Welcome from Vasily Petrenko
A musical partnership is like a romance and in our seventh concert season together, our musical romance is flourishing. There is such a great atmosphere when we are working together in the orchestra; it is hugely enjoyable, in rehearsal and in concert and for me the greatest pleasure as we explore the meaning behind the music.
It’s important too that our audiences feel as we do about the music we play and believe, as I do, that there is still so much that we can achieve together. This is always in our hearts and minds as we aim to build on the successes of our past seasons.
You will discover more concerts full of great music from across the classical repertoire, must see artists, and rising stars including some exciting Liverpool debuts and the welcome return of many favourite musicians.
We will celebrate some of the great landmarks in classical music; a series of concerts marking the 100th anniversary of the premiere of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring and other music written for the influential Ballets Russes; Benjamin Britten’s centenary year and the 200th anniversary of the birth of Wagner. We continue with our readings of the music of Shostakovich and Rachmaninov; and our journey through the music of Mahler, performing his 10th, unfinished symphony.
We will give performances of several new works, including the world premiere of a Flute Concerto for our Principal Flute, Cormac Henry written by Kurt Schwertsik, and the UK premiere of Mark Anthony Turnage’s Cello Concerto.
We will perform familiar and muchloved music as well as some hidden treasures that we invite you to discover with us. I hope our music will find its way to your heart and you will continue to enjoy it more and more with us.
On behalf of Liverpool Philharmonic, thank for your passion and enthusiasm for our music and your great generosity in supporting what we do. We will continue to go from strength to strength while you share our ambitions and support us.
Vasily Petrenko
Chief Conductor
To find out about the Orchestra’s concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall visit the What’s On section or browse the 2012/13 season brochure at Issuu.com
