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Review: Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason at Philharmonic Hall ****
This Sunday night recital concert was originally planned for the intimate confines of the Phil’s Music Room. But such has been the...


Review: Bruckner’s ‘Romantic’ Symphony at Philharmonic Hall ****
There are, of course, as many superstitions within the classical music world as anywhere else – but the ‘curse of the ninth’ is perhaps...


Review: Petrenko's Mahler I at Philharmonic Hall *****
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic was the first British orchestra to perform the Mahler cycle when Sir Charles Groves wielded the baton...


Review: Sound the Trumpet at RLPO ****1/2
Sound the trumpet indeed! I think we might have found a contender for most entertaining Philharmonic concert of the year – and it’s only...


RLPO presents Downton Abbey Live in Concert
The sounds and stories of Julian Fellowes hit show Downton Abbey will be brought to life on stage at the Philharmonic Hall in 2020....


Review: Spirit of Christmas at Philharmonic Hall ****
Joy to the world! And while there’s been precious little festive cheer around this year, there was plenty of seasonal bonhomie at the...


Review: Elton John - 50 Years of Your Song at the Philharmonic Hall ****
Half a century after he released his debut album, Sir Elton Hercules John is having a moment – driven by the success of flamboyant big...


Review: Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony at RLPO ****
An evening at the Philharmonic Hall generally involves a good spread of musical morsels to satisfy the audience’s appetite. The menu for...


Review: Glorious Gershwin at Philharmonic Hall ****
The clocks go back this weekend, but on a damp Thursday night at the Philharmonic Hall they were looking forward past the looming dark,...


Christmas shows in Liverpool and beyond for 2019
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, put on the sprouts and why not try and make this year's festive trimmings eco-friendly – Christmas...
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