Johanna Roberts

Breaking the Code – Liverpool Playhouse

Occasionally, a production comes along that is so remarkable on so many levels you know it is going to stay…

2 months ago

Shostakovich Symphony No. 7 – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir

This afternoon saw Vasiliy Petrenko making one of his welcome returns to the Philharmonic Hall, this time to conduct the…

2 months ago

Sibelius Symphony No. 5 – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

This evening’s concert at the Philharmonic, with the orchestra ably led by conductor Geoffrey Paterson, was a clear demonstration of…

2 months ago

Season Opening Concert: Dream Team at Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra’s season began tonight with a bold statement of intent by conductor Domingo Hindoyan, who welcomed…

3 months ago

Measure for Measure – Shakespeare North Playhouse

So, how to approach Shakespeare’s plays at time when his work is easily accessible, in written or recorded format, and…

4 months ago

Mahler Symphony No. 3 – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

While I’m familiar with Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 from recordings, this was my first time hearing the concert played live,…

9 months ago

Erocia – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

‘Dazzling’ was the first word that came to mind as Veronika Eberle played Beethoven’s violin concerto with the RLPO last…

9 months ago

Ensemble 10:10 – Tung Auditorium

The audience at the Tung Auditorium were treated to what can only be described as a remarkable concert with several…

11 months ago

Bernstein, Barber and Glass – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Young said in an interview on KALW in 2023 that he wants his shows to be ‘not only accessible but…

11 months ago

Handel’s Messiah – Philharmonic Hall

What better way to shake of the Christmas/New Year blues than with the performance of Handel’s Messiah at the Royal…

11 months ago