A performance by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has received rave reviews following its opening concert in Barrow. 

The sold-out event took place at the Forum Theatre on January 20.

Led by conductor Domingo Hindoyan, who wore a Barrow AFC scarf, the orchestra performed Bizet’s Carmen, Beethoven 5 and the Beatle’s classic All You Need is Love. 

Musician, photographer and videographer John Rennie went along to capture the special debut performance.

He said: "I was working with the Liverpool Phil as a photographer and videographer at the sold out opening concert at The Forum on Saturday.

"It was a real privilege to capture what was a very moving performance of Beethoven No.5. It was so refreshing to watch a live orchestra in Barrow.

The Mail: The orchestra performed Bizet’s Carmen, Beethoven 5, and the Beatle’s classic All You Need is"I can't wait to see what the Liverpool Phil will do within our community over the next three years as they look to reach all ages and demographics.

"As a musician myself, I'm also excited about the possibility of collaborating with them on a musical project."

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and its musicians will be at the heart of Barrow's musical life for the next three years.

This will include more concerts at The Forum as well as the town hall and includes events that are designed for under-5s and dementia-friendly performances.

Earlier in the week, Domingo Hindoyan visited Dane Ghyll School for a music workshop which saw young instrumentalists play musical games and learn all about his profession.

The Mail: The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and its musicians will be at the heart of Barrow's musical lifeThe collaboration has been welcomed by the people of Barrow, who provided feedback of the performance on the Forum Theatre's Facebook page with a couple wishing it could have gone on for longer. 

One woman said: "I live in Liverpool but happened to be up in Ulverston with family for a few days. So to see the RPO playing in Barrow was quite surreal.

"It felt quite emotional watching 'my' orchestra outside of its home city. Loved it from beginning to end, total quality. Thank you."

One man said: "Fantastic concert and looking forward to hearing more. Really good to hear Beethoven’s 5th live and the introduction to symphony was really interesting.

"Great evening out. Thank you."

Another woman said: "Fantastic and quite emotional listening to a live orchestra."

Another added: "Absolutely brilliant evening and so lovely to meet the Conductor afterwards. I thought the performance was just right. Well done to everyone involved."