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.
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.
Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world-class live jazz, narration, rare archive photos, and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the stage to celebrate ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Story’.
Set amongst the dive bars and jazz jook joints of London’s Soho, we hear about the desperate hand-to-mouth finances of the early years and the frequent police raids. We hear how Ronnie’s became neutral ground within rife gang territory and their scrapes with gangsters including the Krays who were rumoured to have taken Ronnie Scott “for a little drive”! Life at Ronnie’s is evocatively reimagined through tales of the club’s past visitors, from pop stars, film stars and politicians to comedians and royalty – but above all, the musicians…
Mixing classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s over its incredible history, alongside tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians and police raids, this is a unique evening celebrating one of the world’s most famous venues, its music, and history.
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!
Programme:
John Williams Main Theme from Star Wars, Grieg Morning and In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt, Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Chabrier España, Orff O Fortuna from Carmina Burana, Puccini Humming Chorus from Madame Butterfly, Karl Jenkins Palladio (Allegretto), Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana, Verdi Triumphal March and Gloria all’Egitto from Aida,
Performers:
Domingo Hindoyan conductor, Carlotta Dalia guitar, Ritula Shah presenter (Classic FM), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, Matthew Hamilton Director of Choirs and Singing
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra present the ultimate countdown of the world’s favourite classical music. These are the works that have soundtracked epic moments, that have appeared in beloved films – the pieces you feel you’ve known your entire life. Now, alongside Classic FM presenter Ritula Shah, international guitarist Carlotta Dalia and the massed voices of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir, the Orchestra bring them all to life in awe-inspiring symphonic sound. A truly magnificent celebration of so many of the all-time greats.
An evening of radiant melody, virtuosity, and symphonic power awaits as the Crosby Symphony Orchestra brings together two giants of the Romantic era.
Programme
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Mendelssohn – The Fair Melusine Overture A shimmering, lyrical tale of water, mystery, and magic, full of Mendelssohn’s trademark lightness and colour.
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Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto One of the most beloved concertos ever written — a perfect fusion of poetry and fire. Rising star Leo Behrend takes centre stage as soloist.
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Beethoven – Symphony No. 7 A triumphant, rhythm-driven masterpiece. From its noble opening to the exhilarating finale, Beethoven’s Seventh remains one of the most uplifting symphonies in the repertoire.
Artists
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Conductors: Lea Fischer & Davide Trolton, Royal Northern College of Music
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Soloist: Leo Behrend, violin
Join us for a night of sweeping Romantic storytelling and unforgettable orchestral energy in the beautiful setting of St Faith’s. A perfect winter concert to stir the imagination and lift the spirit.
St Faith’s Church, Crosby Rd N, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 4RE
