Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation is set to present it’s ‘Heritage Season’ during a Grand Civic event in the presence of Civic Dignitaries this September, introduced by television legend Anne Robinson.
Everyone is welcome to attend and the running order of the afternoon will feature:
- A welcome to St George’s Hall by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Councillor Richard Kemp, CBE);
- An introduction to Heritage Season by Dame Louise Ellman, DBE with Dr Lee Kendall and Robin Makin
- An organ recital by Professor Ian Tracey – with cello performances by Professor Hannah Roberts including Max Bruch’s Kol Nidre and featuring renowned Cantor David Rome with the music introduced by Simon Caplan (son of former Minister, Rev Herschel Caplan)
- An address by Guest of Honour, Chief Rabbi, Sir Ephraim Mirvis, KBE
- A concluding address by the Mayor of Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram
- A vote of thanks by Alison Cohen, Chair of Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation
“I am thrilled this truly inspiring season of events is now launched. It is my very great privilege to be giving a hand in promoting the fabulous programme.” Anne Robinson
“I am delighted that the wonderful heritage celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of Princes Road Synagogue will be launched with a grand civic event at St George’s Hall on Sunday 8th September. This will be a magnificent start to an exciting programme which will take place over a 6 month period.” Dame Louise Ellman, DBE
“I would like to congratulate everyone associated with the Princes Road Synagogue on your 150th anniversary and I am looking forward to participating in the celebrations. Mazaltov!” Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, KBE
Event Date: Sunday 8th September 2024
Location: Great Hall, St George's Hall, Liverpool, L1 1JJ
Categories: 2024 | Architecture | Classical Music | Community Event | Heritage | Liverpool | Music | Performance | St George's Hall | Talk | Ticketed | World Culture | World Music
Contact Details: Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation, Tel: none
Tickets: https://www.princesroad.org/ticket-application-form
