Liverpool’s acoustically-optimised concert hall, The Tung Auditorium, has announced their Spring-Summer 2024 season, now on sale. Part of the University of Liverpool, the auditorium is part of the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre on Oxford Street.
Acclaimed Performers
Experience live music up close with brilliant performers from across the genres. Arguably the original folk-rock band, Fairport Convention coming to Liverpool soon (10 February), Sarah Jane Morris and her band will return with The Sisterhood Project (8 March), and later in the spring, award-winning Northumbrian roots musician Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening (28 April).
Classical
The Tung are presenting a varied and exciting range of classical concerts, including bass-baritone Davóne Tines’ unique perspective on liturgical performance (6 February), and countertenor Reginald Mobley exploring a different vision of the English Baroque with the Academy of Ancient Music (28 May). Liverpool Mozart Orchestra return with three fantastic programmes and Liverpool piano legends John Gough and Tom Kimmance will be joining forces to play both of the Tung’s Steinways (7 March).
Jazz
The Tung’s jazz concerts continue, from the timeless Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert (26 April) to the contemporary brilliance of the guitarist Tom Ollendorff’s Trio (6 March) with one of the jazz world’s great piano players, Aaron Parks.
Spoken Word
There are a number of fascinating talks coming up, starting with Dame Patricia Routledge (23 March) in conversation with Edward Seckerson. Beatles fans won’t want to miss the BBC’s Bob Harris and author/music journalist Colin Hall as they discuss a lesser-known side to the Fab Four: the Songs The Beatles Gave Away (25 May).
Free Lunchtime Concert Series
If you’re not familiar with the artists, programme, or even the genre, we dare you to take a risk on a Wednesday lunchtime concert at The Tung Auditorium! Frequently cited as the highlight of the audience’s week, this is an opportunity to enjoy something magical completely free on a Wednesday lunchtime. This season the auditorium will be welcoming artists in partnership with Liverpool Philharmonic (Trio Volant), Africa Oyé (Jali Bakary Konteh) and Milap (Debasmita Bhattacharya and Kousic Sen).
Check out the full programme at thetungauditorium.com.