Vaughan Williams Old King Cole (19′)
Joanna Marsh A Plastic Theatre * (Liverpool Philharmonic commission in consortium with Trondheim Symphony Orchestra & Opera, and youth choirs from Denmark, Peru, Australia and USA) (17′)
– INTERVAL – (20′)
Delius On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring and Summer Night on the River (12′)
Britten The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra (25′)

Ellie Slorach conductor

Jennifer Johnston mezzo soprano*
Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir*
Liverpool Philharmonic Children’s Choir*

Few composers have ever written a piece for young people (aged 5 to 105) that’s as fabulous, as fun and as thrillingly colourful as Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Great music belongs to all ages, whether it’s a playful Vaughan Williams ballet or Delius’ gorgeous musical daydreams. So today we’re also proud to present the latest in our hugely successful series of commissions for our terrific Youth Choirs and Orchestra, composed by Joanna Marsh and conducted by Ellie Slorach.

https://www.liverpoolphil.com/whats-on/classical-music/brittens-the-young-persons-guide/8726