Reading Time: 3 minutesThe RLPO were not afraid to be bold and dramatic, or soft and emotional when called for, making for a highly dynamic experience It was a night of adventure at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, with chief conductor Domingo…
Reading Time: 2 minutesA needed decampment from tradition, this collaborative performance is ambitiously new The evening begun with Andrea Balency-Béarn’s Appels, a great piece to get everyone in the mood for the upcoming Stravinsky, as written in response to Les…
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn excellent introduction to opera with commendable vocal performances The staging of Ellen Kent’s production of Bizet’s Carmen, framed against a backdrop of Roman columns, failed to impress due to its unimaginative approach, lacking originality, creativity, and…
Reading Time: 3 minutesOpening the New Year with a robust collection of concerts featuring a diverse mix of composers, The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra are currently putting their strings front and centre with performances of Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 1 (Op. 13), preceded by renditions of Scherzo Fantastique by Josef Suk and Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D Minor (Op. 7).
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis series of pieces is informed by traditional European folk music each composed with flair and obvious admiration for their influence, the evening was a whirlwind of sensory experiences.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe ethos of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra promotes transforming lives through the power of music, and as something for all to enjoy. The Viennese New Year Concert is a perfect example of this all embracing approach.
Reading Time: 3 minutesCheery and heart-warming, the rafters were raised by voices and instruments coming together I arrived a bit too early for the Spirit of Christmas concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic. Halfway down Hope St. just before 7pm, I noticed,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes An evening of Christmas splendour that even Scrooge would find hard not to enjoy Walking up to the Royal Albert Hall on a cold December night is, in and of itself, an experience that will make anyone…
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe perfect festive event for little ones to get into the spirit of Christmas, this screening of ‘The Snowman’ with live orchestra and choir of children was a joy to attend. The Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, dressed…
Reading Time: 2 minutesA fun family-friendly Christmas sing-along in a spell-binding venue The Royal Choral Society was first formed as part of the Royal Albert Hall’s official opening in 1871, which was attended by Queen Victoria, and first sang at…