestra and the arts nationally weare delighted to announce that we arelaunching the Henry E Rensburg Seriesof concerts for the 2011/12 season.We are proud of our support of theOrchestra, proud to celebrate theheritage of our business and its rootsin Liverpool by supporting the HenryE Rensburg Concert Series and lookforward to building on these successeswith our new name, Investec Wealthand Investment.

IntroducingRoyal LiverpoolPhilharmonicOrchestraHenry ERensburgConcert Series ≥

Investec Wealth and Investment Directors

Jon Seal and David Owen, pictured with Liverpool

Philharmonic’s Chief Executive Michael Eakin,

Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko and members

of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Henry E Rensburg Series13 October, 20 October, 10 November,24 November, 8 December, 19 January,16 February, 1 March, 15 March, 17 May

Join us!The generosity of our supportersenables us to continue our work bothon the stage and in the community.If you would like to support the RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic, there are manyways to get involved andwe are gratefulfor your support at any level.

If you would like to learn more abouthow to support the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic in any capacity,please call 0151 210 2921, [email protected] visit liverpoolphil.com.

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AccessLiverpool Philharmonic Hall provides arange of facilities for disabled customers,including:

> Level access is available to thefoyer and box office.

> Passenger lift and level access isavailable to stalls / boxes in theconcert hall and to the GrandFoyer Bar.

> Public phone (situated by the liftin the Foyer) and the box officecounter are also accessible towheelchair users.

> Spaces for wheelchairs pluscompanions are available in boxes7 and 16, in the front and rear stallsand the restaurant.

> A unisex WC is available in theouter corridor of the auditoriumclose to Box 7.

> Fully trained front of house staffare always available to help withspecial requirements.

> An infra-red hearing system isavailable. Contact the Box Officein advance.

Large print versions of thebrochure are available fromthe marketing departmentby calling 0151 210 2895.

Guide dogs are welcome throughoutthe building. Please advise the box officewhen purchasing your ticketif you are bringing a guide dog.

Please let the box office know of yourspecific requirements when bookingyour tickets in order to make bestuse of the facilities.

Hall InformationAll areas of the building arenon-smoking, including the bars.Alcohol and glassware are not permittedin the auditorium (including the boxes)at any time. The auditorium usuallyopens 30 minutes prior to the start of theperformance. Please ensure that allmobile phones, and othercommunications devices are switchedoff before entering the auditorium.Flash photography or recording of any

performance in any format is strictlyprohibited. Stewards and trained firstaid personnel are on duty during anyperformance to assist you if required.

Baby Changing FacilitiesBaby changing facilities are nowavailable in the WC in the outercorridor of the auditorium closeto Box 7.

The Main Auditorium, RodewaldSuite, Green Room and other spacesat Liverpool Philharmonic Hallare available to hire for yourprestigious event.

These spaces are ideal for concerts,lectures, prize-giving ceremonies,conferences and other events.Additional facilities such as box officeservice, technical equipment and staffand marketing are also available.We tailor our offer to suit your event.Generous discounts are available foreducation and community groups.

For further information and to discusshow we can help your event, callMoira Hall on 0151 210 2896.

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Liverpool Philharmonic HallPublic TransportLiverpool Philharmonic Hall is withinwalkingdistanceofLimeStreetandCentralStations. We are also on the frequent86 bus route. Merseytravel.gov.uk hascomprehensive transport informationand a ‘Journey Planner’ service, or youcan call Traveline on 0871 200 2233.

Liverpool Philharmonic HallDirections from the M62Continue along the motorway untilits end and then follow the signsfor the city centre, cathedrals anduniversities (c.3 miles). Turn left atthe Metropolitan Cathedral and headpast the Everyman Theatre alongHope Street (see map). If lost, use thismaxim: find one cathedral, head forthe other. Liverpool PhilharmonicHall is halfway between the two.

Postcode Navigation > L1 9BP

St George’s HallConcert RoomSt George’s Hall is on William BrownStreet in Liverpool city centre, directlyopposite Lime Street Station. Access tothe Concert Room is via the entranceon William Brown Street at the northend of the building. By car on enteringthe city follow signs for Lime Streetrailway station.

There are a number of nearby car parks,including Queen’s Square Car Park,and limited parking for Blue Badgeholders at St. George’s Hall.

By public transport Queen's SquareBus Station and Lime Street Station areboth less than 5 minutes walk away.

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Liverpool Hope UniversityThe CornerstoneThe entrance to Liverpool HopeUniversity, The Cornerstone, is fromShaw Street, opposite the Collegiate.

There is car parking available onthe campus from 45 minutes priorto evening performances. Please notethat parking is limited and is on a firstcome, first served basis.Cost £3You can also park at the 24-hourQ-Park on Epworth St. Pick up a voucherat the campus for a discounted rateof £1.90 for up to 5 hours.

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ContemporaryUrban CentreThe Contemporary Urban Centre issituated on Parliament Street, oppositeCains Brewery. Access to the centre ison Greenland Street, off Jamaica Street.

There is only on-street car parkingavailable at the centre.

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1 Liverpool PhilharmonicHallSituated on Caledonia Street, thiscar park is open from 8.30am until15mins after the end of concerts.Please note that parking is limited andis on a first come, first served basis.

Cost > £5

2 Blackburne HouseSituated on Falkner Street, this carpark is open on concert nights from5.30pm, until 20 mins after the endof concerts. Please note that gateswill be locked after this period.Please note do not use this car parkif unstaffed.

Cost > £5

University of LiverpoolVisitor car parking

3 Cambridge StreetSituated opposite the Cambridgepub, this car park is availableMonday - Friday after 5.30pm, andall day on Saturday and Sunday.Take ticket on entry at the barrier,and pay with ticket at pay machinebefore leaving.

Cost > £2 up to 3 hrs £3 over 3 hrs

University of LiverpoolVisitor car parking

4 Mount PleasantSituated opposite MetropolitanCathedral, this car park isavailable Monday - Friday after5.30pm, and all day on Saturdayand Sunday. Take ticket on entryat the barrier, and pay with ticketat pay machine before leaving.

Cost > £2 up to 3 hrs £3 over 3 hrs

5 Liverpool CathedralGenerally open on concert nightsfrom 5.30pm. Secure parking withCCTV monitoring and mannedpatrols.Cost > £3 On production of yourconcert ticket. Please ensure thatconcert tickets are produced andpayment for car park is made atthe Constable's Lodge on arrival.

6 Myrtle Street / Hope StreetSituated opposite Philharmonic PubSecure all day parking.

Cost > £5

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APlease note that car parks 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 arenot operated by the Liverpool Philharmonic.Times/prices were correct at time of print.Please check opening and closing times andprices of these car parks before parking.

BookingInformation

When to bookFriday 6 MayPostal booking opens for renewingsubscribers, members and groups.

Tuesday 31 MaySubscriptionBooking MorningJoin us from 9.30am – 1 pm for coffee,tea and muffins in the Grand Foyer Bar.Our expert staff will be on hand to takeyour order and answer any questionsyou have.

Wednesday 1 JuneTelephone and in person bookingopens for renewing subscribers,members and groups.

Monday 13 JuneBooking opens for new subscribers

Friday 24 JunePublic Booking OpensAll Tickets On Sale!

How to bookOnlineliverpoolphil.comPost/In PersonBox Office, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall,Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BPTelephone0151 709 3789

Subscriptions can be booked onlyby telephone (0151 709 3789), in personor by post. Please note your credit cardis charged when your order is received.Subscription tickets will be posted outin June. Direct Debits will be processedon the date specified on your form.

Opening HoursOpening hours are from 9.30am(telephone bookings) and 10am(in person) until 5.30pm Monday –Saturday and for counter bookingsup to 15 mins after the start of theperformance on concert nights.

Open 12-5pm on Sundays for telephonebookings only and for counter bookingsfrom 5.30pm on concert nights.

Booking FeesCredit and debit card bookings aresubject to a £1.50 per ticket servicecharge. Cheques are subject to a £1per order fee. There is a .75p per ordercharge to post tickets. £1.50 per ticketis charged for reprinting lost tickets.Group tickets (10+) are subjectto a 50p per ticket service charge.

Subscription orders are subjectto a £5 per order service charge(no per ticket fee applies).

Save on booking fees bybecoming a member!Booking fees DO NOT apply to SilverMembers (£100 per year), and you’llenjoy a host of other benefits as well.For more information on membershipsee page 56.

Ticket ExchangeSubscribers and members can exchangetheir tickets against any other RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Concertin the same season at Philharmonic Hall.Single ticket buyers may exchange ticketsfor a service charge of £2 per ticket.

All exchanges must be made 24 hoursin advance by post or in person.

Discounted TicketsConcessionsUnder 25s, students and claimantscan purchase tickets for just £7 onproduction of appropriate identification(subject to availability and seatinglocations may be limited). Concessiontickets do not apply to Mahler 8, FamilyConcerts, Lunchtime Concerts, NewYear’s Eve, and Messiah concerts andmay be limited for other concerts.

Young Musicians PassUnder 18, live in Liverpool and play amusical instrument? You can attendconcerts for just £2! Call our box officeon 0151 709 3789 for details. Ticketsare offered subject to availabilityand no other discounts apply.

Standby TicketsOn the day of a concert, Senior Citizensmay purchase half-priced tickets inperson only at Liverpool PhilharmonicHall. Limit of 2 per person. Tickets canbe purchased from 10am to 6.30pmonly and are subject to availability.Not available for Lunchtime, Spirit ofChristmas, New Year’s Event, Messiahand Family Concerts.

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Ticket Prices

Flexible Series Fixed Series

Make up your own package and save!You can include any concert in thisbrochure (excluding Lunchtime andNational Youth Orchestra) in your series.

Book 4 –6 Save 10%Book 7–11 Save 15%*Book 12–19 Save 20%*Book 20 or more Save 25%*

Book 7 or more concerts and get afree ticket to a Liverpool PhilharmonicYouth Orchestra concert of your choice.

See page 3 for more informationon the benefits of subscribing!

Marathon Series48 concerts (save 30%) £465.80 £636.80 £848.40 £1009.40 £1257.60

Saturday Series9 concerts (save 15%) £104.55 £142.80 £190.40 £228.65 £282.20

Henry E Rensburg Series10 concerts (save 15%) £115.60 £158.10 £210.80 £253.30 £312.80

Classic FM Series9 concerts (save 15%) £99.45 £137.70 £183.60 £221.85 £275.40

Sunday AfternoonClassics7 concerts (save 15%) £77.35 £107.10 £142.80 £172.55 £214.20

Pops7 concerts (save 15%) £85 £114.75 £153 £182.75 £224.40

Family Concerts6 concerts (save 10%) £63.90 £68.40 £75.60 £80.10 £103.50

children £38.70 (all seating areas)

Rodewald ChamberMusic Concerts14 concerts (save 20%) £272.80

Ensemble 10/105 concerts (save 10%) £45

Discover the Classics7 sessions £90

Lunchtime Learning3 sessions(Autumn / Winter / Spring) £45

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Henry E Rensburg Series13 October, 20 October, 10 November,24 November, 8 December, 19 January,16 February, 1 March, 15 March, 17 May

Saturday Series10 September, 24 September,5 November, 19 November,28 January, 31 March, 21 April,12 May, 9 June

Sunday Afternoon Classics13 November, 27 November,22 January, 19 February,4 March, 18 March, 20 May

Pops Series22 October, 10/17 December,30 December, 31 December,11 February, 14 April, 28 April

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The Amelia Chadwick Trust / Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation / The Claude Ballard / Southall

Memorial Charity / DCMS Jerwood Creative Bursaries Scheme / Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent

Fund / The Earl of Derby’s Charitable Trust / The Eric and Dorothy Leach Charitable Trust / The

Granada Foundation / The Hemby Charitable Trust / The Hetherington Fund / The Hilda Black

Charitable Trust / The Idlewild Trust / The J A Shone Memorial Trust / John Fairclough Charitable

Trust / The Leslie Bibby Fund / The Molly Forster Charitable Trust / Pilkington General Charity /

PRS for Music Foundation / The Ravensdale Trust / The Robert and Evelyn Maud Hall Charitable

Trust / The RVW Trust / Youth Music / Sir Alastair Pilkington’s Trust / The Solomon and Isabel

Blankstone Charitable Trust / The Standfield Charitable Trust

Special thanks to the Grodner Family and the Tung Foundation

Trusts and Foundations

And thank you to everyone who supportsthe Royal Liverpool Philharmonic throughmembership, patronage or donations,or by donating their time

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonicis grateful to the organisationsand individuals who supportour artistic programmesand learning andengagement activities.

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In Conversation with Vasily PetrenkoOpening NightMidori ReturnsThe BirdsPaul Lewis, piano*

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Mahler 8Belcea Quartet*Pešek’s French CollectionLunchtime LearningLunchtime ConcertPešek’s French CollectionLunchtime LearningSacconi String Quartet*SerenadeDiscover the ClassicsBig CountryA Night at the OscarsGermanMastersLunchtime ConcertGermanMastersFamily: Spooktacular!

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Paul Lewis &Mark Padmore*Missa SolemnisLunchtime LearningNordic LandscapesFire and IceEnsemble 10/10*Lunchtime ConcertDiscover the ClassicsRequiemYouth OrchestraSchubert’s ‘The Great’EroicaBelcea Quartet*Pictures

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Spirit of ChristmasFamily: The SnowmanThe Best Christmas Sing-along Ever!Family: The SnowmanFamily: The SnowmanSpirit of ChristmasSpirit of ChristmasFamily: The SnowmanFamily: The SnowmanSpirit of ChristmasSpirit of ChristmasTheWizard of OzTheWizard of OzNew Year’s Eve

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BurleskeLunchtime LearningLunchtime ConcertBurleskeFamily: Family Film FavouritesPaul Lewis &Mark PadmoreThe FilmMusic of JohnWilliamsPetrenko’s ShostakovichPetrenko’s ParsifalTchaikovsky’s Romantic ViolinLunchtime ConcertTchaikovsky’s Romantic ViolinDiscover the Classics

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Ensemble 10/10*Belcea Quartet*Beethoven’s EighthBruch’s Violin ConcertoLunchtime LearningDream TeamLunchtime ConcertDream TeamYouth OrchestraPaul Lewis piano*European Opera Centre

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StMatthew PassionThis Sporting LifeEnsemble 10/10*Discover the ClassicsYeomen of the GuardBelcea Quartet*Great British FilmMusicThe Cunning Little Vixen

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Beethoven’s FifthLunchtime LearningLunchtime ConcertBeethoven’s FifthFamily: Science Fiction ClassicsDanel String Quartet*NewWorldLunchtime LearningFountains of RomeDiscover the ClassicsRachmaninov’s Piano ConcertoBoléroLunchtime LearningLunchtime ConcertBoléroYouth Orchestra

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Beethoven’s NinthBelcea Quartet*Ensemble 10/10*SuperOrchestra! & SuperSing!Katona Twins, guitars*

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National Youth OrchestraDiscover the ClassicsMessiahBeethoven’s ‘Pastoral’Lunchtime ConcertBeethoven’s ‘Pastoral’Lunchtime LearningEnchantmentBelcea Quartet*LeningradEnsemble 10/10*Discover the ClassicsSchubert’s Unfinished

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≤Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and VasilyPetrenko on stage at Théatre de Champs-Elysées, Paris,European Tour 2011

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Principal Partner

Principal Funders

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic SocietyA company limited by guaranteeRegistered in England number 88235Registered charity number 230538–Royal Liverpool PhilharmonicPatronHerMajesty the QueenPresident The Rt Hon the Earl of Derby DL

The Orchestrain NorthWest England

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Concert Season 2011/2012

Documents

Transcript of Concert Season 2011/2012