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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Support Emerging Musicians Fellowships Our annual Emerging Musicians Fellowship programme aims to attract and train a diverse range of outstanding orchestral musicians at the beginning of their career. We are aware of the many significant challenges that early career musicians can face in...

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...

Make a night out of your visit to Liverpool Philharmonic. Liverpool Philharmonic is proud to partner with a hand picked selection of local restaurants to help you plan an evening of great food and world-class music. Whether you're after a quick bite before the show or a relaxed meal to round off...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Second Violin Olga's love and passion for playing music with friends developed at the age of 9 when she joined her first trio at school, followed by Krakow' Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, for which she then became its leader in 2001. She was a scholarship winner for the Guildhall School of Music...

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...

“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...

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...

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....

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...

Section Leader, Trumpet Rhys began playing the cornet in the local brass band at the age of eight. At 17 he was Principal Cornet of the National Brass Band of Wales and Principal Trumpet of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales. In 1984 he entered Chetham’s School of Music moving on to the Royal...

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...

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...

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...

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...

As arts and culture organisations in Liverpool City Region, we stand against racism and racial injustice. Hate and discrimination have no home in the arts or anywhere else. We are committed to redressing the imbalances that exist in our sector, by creating opportunities for, increasing the positive...

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...

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...

Viola (Section Leader)Adopted by John Hawley & Isobel Smith Catherine Marwood won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music at the age of 17 where she studied with Sidney Griller and Stephen Shingles. The first few years of her professional career were spent in the competition winning...

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 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...

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...

Contrabassoon Adopted by Susie and Roger Greenwood  Gareth is Principal Contrabassoon of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he has held since 2009.  Career highlights include recording the complete Shostakovich Symphonies for Naxos, and playing the solo Contrabassoon part...

About the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra The award-winning Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is the UK’s oldest continuing professional symphony orchestra. The origins of the Orchestra’s concert series date back to the formation of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic by a group of...

Please note, this course was previously called Classical Music Industry MA.     The MA in Music Management is an exciting and unique programme run in partnership with Liverpool Philharmonic and University of Liverpool, for anyone interested in progressing their career in the classical music...

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...

Liverpool Philharmonic’s In Harmony programme has gone from strength to strength over the years, now working with over 1500 young people across North Liverpool. We’re currently looking for an In Harmony Manager (maternity cover) to oversee the successful delivery and growth of the programme....

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...

As the largest music organisation in the city Liverpool Philharmonic’s Box Office is always busy. We’re looking for an Assistant Box Officer Manager to help make sure that its day-to-day running goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible. As Assistant Manager, you’ll be responsible for selling...

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra – the UK’s oldest – is a critically-acclaimed ensemble, central to Liverpool’s cultural offering. We are currently seeking a Section Leader Oboe to join the Orchestra from summer 2024. This is to succeed Jonathan Small, who will be retiring from the RLPO...

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.   

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...

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...

At Last.... Live music returns to Liverpool Philharmonic Hall this Autumn, in a series of exciting one-hour concerts by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and associated ensembles! The works we’ve selected to perform this month are for smaller orchestral forces (up to around 30 players),...

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...

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra String Ensemble Recorded on Saturday 19 September 2020 The programme is: Introduction by Jonathan Small Mozart Serenade No.12 in C minor  Arvo Pärt Fratres Dvorak Serenade in D minor Op44 for wind instruments  

Welcome to our 2020/21 season. I wish you and your family good health and wellbeing during these challenging times. Despite the issues facing our world right now, I believe that music and its power to heal and bring people together are more important than ever. And that’s why we are pleased to...

This weeks programme pulls together archive material over Vasily Petrenko's whole tenure with us and a small taster of the breadth of music he has performed with the orchestra . Vasily Petrenko conductorRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

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...

This season, we have a selection of composers whose work will feature more prominently across our programmes with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as our Chamber music concerts. Beethoven 250 We continue to celebrate Beethoven through his 250th Birthday...

Join Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra ensembles and guest artists for intimate performances in the informal surroundings of our smaller venue, Music Room. Seating is unreserved , and you can secure seats closest to the stage by booking into the Premium seating area. Premium tickets are...

Happy Birthday, Beethoven! Legendary composer, Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Germany in 1770, and to celebrate his 250th Birthday year, we will be starting 2020 with a selection of concerts featuring some of his finest works. One of the most influential composers in classical music, Beethoven’s...

Music Room is situated on the corner of Myrtle Street and Sugnall Street at the rear of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall with its own entrance on Sugnall St. It is a modern and flexible space, with double-height ceilings and a removable wall which can open up the space to include the bar area. Located...

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...