Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra plays your favourite Eurovision hits
Hello, this is Liverpool calling… Eurovision is coming to our city and we can’t wait to join the party with a celebration of the world’s biggest, brightest and most bonkers musical event. There’s nothing like a Eurovision extravaganza – every single year it brings flamboyant costumes and staging, voting dramas and everyone’s favourite commentary, but most importantly, an absolute masterclass in cheesy hits and you-just-couldn’t-make-it-up musical antics.
From folk to power ballads, heavy metal to Europop, Eurovision has it all, and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra are ready to embrace the musical madness, bringing you orchestral versions of iconic Eurovision songs.
Hosted by the wonderful broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans (host of Radio 2’s Early Breakfast show in 2023, who raised more than £3 million for BBC Children in Need with a 24-hour drumathon!) and joined by incredible vocalists, the Orchestra will take you on a trip around the continent, performing ‘Waterloo’, ‘Boom Bang a Bang’, ‘Rise Like A Phoenix’, ‘Stefania’ and many more – and they’ll even throw in a glass of bubbly with every seat to kick off the night. Tickets for this one will go fast, so don’t take too long ‘Making Your Mind Up’!
All tickets include a glass of fizz delivered to your seat.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tubular Bells, the iconic masterpiece will be performed live with a full band, arranged and conducted by Oldfield’s long-term collaborator Robin Smith.
Tubular Bells was the debut studio album by English multi-instrumentalist, composer and songwriter Mike Oldfield, conceived in 1971 and finally released in 1973. Oldfield, who was just 17 years old when he started composing the music, played and recorded almost all of the instruments on the album.
It gained worldwide acclaim when the opening theme was used for the soundtrack of the horror film The Exorcist and went on to become the highest selling instrumental album of all time.
A bold and progressive fusion, Tubular Bells is a journey through classical, jazz, folk, prog rock and electronica.
Join the multi-talented Kaya Herstad-Carney and friends to say Hello, Goodbye – hello to Kaya’s exciting new project, and goodbye to her old project, Science of the Lamps.
Kaya’s new solo project blend influences from trip hop, neo soul and blues to produce a sound that is both familiar and new. The award-winning singer-songwriter spent much of the pandemic writing material where the story is central, and told by her impressive four octave range vocals in an atmospheric soundscape.
This special show will feature sets from musical friends, Kaya’s solo project, and a final farewell from Science of the Lamps. It’s set to be an emotional rollercoaster, so grab your tickets and climb on board!
The event is held in the Philharmonic Hall Music Room.
With a career now spanning six decades, Robyn Hitchcock remains a truly one-of-a-kind artist –surrealist rock ’n’ roller, iconic troubadour, guitarist, poet, painter, performer.
An unparalleled, deeply individualistic songwriter and stylist, Hitchcock has traversed myriad genres with humor, intelligence, and originality over more than thirty albums and seemingly infinite live performances.
From The Soft Boys’ proto-psych-punk and The Egyptians’ Dadaist pop to solo masterpieces like 1984’s milestone I Often Dream of Trains and 1990’s Eye, Hitchcock has crafted a strikingly original oeuvre rife with sagacious observation, astringent wit, recurring marine life, mechanized rail services, cheese, Clint Eastwood, and innumerable finely drawn characters real and imagined.
An inveterate traveler and live performer, Hitchcock has toured near constantly for much of the past four decades, playing countless shows around the world, from Africa to the Arctic. Along with his musical efforts, Hitchcock has appeared in a number of films, among them collaborations with the late Jonathan Demme on 1998’s concert documentary Storefront Hitchcock, as well as roles in 2004’s The Manchurian Candidate and 2008’s Rachel’s Getting Married.
Mim Suleiman – who has been described as Mama Africa of the modern era – will play the Philharmonic Hall’s Music Room on 25th November.
A boundary-crossing performer, Mim reaches deep into her East African heritage to blend traditional Taarab vibes with dub, jazz, soul, techno and funk.
A gifted composer and songwriter in both English and Swahili, she sings in a variety of languages, and her versatile and charismatic presence have led to collaborations with some of the biggest names across Africa and the Diaspora.
The main hall of the Lady Lever Art Gallery was built for art, dance and music – a beautiful space in the village for the whole community to gather and enjoy all the arts in one space. Let’s revive this tradition!
Join them for music from choirs, singers and musical ensembles.
17 December: Liverpool Chamber Choir
Take a break from the Christmas hustle and bustle for a beautiful festive performance with Liverpool Chamber Choir.
14 January: The Silvertones
Enjoy a wonderful afternoon with the Silvertones, with a choral performance ranging from hit songs from Mamma Mia to old time Waltz songs.
Soprano Soloist Ruth Anderson joins CSO for five of Canteloube’s ‘Songs of the Auvergne’. A rare opportunity to hear these popular songs performed live.
This concert will also be their first time under conductor Melvin Tay. He has acted as Assistant Conductor for various conductors such as Vasily Petrenko, and others on projects with the BBC Philharmonic and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.
He was awarded the Special Prize at the 2nd International Conducting Competition in Brescia. In addition to the songs there is the beautiful ‘Prelude a L’Apres Midi d’un Faune’ and Cesar Franck’s brooding D minor Symphony.
‘Vive La France’ Orchestral Concert Sunday 20 November St Faith’s Church 7.30pm
Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture
Debussy Prelude a L’Apres Midi d’un Faune
Canteloube Songs of the Auvergne soloist Ruth Anderson
Franck Symphony in D Minor
Conductor Melvin Tay
Belfast born Anthony John is recognised as one of the top songwriters on the acoustic/ folk scene.
He has released 12 albums and 3 singles including the beautiful “Seven in Ireland” and “Irish Eyes”. Anthony John enjoys an enormous following in UK, Europe, Australasia and USA.
For tickets, contact Lesley Scholes, Tel: 07762 360591 or email: lesleyscholes@blueyonder.co.uk.
The choir of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and Liverpool Mozart Orchestra join forces in the majestic surroundings of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral to perform music Gabriel Fauré & Ralph Vaughan Williams.
On the eve of Remembrance Sunday, the choir and orchestra under the direction of Christopher McElroy will perform Fauré’s evocative ‘Requiem Mass.’
Baritone Damian O’Keeffe is the soloist in Vaughan-William’s ‘Five Mystical Songs’ and the Liverpool Mozart Orchestra will perform the ‘Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.’
Tickets (£10/5 concessions) https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/metcathedral/
Join Bluecoat to experience new music by the DaDa Ensemble as part of DaDaFest International Festival 2022!
DaDa Ensemble is a group of disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent musicians aged 12 – 25. They include songwriters, drummers, guitarists, pianists and much more. With their incredibly wide range of skills and influences, they can rock any stage!
On 25 November you’ll be able to witness their work for yourself with a celebration of the amazing output these young musicians have produced over the last year.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to hear from these prolific artists who make up the current cohort of DaDa’s renowned Ensemble project.
