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Friday 24 February 2023 7:30pm Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Concert For George
In 2002, one year after George Harrison’s passing, Olivia Harrison and longtime friend Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honour. Held at London's Royal Albert Hall, the momentous evening featured George's songs and music he loved, performed by a lineup that included Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Monty Python, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Ringo Starr and many more.
Directed by David Leland, Concert for George captures stunning renditions of some of the most significant music of the 20th century, including ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ (featuring Clapton on guitar, McCartney on piano and Starr on drums), ‘Taxman’ (performed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and ‘The Inner Light’ (covered by Jeff Lynne and Anoushka Shankar). Lynne, Harrison’s longtime friend and collaborator, produced the audio elements of the concert, while Clapton oversaw the entire proceedings as Musical Director.
There will be no organ prelude from resident organist Dave Nicholas for this screening – the film will be introduced by the University of Liverpool’s Dr Michael Jones, who will discuss its origins and the intention behind it.'It’s hard to think of a more fitting tribute to a man who, despite being in the world’s biggest band, spent so much of that time in the shadows of his fellow players. George’s songs take centre-stage here, lovingly arranged by musical director Eric Clapton to accommodate as many famous friends as possible.'
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