Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society

Singers from the European Opera Centre in rehearsal for the performance of Wolf-Ferrari's The School for Fathers, with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday 31 March at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, conducted by Vasily Petrenko. www.liverpoolphil.com

Highlights from the November 2008 performance of two one-act comic operas, Wolf-Ferrari's 'Susanna's Secret' and Offenbach's 'A Husband at the Door', at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Vasily Petrenko and singers from the European Opera Centre.

Alan Burke sings a stunning version of this 200+ year old broadside ballad, that links Cheshire and Belfast's Black Mountain, and includes a new verse especially for Irish Sea Sessions 2011. Followed by a set of tunes: 'The Mist Covered Mountain', 'Dara Murphy's', and 'Munster Buttermilk'. With the atmosphere and attitude of a session, but in a concert hall, The Irish Sea Sessions 2011 returned to build on the success of last year's event - one reviewer gave it 15 out of 10! Part super-group, part colossal session and part festival, all in a single gig, the Irish Sea Sessions was voted Best Folk/Roots Event of the Year by Liverpool Daily Post readers in 2010. This 2011 line up included top contemporary music stars and some of the finest traditional musicians from Liverpool and Ireland. Under the musical direction of Bernard O'Neil (Syriana, Quicksilver, Sinead O'Connor, June Tabor) the line up included singers Damien Dempsey, Alan Burke, Niamh Parsons, Jennifer John and Ian Prowse alongside Gino Lupari on bodhran Terry Clarke Coyne on flutes and whistles, button accordionist, Dave Munnelly, piper John McSherry, fiddler Meabh O'Hare, guitarist Graham Dunne, banjo-player Stevie Dunne and sean-nós dancer Mary McGuiggan. The Irish Sea Sessions 2012 are now on sale, featuring 14 hand-picked multi-instrumentalists and singers drawn from traditional and contemporary music backgrounds, and from both sides of the Irish Sea. Visit www.liverpoolphil.com/irishseasessions2012 for more information.

Ian Prowse leads 'Heart As Big As Liverpool' with other Irish Sea Sessions members at the Irish Sea Sessions 2011. With the atmosphere and attitude of a session, but in a concert hall, The Irish Sea Sessions 2011 returned to build on the success of last year's event - one reviewer gave it 15 out of 10! Part super-group, part colossal session and part festival, all in a single gig, the Irish Sea Sessions was voted Best Folk/Roots Event of the Year by Liverpool Daily Post readers in 2010. This 2011 line up included top contemporary music stars and some of the finest traditional musicians from Liverpool and Ireland. Under the musical direction of Bernard O'Neil (Syriana, Quicksilver, Sinead O'Connor, June Tabor) the line up included singers Damien Dempsey, Alan Burke, Niamh Parsons, Jennifer John and Ian Prowse alongside Gino Lupari on bodhran Terry Clarke Coyne on flutes and whistles, button accordionist, Dave Munnelly, piper John McSherry, fiddler Meabh O'Hare, guitarist Graham Dunne, banjo-player Stevie Dunne and sean-nós dancer Mary McGuiggan. The Irish Sea Sessions 2012 are now on sale, featuring 14 hand-picked multi-instrumentalists and singers drawn from traditional and contemporary music backgrounds, and from both sides of the Irish Sea. Visit www.liverpoolphil.com/irishseasessions2012 for more information.

Jennifer John leads 'Tupelo Honey' with other Irish Sea Sessions members at the Irish Sea Sessions 2011. With the atmosphere and attitude of a session, but in a concert hall, The Irish Sea Sessions 2011 returned to build on the success of last year's event - one reviewer gave it 15 out of 10! Part super-group, part colossal session and part festival, all in a single gig, the Irish Sea Sessions was voted Best Folk/Roots Event of the Year by Liverpool Daily Post readers in 2010. This 2011 line up included top contemporary music stars and some of the finest traditional musicians from Liverpool and Ireland. Under the musical direction of Bernard O'Neil (Syriana, Quicksilver, Sinead O'Connor, June Tabor) the line up included singers Damien Dempsey, Alan Burke, Niamh Parsons, Jennifer John and Ian Prowse alongside Gino Lupari on bodhran Terry Clarke Coyne on flutes and whistles, button accordionist, Dave Munnelly, piper John McSherry, fiddler Meabh O'Hare, guitarist Graham Dunne, banjo-player Stevie Dunne and sean-nós dancer Mary McGuiggan. The Irish Sea Sessions 2012 are now on sale, featuring 14 hand-picked multi-instrumentalists and singers drawn from traditional and contemporary music backgrounds, and from both sides of the Irish Sea. Visit www.liverpoolphil.com/irishseasessions2012 for more information.

With the atmosphere and attitude of a session, but in a concert hall, The Irish Sea Sessions 2011 returned to build on the success of last year's event -- one reviewer gave it 15 out of 10! Part super-group, part colossal session and part festival, all in a single gig, the Irish Sea Sessions was voted Best Folk/Roots Event of the Year by Liverpool Daily Post readers in 2010. This 2011 line up included top contemporary music stars and some of the finest traditional musicians from three cities: Liverpool, Belfast and Derry/Londonderry. Under the musical direction of Bernard O'Neil (Syriana, Quicksilver, Sinead O'Connor, June Tabor) the line up included singers Damien Dempsey, Alan Burke, Niamh Parsons, Jennifer John and Ian Prowse alongside Gino Lupari on bodhran Terry Clarke Coyne on flutes and whistles, button accordionist, Dave Munnelly, piper John McSherry, fiddler Meabh O'Hare, guitarist Graham Dunne, banjo-player Stevie Dunne and sean-nós dancer Mary McGuiggan. The Irish Sea Sessions 2012 are now on sale, featuring 14 hand-picked multi-instrumentalists and singers drawn from traditional and contemporary music backgrounds, and from both sides of the Irish Sea. Visit www.liverpoolphil.com/irishseasessions2012 for more information.

Introducing the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's 2011/2012 concert season Discover the new season with this video interview and preview with key figures from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Vasily Petrenko, the Orchestra's Chief Conductor discusses the key themes of the season, as well as a number of UK and world premieres; Chief Executive Michael Eakin comments on this season as being one of the 'most complete and exciting musical offers in any city in the UK'; and Sandra Parr, Head of Programming, talks in more detail about the many highlights to look forward to throughout the season.

An insider's guide to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's Summer Pops 2011 Liverpool Philharmonic's, Sandra Parr, takes us through the exciting array of concerts in this year's Summer Pops offering from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, providing the perfect insider's guide to the artists and repertoire involved. The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Pops include Night at the Ballet, Three Phantoms, White Nights, Gorgeous Gershwin, Last Night of the Summer Pops and more!

Watch a personal appeal from Michael Eakin and Vasily Petrenko.

Niamh Parsons sings the traditional Gaelic song, Fear a Bhata, at the inaugural Irish Sea Sessions on Friday 22 October at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Part super group, part colossal session and part festival, this very special concert featured Bernard O'Neill, Terry Coyne, Ian Prowse, Becky Taylor, Carlene Anglim, Colette O'Leary, Eimear McGeown, Niamh Parsons, Graham Dunne, Gino Lupari, Dave Munnelly, Damien Dempsey, Alan Burke and Lizzie Nunnery.

The inaugural Irish Sea Sessions was part super group, part colossal session and part festival, all in a single gig. Taking place at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Friday 22 October, this very special concert featured Bernard O'Neill, Terry Coyne, Ian Prowse, Becky Taylor, Carlene Anglim, Colette O'Leary, Eimear McGeown, Niamh Parsons, Graham Dunne, Gino Lupari, Dave Munnelly, Damien Dempsey, Alan Burke and Lizzie Nunnery. Irish Sea Sessions will be back in autumn 2011.

Ian Prowse performs 'Does This Train Stop On Merseyside?' with other Irish Sea Sessions members at the Irish Sea Sessions 2010. Part super group, part colossal session and part festival, all in a single gig, the inaugral Irish Sea Sessions took place at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Friday 22 October 2010. This very special concert featured Bernard O'Neill, Terry Coyne, Ian Prowse, Becky Taylor, Carlene Anglim, Colette O'Leary, Eimear McGeown, Niamh Parsons, Graham Dunne, Gino Lupari, Dave Munnelly, Damien Dempsey, Alan Burke and Lizzie Nunnery. Irish Sea Sessions will be back at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall on Friday 21 October 2011 - Tickets available soon!

Paco Peña has thrilled audiences for many years with his masterful flamenco performances, famed for their passion and authenticity. Flamenco sin Fronteras delves into an often overlooked period of flamenco history, Paco Peña explores the music and the many dance styles that emerged through the migration of Spanish performers to Latin America. Winner of the Liverpool Daily Post Readers Award for Best Contemporary Dance. Recorded on Monday 8 November 2010 at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Category:

Paco Peña has thrilled audiences for many years with his masterful flamenco performances, famed for their passion and authenticity. Flamenco sin Fronteras delves into an often overlooked period of flamenco history, Paco Peña explores the music and the many dance styles that emerged through the migration of Spanish performers to Latin America. Winner of the Liverpool Daily Post Readers Award for Best Contemporary Dance. Recorded on Monday 8 November 2010 at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

On Sunday 23 January 2011 Jacqui & Bridie's Folk Club meets for a final, and very special, concert at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Celebrating Jacqui's unique talent and her role in the history of Liverpool's music scene, singers and musicians from the Folk Club's past and present will perform the duo's music and folk classics. Before the concert learn about the history of the club, with Tom Paxton, Peggy Seeger, and of course Jacqui McDonald herself.

The front men with two of the most revered bands currently thrilling the folk scene, Flook and Lau, join forces with two of the brightest stars in the world of rhythm and accompaniment. KAN are Brian Finnegan (whistle), Aidan O'Rourke (fiddle), Ian Stephenson (guitar) and Jim Goodwin (percussion). Hear a softer, ethereal, kind of folk music, as they perform If Only a Little at an After 8 gig, Liverpool Philharmonic's popular series of select folk, roots and unplugged gigs in the Rodewald Suite Recorded Saturday 20 November 2010 in the Rodewald Suite, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.