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Review: RLPO and Petrenko play Turangalila *****
Romantic love and death have long been artistic bedfellows, the inspiration for great literature and art, from Tristan and Isolde to...


Review: Elgar's Enigma at the RLPO ****
After Sgt Pepper – complete with bells, whistles and confetti – at the arena last week, the RLPO is back to regular business in Hope...


Review: Celebrating Sgt Pepper Live at Echo Arena ****
It was 10 years ago today – well, OK, give or take 24 hours – the Echo Arena was christened with a fanfare, Britannia, a real Beatle and...


Liverpool 2018 reveals latest events programme
Ten years ago today a crowd of 50,000 packed Lime Street to mark the People’s Opening of Capital of Culture year. Now a decade on...


Review: Spirit of Christmas at Philharmonic Hall ****1/2
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, flank the stage with a pair of conical Christmas trees…..and, in a colourful finale, why not dress...


Spend Christmas with Jesús at Liverpool Philharmonic
He was a hit when he performed in the Philharmonic Hall’s popular Spirit of Christmas concerts five years ago. And now Jesús León is back...


Bryn Terfel brings Falstaff the rogue to life in Liverpool
He’s just come from performing the role in Paris – so merci beaucoup to the French for helping Sir Bryn Terfel warm up for his big...


Review: Verdi's Requiem at Philharmonic Hall *****
He’s one of the most in-demand singers in the world with a schedule that fills up years in advance. But it appears Bryn Terfel might just...


Review: The Lark Ascending at Philharmonic Hall ****1/2
Earth, water, air….and plenty of fire in this emotionally stirring concert at the Phil that took a trip through the elements as portrayed...


RLPO brings Casablanca to life at the Phil
Join Rick, Ilsa and the RLPO at a very special screening of Casablanca in Liverpool next week – but hurry because tickets are selling...
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