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...

Read the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Review of the Year 2025 online by clicking on the image below.  Or download the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Review of the Year 2025 using the button below. Download

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

An incredible twenty years since he first appeared here at the Hall as a superstar teenage virtuoso, clarinettist Julian Bliss returns to Hope Street once again next month – and he’s bringing a real treat of a performance along with him. As we get ready to welcome him back for Copland’s Clarinet...

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...

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...

Danny Cleave (Double Bass) Ewan Millar (Oboe)Méline Le Calvez (Clarinet)Meggie Murphy (Trombone)   Click here for more information about the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Emerging Musicians Fellowship.

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....

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Celebrate your special occasion with your own dedicated private bar space, the 1840 Room, at the very top of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.The 1840 Room is available as a private bar to be enjoyed before many concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall*.  Enjoy a wide range of quality drinks and light...

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 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...

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...

Principal Second Clarinet Adopted by Mr WJ & Mrs CJ Bowley Emma was born and raised in Bromley and took up the clarinet when she was 10 years old. She spent the next 8 years playing in the Concert Bands and Orchestras at the Bromley Youth Music Trust. She went on to study with Tim Lines,...

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...

FluteAdopted by Howard & Sue Rogers Inspired by many genres of music, Helen is a passionate advocate for musical versatility. She enjoys a varied performing career working in orchestras, shows and sessions, and also as a soloist, chamber musician, composer, arranger and educator.   As an...

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...

Then why not sign-up to the Musician in Residence Supersing! programme? The course is delivered by a choral specialist, with support from Peer Tutors at Mersey Care Recovery College and musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra; and run in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation...

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...

As the largest music organisation in the city, hosting incredible events is central to Liverpool Philharmonic’s work. We’re currently looking for an Event Manager who’ll make sure that our events run to the highest possible standard and that our customers always have a safe and enjoyable time with...

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...

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...

We have another fantastic line-up of Artists in Residence this season, bringing us a wide range of incredible music and events.  Acclaimed violinist Simone Lamsma becomes our 2023/24 Artist in Residence, while we welcome violinist Johan Dalene as our Young Artist in Residence.   

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...

Thursday 7 – 9 September 2023 (2 nights) GALA DINNER & BBC PROMS Maestro! Touring   £695 per person sharing a twin or double room £795 per person, sole use of a double room   Book now to join like-minded music lovers to hear the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Nobuyuki Tsujii...

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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...

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...

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...

What will performances be like from September at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall? From 1 September, in line with current government guidance, seating within the Hall and Music Room will return to normal configurations, with no social distancing in place. We will continue to implement additional...

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...

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...

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...