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Date	Event	Composers, Works, Performers
ConcertFriday 18-May-12 07:30pm concert\|20120518T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120518T210000Z\|Friday Night Classics: Burman in Bollywood	Birmingham Symphony Hall Friday Night Classics: Burman in Bollywood	Programme not known City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Michael Seal, Conductor
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Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Friday 18-May-12 07:30pm Friday Night Classics: Burman in Bollywood Programme not known City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Michael Seal, Conductor
ConcertSaturday 19-May-12 07:00pm concert\|20120519T180000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120519T203000Z\|Visions of England	Birmingham Symphony Hall Visions of England	Elgar, Introduction and Allegro for string quartet and string orchestra, Op.47 Britten, Our Hunting Fathers for soprano or tenor and orchestra, Op.8 Vaughan Williams, Symphony no. 5 in D Major Introduction and Allegro for string quartet and string orchestra, Op.47 Symphony no. 5 in D Major City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andrew Manze, Conductor Lisa Milne, Soprano
	More info... Reviews... City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andrew Manze Lisa Milne Introduction and Allegro for string quartet and string orchestra, Op.47 Symphony no. 5 in D Major
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Saturday 19-May-12 07:00pm Visions of England Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934), Introduction and Allegro for string quartet and string orchestra, Op.47 Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976), Our Hunting Fathers for soprano or tenor and orchestra, Op.8 Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958), Symphony no. 5 in D Major City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andrew Manze, Conductor Lisa Milne, Soprano
ConcertSunday 20-May-12 03:00pm concert\|20120520T140000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120520T163000Z\|Family Concert: Music for Champions	Birmingham Symphony Hall Family Concert: Music for Champions	Programme not known CBSO Children's Chorus Matthew Coorey, Conductor Alasdair Malloy, Presenter
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Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Sunday 20-May-12 03:00pm Family Concert: Music for Champions Programme not known CBSO Children's Chorus Matthew Coorey, Conductor Alasdair Malloy, Presenter
ConcertMonday 21-May-12 07:30pm concert\|20120521T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120521T210000Z\|Tchaikovskys Pathetique Symphony	Birmingham Symphony Hall Tchaikovsky's Pathetique Symphony	Pärt, Silhouette, hommage à Gustave Eiffel Grieg, Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Tchaikovsky, Symphony no. 6 in B minor, "Pathétique", Op.74 Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Symphony no. 6 in B minor, "Pathétique", Op.74 Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Neeme Järvi, Conductor Boris Berezovsky, Piano
	More info... Reviews... Neeme Järvi Boris Berezovsky Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Symphony no. 6 in B minor, "Pathétique", Op.74
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Monday 21-May-12 07:30pm Tchaikovsky's Pathetique Symphony The tragic Pathétique was written just months before its composer’s suicide. Neeme Järvi conducts this famous Swiss orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s final testament, preceded by Grieg’s Piano Concerto and Arvo Pärt’s coolly beautiful Silhouette, inspired by the Eiffel Tower’s visionary architect. Pärt, Arvo (b. 1935), Silhouette, hommage à Gustave Eiffel Grieg, Edvard (1843-1907), Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893), Symphony no. 6 in B minor, "Pathétique", Op.74 Orchestre de la Suisse Romande Neeme Järvi, Conductor Boris Berezovsky, Piano
ConcertThursday 24-May-12 07:30pm concert\|20120524T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120524T210000Z\|The Year 1912: Ives and Prokfiev	Birmingham Symphony Hall The Year 1912: Ives and Prokfiev	Ives, Three places in New England Prokofiev, Piano Concerto no. 1 in D flat major, Op.10 Walton, Symphony no. 1 in B flat minor Piano Concerto no. 1 in D flat major, Op.10 Symphony no. 1 in B flat minor City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andrew Litton, Conductor Lise de la Salle, Piano
	More info... Reviews... City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andrew Litton Lise de la Salle Three places in New England Piano Concerto no. 1 in D flat major, Op.10
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 24-May-12 07:30pm The Year 1912: Ives and Prokfiev FREE pre-concert talk. Ives, Charles (1874-1954), Three places in New England Prokofiev, Sergey (1891-1953), Piano Concerto no. 1 in D flat major, Op.10 Walton, William (1902-1983), Symphony no. 1 in B flat minor City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andrew Litton, Conductor Lise de la Salle, Piano
ConcertSaturday 26-May-12 07:30pm concert\|20120526T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120526T210000Z\|The Infernal Comedy Starring John Malkovich	Birmingham Symphony Hall The Infernal Comedy Starring John Malkovich	Various, Various pieces Wiener Akademie Martin Haselböck, Conductor John Malkovich, Actor Marie Arnet, Soprano Louise Fribo, Soprano
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Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Saturday 26-May-12 07:30pm The Infernal Comedy Starring John Malkovich John Malkovich stars in a stage play for baroque orchestra, singers and actor, based on the real-life story of convicted serial killer Jack Unterweger. Malkovich’s monologues journey through the life and mind of this notorious Viennese womaniser, writer and murderer, illustrated with music embodying joy, hatred, love, grief, and desire. Sometimes darkly comic, sometimes bleakly brutal, it’s a fascinating insight into the twisted mind of, as Malkovich says, “a bad, bad guy. ”Music includes: Vivaldi Aria Sposa son disprezzata Beethoven Scene and Aria Ah, perfido Haydn Scena di Berenice Weber Scene and Aria Ah se Edmundo fosse l’uccisor! Mozart Recitative, Aria and Cavatina Ah, lo previdi Various, Various pieces Wiener Akademie Martin Haselböck, Conductor John Malkovich, Actor Marie Arnet, Soprano Louise Fribo, Soprano
ConcertTuesday 29-May-12 08:00pm concert\|20120529T190000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120529T213000Z\|Dracula: The Music and Film	Birmingham Symphony Hall Dracula: The Music and Film	Glass, Film music from Dracula (1931) Philip Glass, Keyboard Kronos Quartet Michael Riesman, Conductor
	More info... Reviews... Philip Glass Kronos Quartet Michael Riesman Film music from Dracula (1931)
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Tuesday 29-May-12 08:00pm Dracula: The Music and Film Cinema’s most beguiling bloodsucker appears in a new light as Philip Glass’s revelatory score blows the cobwebs off the iconic 1930s movie Dracula. It’s a unique opportunity to witness one of the world’s most famous composers in action: Glass himself shares the stage with the internationally renowned Kronos Quartet, and his hypnotic music provides an eerie counterpart to the strange suspense of this creepy classic. ‘A night to remember… bewitching and hypnotic.’ Toronto Globe and Mail Glass, Philip (b. 1937), Film music from Dracula (1931) Philip Glass, Keyboard Kronos Quartet Michael Riesman, Conductor
ConcertFriday 1-Jun-12 07:30pm concert\|20120601T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120601T210000Z\|Friday Night Classics: Diamond Jubilations	Birmingham Symphony Hall Friday Night Classics: Diamond Jubilations	Walton, Crown Imperial Walton, Film music from Henry V Coates, The Three Elizabeths: suite Elgar, Coronation March for orchestra, Op.65 Bliss, Welcome the Queen, F 95 Elgar, Nursery Suite for orchestra Britten, Gloriana: Courtly Dances, Op.53b Desplat, Film music from The King's Speech Arnold, The Bridge on the River Kwai Parry, Jerusalem Walton, Orb and Sceptre, Coronation March Jerusalem City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Stephen Bell, Conductor
	More info... Reviews... City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Stephen Bell Jerusalem
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Friday 1-Jun-12 07:30pm Friday Night Classics: Diamond Jubilations Walton, William (1902-1983), Crown Imperial Walton, William (1902-1983), Film music from Henry V Coates, Eric (1886-1957), The Three Elizabeths: suite Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934), Coronation March for orchestra, Op.65 Bliss, Arthur (1891-1975), Welcome the Queen, F 95 Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934), Nursery Suite for orchestra Britten, Benjamin (1913-1976), Gloriana: Courtly Dances, Op.53b Desplat, Alexandre (b. 1961), Film music from The King's Speech Arnold, Malcolm (1921-2006), The Bridge on the River Kwai Parry, Hubert (1848-1918), Jerusalem Walton, William (1902-1983), Orb and Sceptre, Coronation March City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Stephen Bell, Conductor
ConcertSaturday 2-Jun-12 07:30pm concert\|20120602T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120602T210000Z\|Handels Royal Music: Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen	Birmingham Symphony Hall Handel's Royal Music: Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen	Handel, Zadok the priest; Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 Handel, Water Music, Suite no. 2 in D major, HWV 349 Handel, The King shall rejoice; Coronation Anthem No. 2, HWV 260 Handel, Let thy hand be strengthened; Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 259 Handel, Royal Fireworks Music, HWV 351 Handel, My heart is inditing; Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 261 Handel, Settings of "Amen" / "Halleluja, amen" HWV 269-77 Zadok the priest; Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 The King shall rejoice; Coronation Anthem No. 2, HWV 260 Royal Fireworks Music, HWV 351 Academy of Ancient Music Choir of the AAM Richard Egarr, Conductor
	More info... Reviews... Academy of Ancient Music Richard Egarr Zadok the priest; Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 The King shall rejoice; Coronation Anthem No. 2, HWV 260 Let thy hand be strengthened; Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 259
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Saturday 2-Jun-12 07:30pm Handel's Royal Music: Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen From the thrilling Zadok the Priest to the monumental Hallelujah Chorus, Symphony Hall is the place to be on Diamond Jubilee weekend. Join the national celebrations with a night of musical fireworks; a festive evening of Handel’s most glorious music featuring all four of the rousing anthems he composed for the coronation of King George II and Queen Caroline. Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759), Zadok the priest; Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759), Water Music, Suite no. 2 in D major, HWV 349 Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759), The King shall rejoice; Coronation Anthem No. 2, HWV 260 Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759), Let thy hand be strengthened; Coronation Anthem No. 4, HWV 259 Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759), Royal Fireworks Music, HWV 351 Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759), My heart is inditing; Coronation Anthem No. 3, HWV 261 Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759), Settings of "Amen" / "Halleluja, amen" HWV 269-77 Academy of Ancient Music Choir of the AAM Richard Egarr, Conductor
ConcertThursday 7-Jun-12 07:30pm concert\|20120607T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120607T210000Z\|The Spirit of Defiance	Birmingham Symphony Hall The Spirit of Defiance	Gubaidulina, Violin concerto "Offertorium" Shostakovich, Symphony no. 10 in E minor, Op.93 Symphony no. 10 in E minor, Op.93 Andris Nelsons, Conductor City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Baiba Skride, Violin
	More info... Reviews... Andris Nelsons City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Baiba Skride Symphony no. 10 in E minor, Op.93
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 7-Jun-12 07:30pm The Spirit of Defiance FREE pre-concert talk and post-concert chat. Gubaidulina, Sofia (b. 1931), Violin concerto "Offertorium" Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975), Symphony no. 10 in E minor, Op.93 Andris Nelsons, Conductor City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Baiba Skride, Violin
ConcertFriday 8-Jun-12 07:30pm concert\|20120608T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120608T210000Z\|Symphony Halls 21st Birthday Proms	Birmingham Symphony Hall Symphony Hall's 21st Birthday Proms	Elgar, Cello concerto in E minor, Op.85 Grieg, Peer Gynt Suite: Morning Grieg, Peer Gynt Suite: In the Hall of the Mountain King Mascagni, Cavalleria Rusticana: intermezzo Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition: Great Gate of Kiev Tchaikovsky, 1812 Festival overture in E flat major, Op.49 Cello concerto in E minor, Op.85 1812 Festival overture in E flat major, Op.49 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Robert Dean, Conductor Julian Lloyd Webber, Cello
	More info... Reviews... Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Julian Lloyd Webber Cello concerto in E minor, Op.85 1812 Festival overture in E flat major, Op.49
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Friday 8-Jun-12 07:30pm Symphony Hall's 21st Birthday Proms Raise your glass and celebrate Symphony Hall’s coming of age with an unmissable selection of popular classics from our first 21 years of bringing great music to Birmingham. Classic FM listeners can choose their favourite work to kick off a wonderful evening with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra including highlights from Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite, Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Star cellist Julian Lloyd Webber performs Elgar’s moving Concerto as the highlight of the evening, and the explosive finale of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, complete with cannon effects and fireworks, provides a fitting climax. Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934), Cello concerto in E minor, Op.85 Grieg, Edvard (1843-1907), Peer Gynt Suite: Morning Grieg, Edvard (1843-1907), Peer Gynt Suite: In the Hall of the Mountain King Mascagni, Pietro (1863-1945), Cavalleria Rusticana: intermezzo Mussorgsky, Modest Petrovich (1839-1881), Pictures at an Exhibition: Great Gate of Kiev Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893), 1812 Festival overture in E flat major, Op.49 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Robert Dean, Conductor Julian Lloyd Webber, Cello
ConcertSaturday 9-Jun-12 07:00pm concert\|20120609T180000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120609T203000Z\|Nelsons conducts Shostakovich	Birmingham Symphony Hall Nelsons conducts Shostakovich	Dvořák, Othello : Overture, Op.93 Bartók, Viola Concerto, Sz 120 Shostakovich, Symphony no. 10 in E minor, Op.93 Viola Concerto, Sz 120 Symphony no. 10 in E minor, Op.93 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andris Nelsons, Conductor Adam Romer, Viola
	More info... Reviews... City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andris Nelsons Viola Concerto, Sz 120 Symphony no. 10 in E minor, Op.93
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Saturday 9-Jun-12 07:00pm Nelsons conducts Shostakovich Dvořák, Antonín (1841-1904), Othello : Overture, Op.93 Bartók, Béla (1881-1945), Viola Concerto, Sz 120 Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975), Symphony no. 10 in E minor, Op.93 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andris Nelsons, Conductor Adam Romer, Viola
ConcertTuesday 12-Jun-12 07:30pm concert\|20120612T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120612T210000Z\|Symphony Hall 21st Anniversary Concerts	Birmingham Symphony Hall Symphony Hall 21st Anniversary Concerts	Elgar, The Music Makers for soloists chorus and orchestra, Op.69 Puccini, Tosca: Act I closing scene Bizet, Carmen: Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre "Toreador Song" Ravel, Daphnis and Chloé Daphnis and Chloé City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andris Nelsons, Conductor Simon Halsey, Conductor Bryn Terfel, Baritone Christine Rice, Mezzo-soprano CBSO Chorus
	More info... Reviews... City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andris Nelsons Simon Halsey Bryn Terfel Christine Rice CBSO Chorus Daphnis and Chloé
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Tuesday 12-Jun-12 07:30pm Symphony Hall 21st Anniversary Concerts Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934), The Music Makers for soloists chorus and orchestra, Op.69 Puccini, Giacomo (1858-1924), Tosca: Act I closing scene Bizet, Georges (1838-1875), Carmen: Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre "Toreador Song" Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937), Daphnis and Chloé City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andris Nelsons, Conductor Simon Halsey, Conductor Bryn Terfel, Baritone Christine Rice, Mezzo-soprano CBSO Chorus
ConcertWednesday 13-Jun-12 02:00pm concert\|20120613T130000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120613T153000Z\|21st Anniversary Organ Concert	Birmingham Symphony Hall 21st Anniversary Organ Concert	Walton, Crown Imperial (arr. Murrill) Bach J.S., Trio sonata in E Flat Major, BWV525 Howells, Master Tallis's Testament Wallen, New work Nyman, Fourths, Mostly Dukas, The Sorcerer's Apprentice (arr. Trotter) Widor, Organ Symphony no. 5 in F minor (Adagio & Toccata from) The Sorcerer's Apprentice Thomas Trotter, Organ
	More info... Reviews... Thomas Trotter Master Tallis's Testament The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Wednesday 13-Jun-12 02:00pm 21st Anniversary Organ Concert As designs for Symphony Hall took shape in the 1980s, the vision was that the organ would be the crowning glory of the auditorium. Ten years after the Hall opened, the Symphony Organ took its rightful place and has captivated audiences ever since with its power and range of colours. Thomas Trotter pulls out all the stops in a dazzling concert celebrating the organ’s role at the heart of the Symphony Hall story. Walton, William (1902-1983), Crown Imperial (arr. Murrill) Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750), Trio sonata in E Flat Major, BWV525 Howells, Herbert (1892-1983), Master Tallis's Testament Wallen, Errollyn (b. 1958), New work Nyman, Michael (b. 1944), Fourths, Mostly Dukas, Paul (1865-1935), The Sorcerer's Apprentice (arr. Trotter) Widor, Charles-Marie (1844-1937), Organ Symphony no. 5 in F minor (Adagio & Toccata from) Thomas Trotter, Organ
ConcertWednesday 13-Jun-12 07:30pm concert\|20120613T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120613T210000Z\|Symphony Hall 21st Anniversary Concerts	Birmingham Symphony Hall Symphony Hall 21st Anniversary Concerts	Elgar, The Music Makers for soloists chorus and orchestra, Op.69 Puccini, Tosca: Act I closing scene Bizet, Carmen: Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre "Toreador Song" Ravel, Daphnis and Chloé Daphnis and Chloé City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andris Nelsons, Conductor Simon Halsey, Conductor Bryn Terfel, Baritone Christine Rice, Mezzo-soprano CBSO Chorus
	More info... Reviews... City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andris Nelsons Simon Halsey Bryn Terfel Christine Rice CBSO Chorus Daphnis and Chloé
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Wednesday 13-Jun-12 07:30pm Symphony Hall 21st Anniversary Concerts Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934), The Music Makers for soloists chorus and orchestra, Op.69 Puccini, Giacomo (1858-1924), Tosca: Act I closing scene Bizet, Georges (1838-1875), Carmen: Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre "Toreador Song" Ravel, Maurice (1875-1937), Daphnis and Chloé City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Andris Nelsons, Conductor Simon Halsey, Conductor Bryn Terfel, Baritone Christine Rice, Mezzo-soprano CBSO Chorus
ConcertSaturday 16-Jun-12 07:30pm concert\|20120616T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120616T210000Z\|Wiener Philharmoniker	Birmingham Symphony Hall Wiener Philharmoniker	Brahms, Symphony no. 3 in F major, Op.90 Webern, Six Pieces For Orchestra, Op.6 Schumann, Symphony no. 3 in E flat major 'Rhenish', Op.97 Symphony no. 3 in F major, Op.90 Six Pieces For Orchestra, Op.6 Symphony no. 3 in E flat major 'Rhenish', Op.97 Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor
	More info... Reviews... Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle Symphony no. 3 in F major, Op.90 Six Pieces For Orchestra, Op.6 Symphony no. 3 in E flat major 'Rhenish', Op.97
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Saturday 16-Jun-12 07:30pm Wiener Philharmoniker Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897), Symphony no. 3 in F major, Op.90 Webern, Anton (1883-1945), Six Pieces For Orchestra, Op.6 Schumann, Robert (1810-1856), Symphony no. 3 in E flat major 'Rhenish', Op.97 Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle, Conductor
ConcertThursday 21-Jun-12 07:30pm concert\|20120621T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120621T210000Z\|Jonathan Harveys Weltethos	Birmingham Symphony Hall Jonathan Harvey's Weltethos	Works by Harvey (UK Premiere) Edward Gardner, Conductor CBSO Chorus CBSO Youth Chorus CBSO Children's Chorus
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Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 21-Jun-12 07:30pm Jonathan Harvey's Weltethos FREE pre-concert talk. Works by Harvey, Jonathan (b. 1939) (UK Premiere) Edward Gardner, Conductor CBSO Chorus CBSO Youth Chorus CBSO Children's Chorus
ConcertThursday 28-Jun-12 02:15pm concert\|20120628T131500Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120628T154500Z\|Summer Serenade	Birmingham Symphony Hall Summer Serenade	Elgar, Serenade in E Minor for string orchestra, Op.20 Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E flat major, K364 (K320d) Joneleit, Adagio Dvořák, Serenade in E Major for strings, Op.22 Serenade in E Minor for string orchestra, Op.20 Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E flat major, K364 (K320d) Serenade in E Major for strings, Op.22 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Laurence Jackson, Violin Christopher Yates, Viola
	More info... Reviews... City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Serenade in E Minor for string orchestra, Op.20 Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E flat major, K364 (K320d) Serenade in E Major for strings, Op.22
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 28-Jun-12 02:15pm Summer Serenade FREE pre-concert talks. Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934), Serenade in E Minor for string orchestra, Op.20 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791), Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E flat major, K364 (K320d) Joneleit, Jens (b. 1968), Adagio Dvořák, Antonín (1841-1904), Serenade in E Major for strings, Op.22 City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Laurence Jackson, Violin Christopher Yates, Viola
ConcertSaturday 30-Jun-12 04:30pm concert\|20120630T153000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120630T180000Z\|Wagners Ring: Die Walküre	Birmingham Symphony Hall Wagner's Ring: Die Walküre	Wagner, Die Walküre Die Walküre Opera North Alwyn Mellor, Soprano: Sieglinde Annalena Persson, Soprano: Brünnhilde Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts, Tenor: Siegmund Béla Perencz, Bass-baritone: Wotan Katarina Karnéus, Mezzo-soprano: Fricka Clive Bayley, Bass: Hunding Katherine Broderick, Soprano: Helmwige Richard Farnes, Conductor
	More info... Reviews... Opera North Alwyn Mellor Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts Katarina Karnéus Clive Bayley Katherine Broderick Richard Farnes Die Walküre
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Saturday 30-Jun-12 04:30pm Wagner's Ring: Die Walküre Opera North is joined by an outstanding international cast for the second instalment of their four-year Ring cycle. In Die Walküre the focus shifts from the politics of the gods to human passion. As the epic saga unfolds, we meet the ill-fated children of the gods, discover the magical sword that will forever shape their destiny, and encounter the fearsome Valkyries whose legendary ride has never sounded more exciting than here in its original context. ‘Whichever other Ring cycles you go to, Opera North’s will, I’m sure, offer rich musical and dramatic rewards.’ The Spectator Wagner, Richard (1813-1883), Die Walküre Opera North Alwyn Mellor, Soprano: Sieglinde Annalena Persson, Soprano: Brünnhilde Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts, Tenor: Siegmund Béla Perencz, Bass-baritone: Wotan Katarina Karnéus, Mezzo-soprano: Fricka Clive Bayley, Bass: Hunding Katherine Broderick, Soprano: Helmwige Richard Farnes, Conductor
ConcertFriday 20-Jul-12 07:30pm concert\|20120720T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120720T210000Z\|CBSO Youth Orchestra Academy	Birmingham Symphony Hall CBSO Youth Orchestra Academy	Shostakovich, Chamber Symphony in C minor (arr. Rudolf Barshai), Op.110a Janáček, On an Overgrown Path Schubert, Symphony no. 9 in C major, "The Great", D.944 Symphony no. 9 in C major, "The Great", D.944 Michael Seal, Conductor CBSO Youth Orchestra Academy
	More info... Reviews... Chamber Symphony in C minor (arr. Rudolf Barshai), Op.110a Symphony no. 9 in C major, "The Great", D.944
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Friday 20-Jul-12 07:30pm CBSO Youth Orchestra Academy When 19th-century musicians first tried Schubert’s “Great” C major Symphony, they declared it “unplayable”! So it should be the perfect challenge for the inspirational young players of the superb CBSO Youth Orchestra Academy, and a glorious burst of musical sunshine for the start of the summer holidays. First, though, come two very different modern masterpieces: Shostakovich’s searing musical self-portrait (an arrangement of his Eighth String Quartet), and the enchanted miniature universe of Janácek’s On an Overgrown Path, in a magical new orchestration by CBSO associate conductor Michael Seal. (£14-£16) Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975), Chamber Symphony in C minor (arr. Rudolf Barshai), Op.110a Janáček, Leoš (1854-1928), On an Overgrown Path Schubert, Franz (1797-1828), Symphony no. 9 in C major, "The Great", D.944 Michael Seal, Conductor CBSO Youth Orchestra Academy
ConcertWednesday 1-Aug-12 07:30pm concert\|20120801T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120801T210000Z\|Summer Prom: National Youth Orchestra	Birmingham Symphony Hall Summer Prom: National Youth Orchestra	Messiaen, Turangalîla-symphonie Turangalîla-symphonie National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Vasily Petrenko, Conductor Joanna MacGregor, Piano
	More info... Reviews... National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Vasily Petrenko Joanna MacGregor Turangalîla-symphonie
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Wednesday 1-Aug-12 07:30pm Summer Prom: National Youth Orchestra Described by The Times as ‘the most uplifting orchestra in the world’, the vast National Youth Orchestra comprises 170 teenage talents set to become the stars of the future. Hear them here first with their equally exuberant Principal Conductor Vasily Petrenko and pianist Joanna MacGregor. Together they awaken the wonders of Messiaen’s uplifting testament to time and love. BBC Music magazine’s Editor, Oliver Condy, recommends tonight’s concert: “Vasily Petrenko is one of the UK’s fastest-rising conducting stars. He’s already worked wonders with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and he’s expected to do the same for the fabulous National Youth Orchestra. Bringing together musicians from every corner of the country, tonight’s concert has a true Olympic feel.” Messiaen, Olivier (1908-1992), Turangalîla-symphonie National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Vasily Petrenko, Conductor Joanna MacGregor, Piano
ConcertThursday 23-Aug-12 07:30pm concert\|20120823T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120823T210000Z\|Nelsons conducts Beethovens Ninth	Birmingham Symphony Hall Nelsons conducts Beethoven's Ninth	Brahms, Nänie for Chorus and Orchestra (Harp ad libitum), Op.82 Beethoven, Symphony no. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op.125 Symphony no. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op.125 Andris Nelsons, Conductor Lucy Crowe, Soprano Mihoko Fujimura, Mezzo-soprano Toby Spence, Tenor Georg Zeppenfeld, Bass City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Chorus
	More info... Reviews... Andris Nelsons Lucy Crowe Mihoko Fujimura Toby Spence City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Chorus Nänie for Chorus and Orchestra (Harp ad libitum), Op.82 Symphony no. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op.125
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 23-Aug-12 07:30pm Nelsons conducts Beethoven's Ninth From tragic opening to climactic, world-embracing “Ode to Joy”, Beethoven’s Ninth has never been just another symphony - it’s an emotional experience with the power to change lives. Every performance is a special occasion, but Andris Nelsons’ first Birmingham performance of the Ninth promises to be in a class of its own, and a landmark in his artistic partnership with the CBSO. This isn’t only an extraordinary upbeat to the CBSO's new season, it should be one of Birmingham’s musical events of the year. Be sure to book early. (£10-£39.50) Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897), Nänie for Chorus and Orchestra (Harp ad libitum), Op.82 Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Symphony no. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op.125 Andris Nelsons, Conductor Lucy Crowe, Soprano Mihoko Fujimura, Mezzo-soprano Toby Spence, Tenor Georg Zeppenfeld, Bass City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Chorus
ConcertSaturday 15-Sep-12 07:00pm concert\|20120915T180000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120915T203000Z\|Opening Concert: Mahlers Resurrection	Birmingham Symphony Hall Opening Concert: Mahler's Resurrection	Strauss R., Metamorphosen Mahler, Symphony no. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection' Metamorphosen Symphony no. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection' Andris Nelsons, Conductor Sarah Fox, Soprano Mihoko Fujimura, Mezzo-soprano City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Chorus
	More info... Reviews... Andris Nelsons Sarah Fox Mihoko Fujimura City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Chorus Metamorphosen Symphony no. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection'
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Saturday 15-Sep-12 07:00pm Opening Concert: Mahler's Resurrection Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony starts with a funeral march, and finishes with the end of the world itself. And if that sounds like a spectacular opening to our season, just wait till you hear Andris Nelsons, a super-size CBSO and the massed voices of the CBSO Chorus committing body and soul to some of the most thrilling, heart-lifting music ever composed. Richard Strauss’s impassioned wartime masterpiece makes Mahler’s vision shine even more brightly. After this summer’s residency at the prestigious Lucerne Festival, this is sure to be a momentous opening to the CBSO season. (£10-£55) Strauss, Richard (1864-1949), Metamorphosen Mahler, Gustav (1860-1911), Symphony no. 2 in C minor 'Resurrection' Andris Nelsons, Conductor Sarah Fox, Soprano Mihoko Fujimura, Mezzo-soprano City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Chorus
ConcertWednesday 19-Sep-12 07:30pm concert\|20120919T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120919T210000Z\|The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Symphonies 1 amp; 2	Birmingham Symphony Hall The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Symphonies 1 & 2	Beethoven, Symphony no. 1 in C major, Op.21 Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 Beethoven, Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.36 Symphony no. 1 in C major, Op.21 Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.36 Andris Nelsons, Conductor Baiba Skride, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Andris Nelsons Baiba Skride City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Symphony no. 1 in C major, Op.21 Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.36
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Wednesday 19-Sep-12 07:30pm The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Symphonies 1 & 2 The symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven are the greatest journey any conductor and orchestra can take together. All of human experience is contained in these nine life-changing masterpieces. Here, Andris Nelsons and the CBSO begin that journey with the joyous First and Second Symphonies: the sound of a bold young genius stretching his wings, and ruffling a few feathers. Birmingham favourite Baiba Skride is the soloist in the glowing serenity of Beethoven’s ravishing Violin Concerto. (£10-£42) Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Symphony no. 1 in C major, Op.21 Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.36 Andris Nelsons, Conductor Baiba Skride, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertThursday 20-Sep-12 02:15pm concert\|20120920T131500Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120920T154500Z\|The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Symphonies 1 amp; 2	Birmingham Symphony Hall The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Symphonies 1 & 2	Beethoven, Symphony no. 1 in C major, Op.21 Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 Beethoven, Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.36 Symphony no. 1 in C major, Op.21 Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.36 Andris Nelsons, Conductor Baiba Skride, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Andris Nelsons Baiba Skride City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Symphony no. 1 in C major, Op.21 Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.36
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 20-Sep-12 02:15pm The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Symphonies 1 & 2 The symphonies of Ludwig van Beethoven are the greatest journey any conductor and orchestra can take together. All of human experience is contained in these nine life-changing masterpieces. Here, Andris Nelsons and the CBSO begin that journey with the joyous First and Second Symphonies: the sound of a bold young genius stretching his wings, and ruffling a few feathers. Birmingham favourite Baiba Skride is the soloist in the glowing serenity of Beethoven’s ravishing Violin Concerto. (£10-£39.50) Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Symphony no. 1 in C major, Op.21 Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61 Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.36 Andris Nelsons, Conductor Baiba Skride, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertThursday 27-Sep-12 07:30pm concert\|20120927T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120927T210000Z\|Bruchs Violin Concerto	Birmingham Symphony Hall Bruch's Violin Concerto	Weber, Euryanthe: Overture Bruch, Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.26 Tchaikovsky, Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64 Euryanthe: Overture Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.26 Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64 Walter Weller, Conductor Yossif Ivanov, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.26 Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 27-Sep-12 07:30pm Bruch's Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky always wore his heart on his sleeve, and no question - in his Fifth Symphony, you can hear it. Deep sorrow, exuberant joy and pure, uninhibited passion…they’re all there, poured out in some of the most glorious tunes Tchaikovsky ever wrote. Conductor Walter Weller shares a lifetime’s experience, and introduces an extraordinary new star. Bruch’s First might be the world’s favourite violin concerto - but just wait until you hear it played by Yossif Ivanov! (£10-£42) Weber, Carl Maria von (1786-1826), Euryanthe: Overture Bruch, Max (1838-1920), Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.26 Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893), Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64 Walter Weller, Conductor Yossif Ivanov, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertSaturday 29-Sep-12 07:00pm concert\|20120929T180000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20120929T203000Z\|Bruchs Violin Concerto	Birmingham Symphony Hall Bruch's Violin Concerto	Weber, Euryanthe: Overture Bruch, Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.26 Tchaikovsky, Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64 Euryanthe: Overture Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.26 Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64 Walter Weller, Conductor Yossif Ivanov, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.26 Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Saturday 29-Sep-12 07:00pm Bruch's Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky always wore his heart on his sleeve, and no question - in his Fifth Symphony, you can hear it. Deep sorrow, exuberant joy and pure, uninhibited passion…they’re all there, poured out in some of the most glorious tunes Tchaikovsky ever wrote. Conductor Walter Weller shares a lifetime’s experience, and introduces an extraordinary new star. Bruch’s First might be the world’s favourite violin concerto - but just wait until you hear it played by Yossif Ivanov! (£10-£42) Weber, Carl Maria von (1786-1826), Euryanthe: Overture Bruch, Max (1838-1920), Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.26 Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893), Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64 Walter Weller, Conductor Yossif Ivanov, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertTuesday 2-Oct-12 02:15pm concert\|20121002T131500Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121002T154500Z\|Dvořák’s New World Symphony	Birmingham Symphony Hall Dvořák’s New World Symphony	Berlioz, Béatrice et Bénédict: overture Mozart, Piano concerto no. 20 in D minor, K466 Dvořák, Symphony no. 9 in E minor, "From the New World," Op.95 Béatrice et Bénédict: overture Piano concerto no. 20 in D minor, K466 Symphony no. 9 in E minor, "From the New World," Op.95 Nicholas Collon, Conductor Francesco Piemontesi, Piano City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Nicholas Collon Francesco Piemontesi City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Piano concerto no. 20 in D minor, K466 Symphony no. 9 in E minor, "From the New World," Op.95
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Tuesday 2-Oct-12 02:15pm Dvořák’s New World Symphony As the inspiration behind London’s award-winning Aurora Orchestra, the young British conductor Nicholas Collon has thrown aside convention and let fresh air in on the capital’s music scene. Making his CBSO debut with this concert, he’s the ideal partner for the inspirational Italian pianist Francesco Piemontesi in Mozart’s powerful 20th Piano Concerto - and just the man to bring new life to Dvorák’s ever-popular New World Symphony. Berlioz’s playful Overture is the perfect appetiser, full of love and laughter. (£10-£39.50) Berlioz, Hector (1803-1869), Béatrice et Bénédict: overture Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791), Piano concerto no. 20 in D minor, K466 Dvořák, Antonín (1841-1904), Symphony no. 9 in E minor, "From the New World," Op.95 Nicholas Collon, Conductor Francesco Piemontesi, Piano City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertTuesday 2-Oct-12 07:30pm concert\|20121002T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121002T210000Z\|The St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra: Leningrad Symphony 70th Anniversary	Birmingham Symphony Hall The St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra: Leningrad Symphony 70th Anniversary	Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, Op.30 Shostakovich, Symphony no. 7 in C major, "Leningrad" Op.60 Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, Op.30 Symphony no. 7 in C major, "Leningrad" Op.60 St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra Brass players of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Alexander Dmitriev, Conductor Peter Donohoe, Piano
	More info... Reviews... Peter Donohoe Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, Op.30 Symphony no. 7 in C major, "Leningrad" Op.60
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Tuesday 2-Oct-12 07:30pm The St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra: Leningrad Symphony 70th Anniversary Distinguished musicians from St Petersburg (Leningrad) are joined by members of the CBSO to mark 70 years since the heroic Leningrad premiere of Shostakovich's Seventh Symphony in August 1942. Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943), Piano Concerto no. 3 in D minor, Op.30 Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975), Symphony no. 7 in C major, "Leningrad" Op.60 St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra Brass players of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Alexander Dmitriev, Conductor Peter Donohoe, Piano
ConcertWednesday 24-Oct-12 07:30pm concert\|20121024T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121024T210000Z\|Sunlight and Shadows	Birmingham Symphony Hall Sunlight and Shadows	Smetana, The Bartered Bride: overture Bartók, Violin Concerto no. 2, Sz 112 Dvořák, Symphony no. 7 in D minor, Op.70 The Bartered Bride: overture Violin Concerto no. 2, Sz 112 Symphony no. 7 in D minor, Op.70 Edward Gardner, Conductor Valeriy Sokolov, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Edward Gardner City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Bartered Bride, The: overture Violin Concerto no. 2, Sz 112 Symphony no. 7 in D minor, Op.70
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Wednesday 24-Oct-12 07:30pm Sunlight and Shadows Bohemian rhapsodies: when Smetana’s overture to The Bartered Bride burst into fizzing dancing life, so did Czech music. CBSO principal guest conductor Edward Gardner directs a concert of warm sunshine and dark shadows, finishing with the symphony that may not be Dvorák’s best-known - but might just be his greatest. In between comes Bartók’s powerful Second Violin Concerto: Hungarian passion, deep feeling and ear-tingling musical fireworks, played by a young soloist who’s been described as “breathtaking”. (£10-£42) Smetana, Bedřich (1824-1884), The Bartered Bride: overture Bartók, Béla (1881-1945), Violin Concerto no. 2, Sz 112 Dvořák, Antonín (1841-1904), Symphony no. 7 in D minor, Op.70 Edward Gardner, Conductor Valeriy Sokolov, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertThursday 25-Oct-12 07:30pm concert\|20121025T183000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121025T210000Z\|Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra: Rachmaninov Symphony No 2	Birmingham Symphony Hall Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra: Rachmaninov Symphony No 2	Shostakovich, Cello Concerto no. 2 in G major, Op.126 Rachmaninov, Symphony no. 2 in E minor, Op.27 Symphony no. 2 in E minor, Op.27 Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig Riccardo Chailly, Conductor Lynn Harrell, Cello
	More info... Reviews... Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig Riccardo Chailly Lynn Harrell Cello Concerto no. 2 in G major, Op.126 Symphony no. 2 in E minor, Op.27
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 25-Oct-12 07:30pm Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra: Rachmaninov Symphony No 2 The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, under its distinguished conductor Riccardo Chailly, is one of the world's very greatest orchestras. They visit Birmingham riding high on the critical accolades from last season's performances in London, Paris and Vienna. Acclaimed cellist Lynn Harrell is the soloist in Shostakovich's Second Cello Concerto, and the centerpiece of the evening is Rachmaninov's heart-felt Second Symphony, an outpouring of passionate emotion into an inexhaustible stream of gorgeous melody. Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975), Cello Concerto no. 2 in G major, Op.126 Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943), Symphony no. 2 in E minor, Op.27 Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig Riccardo Chailly, Conductor Lynn Harrell, Cello
ConcertSunday 28-Oct-12 07:00pm concert\|20121028T190000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121028T213000Z\|CBSO Youth Orchestra: The Nutcracker	Birmingham Symphony Hall CBSO Youth Orchestra: The Nutcracker	Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, Op.71 The Nutcracker, Op.71 Alexander Vedernikov, Conductor CBSO Youth Orchestra CBSO Children's Chorus
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Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Sunday 28-Oct-12 07:00pm CBSO Youth Orchestra: The Nutcracker The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Waltz of the Flowers, the Kingdom of Sweets…everyone loves Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. But it’s so much more than just the the famous bits; it’s a sweeping, magical fairytale of love and redemption, brimming over with fantasy, colour and irresistible tunes. What better showcase for the energy and joie de vivre of the superb CBSO Youth Orchestra and CBSO Children's Chorus than this full-length concert performance - and what better guide for you and for the young musicians than Alexander Vedernikov, a former music director of the Bolshoi itself? See you there! (£20) Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893), The Nutcracker, Op.71 Alexander Vedernikov, Conductor CBSO Youth Orchestra CBSO Children's Chorus
ConcertThursday 1-Nov-12 02:15pm concert\|20121101T141500Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121101T164500Z\|Leonskaja plays Grieg	Birmingham Symphony Hall Leonskaja plays Grieg	Sibelius, Karelia Suite for orchestra, Op.11 Grieg, Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Rachmaninov, Symphony no. 1 in D minor, Op.13 Karelia Suite for orchestra, Op.11 Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Alexander Vedernikov, Conductor Elisabeth Leonskaja, Piano City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Elisabeth Leonskaja City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Symphony no. 1 in D minor, Op.13
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 1-Nov-12 02:15pm Leonskaja plays Grieg An angry snarl, an ominous chant, and a doom-laden fanfare - and that’s just the start! When the young Sergei Rachmaninov launched his First Symphony, he didn’t pull his punches. It’s an epic tragedy of fate and desire, poured out in music that burns with passion, and Russian guest conductor Alexander Vedernikov is sure to give it his all. Sibelius’s cheerful Karelia Suite is quite a contrast - and in the hands of the superb Elisabeth Leonskaja, Grieg’s ever-popular Piano Concerto should sparkle like new. (£10-£39.50) Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957), Karelia Suite for orchestra, Op.11 Grieg, Edvard (1843-1907), Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943), Symphony no. 1 in D minor, Op.13 Alexander Vedernikov, Conductor Elisabeth Leonskaja, Piano City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertSaturday 3-Nov-12 07:00pm concert\|20121103T190000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121103T213000Z\|Leonskaja plays Grieg	Birmingham Symphony Hall Leonskaja plays Grieg	Sibelius, Karelia Suite for orchestra, Op.11 Grieg, Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Rachmaninov, Symphony no. 1 in D minor, Op.13 Karelia Suite for orchestra, Op.11 Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Alexander Vedernikov, Conductor Elisabeth Leonskaja, Piano City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Elisabeth Leonskaja City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Symphony no. 1 in D minor, Op.13
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Saturday 3-Nov-12 07:00pm Leonskaja plays Grieg An angry snarl, an ominous chant, and a doom-laden fanfare - and that’s just the start! When the young Sergei Rachmaninov launched his First Symphony, he didn’t pull his punches. It’s an epic tragedy of fate and desire, poured out in music that burns with passion, and Russian guest conductor Alexander Vedernikov is sure to give it his all. Sibelius’s cheerful Karelia Suite is quite a contrast - and in the hands of the superb Elisabeth Leonskaja, Grieg’s ever-popular Piano Concerto should sparkle like new. (£10-£42) Sibelius, Jean (1865-1957), Karelia Suite for orchestra, Op.11 Grieg, Edvard (1843-1907), Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.16 Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943), Symphony no. 1 in D minor, Op.13 Alexander Vedernikov, Conductor Elisabeth Leonskaja, Piano City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertWednesday 7-Nov-12 02:15pm concert\|20121107T141500Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121107T164500Z\|Autumn Contrasts	Birmingham Symphony Hall Autumn Contrasts	Mozart, Symphony no. 25 in G minor, K183 (K173dB) Vaughan Williams, Oboe concerto in A minor Schumann, Symphony no. 2 in C major, Op.61 Symphony no. 25 in G minor, K183 (K173dB) Symphony no. 2 in C major, Op.61 Andrew Manze, Conductor Rainer Gibbons, Oboe City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Andrew Manze City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Symphony no. 25 in G minor, K183 (K173dB)
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Wednesday 7-Nov-12 02:15pm Autumn Contrasts Engaging, inspired and endlessly lively, Andrew Manze is quickly making a name as one of the most charismatic conductors around - and a firm favourite with musicians and audiences alike. In this concert he brings his famous verve to bear on Mozart’s explosive youthful masterpiece, before sharing two very personal musical passions: Schumann’s gloriously romantic Second Symphony, and Vaughan Williams’s radiant, serenely lyrical Oboe Concerto played by the CBSO’s own Rainer Gibbons. It could quite possibly be the loveliest piece of English music you’ve never heard. (£10-£39.50) Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791), Symphony no. 25 in G minor, K183 (K173dB) Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958), Oboe concerto in A minor Schumann, Robert (1810-1856), Symphony no. 2 in C major, Op.61 Andrew Manze, Conductor Rainer Gibbons, Oboe City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertFriday 9-Nov-12 07:30pm concert\|20121109T193000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121109T220000Z\|Friday Night Classics: Sue Perkins Cartoon Classics	Birmingham Symphony Hall Friday Night Classics: Sue Perkins' Cartoon Classics	Tchaikovsky, Nutcracker Suite: excerpts Stravinsky, The Firebird: Suite Elgar, Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G Major, Op.39 Liszt, Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2 in C sharp major, S.244/2 Mancini, Pink Panther Wagner, Die Walküre: Ride of the Valkyries Rossini, William Tell: overture Elfman, Theme Song from The Simpsons Grieg, Peer Gynt Suite: Morning Dukas, The Sorcerer's Apprentice Strauss II, Die Fledermaus, Op.56: overture Rossini, Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville): overture The Firebird: Suite Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2 in C sharp major, S.244/2 Die Walküre: Ride of the Valkyries William Tell: overture The Sorcerer's Apprentice Die Fledermaus, Op.56: overture Michael Seal, Conductor Sue Perkins, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Sue Perkins City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra The Firebird: Suite The Sorcerer's Apprentice Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville): overture
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Friday 9-Nov-12 07:30pm Friday Night Classics: Sue Perkins' Cartoon Classics What’s up, doc? You might not realise it – but if you’re a fan of The Simpsons, Bugs Bunny or Tom and Jerry, you’ve probably heard enough classical music to fill a concert! And this is that concert – from Rossini’s barmstorming William Tell to the magical music of Disney’s Fantasia by Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Elgar and Dukas. But that’s not all, folks! Join the CBSO as they pack a whole evening full of looney tunes, silly symphonies and merry melodies, presented by comedian, TV personality and all-round entertainer Sue Perkins – she might just get to take a turn on the podium, alongside Birmingham’s own Michael Seal. (£12.50-£40) Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893), Nutcracker Suite: excerpts Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971), The Firebird: Suite Elgar, Sir Edward (1857-1934), Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4 in G Major, Op.39 Liszt, Franz (1811-1886), Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2 in C sharp major, S.244/2 Mancini, Henry (1924-1994), Pink Panther Wagner, Richard (1813-1883), Die Walküre: Ride of the Valkyries Rossini, Gioachino (1792-1868), William Tell: overture Elfman, Danny (b. 1953), Theme Song from The Simpsons Grieg, Edvard (1843-1907), Peer Gynt Suite: Morning Dukas, Paul (1865-1935), The Sorcerer's Apprentice Strauss II, Johann (1825-1899), Die Fledermaus, Op.56: overture Rossini, Gioachino (1792-1868), Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville): overture Michael Seal, Conductor Sue Perkins, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertWednesday 14-Nov-12 07:30pm concert\|20121114T193000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121114T220000Z\|The Year 1912: Brave New Worlds	Birmingham Symphony Hall The Year 1912: Brave New Worlds	Schoenberg, Five Orchestral Pieces, Op.16 Mahler, Symphony no. 7 Symphony no. 7 Jac van Steen, Conductor City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Jac van Steen City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Five Orchestral Pieces, Op.16 Symphony no. 7
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Wednesday 14-Nov-12 07:30pm The Year 1912: Brave New Worlds Mahler called it his “song of the night”, and it’s true: the Seventh is a Mahler symphony like no other. It begins in a boat on an Alpine lake and ends with trumpets aloft in blazing, roof-raising celebration - but along the way there are distant bugles, moonlit serenades and spinechilling horror. It’s fantastic, and it’ll sound like a dream under the baton of renowned guest conductor Jac van Steen - who opens the concert with a revolutionary masterpiece premiered in 1912 by Mahler’s most devoted fan. With an oversize orchestra and a kaleidoscope of colours and textures, Schoenberg looks decisively towards a brave new musical world - and sheds fresh light on Mahler’s own futuristic vision. (£10-£42) Schoenberg, Arnold (1874-1951), Five Orchestral Pieces, Op.16 Mahler, Gustav (1860-1911), Symphony no. 7 Jac van Steen, Conductor City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertThursday 15-Nov-12 07:30pm concert\|20121115T193000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121115T220000Z\|Celebrity Piano Recital: Evgeny Kissin	Birmingham Symphony Hall Celebrity Piano Recital: Evgeny Kissin	Haydn, Piano Sonata in E flat major, HOB XVI:49 Beethoven, Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op.111 Schubert, Impromptu no. 1 in F minor, D.935 Schubert, Impromptu in G flat major, D.899 Schubert, Impromptu no. 3 in B flat major, D.935 Schubert, Impromptu in A flat major, D.899 Liszt, Hungarian Rhapsody no. 12 in C sharp minor, S.244/12 Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op.111 Evgeny Kissin, Piano
	More info... Reviews... Evgeny Kissin Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op.111 Impromptu in G flat major, D.899
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 15-Nov-12 07:30pm Celebrity Piano Recital: Evgeny Kissin Technically dazzling as a young man and hailed as ‘the greatest pianist of his generation’ by The Independent, Evgeny Kissin is now one of that very select handful of pianists who evokes the word ‘genius’. In this rare recital of the great classical and romantic repertoire he marries his virtuoso brilliance to a profound musical intuition. Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809), Piano Sonata in E flat major, HOB XVI:49 Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op.111 Schubert, Franz (1797-1828), Impromptu no. 1 in F minor, D.935 Schubert, Franz (1797-1828), Impromptu in G flat major, D.899 Schubert, Franz (1797-1828), Impromptu no. 3 in B flat major, D.935 Schubert, Franz (1797-1828), Impromptu in A flat major, D.899 Liszt, Franz (1811-1886), Hungarian Rhapsody no. 12 in C sharp minor, S.244/12 Evgeny Kissin, Piano
ConcertSunday 18-Nov-12 03:00pm concert\|20121118T150000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121118T173000Z\|Family Concert: The Mad Hatters Tea Party	Birmingham Symphony Hall Family Concert: The Mad Hatter's Tea Party	See More info... for programme details. Michael Seal, Conductor Alasdair Malloy, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
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Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Sunday 18-Nov-12 03:00pm Family Concert: The Mad Hatter's Tea Party Tumble down the rabbit hole, and join the CBSO for the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. The CBSO don’t need special effects to conjure up the mad magical world of Alice in Wonderland - the music will do all the work. Whilst Berlioz and Mussorgsky make things shrink and become super-sized in their music, CBSO be joined by Alice and the Cheshire Cat in music by Debussy and Leroy Anderson. And who knows what time it will be inside Symphony Hall? Curiouser and curiouser! (£7.50/£15, discounts available) Michael Seal, Conductor Alasdair Malloy, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertTuesday 20-Nov-12 08:00pm concert\|20121120T200000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121120T223000Z\|Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos 1 amp; 3	Birmingham Symphony Hall Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 3	Beethoven, Piano Concerto no. 1 in C major, Op.15 Stravinsky, Concerto in D for Strings Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op.37 Piano Concerto no. 1 in C major, Op.15 Concerto in D for Strings Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op.37 Mahler Chamber Orchestra Leif Ove Andsnes, Piano/Director
	More info... Reviews... Mahler Chamber Orchestra Leif Ove Andsnes Piano Concerto no. 1 in C major, Op.15 Concerto in D for Strings Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op.37
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Tuesday 20-Nov-12 08:00pm Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos 1 & 3 Leif Ove Andsnes directs from the keyboard in the first of four concerts presenting Beethoven’s complete concertos. The composer’s five piano concertos contain some of his greatest music – a musical and personal journey, from a young virtuoso’s fire and fantasy to the heroic triumph of the mature composer, scarred but resolute in the face of life’s disappointments. Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Piano Concerto no. 1 in C major, Op.15 Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971), Concerto in D for Strings Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor, Op.37 Mahler Chamber Orchestra Leif Ove Andsnes, Piano/Director
ConcertThursday 22-Nov-12 07:30pm concert\|20121122T193000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121122T220000Z\|The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Mass in C	Birmingham Symphony Hall The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Mass in C	Haydn, Te Deum in C, for the Empress Marie Therese Haydn, Symphony no. 104 in D major "London" Beethoven, Mass in C major, Op.86 Symphony no. 104 in D major "London" Olari Elts, Conductor Anna Leese, Soprano Kai Rüütel, Mezzo-soprano Ben Johnson, Tenor Stephan Loges, Bass City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus
	More info... Reviews... Anna Leese Kai Rüütel Ben Johnson Stephan Loges City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Symphony no. 104 in D major "London"
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 22-Nov-12 07:30pm The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Mass in C “What do I care for your wretched violin?” demanded Ludwig van Beethoven. “I am speaking to my God.” And whatever your beliefs, there’s always something profoundly inspiring about hearing one of the greatest creative minds in history tackling the biggest questions in human existence. Olari Elts conducts the world-famous CBSO Chorus in Beethoven’s noble, heartfelt Mass in C - but not before a ringing shout of joy from the happiest religious composer of all time, Beethoven’s teacher Joseph “Papa” Haydn. (£10-£42) Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809), Te Deum in C, for the Empress Marie Therese Haydn, Joseph (1732-1809), Symphony no. 104 in D major "London" Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Mass in C major, Op.86 Olari Elts, Conductor Anna Leese, Soprano Kai Rüütel, Mezzo-soprano Ben Johnson, Tenor Stephan Loges, Bass City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Chorus
ConcertFriday 23-Nov-12 07:30pm concert\|20121123T193000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121123T220000Z\|Friday Night Classics: The Music of Burt Bacharach	Birmingham Symphony Hall Friday Night Classics: The Music of Burt Bacharach	Bacharach, What The World Needs Now Bacharach, Magic Moments Bacharach, Do You Know The Way To San Jose? Bacharach, Walk On By Bacharach, Say A Little Prayer Bacharach, Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head Bacharach, What's New Pussycat? Bacharach, I'll Never Fall In Love Again Bacharach, The Look of Love Bacharach, 24 Hours From Tulsa Bacharach, I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself Bacharach, Don't Make Me Over Bacharach, Anyone Who Had A Heart Bacharach, Wives and Lovers Bacharach, Trains And Boats and Planes Bacharach, There's Always Something There Bacharach, Close To You Bacharach, South American Way Bacharach, Promises Promises Bacharach, Wishin' And Hopin' Bacharach, A House Is Not A Home Bacharach, Casino Royale Bacharach, This Girl's In Love With You Bacharach, Make It Easy On Yourself Bacharach, Alfie Bacharach, Film Music from Arthur: Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) Richard Balcombe, Conductor Graham Bickley, Voice Sarah Lark, Voice Alison Jiear, Voice City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Friday 23-Nov-12 07:30pm Friday Night Classics: The Music of Burt Bacharach Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, What The World Needs Now, Do You Know The Way to San Jose?, Walk On By… Burt Bacharach wrote the kind of tunes that you know without even realising it. They’re the soundtrack to an era; the easiest of easy listening, with an irresistible swing. On this night, in the stunning surroundings of Symphony Hall, the CBSO and an all-star cast give them the deluxe treatment. Relaxation doesn’t get any classier… (£12.50-£40) Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), What The World Needs Now Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Magic Moments Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Do You Know The Way To San Jose? Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Walk On By Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Say A Little Prayer Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), What's New Pussycat? Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), I'll Never Fall In Love Again Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), The Look of Love Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), 24 Hours From Tulsa Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Don't Make Me Over Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Anyone Who Had A Heart Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Wives and Lovers Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Trains And Boats and Planes Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), There's Always Something There Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Close To You Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), South American Way Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Promises Promises Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Wishin' And Hopin' Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), A House Is Not A Home Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Casino Royale Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), This Girl's In Love With You Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Make It Easy On Yourself Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Alfie Bacharach, Burt (b. 1928), Film Music from Arthur: Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) Richard Balcombe, Conductor Graham Bickley, Voice Sarah Lark, Voice Alison Jiear, Voice City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertWednesday 28-Nov-12 07:30pm concert\|20121128T193000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121128T220000Z\|Benedetti plays Szymanowski	Birmingham Symphony Hall Benedetti plays Szymanowski	Dvořák, The Wood Dove, (Holoubek) Symphonic poem, Op.110 Szymanowski, Violin Concerto no. 1, Op.35 Bartók, Concerto for Orchestra, Sz 116 Violin Concerto no. 1, Op.35 Concerto for Orchestra, Sz 116 Kazushi Ono, Conductor Nicola Benedetti, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Nicola Benedetti City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Violin Concerto no. 1, Op.35 Concerto for Orchestra, Sz 116
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Wednesday 28-Nov-12 07:30pm Benedetti plays Szymanowski Nicola Benedetti is surely one of Britain’s best-loved violinists - and no player is closer to Karol Szymanowski’s glittering First Violin Concerto, the piece with which she won BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2004. That’s the magic spell at the centre of this enchanted programme from guest conductor Kazushi Ono. First, though, there’s something scary in the woods in Dvorák’s sinister musical fairytale; then the whole CBSO takes the spotlight in Bartók’s life-affirming Concerto for Orchestra - music that wrings the heart even while it dazzles the ear. (£10-£42) Dvořák, Antonín (1841-1904), The Wood Dove, (Holoubek) Symphonic poem, Op.110 Szymanowski, Karol (1882-1937), Violin Concerto no. 1, Op.35 Bartók, Béla (1881-1945), Concerto for Orchestra, Sz 116 Kazushi Ono, Conductor Nicola Benedetti, Violin City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertThursday 6-Dec-12 07:30pm concert\|20121206T193000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121206T220000Z\|Nelsons conducts Bruckners Eighth	Birmingham Symphony Hall Nelsons conducts Bruckner's Eighth	Bruckner, Symphony no. 8 in C minor, WAB 108 Symphony no. 8 in C minor, WAB 108 Andris Nelsons, Conductor City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Andris Nelsons City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Symphony no. 8 in C minor, WAB 108
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 6-Dec-12 07:30pm Nelsons conducts Bruckner's Eighth It’s a cliché to call Bruckner’s symphonies “cathedrals in sound”. True, Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony is one of the grandest and greatest in all music; a mighty vision of the eternal, composed for an enormous orchestra. But it’s so much more than one man’s spiritual odyssey. It’s one of Romantic music’s most overwhelming experiences, profoundly moving and breathtakingly beautiful. With Andris Nelsons, this will be one of the high points of the CBSO's season. Be sure to hear it - and stay late as CBSO's friends from BCMG give a late-night performance of Schoenberg’s masterpiece, Pierrot Lunaire, premiered in Vienna just 20 years after Bruckner’s symphony. (£10-£42) Bruckner, Anton (1824-1896), Symphony no. 8 in C minor, WAB 108 Andris Nelsons, Conductor City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertThursday 13-Dec-12 07:30pm concert\|20121213T193000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121213T220000Z\|The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: The Eroica	Birmingham Symphony Hall The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: The Eroica	Beethoven, Triple Concerto for violin, cello, and piano in C major, Op.56 Beethoven, Symphony no. 3 in E flat major "Eroica", Op.55 Triple Concerto for violin, cello, and piano in C major, Op.56 Symphony no. 3 in E flat major "Eroica", Op.55 Andris Nelsons, Conductor Baiba Skride, Violin Daniel Müller-Schott, Cello Lars Vogt, Piano City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Andris Nelsons Baiba Skride Daniel Müller-Schott Lars Vogt City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Triple Concerto for violin, cello, and piano in C major, Op.56 Symphony no. 3 in E flat major "Eroica", Op.55
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Thursday 13-Dec-12 07:30pm The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: The Eroica Two chords slam out, and music will never be the same again. Beethoven’s mighty Eroica Symphony changed the course of musical history - but it’s not just a gripping musical portrait of the Age of Revolution. It’s a profoundly moving human drama, and in this concert devoted to the CBSO Benevolent Fund, expect Andris Nelsons to find every last drop of emotion. And three musical superstars come together to give Beethoven’s playful Triple Concerto the ride of its life! The CBSO Benevolent Fund, registered friendly society 735F, exists to support CBSO players and staff, past and present, at times of ill-health or other hardship. (£10-£42) Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Triple Concerto for violin, cello, and piano in C major, Op.56 Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Symphony no. 3 in E flat major "Eroica", Op.55 Andris Nelsons, Conductor Baiba Skride, Violin Daniel Müller-Schott, Cello Lars Vogt, Piano City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertFriday 14-Dec-12 07:30pm concert\|20121214T193000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121214T220000Z\|Messiah from Kings	Birmingham Symphony Hall Messiah from Kings	Handel, Messiah, HWV 56 Messiah, HWV 56 Choir of King's College Cambridge Academy of Ancient Music Stephen Cleobury, Conductor Elizabeth Watts, Soprano Claudia Huckle, Alto Thomas Walker, Tenor Ashley Riches, Baritone
	More info... Reviews... Academy of Ancient Music Elizabeth Watts Claudia Huckle Thomas Walker Ashley Riches Messiah, HWV 56
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Friday 14-Dec-12 07:30pm Messiah from Kings As Christmas approaches, the world-famous Choir of King’s College takes a break from rehearsals for its Christmas Eve Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols to come to Birmingham. Stephen Cleobury conducts them, a distinguished line-up of soloists, and the Academy of Ancient Music in the best-loved of all choral works: Handel’s Messiah. Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759), Messiah, HWV 56 Choir of King's College Cambridge Academy of Ancient Music Stephen Cleobury, Conductor Elizabeth Watts, Soprano Claudia Huckle, Alto Thomas Walker, Tenor Ashley Riches, Baritone
ConcertSaturday 15-Dec-12 07:00pm concert\|20121215T190000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121215T213000Z\|The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Tuned In - The Eroica	Birmingham Symphony Hall The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Tuned In - The Eroica	Beethoven, Symphony no. 3 in E flat major "Eroica", Op.55 Symphony no. 3 in E flat major "Eroica", Op.55 Andris Nelsons, Conductor Stephen Johnson, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
	More info... Reviews... Andris Nelsons City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Symphony no. 3 in E flat major "Eroica", Op.55
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Saturday 15-Dec-12 07:00pm The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle: Tuned In - The Eroica Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony changed the course of musical history. But it’s not just a thrilling musical portrait of this turbulent moment in history; it’s also a profoundly moving human drama, a statement of Beethoven’s undying faith in Man. Delve behind the notes in the latest of the CBSO’s Tuned In concerts, as the BBC’s Stephen Johnson – assisted on stage by Andris Nelsons and the full CBSO – uncovers the incredible story of this work, and shows exactly how Beethoven can still manage to blow audiences backwards, 200 years on. (£20) Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827), Symphony no. 3 in E flat major "Eroica", Op.55 Andris Nelsons, Conductor Stephen Johnson, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
ConcertFriday 21-Dec-12 07:30pm concert\|20121221T193000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121221T220000Z\|Festive Favourites with Alan Titchmarsh	Birmingham Symphony Hall Festive Favourites with Alan Titchmarsh	See More info... for programme details. Simon Halsey, Conductor Alan Titchmarsh, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Choruses
	More info... Reviews... Simon Halsey City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Friday 21-Dec-12 07:30pm Festive Favourites with Alan Titchmarsh The CBSO’s traditional Christmas Concerts are as much a part of a Birmingham Christmas as crowds in the Bullring and glühwein in Victoria Square! So join the CBSO and its choirs for their annual festive celebration, hosted this year by a true national treasure - the broadcaster, novelist and gardener Alan Titchmarsh. There’ll be massed choirs, seasonal music old and new, and of course lots of favourite carols for all to sing! Plus the icing on the Christmas cake, as Alan shares Yuletide stories and readings from his seasonal anthology Fill My Stocking. (£12.50-£40) Simon Halsey, Conductor Alan Titchmarsh, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Choruses
ConcertSaturday 22-Dec-12 07:30pm concert\|20121222T193000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121222T220000Z\|Festive Favourites with Alan Titchmarsh	Birmingham Symphony Hall Festive Favourites with Alan Titchmarsh	See More info... for programme details. Simon Halsey, Conductor Alan Titchmarsh, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Choruses
	More info... Reviews... Simon Halsey City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Saturday 22-Dec-12 07:30pm Festive Favourites with Alan Titchmarsh The CBSO’s traditional Christmas Concerts are as much a part of a Birmingham Christmas as crowds in the Bullring and glühwein in Victoria Square! So join the CBSO and its choirs for their annual festive celebration, hosted this year by a true national treasure - the broadcaster, novelist and gardener Alan Titchmarsh. There’ll be massed choirs, seasonal music old and new, and of course lots of favourite carols for all to sing! Plus the icing on the Christmas cake, as Alan shares Yuletide stories and readings from his seasonal anthology Fill My Stocking. (£12.50-£40) Simon Halsey, Conductor Alan Titchmarsh, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Choruses
ConcertSunday 23-Dec-12 03:00pm concert\|20121223T150000Z\|Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham\|20121223T173000Z\|Festive Favourites with Alan Titchmarsh	Birmingham Symphony Hall Festive Favourites with Alan Titchmarsh	See More info... for programme details. Simon Halsey, Conductor Alan Titchmarsh, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Choruses
	More info... Reviews... Simon Halsey City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham B1, United Kingdom Sunday 23-Dec-12 03:00pm Festive Favourites with Alan Titchmarsh The CBSO’s traditional Christmas Concerts are as much a part of a Birmingham Christmas as crowds in the Bullring and glühwein in Victoria Square! So join the CBSO and its choirs for their annual festive celebration, hosted this year by a true national treasure - the broadcaster, novelist and gardener Alan Titchmarsh. There’ll be massed choirs, seasonal music old and new, and of course lots of favourite carols for all to sing! Plus the icing on the Christmas cake, as Alan shares Yuletide stories and readings from his seasonal anthology Fill My Stocking. (£12.50-£40) Simon Halsey, Conductor Alan Titchmarsh, Presenter City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra CBSO Choruses

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