Programme:
Ravel Mother Goose Suite, Joseph Canteloube Songs of the Auvergne, Dukas Symphony in C
Performers:
Domingo Hindoyan conductor, Carolyn Sampson soprano
“Down by the river, where the meadows are fresh, we’ll live for love…” Imagine the sun-kissed landscape of southern France, painted in all the colours of an endless summer. Canteloube’s Songs of the Auvergne are all that and more, and to sing them today we’ve got the fabulous Carolyn Sampson, Gramophone Magazine’s 2024 Artist of the Year. Domingo Hindoyan continues his love affair with the music of France with Ravel’s musical fairytale and a stirring symphony by the man who wrote The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
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:
Tchaikovsky Fantasy Overture, Romeo and Juliet, Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Bizet Suite from Carmen, Loewe (arr. Robert Russell Bennett) My Fair Lady: Symphonic Picture
Performers:
Jonathan Bloxham conductor, Martin James Bartlett piano
I could have danced all night… Love and passion are certainly in the air on Hope Street! Bizet’s Carmen dances a seductive habanera, Romeo and Juliet risk everything for one another, and conductor Jonathan Bloxham whirls us to Broadway for a glamorous selection from My Fair Lady. But for true romanPlease note that this concert is Orchestral onlyce, you can’t beat a grand piano and the melodies of Sergei Rachmaninov, and pianist Martin James Bartlett will wear his heart on his sleeve in the glittering Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.
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.
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!
