What's On

in May 2008

Elite Squad Ltd present Asa Heart
Friday, 9 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall The Liverpool singer and performer is being tipped as a swing superstar on the verge of greatness. In January this year he played to a sold out crowd at Ronnie Scott's, the famous jazz club. This resounding... Read more
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Preston Series - The Waltz Kings
Friday, 9 May 2008 7.30pm
Preston Guild Hall Johann Strauss Jr. Wine, Women, and Song, Waltzes, Op. 333 , Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A major , K. 622 , Josef Strauss Woman's Heart, Polka-Mazurka, Op. 166 , Johann Strauss Jr. Leichtes... Read more
Cork Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, 10 May 2008 7.30pm
Philharmonic Hall Mozart Overture, The Magic Flute, Mozart Violin Concerto No. 4 in D, K.218*, David Wallace Song of Cáer (World Premiere), , Romance for violin and orchestra *, Vaughan Williams... Read more
After Eight/Writing on the Wall Festival Martin Smith and Gilad Atzmon
Saturday, 10 May 2008 8.00pm
Rodewald Suite, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Charlie Parker could count his achievements with a certain measure of worldly pride. He was a high school drop out, professional musician, dabbler in drugs, a member of Local 627, married and a father... Read more
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Family Concert - A Cavalcade of Clowns
Sunday, 11 May 2008 2.30pm
Philharmonic Hall Alasdair Malloy presenter , Gareth Hudson conductor Read more
David Essex
Monday, 12 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Since the 70s right up to the current day, David has been a national treasure and has captured many thousands of hearts as an accomplished stage and screen star as well as a chart topping singer. This... Read more
Jethro Tull
Tuesday, 13 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall The Jethro Tull 40th anniversary tour. Ian Anderson and Martin Barre remain at the centre of a group of sometimes changing but, always excellent, musicians. Currently, Doane Perry, veteran Tull drummer... Read more
Ensemble 10/10 Viennese Masters
Wednesday, 14 May 2008 7.30pm
St George's Hall Concert Room Kurt Schwertsik Instant Music for flute and ensemble, Johanna Doderer Psalm 2, Lukas Ligeti Castle of Turns (UK Premiere), HK Gruber Three Mob Pieces, Mark Simpson Nur Musik (commissioned... Read more
Solid Silver 60s
Wednesday, 14 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall The massively popular tour returns to the Phil. The line up for this show is better than ever, staring GERRY & THE PACEMAKERS, SWINGING BLUE JEANS, DAVE BERRY & DAVE DEE and DAVY, DEE, DOZY, BEAKY,... Read more
Writing on the Wall Festival Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
Friday, 16 May 2008 8.00pm
Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall Journalist, broadcaster and political commentator Yasmin Alibhai-Brown explores her life-long love of Shakespeare. Her experience of playing Juliet as a teenager in 60s Uganda sent shockwaves through... Read more
Crosby Gilbert and Sullivan Society Gala Concert - cancelled
Saturday, 17 May 2008 7.30pm
St George's Hall Concert Room Crosby Gilbert & Sullivan Society have been performing in Liverpool and Crosby for over 50 years. They bring the best of Gilbert & Sullivan to St. George's Hall, where Gilbert himself used to... Read more
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra An Evening with Bryn Terfel
Saturday, 17 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall , Wagner Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg , Was duftet doch der Flieder (Sach's Monologue)... Read more
Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Things To Come
Sunday, 18 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Von Suppe Light Cavalry Overture , Strauss II Egyptian March , Bizet Carmen Suites 1 and 2 , Arthur Bliss Things to come concert suite , Vaughan Williams (arr Gordon Jacob) English Folk... Read more
Writing on the Wall Festival Tony Benn and Roy Bailey
Monday, 19 May 2008 7.30pm
Philharmonic Hall The revered socialist politician and celebrated folk singer offer their highly entertaining alternative view of how we got where we are today and where we could be going next. In their ‘BBC Radio... Read more
Rodewald Concert Series Paul Lewis, piano
Tuesday, 20 May 2008 7.30pm
St George's Hall Concert Room Mozart Fantasia in C minor, K475 , György Ligeti Musica Ricercata (11 Pieces for Piano) , Mozart Rondo in A minor, K511 , Schubert Sonata No.18 in G, D894 ‘Fantasy’, ,... Read more
Sweeney Todd - the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Wednesday, 21 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Director Tim Burton, UK/USA, 2007, 116mins Starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Timothy Spall, Alan Rickman. The one thing that is different about Sweeney Todd's (Depp) barber shop is that... Read more
After Eight The Necks
Wednesday, 21 May 2008 8.30pm
Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall The Necks are a great cult band from Australia. Chris Abrahams (piano), Tony Buck (drums), and Lloyd Swanton (bass) conjure a chemistry together that defies description. Featuring lengthy pieces... Read more
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Viennese Masters
Thursday, 22 May 2008 7.30pm
Philharmonic Hall Legacy Memorial Concert Schreker The Birthday of the Infanta, Suite , Brahms Variations on a theme of Haydn , Berg Wozzeck,Three Fragments , Richard Strauss Der Rosenkavalier,... Read more
Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel
Friday, 23 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall After 34 years of touring the world, Steve Harley still says, "Playing Live is the biggest thrill there is. Every night is different. Every audience and every town have their own personality, and... Read more
After Eight Andy McKee
Friday, 23 May 2008 8.00pm
Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall One of today's finest young fingerstyle guitarists, and huge hit on YouTube where videos of him playing guitar in his unique way have to be seen to be believed, Andy McKee is hailed by many musicians... Read more
Squarepusher and Bass - cancelled
Saturday, 24 May 2008 8.00pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Squarepusher is no stranger to the concert hall - his long running collaborations with the the London Sinfonietta have made waves in the contemporary classical world and captured the attention of... Read more
Gloria Gaynor with special guests the Drifters
Sunday, 25 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Gaynor hit the international pop charts in the ’70s with the groundbreaking international disco hit I Will Survive. Thirty years later it remains one of the best-loved and instantly recognisable... Read more
Eric Bibb
Monday, 26 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Arriving in Liverpool on a world tour, the American blues singer and guitarist Eric Bibb brings with him material from of his new album, released in April, and a band of renowned players including Danny... Read more
Half-Term Workshops for Children First Notes
Tuesday, 27 May 2008 10.00am
Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall These 45-minute workshops introduce children aged 1-4 to music through games, singing, active listening, and hands-on musicmaking with members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. 10 am workshop is... Read more
Half-Term Workshops for Children First Notes
Tuesday, 27 May 2008 11.30am
Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall These 45-minute workshops introduce children aged 1-4 to music through games, singing, active listening, and hands-on musicmaking with members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. 10 am workshop is... Read more
Half-Term Workshops for Children Adventures in Music
Tuesday, 27 May 2008 1.30pm
Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall Join members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for just over an hour of musical games, listening activities and a chance to create your own musical story. 1.30pm workshop for children 5-7... Read more
Half-Term Workshops for Children Adventures in Music
Tuesday, 27 May 2008 3.15pm
Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall Join members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for just over an hour of musical games, listening activities and a chance to create your own musical story. 1.30pm workshop for children 5-7... Read more
Mccoy Tyner Trio with Special Guest Joe Lovano
Tuesday, 27 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall It is not an overstatement to say that modern jazz has been shaped by the music of McCoy Tyner. His blues-based piano style, replete with sophisticated chords and an explosively percussive left hand has... Read more
Half-Term Workshops for Children First Notes
Wednesday, 28 May 2008 10.00am
Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall These 45-minute workshops introduce children aged 1-4 to music through games, singing, active listening, and hands-on musicmaking with members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. 10 am workshop is... Read more
Half-Term Workshops for Children First Notes
Wednesday, 28 May 2008 11.30am
Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall These 45-minute workshops introduce children aged 1-4 to music through games, singing, active listening, and hands-on musicmaking with members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. 10 am workshop is... Read more
Half-Term Workshops for Children Adventures in Music
Wednesday, 28 May 2008 1.30pm
Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall Join members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for just over an hour of musical games, listening activities and a chance to create your own musical story. 1.30pm workshop for children 5-7... Read more
Half-Term Workshops for Children Adventures in Music
Wednesday, 28 May 2008 3.15pm
Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall Join members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra for just over an hour of musical games, listening activities and a chance to create your own musical story. 1.30pm workshop for children 5-7... Read more
League of Welldoers Spring Benefit Concert
Wednesday, 28 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall You’re warmly invited to the League of Welldoers' 115th birthday celebrations concert compèred by BBC Radio Merseyside’s Sean Styles & Willie Miller and featuring ‘X Factor’s’... Read more
Juno
Thursday, 29 May 2008 7.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Director Jason Reitman, USA, 2007, 96mins Starring Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman Juno MacGuff (Page), a bright teenager with a fine sardonic wit, finds herself pregnant.... Read more
John O'Connell and Stephen Bishop
Friday, 30 May 2008 8.00pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Bishop is an American singer and guitarist who has been nominated for two Grammys and an Oscar. His major hits include On and On, Save It for a Rainy Day, Everybody Needs Love, and It Might Be You,... Read more
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Viennese Masters: Darkness to Light
Saturday, 31 May 2008 7.30pm
Philharmonic Hall Beethoven Piano Concerto No.3 , Mahler Symphony No.5 , Vasily Petrenko conductor , Paul Lewis piano Read more