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17 November 2023

I went to the Liverpool

Philharmonic for the first

time and left with many

questions

I couldn't stop thinking about one thing the whole time

BEETHOVEN'S SYMPHONY NO.7 AT LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC
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When you hear the words 'symphony' or 'orchestra' you immediately think of all
things fancy - well I do, anyway.

The closest I've got to any form or orchestra or classical music in general is when
I stick on Classic FM when I'm revising for something, or really needing to
concentrate. I've always enjoyed classical music, but I've never taken the time to
watch an actual performance of a symphony.

I've walked past the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic countless times, on my way to
get a coffee or a bite to eat, but never stepped foot inside. If I'm being
completely honest, I just always assumed it wouldn't be my thing, and I was
never really open to trying it out.

My experience

My concert of choice was the Beethoven’s Symphony No.7. Now, If I'm being
completely honest with you, I'd never heard of that in my life.
Before arriving at the Philharmonic, I stressed for a good few minutes about
what on earth to wear. Did I need to dress up? Was I going to look severely