Beatles symphonies get world premiere in Liverpool

Liverpool is set to play host to a very special Beatles-inspired world premiere this month.

Another Seven Symphonies brings together 39 different Fab Four songs in a septet of classical pieces which will be performed for the first time at the Tung Auditorium on July 19.

The Antwerp Philharmonic will perform the new orchestral work under the baton of Brazilian conductor Alexandra Arrieche.

Another Seven Symphonies is a collaboration between Rob van Weelde (concept, idea and musical design) and Roeland Jacobs (production and arrangements) and follows their previous work The Seven Symphonies: A Classical Tribute to The Beach Boys which incorporated 33 Beach Boys songs.

The new work combines melodies from Beatles' tracks including Strawberry Fields Forever, Yesterday and Here Comes the Sun.

Speaking about the project, which has been two years in the making, van Weelde says: "We decided to have a go at The Beatles' music with the same view and principles as our Beach Boys tribute, albeit that the differences between The Beatles and The Beach Boys' music are vast.

“Obviously the challenges were very different from the start. Apart from the differences in musical style between the two bands, Beatles songs are generally more well known so there are less if no hidden treasures.

“What remained unchanged is that we focused on the symphonic potential of the song as a basis and not its position in the charts."

He adds: "These aren't cover songs; these are symphonies created to do justice to the unforgettable songs which The Beatles created on so many albums in such a short time. We want to preserve their music in a different fashion for generations to come."

The seven symphonies include Symphony of the Walrus, Symphony for George and All My Loving.

Another Seven Symphonies is at the Tung Auditorium on July 19. Tickets HERE