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Review: White Nights at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall *****
There’s always a sense of occasion on the return of the Phil’s prodigal son – and while the fatted calf may have lived to graze another...


Review: The Liverpool Songbook at Philharmonic Hall ****
UNESCO City of Music. City with the most UK number ones per head of population. An unparalleled roster of musical artists including, of...


Review: Benjamin Appl celebrates Fischer-Dieskau at the Tung Auditorium ****1/2
There’s a much-repeated adage which exhorts its listener to “find someone who looks at you like you’re...magic” (insert similar sentiment...


Review: Elgar's Cello Concerto at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall ****1/2
This week the Phil announced its new season for 2025-26, unveiling a programme bursting with goodies including a clutch of world and UK...


RLPO reveals new 2025-26 season programme
Sir Simon Rattle and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sir Stephen Hough, Paul Lewis, and celebrated sopranos Carolyn Sampson and...


A Celebration of Zoe's Place promises star-studded musical line-up this summer
Liverpool music stars led by the RLPO are joining forces for a special Celebration of Zoe’s Place this summer. The talent-packed concert...


Review: Glagolitic Mass at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall ****1/2
Conductor introductions can be an illuminating way into a concert programme for audiences. But when Dinis Sousa produced a microphone at...


Review: Ensemble 10:10 at the Tung Auditorium ****
The Liverpool Phil’s annual artist in residence programme has nurtured a host of rewarding musical partnerships – along with lasting...


Review: Dream Team at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall ****1/2
With Easter being so late this year, it’s still the best part of a fortnight until the day we British know as Shrove Tuesday – and much...


Review: Víkingur Ólafsson plays Beethoven at Philharmonic Hall *****
Most people would agree it’s been quite a week for Vikingur Ólafsson . First the Icelandic pianist picked up a coveted Grammy for his...
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