CLASSICAL CONCERTS & OPERA IN LIVERPOOL
CLASSICAL CONCERTS & OPERA IN LIVERPOOL
Most Popular Classical Concerts & Opera in Liverpool
London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
St George's Hall
Fri 20 - Fri 27 Dec 2024
London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular
St George's Hall
Fri 6 - Tue 31 Dec 2024
Love Actually In Concert - The Film with Live Orchestra
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Monday 2 December 2024
Directed by Richard Curtis and originally released in cinemas in 2003, Love Actually tells ten separate yet interweaving stories of love around Christmas time. The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson...Equilibrium Advent
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Monday 2 December 2024
There's no limit to the stories that can be told by a string quartet. The Equilibrium Quartet, four members of the Orchestra who aim to re-balance inequality in music, present a chamber concert with a fascinating difference. They'll per...Astles & The Balloon Moon Orchestra
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Liverpool-based singer-songwriters Astles and Abby Meysenburg host the fifth edition of their annual Christmas show in the Music Room. Joined by an array of friends, musicians and creatives, Astles will also re-assemble the full Balloon Moo...Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No.1
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Thursday 5 December 2024
With some concerts it's hard to say which bit we're looking forward to the most! There's never a dull moment when pianist Simon Trpceski is in town: we love him, you love him, and we can't wait to hear him bring all his charisma and flair t...London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular
Chester Cathedral, Chester
Friday 6 December 2024
Tchaikovsky's elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms' serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Polish March in his Trisch-Trasch Polka. In the concert's penultimate work Tchaiko...Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band
Yoko Ono Lennon Centre, Liverpool
Wednesday 11 December 2024 - Saturday 5 July 2025
Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band continues to excite and inspire the next generation of the North West's young brass players. Under the baton of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra's section leader trombone, Simon Cowen, join ...Russell Watson
Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool
Saturday 14 December 2024
As a child Russell Watson could always carry a tune, but he never dreamed he'd become an opera singer. Today, he's counted among the world's finest classical voices. Born and raised in Salford, Watson worked an array of jobs and started sin...London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Friday 20 December 2024
Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies. Immerse yourself in snowy adventures, comical catastrophes, true love and the joy of family - relive all of your favourite cinematic...London Concertante - Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight
Chester Cathedral, Chester
Friday 27 December 2024
Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies. Immerse yourself in snowy adventures, comical catastrophes, true love and the joy of family - relive all of your favourite cinematic...The Piccadilly Sinfonietta - Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Monday 30 December 2024
Celebrate Christmas with the outstanding musicians of the Piccadilly Sinfonietta performing Vivaldi's Four Seasons, by candlelight. ProgrammePachelbel - Canon in DBach - Jesu JoyCorelli - Christmas ConcertoMozart Piano concerto in C maj, K4...Warren Mailley-Smith - Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Monday 30 December 2024
The perfect option for first-time classical concert goers, spectacular British concert panist Warren Mailley-Smith performs a selection of sensational works for solo piano, including Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# minor, Op. 27, No. ...London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular
St George's Hall, Liverpool
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Tchaikovsky's elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms' serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Polish March in his Trisch-Trasch Polka. In the concert's penultimate work Tchaiko...London Concertante - Viennese Christmas Spectacular
St. George's Hall Liverpool, Liverpool
Tuesday 31 December 2024
Tchaikovsky's elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms' serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Polish March in his Trisch-Trasch Polka. In the concert's penultimate work Tchaiko...The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 12 January 2025
The sensational Glenn Miller Orchestra swings you back in time playing Glenn Miller's own arrangements of favourite wartime chart toppers and hits from the forties directed by legendary band leader Ray McVay. Featuring: Pennsylvania 6-5000,...Grosvenor String Quartet
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Monday 27 January 2025
Music is better than words, and Shostakovich's string quartets are like the secret diary of a genius. The Grosvenor Quartet steps into his imagination today - and explores the passionate world of Osvaldo Golijov. ...
Ellen Kent's La Bohème
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Friday 7 February 2025
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. Directed by Ellen Kent, this brand new pro...Billy Lockett
Arts Club, Liverpool
Friday 7 February 2025
Northampton piano man has been playlisted on Radio 1, supported Lewis Capaldi, Electric Light Orchestra, Birdy, Lana del Rey and KT Tunstall, and performed on Made In Chelsea, James Corden's Late Late Show. He has written, recorded, perform...Billy Lockett
Arts Club The Loft, Liverpool
Friday 7 February 2025
Northampton piano man has been playlisted on Radio 1, supported Lewis Capaldi, Electric Light Orchestra, Birdy, Lana del Rey and KT Tunstall, and performed on Made In Chelsea, James Corden's Late Late Show. He has written, recorded, perform...Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 8 February 2025
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent and the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv production, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-w...Avatar - The Last Airbender in Concert
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Monday 10 February 2025
Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert presents a live orchestral rendition of the series' iconic soundtrack, paired with a two-hour special recap of the animated series' three seasons displayed on a full-size cinema screen. The projection ...Juan Martin
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Thursday 6 March 2025
Guitarist and composer Juan Martin plays and introduces his compositions within the forms of the great tradition of flamenco. His exquisite style is enhanced through minimal amplification to capture his very pure flamenco sound. He has re...Liverpool String Quartet
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Monday 24 March 2025
Lunchtime Concert. It's all about a sense of place as the Liverpool String Quartet voyages to the New World with Dvorak's String Quartet No.12 in F, 'American', and creates an entirely new musical world from the imagination of Wirral-based ...André Rieu and His Johann Strauss Orchestra
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Friday 4 April 2025
Andre Rieu is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. He and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the ...Michael Ball & Alfie Boe
M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Saturday 5 April 2025
Actor and singer Michael Ball and tenor Alfie Boe met, somewhat appropriately, in a production of Kismet at the London Coliseum in 2007. The duo's instant camaraderie and professional mutual admiration proved to be the start of a long-st...Opera North - Simon Boccanegra (Concert Staging)
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 11 May 2025
Set in 14th-century Genoa, Simon Boccanegra is a gripping story of political intrigue and personal tragedy. At its core is a decades-long feud between political rivals: Simon Boccanegra, former pirate and man of the people, and Jacopo Fie...Bromborough Quartet
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Monday 9 June 2025
Haydn never had a pupil quite as unruly as the young Beethoven - but then, he didn't mind breaking the odd rule himself! The Bromborough Quartet plays favourite quartets by each composer - music packed with warmth, melody and quite irresist...Benjamin Appl baritone celebrates Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Wednesday 18 June 2025
For millions, the German baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (1925-2012) was one of the greatest singers of modern times. But for Artist in Residence Benjamin Appl he was a hero, a mentor, and - above all - a friend. Crafted from Appl's perso...Family Concert: The Bear Hunt Adventure
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 22 June 2025
Inspired by the beloved children's story We're Going on a Bear Hunt, there's fun for all the family as we head off on an epic adventure. From the exciting, to the scary, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra serve as your guide on...The Liverpool Songbook
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 28 June 2025
From down on the Docks to here at the Hall, music is the lifeblood of Liverpool - so much so that we're officially a UNESCO City of Music. Tonight, we're shining a spotlight on the artists who were made on Merseyside, opening the Liverpool ...White Nights
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Thursday 3 July 2025
Hear the blazing fanfares that open Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony? For Tchaikovsky, they symbolised Fate, and the whole symphony simply bursts with melody and emotion. If you've already heard Vasily Petrenko conduct Russian music, you won't...
Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir: 30th Birthday Concert
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 6 July 2025
Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir turns 30 in 2025! To celebrate, we'll be welcoming some former Youth Choir members back to the Hall, and these very special guest artists will showcase just how Youth Choir has impacted the lives of so man...Verdi's Requiem
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Saturday 12 July 2025
Judgement Day: drums thunder, trumpets blast, and a massed chorus cries out in terror. Verdi's Requiem might not be what you expect from religious music. But it's exactly what you'd expect from the grand master of Italian opera, and with th...Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestras Celebration Concert
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
Sunday 13 July 2025
Youth Company's epic summer festival continues with a celebration of our incredible Youth Orchestras. This high energy performance will showcase the talent of the newest generation of classical musicians. ...Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Orchestra
