The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Rocks the Mike

Posted by Helen Nugent | Aug 28, 2013 | Bands & Gigs

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra recently performed a free concert at Sefton Park, conducted by Vasily Petrenko. The event was part of The Liverpool International Music Festival. Paul Jamieson was there.

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