Music - 19/12/08

Dec 19 2008 by Michael Green, Flintshire Chronicle

MUSIC

FRIDAY

CHESTER: Chester Cathedral Choir presents an evening of seasonal favourites in the Cathedral at 7.30pm. Philip Rushforth will direct and Ian Roberts provide the organ accompaniment. Tickets £10 (children under 16 £5) available at the Cathedral Shop and at the door.

MANCHESTER: Halle, conducted by Nick Davies with vocalist Alex McNamara, present The Best Christmas Sing-along Ever! at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £37-£10. Ring 0161 907 9000.

MICKLE TRAFFORD: The Wonderful World of Music classes. Music tuition for the very young with lively fun session ages 2-5 years. Contact Zoe Kilby 01606 75147 for details.

WREXHAM: At Central Station on Friday nights it’s Indie Rock ‘n’ Roll. Free entry before midnight, £4 after. Band info can be found at www.centralstation.com.

SATURDAY

CHESTER: Festive carol singing from 4.30pm outside Christ Church, followed by hot drinks and traditional carol service.

CHESTER: Candlelight Concert with Carols for everyone, Hamilton Street Methodist Church, Hoole, 7.30pm. Admission £6 (under 21s free) including seasonal refreshments. Details 01244 674878.

CHESTER: Chester Bach Singers present a Christmas Candlelight Concert of carols and readings including Benjamin Britten’s popular Ceremony of Carols, a choral work for female voices and harp at St Mary’s Church, Handbridge, at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (concessions £9, students or children £5). Ring 0151 677 3137 or 01244 402111.

CHESTER: Live music, The Ship Victory, George St. 01244 376453.

CHESTER: Rock disco at the Golden Eagle in Castle Street, 8pm.

LIVERPOOL: Frosty The Snowman Returns with Santa and the Sugar Plum Fairies in a concert featuring singers from the Birkenhead Operatic Society and local school choirs, conducted and presented by Ian McMillan, at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 11.30am and 2.30pm. Tickets £12-£7, £5 children. Ring 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

LIVERPOOL: The Spirit of Christmas featuring the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Ian Tracey, with the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir, presented by Justin Welby, at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £35-£15. 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

MANCHESTER: Halle Carol Concert, conducted by James Burton, presented by Petroc Trelawny and featuring the Halle Choir and Halle Youth Choir, Bridgewater Hall, 7.30pm. Tickets £37-£10. Ring 0161 907 9000.

SUNDAY

BIRKENHEAD: The Big Easy jazz band Melrose Hall, Hoylake, 8pm.

CHESTER: MC Lee karaoke, Ship Victory, George St. 01244 376453.

GWERNYMYNYDD: Live music, Owain Glyndwr Inn. 01352 752913.

LIVERPOOL: Frosty The Snowman Returns with Santa and the Sugar Plum Fairies in a concert featuring singers from the Birkenhead Operatic Society and local school choirs, conducted and presented by Ian McMillan, at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 2.30pm. Tickets £12-£7, £5 children. Ring 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

LIVERPOOL: The Spirit of Christmas featuring the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Ian Tracey, with the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir, presented by Angela Rippon, at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £35-£15; 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

MANCHESTER: Halle Carol Concert, conducted by James Burton, presented by Petroc Trelawny and featuring the Halle Choir and Halle Youth Choir at the Bridgewater Hall at 3pm and 7.30pm. Tickets £37-£10. Ring 0161 907 9000.

MONDAY

BIRKENHEAD: The Jazzmen, The Ship, Hoylake, from 8.30pm.

CHESTER: Wall City Jazzmen with occasional guest artists, 8.15pm Mill Hotel, Milton Street. Admission free. Ring 01244 350035.

GWERNYMYNYDD: Mountain Harmony ladies barbershop chorus rehearsal, village centre, 7.30pm.

LIVERPOOL: The Spirit of Christmas featuring the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Ian Tracey, with the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir, presented by Angela Rippon, at the Philharmonic Hall in Hope Street at 7.30pm. Tickets £35-£15; 0151 709 3789 or visit www.liverpoolphil.com.

MANCHESTER: Carols By Candlelight featuring the Mozart Festival Orchestra, conducted by Edward Warren, the Canzonetta Choir and soprano Elizabeth Cragg at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £34.50-£18.50. 0161 907 9000.

TUESDAY

BIRKENHEAD: Parade Jazzband, the Boathouse, Parkgate, 8.30pm.

CHESTER: Folk night, The Ship Victory, George St; 01244 376453.

MANCHESTER: Milkshake Live present My First Carol Concert at the Bridgewater Hall at 11am. Tickets £15. Ring 0161 907 9000.

MANCHESTER: Halle Carol Concert, conducted by James Burton, presented by Petroc Trelawny and featuring the Halle Choir and Halle Youth Choir at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £37-£10. Ring 0161 907 9000.

WEDNESDAY

BIRKENHEAD: Jazz Jam every Wednesday at the Old Colonial, Bridge Street from 9-11pm. Free entry. Musicians and non-musicians welcome. The great jam night that formerly took place at Club 57 has returned to a new venue. Organised by the Wirral Jazz Society.

CHESTER: Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Chester Cathedral, 3pm.

MANCHESTER: Christmas Carol Singalong, presented by Jonathan Cohen and featuring Sophie-Louise Dann (vocalist), Manchester Chorale and Manchester Concert Orchestra at the Bridgewater Hall at 2pm and 5.30pm. Tickets £34.50-£18.50. Ring 0161 907 9000.

ST ASAPH: DEC24 Candlelight service of Nine Lessons and Carols in St Asaph Cathedral at 7.30pm.

TILSTON: Tilston Music Club at the Carden Arms, 8.30pm. Singers' night. Musicians welcome. Admission free. 01829 250502.

UPTON (WIRRAL): The Original Panama Jazz Band at the Upton Tennis Club. Ring 0151 336 1190.

WREXHAM: Every Wednesday is Live At The Rock night at Chicago Rock Café, featuring some of the UK’s best tribute acts. Two bars are open until 1am, Monday-Saturday and until 12.30am on Sundays.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26 (BOXING DAY)

MANCHESTER: Boxing Day Classics, conducted by Andrew Greenwood with Jonathan Scott (organ), Murray McLachlan (piano) and the Manchester Concert Orchestra performing works by Mendelssohn, Sibelius, Grieg, Wagner, Strauss and Saint-Saens at the Bridgewater Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £34.50-£18.50. Ring 0161 907 9000.