The Spirit of Christmas 2011

Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonicOrchestraThe Spirit of Christmas

BoxOffice 0151 709 3789www.liverpoolphil.com

Cover -TheSnowmanbyRaymondBriggs©Snowman Enterprises Ltd 1982, 2011

TheBest ChristmasSing-alongEver!Saturday 10 December &Saturday 17 December 7.30pm

When Carl Davis promises the bestChristmas sing-along ever, he delivers!Join Carl, the Orchestra and starsopranoMary Carewe as they crackopen their musical selection box for aChristmas party like no other. Whetherit’s the serenity of Bach and Tchaikovskyor such all-time family favourites asRudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, WhiteChristmas and Santa Claus is Comingto Town, Carl knows exactly how to getan audience into the Christmas spirit –and don’t worry, you’ll have plenty ofchance to join in too!

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40Under 25s/students/claimants £7

Carl Davis CBE (Hon) conductorMary Carewe soprano–Liverpool Philharmonic TrainingChoir andMelodyMakers

Carl Davis CBE (Hon) conductor

The whole family can join in thefun with The Snowman plusSanta’s Singalong, a screening ofRaymond Brigg’s TheSnowman, followed by a high-energy Christmas singalong*.Families will also the perennialclassic, TheWizard of Oz, withthe soundtrack performed liveby the orchestra.

Plus, don’t miss our verypopular New Year’s Eve Concert(just a few tickets still remain!)and Handel’sMessiah in theNew Year.

We open the season with CarlDavis leading The Best ChristmasSing-along Ever!, with familyfavouritesRudolf the Red NosedReindeer, White Christmas andSanta Claus is Coming to Town.

This year, our traditional carolconcerts, Spirit of Christmas, arepresented by John Suchet, one ofthe UK’s best-known newscastersand journalists and now the voiceof Classic FM’s morning show.Sing along to your favouritecarols with the Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra andChoir.

The Spiritof ChristmasCelebrate the festive season in stylewith theRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

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The Spirit of ChristmasFriday 16 December / Tuesday 17 DecemberWednesday 18 December / Thursday 19 DecemberFriday 20 December7.30pm

Liverpool Philharmonic’s traditionalcelebration of Christmas has beenmuchloved by generations, and this year isjust as you remember it, full of gloriousmusic and favourite readings thatcapture the magic andmystery of thefestive season. John Suchet, one of theUK’s best-known newscasters andjournalists, Beethoven scholar, and nowthe voice of Classic FM’s morning showis our presenter this year. Making herLiverpool Philharmonic debut, playingthe instrument that possibly above allothers conjures up visions of snowyChristmasmornings and Yuletide cheer,is the 23-year-old Norwegiantrumpeter, Tine Thing Helseth, whosealbum,MyHeart is Ever Present, acollection of her favourite Christmassongs, went ‘gold’ in the Norwegianclassical chart. The “full bodied andstirring” (Liverpool Echo) RoyalLiverpool Philharmonic Choir stars.

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40Under 25s/students/claimants £7

Ian Tracey conductorTine Thing Helseth trumpetJohn Suchet presenter–Simon Emery LiverpoolPhilharmonic Youth Choir director

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Liverpool PhilharmonicYouth Choir

JohnSuchet©Classic FM

TheSnowmanplus Santa's Sing-alongSaturday 17 December 2.30pmSunday 18 December 11.30am / 2.30pmThursday 22 December 11.30am / 2.30pm

Join us for our annual holidayextravaganza for the whole family, thisyear featuring the film The Snowmanby Raymond Briggs, accompanied bythe full orchestra.

As usual you’ll be invited to sing-alongto your Christmas favourites and Santawill make a special appearance. A high-energy treat to get everyone in themood for Christmas!

(The SnowmanbyRaymondBriggs byarrangementwith SnowmanEnterprisesLtdwww.thesnowman.co.uk)

Tickets £12, £15£8 children

Alasdair Malloy presenter/soloistTimothy Henty conductor

TheWizard of Ozwith LiveMusicFriday 30 December2.30pm/7.30pm

JohnWilson conductor We all remember themoment in TheWizard of Ozwhen black and whitetransforms into colour. And you’ll neverforget hearing those glorious songsperformed live,with the classic movie,by a full symphony orchestra. Forgetthat scratchy old soundtrack – for thefirst time, you’ll hear Somewhere Overthe Rainbow, Follow the Yellow BrickRoad and the whole of the score in fullorchestral Technicolor. Whether you’reintroducing your children orgrandchildren to TheWizard of Oz forthe first time or – like conductor JohnWilson – you know every line and stillcan’t get enough of it, this is theultimate seasonal family treat.

Tickets £13, £18, £24, £29, £36Under 25s/students/claimants £7

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TheSnowman©Raymond Briggs

TheSnowman©Raymond Briggs

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Handel’sMessiahSaturday 7 January7pm (note start time)

Handel’sMessiah isn’t so much anoratorio as a national institution.Everyone knows the Hallelujahchorus, but if that’s all you know,you’re in for a wonderful revelation –because every note is just as inspired.Whatever your beliefs you’ll be stirredby some of the most uplifting music ofall time, including Ev’ry Valley, IKnow ThatMy Redeemer Liveth andFor Unto Us A Child is Born. It’s aNew Year tradition in Liverpool, andthis year, early music expert PaulAgnew and a top-notch team ofsingers take it to the next level, with arare performance of Messiah the wayit was done at the great BirminghamFestival of 1784 – bigger, brassier, andmore glorious than ever.

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40Under 25s/students/claimants £7

HandelMessiah–Paul Agnew conductorKlara Ek sopranoIestyn Davies countertenorAllan Clayton tenorRoderickWilliams bassRoyal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir

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NewYear's EveSaturday 31 December7.30pm

See in the New Year with a swing, asbandleader extraordinaire JohnWilson transforms the Orchestra intothe ultimate big-band. It’ll be a night ofpure showbiz glamour, all silky strings,blaring brass and swooning saxes asmidnight draws closer; a glittering hit-parade of jazz standards by Gershwin,Porter and Irving Berlin inarrangements by Nelson Riddle andBilly May, as well as toe-tapping dancenumbers and classic showtunes. No-one does it quite like JohnWilson. He’sjoined by Clare Teal, one of the UK’smost successful British jazz singers.Bring in 2012 in unforgettable style!

Tickets £16, £21, £28, £33, £40

JohnWilson conductorClare Teal vocalist

ClareTeal vocalist

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BookingInformationBypostBy post or in person in advance. BoxOffice, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall,Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP.

Telephone 0151 709 3789

Onlinewww.liverpoolphil.com

Booking fees: All credit/debit cardorders are subject to a £1.50 perticket service charge. If you wouldlike tickets posted to you, there is a75p per order charge. Orders paidfor by cheque incur a £1 per orderfee. Group tickets incur a 50p perticket charge.

GroupdiscountsGroups of 10 or more can save up to20% on tickets*! Call DawnWilliams on 0151 210 2918 fordetails.

*does not apply to New Year’s Eve orSpirit of Christmas concerts

How to find usPublicTransportPhilharmonic Hall is within walkingdistance of Lime Street and CentralStations. We are also on the frequent 86bus route.www.merseytravel.gov.uk hascomprehensive transport informationand a ‘Journey Planner’ service, or youcan call Traveline on 0871 200 2233.

Directions from theM62Continue along themotorway until itsend and then follow the signs for thecity centre, cathedrals anduniversities (c.3miles). Turn left at theMetropolitan Cathedral and head pastthe Everyman Theatre alongHope Street(seemap). If lost, use thismaxim: findone cathedral, head for the other. ThePhil is halfway between the two.

Liverpool PhilharmonicHallAdjacent to Philharmonic Hall onCaledonia Street. Cost > £5

BlackburneHouseCar ParkSituated on Falkner Street, this car parkis open on concert nights from 5.30pm,until 20mins after the end of concerts.Gates will be locked after this period.Do not use if unstaffed. Cost > £4

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University of LiverpoolVisitor car parkingCambridge StreetOpposite Cambridge Pub. AvaliableMonday - Friday after 5.30pm, and allday on Saturday and Sunday.Cost > £2 (up to 3 hrs) £3 (over 3 hrs).

University of LiverpoolVisitor car parkingMount PleasantOpposite Metropolitan Cathedral.Avaliable Monday - Friday after 5.30pm,and all day on Saturday and Sunday.Cost > £2 (up to 3 hrs) £3 (over 3 hrs).

Liverpool CathedralCar ParkGenerally open on concert nights from5.30pm. Secure with CCTV andmannedpatrols.Cost > £3 on production of your concertticket. Tickets must be produced andpayment made to the Constables Lodgeon arrival.

Myrtle Street/HopeStreetSecure All Day Parking.Cost > £5

Pleasenote that car parks 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 are not operatedby the Liverpool Philharmonic. Times/priceswere correctat time of print. Please check opening and closing timesand prices of these car parks before parking.

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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society

Founded 1840

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Registered in England number 88235

Registered charity number 230538

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Thanks to the Cityof Liverpool for itsfinancial support

Gift VouchersTickets are a wonderfulChristmas present, but ifyou’re not sure whichperformance to choose,a gift voucher is a great idea!

Gift vouchers can be redeemed fortickets to any Liverpool Philharmonicevent and are available in any amount.

To order, call 0151 709 3789 or visitwww.liverpoolphil.com/giftvouchersor in person at Box Office, LiverpoolPhilharmonic Hall, Hope Street,Liverpool, L1 9BP.

Dedicate a Seatat LiverpoolPhilharmonicHallThe perfectChristmas gift formusic loversMake your mark onLiverpool Philharmonic Hallby choosing a dedication forus to engrave on a brassplaque and secure to a seatof your choice in theauditorium(subject to available seats).

Receive all the benefits of SilverMembership including access to ourPrivate Patrons’ Bar at Royal LiverpoolPhilharmonic Orchestra concerts, andreceive invitations to exclusive eventsthroughout the Season including OpenRehearsals and Pre-ConcertReceptions.

Dedicate a seat for just £10 amonth(£120 a year). Call 0151 210 2921,email [email protected] visit our websitewww.liverpoolphil.com/dedicate