Tag Archives: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Binge-listening: a bumper Beethoven Weekender at the Barbican

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Mark Pullinger

Beethoven Weekender Barbican, 1st & 2nd February 2020 Ludwig overload? There are going to be many Beethoven cycles performed during this 250th anniversary year but probably none as concentrated as this: a binge-listen to the nine symphonies in just thirty … Continue reading →

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Nemanja Radulović brings silky sensitivity to Khachaturian in RLPO’s Soviet matinee

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Mark Pullinger

RLPO/ Vasily Petrenko **** Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 26th October 2018 During Vasily Petrenko’s long tenure as Chief Conductor, he has turned the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic into the UK’s most Russian of orchestras. Their Shostakovich, in particular, has won critical plaudits, but for this … Continue reading →

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London in Liverpool: Manze and RLPO launch new Vaughan Williams cycle in style

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Mark Pullinger

Vaughan Williams: Symphonies 2 & 8 RLPO/Andrew Manze (Onyx 4155) One of the most memorable of Proms concerts in recent years was a trio of Vaughan Williams’ symphonies conducted by Andrew Manze in 2012. He led the BBC Scottish quite … Continue reading →

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