You can find details of our musicians here. Board of TrusteesLouise Shepherd CBE (Chair) - Regional Director, NHS England North West RegionStephen Gregory (Deputy Chair) - Former Partner, Ernst & YoungSameeta Gahir - Piccolo, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic OrchestraBryan Johnson - Head of...

We’re thrilled to be back again, bringing all that we do to Barrow-in-Furness. Working in collaboration with a wide range of fantastic partners including The Forum, BarrowFull, Cumbria Music Education Hub, North West Music Academy, Westmorland & Furness Council, and with the support of Arts...

Strings First Violins Thelma Handy † (Leader)Adopted by The JA Shone Memorial Trust, and Andrew Hobson Adi Brett (Associate Leader)  Andrew Harvey (Joint Assistant Leader)Adopted by Val Willis Mihkel Kerem (Joint Assistant Leader)Adopted by Val Willis, and an anonymous patron  Peter Liang...

Meet some of our Rushworth Composition Prize previous winners  The Rushworth Composition Prize in association with the Rushworth Foundation was established in 2015 during the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic’s 175th anniversary year, and forms part of the organisation’s continuing commitment to the...

About the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is the UK’s oldest continuing professional symphony orchestra. Performing more than 100 concerts every season from their home, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, the Orchestra embodies the organisation’s...

Key Stage 2 & 3 Schools' Concerts, “Citizens of Earth: Music for what Matters” Welcome to Citizens of Earth: Music for what Matters concert page. We hope that your child(ren) enjoyed the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance, presented by Alasdair Malloy and conducted by Michael...

Citizens of Earth: Music for what Matters In partnership with National Museums Liverpool Earth, 2026. Aliens arrive on our planet and try to work one thing out: what matters most to humans?    Today, alongside conductor Mike Seal, presenter Alasdair Malloy and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic...

Thank you to all of our corporate supporters, trusts and foundations and to our media partner Classic FM for their continued generosity and support. Your support is fundamental in enabling us to bring world-class music to audiences in Liverpool and beyond.For enquiries or more details about...

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir 2025-2026 SeasonSopranoFaye Louise Ahsam O’HaraSuzanne BellRachel Hannah Bell-KingRuth Brown *Anne-Marie BrzezickiCatherine ButtersEffie CadwalladerGemma CaroJen CoombsEmily CoppingShelagh Crosbie * ^Laura DuthieHannah DuttonSarah DyasBeatrix FlynnClare Griffiths...

It’s the most exciting time of year here at Liverpool Philharmonic – the Orchestra kicks off a new season, the Music Room hosts its first concerts after the summer break, our Learning programmes get ready for the start of the school term... With all these new beginnings happening around us, we...

It’s clear that Liverpool means a lot to Isata Kanneh-Mason, and it’s easy to understand why. If you trace back through this young piano star’s career, the city, its cultural scene and our very own Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra have provided the soundtrack to some of her most memorable...

Chapter 1 – Spirits of Christmas Past From day one, Spirit of Christmas wasn’t your ordinary carol concert. Bringing as much of the Liverpool Philharmonic family – the Orchestra, Choirs and audiences – together as possible, it was a sparkling celebration of the music and magic of Christmas. Guest...

“It’s a bit geeky…” smiled our Executive Director of Finance Stephan Heaton as we sat down for the workshop. As well as managing the books here at Liverpool Philharmonic, Stephan is an oboist and he had invited a big name of the double reed world to come along to the Hall. Travelling all the way...

Jasdeep Singh Degun is bringing a new energy to Indian music. He ‘audaciously mixes styles from the subcontinent’ (Financial Times), merging and modernising traditional sounds, and coming away with works that are a true celebration of a whole range of genres. Now, in partnership with Milap and The...

Today’s a big day for our Marketing Officer Chris, who is celebrating an impressive 25 years at Liverpool Philharmonic! For the last quarter of a century, he’s been the backbone of the Marketing team – anything he doesn’t know about the department just isn’t worth knowing. So to mark the occasion,...

We caught up with Liverpool-born mezzo-soprano Kathryn Rudge ahead of her appearance in this year’s Spirit of Christmas concerts. You are joining us for the Spirit of Christmas concerts this year – have you worked with Ian Tracey before?I can’t wait for the Spirit of Christmas concerts with Ian –...

Elizabeth McNulty – sensational harpist in the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – is one of our star soloists as we throw a show-stopping celebration for Mozart’s 268th birthday later this month. We caught up with her to chat about all the preparations, her journey to joining the Orchestra and...

When Alim Beisembayev swept all before him in the Leeds International Piano Competition three years ago, part of his extensive first prize was the chance to play at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The 23-year-old Kazakh virtuoso duly appeared alongside the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra the...

Next month, our Youth Choirs will join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on stage to perform the world premiere of A Plastic Theatre – a brand-new work commissioned by Liverpool Philharmonic and a group of youth choirs from across the globe. We caught up with Joanna Marsh, the composer of...

Moving the Orchestra on tour can be fun, as well as a challenge. Getting 90 people on to the Shinkansen (known as the Bullet train) in a matter of seconds means there is no room for error and everyone needs to move fast. The group travelled 600km from Osaka to Saga, at the far south-western end of...

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Fellowship, which has no upper age limit, offers musicians a unique, immersive professional orchestral experience, both on and off the stage over the course of a year. The four musicians appointed as Fellowship Musicians for the 2025/26 season are: Nia...

Domingo HindoyanChief Conductor ‘If Hindoyan can come up with more premieres and rarities from South America and the Caribbean, he will expand musical consciousness in northwest England no end.’ – The Times, 4* Review of the Ode to Joy concert, October 2021 ‘These were focused, intelligent...

Once Upon a Time: Storytelling through Music Join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Kaapo Ijas as they open up their musical storybook and dive into the wondrous worlds inside. With presenter Claire Henry guiding the way, the Orchestra will introduce us to some famous (and...

Matthew Hamilton - Director of Choirs and Singing Matthew Hamilton was appointed Director of Choirs and Singing at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in 2023. Alongside his work in Liverpool, Matthew is also Choral Director at The Hallé, a role he has held since 2015. There he has been involved in...

Founded in 1840 by a group of Liverpool music-lovers, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is one the world’s oldest concert societies and throughout its history, has been at the heart of Liverpool’s cultural life. The original vision of its founders has remained a driving force and is interpreted...

It’s the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society’s 185th season, and we’ve packed our programme with incredible visiting artists, ambitious projects and exciting music. We can’t wait for you to discover all there is to look forward to over the coming year.Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan showcases epic...

Students and Concessions For most Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra events, under-25s, Students and those in receipt of Universal Credit or Jobseeker’s Allowance can purchase tickets for just £10*, subject to availability. Discounts do not apply to Music Room concerts, Family Concerts, Sir...

Artist in Residence  Benjamin Appl, baritone  He’s been no stranger to Liverpool Philharmonic over the years, stunning audiences with ‘unbearably moving’ (The Times) performances, so we’re delighted to announce Benjamin Appl as our Artist in Residence for the 2024/25 season.   Having sung...

Flutes Cormac Henry (Section Leader)Adopted by Gill Porter Helen WilsonAdopted by Howard & Sue Rogers Piccolo Sameeta GahirAdopted by Steph & Mike Griffith in memory of Eileen Lee Oboes Helena Mackie (Section Leader)Adopted by Howard and Sue Rogers Ruth Davies †Adopted by...

Make a donation Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra first began life in 1951 as Merseyside Youth Orchestra. Generations of musicians have taken part, including many of our current Orchestra players and conductors including Sir Simon Rattle. Members of the Youth Orchestra today are conducted by...

Meet the 24/25 Fellowship Musicians The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Fellowship, which has no upper age limit, offers musicians a unique, immersive professional orchestral experience, both on and off the stage over the course of a year. The four musicians appointed as Fellowship Musicians...

Section Leader, Percussion Passionate about orchestral music, Matthew was recently appointed Section Leader Percussion with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and will join the orchestra from June 2024. Matthew has performed with many orchestras, including the London Symphony...

Liverpool Philharmonic is committed to fully understanding and minimising its impact upon the environment through our Environmental Sustainability Policy and Action Plan. We will strive to reach the highest practicably achievable standards in environmental sustainability throughout our business...

What we doLiverpool Philharmonic enhances and transforms lives through music. At the heart of our programme is the critically-acclaimed Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (the UK’s oldest) and Choir; work with young people through our Youth Company and In Harmony Liverpool; support for people...

In a programme packed with sensational concerts and standout soloists, there’s plenty to look forward to this season.  Our Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan brings you some of classical music’s greatest symphonies, leading the Orchestra in Mahler’s Fifth, Brahms’ Fourth and Shostakovich’s Fifth, as...

Second ViolinAdopted by Mr & Mrs Paul and Ann Wynn Violinist Lukas Hank left his hometown of Freiburg, Germany, going on to study at the Royal Academy of Music with Remus Azoitei. After graduating, he freelanced with orchestras around the UK, before joining the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic...

Second ViolinAdopted by Dr E Vivori  Kate first picked up a violin when she was 6 years old after seeing a concert at the Barbican and being inspired by her parents who are both musical. She grew up in North London and joined the National Youth Orchestra and Junior School for Royal College of...

First ViolinAdopted by Richard Bryson in memory of Jenny, and Emma & David Harris Connie first picked up a piano accordion at three years of age and by the time she was seven began to learn the violin and later piano. Connie’s early earliest musical experience come from her Italian family...

Double BassAdopted by Michael & Stephanie Griffith Nigel is from Bristol, inspired by his parents who both love music, he started playing the guitar and by 10 years old had also begun learning the double bass. Nigel remembers having to stand on a box in order to play!    Nigel trained at...

Double Bass Adopted by anonymous patron and Mr D & Dr A Davidson Lund Born in Cardiff, Ashley Frampton made a musical debut on stage at the age of 5 as a page boy in Gilbert & Sullivan’s Iolanthe, a love of the Savoy operas has followed him around for a further 60 years.   After failing...

CelloAdopted by Jill Salisbury-Hughes in memory of Paula  At the age of 14, Hilary decided she wanted to be in a professional orchestra after performing Saint-Saëns’ organ symphony with her local youth orchestra. She attended the Guildhall school of Music and Drama where she was awarded the...

Second Violin (Section Leader)Adopted by Mrs Jean Bingham  Kate grew up in the Lune Valley in North Lancashire. She started learning the violin with her mother as did so many other children in the village including her brother and sisters. She remembers her mum making little violins out of...

First ViolinAdopted by Pam Swift, and Ian & Kathy Taphouse Originally hailing from Preston, violinist Ruth McNamara joined the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in 2004. Before that, she freelanced with various orchestras around the country (such as the Hallé, BBC Philharmonic, Northern...

HornAdopted by Robin Bloxsidge and Nick Riddle Stephen's musical journey commenced with the violin and singing in the St. FinBarre’s Cathedral Choir. At the age of 10, he embarked on horn lessons with Sean Clinch at the Cork School of Music.   In 2003, Stephen relocated to London to study under...

TubaAdopted by anonymous patron Born in Aberdeen, Robin Haggart studied at Royal Academy of Music, where he was the recipient of a number of awards.  He has been Principal Tuba of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra since 1996, appearing as a soloist on a number of occasions. In October...

BassoonAdopted by Bryan Lecky Rebekah was born in Warrington into a musical home, where guitars and piano could be heard daily from both her parents. Having moved many times for her father’s work, the search for music teachers was always top of the priority list, and when she was offered bassoon...

Double Bass (Section Leader)Adopted by Paul and Christen Herbert German double bass player Marcel Becker’s musical life began at nine-years-old when he started learning the guitar. At 13, he began playing the double bass – at first drawn to how big the instrument was, but later realised this was...

“Sensational Symphonic Time Machine”In partnership with National Museums Liverpool Join presenter Alasdair Malloy, conductor Michael Seal and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as they board the Sensational Symphonic Time Machine, visiting fascinating periods in World history including...

In a programme packed with sensational concerts and special guests, there’s plenty to look forward to this season. Our Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan unites with the legendary Daniel Barenboim as he performs in Liverpool for the first time in almost fifty years. In March, international opera star...

With its long history and extensive programme, Liverpool Philharmonic has built a remarkable music library – and now we’re seeking an experienced Music Librarian to maintain and develop it.  You’ll be responsible for providing top-rate library and support services, working closely with conductors...

With its long history and extensive programme, Liverpool Philharmonic has built a remarkable music library – and now we’re seeking an Assistant Music Librarian to help maintain and develop it.  You’ll assist in providing top-rate library and support services, working closely with conductors and...

We have another fantastic line-up of Artists in Residence this season, bringing us a wide range of incredible music and events. We welcome gifted pianist, Isata Kanneh-Mason to continue as our Young Artist in Residence, as well as trumpeter, Pacho Flores, who returns to Liverpool by popular...

Join us for a deep dive into the composers and artists behind the 2022/23 Royal Liverpool Philharmonic season. Each session is presented by members of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, including Gethyn Jones and Mihkel Karem. Each event will feature an interactive talk, guest...

Ensemble 10:10 is Liverpool Philharmonic’s contemporary music group. To celebrate it’s 25th anniversary season, Ensemble 10:10 takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey of sound and style: featuring world premieres from composers Ailís Ní Ríain and Rushworth Composition Prize Winner Nneka Cummins,...

We have another fantastic line-up of Artists in Residence this season, bringing us a wide range of incredible music and events. We welcome gifted pianist, Isata Kanneh-Mason as our Young Artist in Residence, as well as international baritone, Roderick Williams, who returns to Liverpool by...

Vasily Petrenko’s Final Concerts as Chief Conductor  We're delighted to announce we’ve added more concerts by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra over the June/July period this summer.  Each concert will last approximately an hour with no interval.  Don’t miss the Icelandic pianist in the...

We’re back!  Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra concerts will begin again on Tuesday 6 April (online concerts) and Thursday 20 May (at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall).  Don’t miss Vasily Petrenko conducting a programme featuring Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 1 with pianist Paul Lewis (20...

Maybe you're curious about the world of classical music? Or unable to get to Liverpool to attend? Live streamed concerts give you the opportunity to experience classical music no matter where you are in the world. For the 2017/18 Season, we partnered with Classic FM and carefully selected a range...

We’re very proud to present such a diverse and exciting season of music, but we do know there’s a lot to take in! So if you’re looking for inspiration, or new to orchestral music and want a few suggestions, then why not try our Starter Collection. New this season, we’re also offering these...

We have another fantastic line-up of Artists in Residence this season, bringing us a wide range of incredible music and events. We welcome gifted pianist, Isata Kanneh-Mason as our Young Artist in Residence, as well international baritone, Roderick Williams, who returns to Liverpool by...

We are delighted to welcome some incredible artists to perform with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra this season. Our Artists in Residence include young British cellist, Sheku Kanneh-Mason for his second season as Young Artist in Residence, as well as award-winning mezzo-soprano, Jennifer...