Key Stage 2 & 3 Schools' Concerts, "The World in One City: A Musical Journey"

Welcome to The World in One City: A Musical Journey concert page. We hope that your child(ren) enjoyed the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance, presented by Alasdair Malloy and conducted by Matthew Lynch. 

On this page you’ll find some more information about the concert that you might like to share with your child(ren). You will also find recording links to some of the pieces performed in the concert as well as some videos from of our partner organisations, Africa Oye, Liverpool Irish Festival, Milap and Pagoda Arts. If you scroll down, you’ll also find a fantastic 25% discount offer for one of our upcoming Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra family concerts. Finally, there’s some information about how your child(ren) can continue their music-making with Liverpool Philharmonic. 

If you’d like to get in touch with us, please contact schoolsconcerts@liverpoolphil.com. 

Music

Here is a list of some of the music that was performed today and a link to each piece so you can listen again at home:

Matthew Arnold – ENglish dance No.5 

George Frederic Handel - Hornpipe 

lEONARD bERNSTEIN – tIMES sQUARE, oN the town

Fela Sowande – African Suite No.V, AKINLA 

rONAN hARDIMAN - lORD OF THE DANCE

Partner Videos

This year our theme was linked to geography and identity. The Orchestra used music to help us discover the history and traditions of communities around the world – as well as those a little closer to home here in Liverpool! 

We worked closely with some local partner organisations – Africa Oye, Liverpool Irish Festival, Milap and Pagoda Arts – to create short videos. These videos aimed to provide your child(ren) with some more insight into these organisations and the amazing things they’re doing around our city!

Africa Oye

Liverpool Irish Festival

Milap

Pagoda Arts

You can find out more about what these organisations are doing via their websites. Thanks to Matt Humphries for recording and editing the videos.

Exclusive 25% discount offers just for you!

We are thrilled to be able to offer you an exclusive discount for an upcoming Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra family concert. The family concerts are lively & interactive - fidgeting is allowed and fancy dress is positively encouraged! With this offer, you can purchase up to 6 tickets for each concert with 25% off!

The Bear Hunt Adventure 
Saturday 22 June 2025, 2.30pm

Ellie Slorach conductor
Lucy Drever presenter
James Mayhew live illustration
Kate Labno BSL Interpreter
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Inspired by the beloved children's story  We're  Going on a Bear Hunt, there's fun for all the family as we head off on an epic adventure. From the exciting, to the scary, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra serve as your guide on this musical journey, as we discover iconic pieces by Grieg and Mussorgsky, an enchanting original work by Ian Stephens, and Debbie Wiseman's musical portrait of a polar bear from her  Carnival of the Endangered Animals.

Family concerts are most suitable for children aged 5-10 years.

Why not bring the whole family along to join the adventure! We would like to offer you 25% off the price of your tickets. To claim your exclusive ticket discount, call the Box Office on 0151 709 3789 or book online at liverpoolphil.com, quoting the code SCHOOLS2025. Tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours before the concert.

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Keep making music with Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Ensembles and Choirs 

Become a member of our Youth Company and take part in amazing musical experiences with our wonderful ensembles, groups and special projects. Membership includes free access to Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company masterclasses, workshops and careers events. 

Our youngest choir, Melody Makers, is for children in school years 3 and 4, aged 7+. For children who are a little older - years  5-7, aged 9-12 - our Liverpool Philharmonic Children’s Choir, is an excellent introduction to choral singing. Members will have the chance to work alongside world-class professional musicians, while developing lifelong friendships with like-minded creatives.  

You can find out more about our Children’s Choirs here.  For more information about further opportunities for your child(ren) to make music with us, email us at youthcompany@liverpoolphil.com

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