The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has revealed its 2024/25 programme for Barrow.
After an impressive inaugural season in Barrow, the renowned orchestra unveiled an array of upcoming performances.
Included in the line-up is the return of chief conductor Domingo Hindoyan for a celebration of Beethoven, and a collaborative performance featuring renowned sitar player Jasdeep Singh Degun accompanied by Barrow schoolchildren.
The programme is backed by Arts Council England.
The three-year partnership between Barrow and the UK's oldest orchestra aims to expand access to world-class orchestral music to Arts Council England Priority Place, Barrow.
The initiative will also introduce a series of educational programmes, in conjunction with the Liverpool Philharmonic's learning team and Cumbria Music Education Hub.
Liverpool Philharmonic's chief executive, Michael Eakin, expressed delight over the positive response from Barrow audiences.
He hailed the region's distinctive cultural heritage, and the enterprise's commitment to supporting cultural activities.
Since January, the orchestra has performed at 11 venues around the area, attracting more than 1,500 attendees.
The orchestra has also been working closely with numerous community partners, like Art Gene, Barrow Market, Barrow Library, Dock Museum, and various councils and care facilities.
The new season will kick off on October 11 at The Forum as part of Barrow Music Week.
Conducted by Chloe Rooke, the orchestra will perform works by Mozart and Prokofiev.
They will also be joined by Jasdeep Singh Degun and tabla artist Harkiret Bahra, along with Barrow primary school students for a special performance.
Helena Mackie, from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, will be featuring in Mozart's Oboe Concerto on November 29 at The Forum, while works from Mendelssohn, Ravel and Poulenc will also be performed, under conductor Karel Deseure's baton.
The popular Under-5s and Dementia Friendly concerts are also set to return, hosted by presenter Claire Henry.
These events will be held at the Barrow Library on February 1 and January 31 respectively.
Chief conductor, Domingo Hindoyan, will be returning to Barrow on March 21 to guide the orchestra in a Beethoven programme before making an appearance at Barrow's Festival of Colours on March 22 in an event for people of all ages to learn about conducting and orchestral music.
The Liverpool Philharmonic's partnership with Barrow is encouraged by the Arts Council England and is expected to put the orchestra and its musicians at the centre of Barrow’s musical life.
Working jointly with arts and community partners in Barrow, the programme aims to bring about compelling music and education-oriented projects to a broader audience.
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