Programme:
Dvořák Overture, Carnival, Anna Clyne Glasslands for saxophone and orchestra, Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6, ‘Pathétique’
Performers:
Jonathan Bloxham conductor, Jess Gillam saxophone
Pathétique – it’s a funny name for a great symphony. But don’t be misled: it means ‘emotional’, and Tchaikovsky’s heart-rending final masterpiece is exactly that. Conductor Jonathan Bloxham will bring out its drama, its longing and its unforgettable melodies tonight. And he joins saxophone sensation Jess Gillam in a showcase created especially for her, inspired by a terrifying Irish legend – if you’ve heard Gillam on the radio, you’ll already know that she’s great company. But before all that, Dvořák’s Carnival Overture gets us off to a truly exuberant start.
An immersive evening of obscure silent films with live electronic soundtracks.Back this Spring for its third series, Moolakii Club returns with the ever-popular Live Soundtracks to Silent Films – a distinctive audiovisual night blending avant-garde cinema with live experimental electronica.
What to expect
Pop up cinema playing rare silent films accompanied by electronic artists performing original soundtracks live, reacting to the visuals in real time.The result is a shared, immersive experience – cinematic, atmospheric, and deeply engaging.
Featuring
+John Biddulph
+Lo Five
+ Special guest (TBC)
Each artist creates a unique live score, written and performed specifically for the films shown on the night.
An immersive evening of obscure silent films with live electronic soundtracks.Back this Spring for its third series, Moolakii Club returns with the ever-popular Live Soundtracks to Silent Films – a distinctive audiovisual night blending avant-garde cinema with live experimental electronica.
What to expect
Pop up cinema playing rare silent films accompanied by electronic artists performing original soundtracks live, reacting to the visuals in real time.The result is a shared, immersive experience – cinematic, atmospheric, and deeply engaging.
Featuring
+John Biddulph
+Lo Five
+ Special guest (TBC)
Each artist creates a unique live score, written and performed specifically for the films shown on the night.
The great violinist Fritz Kreisler said in 1906 “If you want to know whom I consider to be the greatest living composer, I say without hesitation, Elgar.…I wish Elgar would write something for the violin.” By 1910 Kreisler was giving the first performance of Elgar’s Violin Concerto. A work on a grand scale it is also very intimate with Elgar inscribing the score “Herein is enshrined the soul of…”, another Elgar Enigma!
Brahms once said “I shall never write a symphony! You can’t have any idea what it’s like to hear such a giant [Beethoven] marching behind you.” Eventually in his forties he finished his first. It was worth the wait and immediately took its place amongst the greatest symphonies of the Austro-German tradition.
There will be a free pre-concert talk starting at 6.45pm that all ticket holders are invited to attend.
Promoted by Liverpool Mozart Orchestra
Grace Elizabeth Harvey’s music hangs somewhere between the melancholy, the holy and the innocent. Fresh from a UK EP release tour and winning the Young Songwriter’s Competition 2025, Grace is quickly proving herself to be one of the UK’s finest emerging songsmiths and a “new name to watch” (FATEA Magazine) with her authentic live essence and twisting, masterful lyricism.
Jessica Dives is an up and coming, vibrant Folk Singer Songwriter living in Liverpool. For Jessica – storytelling is paramount. Winner of Litchfield Songwriting Competition 2025, a featured artist in the FATEA Magazine Spring 2025 Showcase download and a shortlisted artist for the Purbeck Valley Rising 2025 competition, she is already making an impact on the acoustic, folk scene.
Presented in partnership with Mellowtone
Programme:
Arvo Pärt Fratres, Messiaen Le baiser de l’Enfant-Jésus from Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus, Messiaen Theme and Variations for violin and piano, Beethoven 12 variations on ‘Se vuol ballare’ from Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, Beethoven Violin Sonata No.10 in G major Op.96
Performers:
Joana Rodrigues violin, William Bracken piano
As we celebrate his 90th birthday this season, Joana Rodrigues and William Bracken take on Arvo Pärt’s Fratres, and also perform heavenly music by Messiaen. These modern classics then make way for virtuosic works by an old master – Ludwig van Beethoven.
Hosted in partnership with Africa Oyé and LIMF Academy
This collaborative event will explore the eclecticism and depth of the genre, bringing together a wealth of talent from Liverpool and the region.
Trumpeter, composer and arranger Philip Lassiter has been knee-deep in the funk since his days as horn arranger and section leader in Prince’s New Power Generation.
11-time Grammy award-winning arranger Philip Lassiter has his roots in Texas funk, Alabama gospel, New Orleans jazz and Nashville soul, and has performed at some of the biggest festivals in the world.
Lassiter’s top-tier compositions and arrangements – featuring his virtuosic trumpet playing – have landed him gigs with Kirk Franklin, Jill Scott, The Isley Brothers, Roberta Flack and many others.
Come and discover the musical phenomenon that is Philip Lassiter for yourself.
2026 marks Seckou Keita’s 30th year making music professionally. This exciting year will showcase Seckou’s immense talent and repertoire, with exclusive shows, guests and new works.
After the success of ‘African Rhapsodies’, Seckou Keita returned to his roots with his latest album ‘Homeland’, released in October 2024. In this opus, Seckou explores identity, sense of belonging, and questions the very idea of home, influenced by his own relationship with both his adoptive UK homeland and his native country Senegal.
Always adventurous and seeking to challenge tradition through his Kora-playing, Seckou will surprise his audience with ‘Homeland’ by taking them on a journey from past to present. Once again, he bridges musical genres, this time by blending traditional rhythms and modern compositions to create a unique sound, embracing afro-pop, urban and hip-hop. Transitional musical poetry written and delivered by award winning poets and rap artists from the UK and Senegal will be craftily sampled and woven into the music, shaping a one of a kind live experience.
For the first time in ten years, Seckou will be playing his Kora standing up, a tradition set by his uncle and mentor, the late Solo Cissokho, one of Senegal’s most famous pop stars of the nineties. Backed by an electrifying band of influential musicians, this promises to be an explosive live show! This line-up, enhanced by Seckou’s magical 22-string Kora and soulful vocals, is the ultimate African pop music act and brings a new colour to the genre in its most literal sense. In a blend of acoustic and electronic sounds, ‘Homeland’, the show, will certainly keep the audience on their toes and undoubtedly bring them to their feet to dance!
Age Rating: 15
Experience the legendary Twilight film in an unforgettable way with Twilight in Concert, a breathtaking live-to-film event.
A 12-piece ensemble of outstanding rock and orchestral musicians will take the stage, performing the beloved film score in perfect harmony with the movie, which will be screened in its entirety on a full-size cinema screen.
As over a thousand twinkling candles illuminate the grand stage, the music will transport you into the heart of Twilight, reliving the romance, passion, and excitement of Bella and Edward’s story. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or experiencing Twilight for the first time, this cinematic live-to-film concert is an unmissable opportunity to celebrate the iconic soundtrack like never before. Join us for an evening of music, nostalgia, and magic. Get your tickets now!
