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Liverpool Philharmonic becomes latest city venue to close doors
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has cancelled all its performances as of today and “for the foreseeable future”. That includes concerts...


Review: Petrenko's Mahler II at Liverpool Philharmonic ****1/2
It was voted one of the greatest symphonies of all time in a poll of more than 150 conductors. And you can see why Mahler’s mighty...


Review: Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto at RLPO ****
Given his long and stellar (ongoing) career, it’s something of a surprise to find multi award-winning violinist Sergey Krylov only made...


Review: RLPO presents Symphonie Fantastique ****1/2
And so, the new season has opened at the Philharmonic Hall, with a programme which, if not with whistles, certainly had plenty of bells...


Review: RLPO presents John Williams' music for Spielberg *****
It’s not uncommon for the RLPO to produce a gloriously cinematic sound. But a whole evening? That’s certainly what you get when you...


Review: Russian Passion at Philharmonic Hall ****
Four Russian composers, one Russian conductor, a German cellist, multi-national orchestra and a Liverpool audience together on a late...


RLPO reveals busy new season of music
The RLPO has revealed a new season of greatest hits, returning favourites and new music. Orchestra bosses unveiled its 2019/20 programme...


Review: A Night in the Tropics at Philharmonic Hall *****
Now here’s a question. Can you have too many luscious tunes in one concert? Unless your ideal is John Cage’s 4’33’’ I’d suggest the...


Review: Peer Gynt at the Philharmonic Hall ****
The Phil is embracing the piano in a big way this season. And the celebration of the keyboard has continued in to the New Year with the...


Review: Dream Team returns at Philharmonic Hall ****1/2
“There aren’t many concerts where you come out with a smile on your face,” I overheard one man saying to another in the street outside...
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