Key Stage 1 Schools' Concerts, “Once Upon A Time: Storytelling Through Music”

Welcome to Once Upon a Time: Storytelling through Music. We hope that your child(ren) enjoyed the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s performance, presented by Claire Henry and conducted by Kapoo Ijas. 

On this page you’ll find some more information about the concert that you might like to share with your child(ren) as a follow up from the concert. 

You will also find recording links to some of the pieces performed in the concert, as well as information on upcoming family-friendly 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:

Richard wAGNER - rIDE OF THE VALKYRIES

bOBBIE-jANE gARDNER - dISPLACE

gRACE eVANGELINE-mASON - tHE iMAGINED fOREST

gUSTAV hOLST - jUPITER

sERGEI pROKOFIEV - mONTAGUES AND cAPULETS FROM rOMEO AND jULIET

cAMILLE sAINT-Saëns - aQUARIUM FROM THE CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS

Antonín Dvořák - wATER gOBLIN

Arturo Márquez - Conga del Fuego

Upcoming Family Friendly Concert

If you enjoyed hearing a live symphony orchestra in one of the country’s most iconic concert halls, why not come along to one of our upcoming family friendly concerts.  

Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert (PG)

Saturday 27 June 2026, 1pm and 6.30pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Timothy Henty conductor
Kantos Chamber Choir  

Relive the magic of your favourite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. Based on the third instalment of the classic saga, the thrilling tale is accompanied by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Kantos Chamber Choir as Harry soars across the big screen. From the moment Harry uses the Marauder’s Map to when the Patronus Charm bursts from his wand, you’ll be transported back into the world you love. 

This performance will include an interval.  

All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR 

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In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic: 17th Birthday Concert 

Friday 3 July 2026, 1pm
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Join us as we celebrate In Harmony Liverpool Philharmonic’s 17th birthday where we will be showcasing the remarkable achievements and musical progress of our young musicians from Everton and Anfield, proudly shared with their families and communities. 

Tickets are free but must be booked in advance. 

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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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AmaSing

This year we partnered with AmaSing to create our work scheme of work which included music lessons and a variety of resources to support the music teachers and their lessons around the pieces played during our KS1 Concert “Once Upon a Time: Storytelling through Music”. 

AmaSing is an award-winning, non-profit Arts Organisation and Charity Foundation dedicated to inspiring and empowering children and young people through joyful, inclusive creative arts experiences.  

You can find out more about AmaSing on their website. 

The Reader

Our KS1 Schools Concerts are held in collaboration with The Reader at Calderstones.

You can find out more about The Reader on their website.