Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Patron: Sir Simon Rattle
Are you aged 13 - 23?
Do you play an orchestral instrument?
Would you like to join a top music organisation?
Then read on....
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Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra brings together the region's finest young musicians to make music, be inspired and have fun in a series of exhilarating performances at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.Joining Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra will open a world of opportunities:
- Meet like-minded people and make new friends
- Perform exciting symphonic works with fantastic conductors and brilliant soloists
- Experience the excitement of performing at the world famous Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
- Be inspired by coaching from the professional musicians of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
- Sit alongside the pros in our annual side-by-side rehearsal with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
- Compete to perform as concerto soloist with Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
When you join Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, you're not just joining a youth orchestra - you'll become part of one of the oldest and most prestigious musical organisations in the UK. As a Youth Orchestra member, you'll benefit further from discounted concert tickets and work experience opportunities with Liverpool Philharmonic.
'As both an experience of large symphonic repertoire and a fantastic venue, being a member of the orchestra was a great opportunity and an early eye-opener as to the standards expected of a professional musician.'
John, freelance violinist living and working in London
Performances
Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra performs three concerts each season at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. It is also invited to give concerts in community settings, as well as providing small ensembles for functions and events. The orchestra is committed to international touring and has performed in many countries worldwide, including Poland, Spain, Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic.
Upcoming Concerts
Sunday 17 November 7.30pm
Beethoven Coriolan Overture
Britten Courtly Dances from Gloriana
Dvořák Symphony No.9 ‘New World’
Dane Lam conductor
Sunday 23 March 2.30pm
(please note start time)
Humperdinck Overture from Hansel and Gretel
Christian Lindberg Helikon Wasp*
Sibelius Symphony No.2
Dane Lam conductor
Christian Lindberg trombone/director*
Sunday 11 May 7.30pm
Programme includes:
Elliott Carter Pocahontas Suite
John Adams Chairman Dances
Gershwin An American in Paris
Dane Lam conductor
LPYO concerto competition winner
Members of the Youth Orchestra will audition for the opportunity to perform as soloist in this concert
Interested in joining?
To find out about what's involved in becoming a member of the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, visit our Join the LPYO page.
Adopt a Musician from the Youth Orchestra
Click here to find out more about adopting a musician from the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
