Orchestra Unwrapped

Halloween Spooktacular

Celebration of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor

Award-winning singer-songwriter Laura Mvula returns to her hometown, taking centre stage at Symphony Hall alongside the CBSO, with her signature blend of rich harmonies and soulstirring vocals. Classically Black, now in its second year, celebrates the depth and brilliance of Black composers and musicians - past, present, and future - reimagining classical music through the powerful lens of culture, experience and creativity. Experience an evening of spellbinding music that pushes boundaries and inspires.

Bernstein West Side Story

Bernstein West Side Story (Selections)

Matthias Preisinger Florentine und ihre weite Reise

Narrator: Patrick Rohbeck

Matthias Preisinger Florentine und ihre weite Reise

Narrator: Patrick Rohbeck

Elgar Pomp and Circumstance Nr. 4

Elgar Cello Concerto

Ayanna Witter-Johnson Creation

Ayanna Witter-Johnson DreamCity

Mendelssohn Die Hebriden

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Ballade

Wynton Marsalis A Fiddler’s Tale

Roll up, roll up! Explore the heady sights and sounds of the fair where we meet Petrushka, the playful star of the puppet show, and the other characters in his magical world.

Follow Petrushka as he falls in love with the talented ballerina, and tries to fend off his rival, the Pirate. The story is told by presenter Rachel Leach, through dazzling music by Igor Stravinsky, and vivid animations on the big screen created especially for the LPO by YeastCulture. A classic story, mindblowing music and audience interaction throughout – what better way to spend a family Saturday?

Suitable for ages 6 and above.

Matthias Preisinger Florentine und ihre weite Reise

Narrator: Patrick Rohbeck

Roll up, roll up! Explore the heady sights and sounds of the fair where we meet Petrushka, the playful star of the puppet show, and the other characters in his magical world.

Follow Petrushka as he falls in love with the talented ballerina, and tries to fend off his rival, the Pirate. The story is told by presenter Rachel Leach, through dazzling music by Igor Stravinsky, and vivid animations on the big screen created especially for the LPO by YeastCulture. A classic story, mindblowing music and audience interaction throughout – what better way to spend a family Saturday?

Suitable for ages 6 and above.

Wynton Marsalis A Fiddler’s Tale

Roll up, roll up! Explore the heady sights and sounds of the fair where we meet Petrushka, the playful star of the puppet show, and the other characters in his magical world.

Follow Petrushka as he falls in love with the talented ballerina, and tries to fend off his rival, the Pirate. The story is told by presenter Rachel Leach, through dazzling music by Igor Stravinsky, and vivid animations on the big screen created especially for the LPO by YeastCulture. A classic story, mindblowing music and audience interaction throughout – what better way to spend a family Saturday?

Suitable for ages 6 and above.

Schülerkonzert "West Side Story"

Matthias Preisinger Florentine und ihre weite Reise

Narrator: Patrick Rohbeck

Schülerkonzert "Die Welt klingt bunt"

Matthias Preisinger Florentine und ihre weite Reise

Narrator: Patrick Rohbeck

Schülerkonzert "Die Welt klingt bunt"

Matthias Preisinger Florentine und ihre weite Reise

Narrator: Patrick Rohbeck

Schülerkonzert "Die Welt klingt bunt"

Matthias Preisinger Florentine und ihre weite Reise

Narrator: Patrick Rohbeck

Matthias Preisinger Florentine und ihre weite Reise

Narrator: Patrick Rohbeck

Join the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as they program the Fantastic Philharmonic Time Machine and take us Back to the Future to some fascinating periods in world history, including Ancient Egypt and the Era of the Dinosaurs. You’ll even discover how one famous composer needed some inspiration from the future for one of their most well-known pieces! A thrilling trip through time with amazing music to match. 

Alasdair Malloy presenter

Family concerts are most suitable for children aged 5-10 years.

The movie Chevalier popularised the incredible life story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, but his music is even more exciting, and today it’s just the start of an adventure that begins in 18th-century Paris, and ends with the glorious melodies of Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony.

It’s popular for a reason, but for pure elegance and enchantment it’s hard to top Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp, performed by LPO Principal Flute Juliette Bausor plus the incredible Alexander Boldachev – a harpist with the charisma of a rock star. LPO 2024/25 Fellow Conductor Matthew Lynch completes a dream team: this should be magical.

The LPO Junior Artists Programme supports exceptionally talented teenage musicians from backgrounds currently under-represented in professional UK orchestras.

Junior Artists spend a season with us and become fully immersed in the workings of the LPO. They are each mentored by a member of the Orchestra, and take part in a variety of performances, behind-the-scenes activities and skills workshops, as well as events to inspire future generations of young musicians.

In this free performance, the Junior Artists perform alongside LPO musicians, Foyle Future Firsts and Junior Artist alumni in a celebration of vibrant young talent, under the baton of Matthew Lynch, LPO Fellow Conductor 2024/25.

with Colourage Ensemble

The music of Colourage oscillates between worlds. The very name of the ensemble “Colourage” (from color, collage and courage) is an expression of the concept of creating something new from the intensive encounter of different musical cultures. Tonight, Colourage meets a chamber ensemble from the Staatsphilharmonie to embark on a new musical journey together.

The London Schools Symphony Orchestra takes you on an epic tour of the orchestra before reaching for the stars with Holst's cosmic masterpiece.

Benjamin Britten’s educational masterpiece has inspired and initiated generations of young musicians around the world with its complex yet comprehensive navigation of the symphony orchestra and its instantly recognisable variations. 

Described as ‘Britain’s greatest living composer of art songs’, Ian Venables’s song cycle takes its words from the late 19th century poet John Addington Symonds. For this performance the songs have been specially orchestrated by the conductor Matthew Lynch. 

Further from home, Holst’s musical exploration of the solar system is packed with tunes that have laid the stylistic for a century of film music. Even if you have never heard of The Planets you will know the tunes.