EXPECT to be fired into the stratosphere when the RLPO presents an Out of This World afternoon next month.
The event at the Philharmonic Hall is one of the RLPO’s series of Family Concerts aimed at getting youngsters interested in classical music and live orchestras.
The programme includes music from Dr Who, a musical tribute to Star Trek, as well as music from Star Wars.
Mankind’s giant leap is remembered and the orchestra pays a visit to our nearest planetary neighbour with a movement from Holst’s Planets Suite.
Concertgoers are encouraged to come in their best outer space gear for a truly intergalactic experience.
The concert is presented by the irrepressible Alasdair Malloy, a percussionist by trade who has dedicated much of his musical career to enthusing the next generation of music lovers.
He also runs the Phil’s Schools Concerts series.
“It’s extraordinary,” he says. “There’s no doubt the RLPO plays to more children than any other orchestra in the UK, if not Europe.
“For me I think a successful family concert should have all the same things as a successful family day out. Like a theme park for example – the moment you wake up the children are excited.
“Then the event itself should have all these elements of excitement and surprise and discovery.
“Then afterwards you have the shared experience as a family and with any luck you’re going to talk about it.”
Alasdair may be based in London, but he says the Philharmonic Hall is “a wonderful place.
“There’s a definitely a sense of occasion as you arrive. But I’ve also gone to the very back of the balcony to see how it feels and you still have a feeling of intimacy and that it’s special.”
Add in the fact that you can see some of the best musicians in the country for as little as £5, and the fact it’s all, in Alasdair’s words, “great fun” and you can expect a cracking family afternoon out.
Out of This World is at 2.30pm on Sunday, March 7. Tickets are £5 for children and £7-12 for adults, on 0151 709 3789
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