Liverpool Philharmonic enhances and transforms lives through music.  At the heart of our work is the critically-acclaimed Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (the UK’s oldest); an extensive programme of participative work with young people and others across our community; and presentation of...

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 Artist...

Observe some of the world’s greatest musicians as they prepare for a performance at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall! Liverpool Philharmonic Members can attend these events – wonderful backstage insights into the day-to-day life of our conductors and musicians, as they rehearse on stage at Liverpool...

Get ready to grab some bargains... Until 5pm on Monday, we're offering you 25% off selected events at Liverpool Philharmonic. Use promo-code SPRINGSALE at checkout for 25% off!Make the most of this incredible offer and book your tickets now. To claim your discount, use promo-code SPRINGSALE online,...

When young people thrive, communities do too. Liverpool Philharmonic’s In Harmony Youth Hubs are free, welcoming spaces where teenagers can build confidence, form friendships and explore their creativity through music.  Since launching in 2022, more than 300 young people from Anfield and Everton...

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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...

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...

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall The Grand Foyer Bar (also accessible by lift) is open for drinks 60 minutes prior to the start of each performance and will re-open for the interval*. Enjoy beers, wines, spirits and selected hot drinks (speciality coffees are available from the kiosk). Please note we...

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...

As a special New Year’s exclusive, SAVE 25%* on selected Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra concerts online or by calling 0151 709 3789 with the promo code 25NEWYEAR. Don’t miss out – you’ve only got until 21 January to book! Take a look at all of the concerts included in the offer below...

As a special New Year’s exclusive, SAVE 25%* by booking for two or more Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra concerts online or by calling 0151 709 3789 with the promo code JANOFFER Don’t miss out – you’ve only got until 21 January to book! Take a look at all of the concerts included in the...

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 3 November 2025 at 5pm in the Music Room (entrance on Sugnall Street). Members are invited to join us for drinks from 4.30pm ahead of the formal meeting which will begin at 5pm. After the formal Annual General...

A Liverpool Philharmonic gift voucher is the perfect present for the music lover who has everything! Share the magic of music with your friends and family. Online purchases will be emailed to you or the recipient on the date of your choosing. Gift cards are valid for 12 months from the date of...

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Get ready to grab some pre-Christmas bargains... Until 5pm on Monday, we're offering you 25% off selected events at Liverpool Philharmonic. Use promo-code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout for 25% off!Make the most of this incredible offer and book your tickets now. To claim your discount, use...

Liverpool Philharmonic is a registered charity dedicated to enriching and transforming lives through the power of music. By becoming a Priority Premium Member, you’re not only supporting this important mission - you’ll also enjoy priority booking for all our rock, pop, and comedy performances in the...

Liverpool Philharmonic is the city’s largest music organisation.The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra presents over 80 concerts each year in Liverpool, attended by over 94,000 people. Over 500,000 people in 92 countries listen to Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra recordings each month on...

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...

Launched in February 2009, In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic uses orchestral music making to improve the life chances of children [1] by increasing confidence, wellbeing, skills and resilience, enhanced by opportunities to travel, learn, perform and collaborate with professional musicians,...

In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Hubs are a creative space where young people (aged 10-18) from Everton and Anfield will: Learn about and experiment with different styles of music Build friendships with other like-minded young musicians from across North Liverpool Develop new skills in a...

What is Gift Aid? Gift Aid is a tax relief allowing UK charities to reclaim an extra 25% in tax on every eligible donation made by a UK taxpayer. This means that we can claim an additional £25 for every £100 that you donate. How do I know if I’m eligible? When you donate, you’ll be asked to...

The conductor can be a rather mysterious player in an orchestra. They appear on stage as our guide through musical landscapes, holding in their expressive hands every sound and every silence, peeling back scores familiar and unknown to reveal the tiny details hidden within. But what makes a...

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...

This March we welcome Sir Bryn Terfel to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall when he will join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and singers from the European Opera Centre for dramatised performances of Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi. You’ll probably have heard the beautiful aria ‘O...

“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...

Welcome to our brand-new Meet the Team series! We’re flinging open our doors and hearing stories – and maybe even a few behind-the-scenes secrets – about life here at Liverpool Philharmonic from the people who make it all happen.  First up is Stage Door Receptionist, Jackie. Holding down the front...

Here at Liverpool Philharmonic, we’re proud to be so deeply rooted in our community, and that our Orchestra represents that community around the world. A huge factor in both those achievements is Ken Grundy, the Executive Director of Maestro! Touring. For more than three decades, Ken has not only...

You’d normally find him at the back of the stage, but it’s time to put Graham Johns, Percussion Section Leader of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, well and truly front and centre. After an incredible 40 years with the Orchestra, the time has come for Graham to hang up his hi-hat and...

We’re deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Carl Davis. We had the pleasure of working with Carl over the years on a number of projects and we have so many fond memories of him. Our Artistic Planning Director Sandra Parr has shared some of hers with us today.  Carl Davis c. Mark...

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,...

Superstar pianist Paul Lewis has performed at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall many times since his debut with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra back in 1996. But despite that, it appears the experience has never lost its lustre – or for that matter, he reveals, a frisson of nerves. “Liverpool...

For the first time this season, Artist in Residence Simone Lamsma takes to the stage here at the Hall later this month – and we can’t wait. We caught up with Simone to talk about her year with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the works she’ll be performing, and her glittering career so...

Matthew Hamilton joined Liverpool Philharmonic as Director of Choirs and Singing earlier this year, and we caught up with him about his new role, career and plans for Messiah… What’s your earliest musical memory? When did you first realise you wanted to work in music?My first exposure to music was...

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...

Superstar violinist Johan Dalene is our 2023/2024 Young Artist in Residence, and before he takes to the Hope Street stage for the first time this season, we caught up with Johan about his career highlights and the phenomenal performances we can expect from him over the next few months… Johan...

Create Life-Changing Opportunities for Emerging Musicians Donate now Click above to donate any amount online, or to donate £10 text NEWMUSIC to 70191. At Liverpool Philharmonic, we are dedicated to nurturing talent. As the UK’s only music organisation with a full time orchestra, two top venues,...

Help us to bring the joy of music to more children and young people across Liverpool.  Make a donation Click above to donate any amount online, or to donate £10 text MUSIC to 70191 In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic uses orchestral music-making to improve the life chances of children. Every week,...

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...

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...

In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic’s vision is a healthier, higher achieving future for North Liverpool. About In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic Launched on 9 March 2009, 84 primary aged children began learning musical instruments, formed the West Everton Children’s Orchestra, and 12 weeks later...

Our brand-new experience designed to make your time at Liverpool Philharmonic extra special.  Let’s make a night of it… Before taking your seats for the event and again during the interval*, join us in our Art Deco-inspired 1840 Lounge. With your host waiting to greet you, you’ll be shown to your...

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...

Donations in memory of Mark Torkington In 2024, we received a generous donation from Protasia in memory of her son Mark Torkington, who was a talented musician and composer. This gift was to support bursaries for Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company, with some funds ringfenced for black or...

In a programme packed with sensational concerts and standout soloists, there’s plenty to look forward to this season. Now in his fourth season with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan presents a selection of epic symphonies. Over the year, he’ll be bringing...

If you haven’t experienced the thrill of live music at Liverpool Philharmonic, now’s your chance! What's involved? FREE and reduced priced tickets to a wide range of concerts by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, our hugely popular Family Concerts, Film Screenings and performances by...

We reserve the right to change the programme/artists without notice.  In the event that we have to cancel a performance, we will offer you the choice of a full refund or credit note towards future Schools' Concerts.   If a group wishes to reduce the number of tickets booked, or cancel their...

Sing with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra “Absolutely brilliant concert experience for our students. We would recommend it to any school.” – School Teacher, 2025  “This was the first time that we had attended a Schools’ Concert, and we are definitely going to make this a yearly project....

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...

Donations in memory of Olwen Rogers In memory of Olwen, her family are raising money in support of the Liverpool Philharmonic's In Harmony project which uses orchestral music-making to improve the life chances of children.  If you would like to make a gift in Olwen's memory, please click below to...

For information about events and booking tickets, please visit our What's On page or contact Box Office on 0151 709 3789. Why not check out our FAQ page which has everything you need to know about booking tickets and making the most of your visit. Box Office For urgent queries regarding your...

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...

Donations in memory of George Petie George was a great lover of classical music, something he especially enjoyed with his late wife Coral. Having grown up and lived in Liverpool his whole life he was a huge supporter of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and enjoyed attending their...

Maestro! Touring celebrates its 30th birthday in June. This year also marks 30 years since Graham Johns (former Section Leader Percussion) commissioned the first of 19 bells that now make up Liverpool Philharmonic’s ‘Forever Bells’ collection. To mark the 30th anniversary of Maestro! Touring we...

Adopting a member of the Orchestra is a wonderful opportunity to gain an insight into the life of Liverpool Philharmonic and to develop a relationship with the Orchestra. Our annual Patrons’ Reception will give you a unique opportunity to get to know your adopted musician, as well as other players...

Support Liverpool Philharmonic Liverpool Philharmonic has a mission to transform lives through music. The donations that we receive from individual supporters play a vital role to ensure we will continue to deliver live performances on stage, in our community, and now digitally, direct to your...

Read the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Review of the Year 2023 online by clicking on the image below. Or download the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Review of the Year 2023 using the button below. Download

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...

Clarinet, Section Leader Miquel has performed regularly with orchestras such the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Tonhalle Zürich, Liceu Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonieorchester Basel, Festival Strings Luzern and some others. Since 2017 he is member of the woodwind quintet...

Second Violin Joana Rodrigues is a Portuguese violin player. She holds a bachelor degree (2021) and a master’s degree with first honours (2023) from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Throughout her studies, Joana learned violin under the guidance of Stephanie Gonley, Ofer Falk, Simon...

Hope Street Hotel sits handsomely in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian neighbourhood – only a stone's throw from Liverpool Philharmonic. Hope Street Hotel's look is city chic with original features of pink Cheshire brick, iron pillars and pitch pine beams. The cherry and walnut bespoke furniture and...

Liverpool Philharmonic is proud of its relationship with Investec Wealth & Investment (UK), a Principal Partner. We spoke with David Owen, Senior Investment Director at Investec Wealth and Investment, who shared his thoughts on the history of our relationship and the work Investec Wealth &...

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...

OUR COMPANY  Strategic aim:   We will be a representative organisation – Board, staff, Orchestra, ensembles, Youth Company – both in terms of how we reflect our local communities and how we bring the best in their fields to Liverpool.  By 2028 our company will have a gender balance and no gender...

Liverpool Philharmonic is dedicated to providing an inclusive digital experience for all users. We are committed to identifying and removing barriers that may hinder access to or interaction with our website. This policy outlines our ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility and usability.  We aim...

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...

This web document sets out the terms and conditions for attending youth activities with Liverpool Philharmonic, including In Harmony Liverpool and Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company.      Please read these terms carefully and contact us if you have any queries.  1.General   All participants...

Liverpool Philharmonic has touched the lives of many within our city and across the UK. For decades, music-lovers from near and far have made Liverpool Philharmonic a central part of their lives, and wish to support us in securing a prosperous, impactful future – sharing our magic with...

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...

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...

Second ViolinAdopted by Margaret Metcalf In Memory of John David joined the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in 2010. Before that, he freelanced and toured regularly with many major orchestras across the UK.   David was born in Gloucester and after gaining a scholarship to study at Junior...

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 In House Lawyer (Services) Limited Emily’s love of music began aged 4 when she started the violin through the Suzuki Method. She soon discovered the joy of making music with others, spending her childhood and teenage years as a member of the National Children’s Orchestra,...

First ViolinAdopted by Claire Deegan, Paul Holt and Alan Poole  Born in Buckinghamshire, Susanna is the child of an oboist and a bassoonist. She learnt at a young age that making reeds is both time-consuming and ear-splitting so decided to go off the family piste and take up the violin. After...

Percussion Adopted by John Britland Horne in loving memory of Patricia Scott Lumsdaine has been a member of the percussion section of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra since 2017. He served as Chair of the Orchestra Players’ Commitee between 2019 and 2021.  Since graduating from the...

Cello Originally from Preston, Ruth Owens began playing the cello at the age of 8 after hearing a student play in a concert at the secondary school, where her mum taught music. Ruth loved the sound and asked her primary school if she could start playing the cello. Having been told she was too...

Oboe Adopted by Maestro! Touring and in memory of Mary Riddoch Born in Southport, Ruth was lucky enough to attend a primary school with an inspirational class teacher who encouraged her to learn the recorder and to join the school orchestra. The repertoire was mainly Grand Opera and the...

Cello Mark started playing the cello at the age of 5, and always had a love for orchestral music, having progressed through the National Childrens’ and Youth Orchestras.  Mark has been a member of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra since 2013. Prior to this he was based in London where...

Young people are at the heart of everything we do at Liverpool Philharmonic 'Love Music: From the First Note' is our campaign in support of In Harmony Liverpool, Schools' Concerts, and Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company.  We know first-hand that our activities help to build confidence, pride,...

“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...

Read the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Review of the Year 2022 online by clicking on the image below: Or download the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Review of the Year 2022 using the button below. Download

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...

Classic FM launched its ground-breaking partnership with our Orchestra in 2001. The tie-up was the first of its kind for the UK’s biggest classical music brand, and established the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as Classic FM’s Orchestra in the North West of England. The partnership is...

Read the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Review of the Year 2020/21 online by clicking on the image below: Or download the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Review of the Year 2020/21 using the button below. Download

Preconcert talks move online this season, as Stephen Johnson and visiting artists provide short videos to watch prior to each concert to provide background on the programme, composers and artists. Videos will be available to watch about a week prior to each concert page. Click here to find more...

Experience the very best concerts by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra filmed live at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall from the comfort of your home. Struggling with your browser? Wondering how long you’ll have to watch a show? Or just want to know more about how it works? We’ve put together...

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 2022/23 season are:Cameron...

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The award-winning Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is the UK’s oldest continuing professional symphony orchestra. The Orchestra is made up of 80 exceptional musicians and based at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. It’s led by Chief Conductor Vasily Petrenko, who will be succeeded by Domingo...

We’re looking for an Orchestra Coordinator to help organise and support the running of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. From arranging schedules and travel, to welcoming artists, managing budgets, to coordinating rehearsals, recordings and concerts, it is guaranteed to be a varied and...

We’re recruiting for a Facilities Management Assistant, helping with the maintenance and upkeep of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and the Friary. The successful candidate will provide general maintenance support undertaking basic repairs, unlock and lock up services, caretaking duties, porterage and...

Liverpool Philharmonic is central to Liverpool’s cultural offering as the largest music organisation in the city. With a mission to enhance and transform lives through music, Liverpool Philharmonic incorporates the critically acclaimed Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – the UK’s oldest...

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The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra are now recruiting to the role of Principal Cor Anglais (playing Oboe as required). This is a full-time, permanent position, with an annual salary of £36,926.Full details of the role can be found in the recruitment pack at the bottom of this page,...

“What excited me was not only the Orchestra but the vibrant city of Liverpool ... An orchestra is a fundamental ambassador for the arts, and together our priorities will be to preserve the great heritage of the music we perform, welcome audiences with unprecedented sounds, and build the future...

With eight world-class opera productions coming soon to Liverpool there will certainly be something for you to enjoy whether you are an opera regular or completely new to the art-form. From heartbreaking love stories, to tales of duty, love and betrayal, the year ahead looks set to be packed with...

Pre-concert Talks Online – New For this Season  Preconcert talks move online this season, as Stephen Johnson and visiting artists provide short videos to watch prior to each concert to provide background on the programme, composers and artists.   Videos will be...

In line with current government guidance, seating within the Hall and Music Room returned to normal configurations, with no social distancing in place. The wearing of a face covering is strongly encouraged. Entry requirements - COVID-19 Status  For entry to all events, ticketholders aged 18 and...

Read the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Review of the Year 2019/20 online by clicking on the image below. Or download the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Review of the Year 2019/20 using the button below. Download

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...

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Our one-hour concert series continues at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall featuring Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and associated ensembles and recitals. The works we’ve selected to perform this month are for smaller orchestral forces (up to around...

In my 14th season with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, I think those Liverpool music-lovers who founded our organisation in 1840 would be proud of where we are today. Liverpool is now a designated UNESCO City of Music, the only city in England to have been awarded this status. Music is...

Pay forward your love of music Join the pay-it-forward movement and help more people experience the joy of live music. Make a donation of £8 online, or when purchasing your tickets at Box Office, and we’ll match it to provide a complimentary ticket to a Liverpool Philharmonic event for someone...

Liverpool Philharmonic at the Friary, formerly St. Mary of the Angels church, is a recording and rehearsal venue, situated in West Everton. The space is currently used by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, and West Everton Children’s...