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...

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir 2025-2026 SeasonSopranoFaye Ahsam O’HaraSuzanne BellRachel Hannah Bell-KingRuth Brown *Anne-Marie BrzezickiCatherine ButtersEffie CadwalladerGemma CaroJen CoombsEmily CoppingShelagh Crosbie *Gillian DowmanLaura DuthieHannah DuttonSarah DyasHolly Fane de...

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...

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 commissioning and performance of new music as well and supporting...

“The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, conducted by Dinis Sousa, gave a rousing performance. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir really shone. Their quiet entrance with Gospodi pomiluj was breathtaking; their full outbursts in the Veruju (Credo) movement filled the Philharmonic...

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...

Upcoming On Tour Concerts Thursday 16 October 2025Bristol Beacon, Bristol Wednesday 22 October 2025Middlesborough Town Hall, Middlesborough Wednesday 5 November 2025Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield Friday 7 November 2025Victoria Hall, Hanley Saturday 29 November 2025Royal Northern College of...

The whole family is invited to experience the power of a full symphony orchestra at these lively, interactive concerts. Fidgeting is allowed and fancy dress is positively encouraged!   Family concerts last about an hour, and are designed for children aged 5-10 years (but the whole family is...

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 Martin...

Horn Tim Jackson (Section Leader)Adopted by Robin Bloxsidge and Nick Riddle Simon GriffithsAdopted by The Sterlings Stephen NichollsAdopted by Robin Bloxsidge and Nick Riddle Timothy NicholsonAdopted by Maestro! Touring and in memory of Joan McLarnon Trumpet Fábio Brum (Section Leader)...

Six of our concerts this season will be signed by a BSL interpreter.Family Concert: Santa’s Christmas Party Saturday 20 December 2.30pmSpirit of Christmas Monday 22 December 7.30pmNew Year’s Eve: Boogie Wonderland Wednesday 31 December 7.30pmFamily Concert: Woodland Wanderers Sunday 8 March...

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...

We are committed to equal opportunities and equal treatment for all employees, regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, age, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. We have a clear policy of paying employees equally for the same...

Cello Belfast-born cellist Angus McCall graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Oxford where he read German, and with Distinction from the Royal Academy of Music where he studied with Robert Cohen. Recent engagements include trials with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal...

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...

Cello  Anna graduated from the Royal College of Music in 2024, where she studied with Gemma Rosefield, supported by the RCM Victor and Lilian Hochhauser Scholarship, Countess of Munster Musical Trust Derek Butler Award, St James’s Piccadilly Instrumental Scholarship, Peter Rogers Music...

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...

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...

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...

Section Leader, HornAdopted by Robin Bloxsidge and Nick Riddle  Tim was born in Preston and took up the horn at the age of 9. He loved playing with the local youth orchestra, but it was attending the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra concerts in Preston Guildhall that made him want to pursue...

Principal Cor AnglaisAdopted by Mary Kennan Drake Gritton became the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Cor Anglais in July 2023. Originally from London, Drake studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Jill Crowther, Jane Marshall and Patrick Flanaghan. He has also appeared as...

Meet the 23/24 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...

Percussion Adopted by Peter and Susan Rathe Josephine Frieze was born in Cheshire and started playing the drums aged 12. During her teens, Jo attended the Junior Department of the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, continuing her studies at the Royal College of Music in London, and...

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...

First ViolinAdopted by anonymous patron Qian Wu was born in China. She began violin lessons at the age of seven and earned a place at the Shanghai Conservatoire of Music, where she was awarded many scholarships. In 1998 she won the second prize in the National Young Violinists Competition in...

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 Carmel Stewart Originally from Graz, Austria, Stephan Mayer studied in his hometown with Thomas Zehetmair, amongst other teachers, at the Kunstuniversität.  After graduation Stephan moved to London to study with Yfrah Neaman at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama....

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...

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...

ViolaAdopted by anonymous patron Violist Sarah Hill joined the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra back in 2005. Originally from London, Sarah studied at the Royal Northern College of Music with Richard Ireland, before starting her career as Principal Viola in the Orquestra do Algarve over in...

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...

Section Leader, TimpaniAdopted by Lorna E Dobson Timpanist Neil Hitt joined the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in 1992, immediately after graduating from his studies with Janos Keszei at the Royal College of Music.   Over his career, Neil has undertaken freelance work as a guest...

First ViolinAdopted by Tim Jones in memory of Julia Martin grew up in Bedfordshire and started learning the violin at the age of 10, becoming a member of the National Youth Orchestra from 1987-88. He went on to study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Professor Yfrah Neaman where he...

Cello Adopted by an anonymous patron I joined the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in 1992 on the very same day that I completed my postgraduate course at the Guildhall School of Music.   During this time, I have been actively involved in all the Orchestra's major education and outreach...

Get closer to live music If you want to get closer to the acts you love, experience new artists, and enjoy high quality music in a relaxed and friendly venue, then come and join us in the Music Room – Liverpool Philharmonic’s specially designed space for more intimate live gigs. 'A place to...

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,...

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...

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...

8 July 1936 – 16 February 2022Born in Liverpool, Ken Jones was a founding member of the Merseyside Youth Orchestra, now the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.  He studied violin under Miss Hilda Dold achieving his Honours Certificate of the London College of Music in 1951. At 16 he wanted to...

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Liverpool Philharmonic are pleased to welcome applications for the role of HR and Planning Officer.Working with the Chief Executive, you will play a key role in supporting and contributing to the delivery of Liverpool Philharmonic’s strategic and operational plans as well as being a member of the...

Section Leader, Percussion Adopted by Mr WJ and Mrs CJ Bowley Born in New Zealand, from a young age Graham benefited from New Zealand's rich musical education system, playing with the Christchurch Youth Orchestra, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, the New Zealand National Youth Orchestra and the...

We have a variety of music workshop options available for children aged 0-5 years, and the whole family can get involved, with parents and grandparents encouraged to join in. Led by musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the workshops involve singing, creative music making and...

Viola Adopted by anonymous patron What is your earliest musical memory? Being taken to a BBC Welsh Orchestra concert conducted by Rae Jenkins when I was about 4 years old. After that, I remember exploring my dad's record collection - often without his knowledge! What is your most...

Liverpool Philharmonic offers a wide range of opportunities for young composers to develop their work, including the Christopher Brooks Composition Prize and the Rushworth Young Composers scheme. The Christopher Brooks Composition Prize provides a unique programme for a young composer to develop...