Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony: “extraordinarily intense and evocative”

Simon Hale watches the CBSO delivering an evening of inspiration.

Mediaeval Baebes celebrate Christmas

Illuminate the Night with a magical torchlit procession at St Martin in the Bull Ring.

CBSO in the city launches this week

Free concerts for tens of thousands of Birmingham residents.

Days to go before Lichfield Festival

Family-friendly events at the forefront of annual spectacular.

CBSO spreading Birmingham vibes around Japan

CBSO and Birmingham Contemporary Music Group join forces for landmark concert in Japan.

Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky

Simon Hale watches a CBSO collaboration at Symphony Hall.

Wolf Hall at Birmingham Town Hall

Music and readings from the acclaimed television drama.

CBSO announces its 2025-26 season

Tradition meets innovation in new series.

Birmingham musicians honoured in classical awards

CBSO’s Kazuki Yamada winds Royal Philharmonic Society Conductor of the Year Award.

Stravinsky’s Firebird: “musical harmony and rhythm”

Simon Hale spends an afternoon with the CBSO.

CBSO and Black Voices together this weekend

CBSO taking Town Hall audience into a New World.

Kazuki conducts Bruckner 9: “emotionally powerful”

Simon Hale is entranced by the CBSO at Symphony Hall.

Centre Stage: Double Bass & Friends – “thoroughly entertaining”

Simon Hale has an enjoyable afternoon at the CBSO Centre.

Bravo Juliet

Free festival welcomes Royal Birmingham Conservatoire’s new Juliet organ.

Review: Sir Mark Elder conducts Brahms and Shostakovich

Simon Hale sees the CBSO on form.

Symphonica to deliver at XOYO Birminghan

Unforgettable night of drum & bass nostalgia at top Birmingham venue.

Autumn season at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Guest stars, a brand new organ, Shakespearean classics and music of every kind.

Hockley Social Club unveils Autumn programme

Venue leads the way for diverse cultural programming in “challenging market”.

Madam Butterfly: “top class and sensually powerful”

The CBSO perform Puccini’s masterwork, with Simon Hale in the audience.

Summer and the ninth Symphonic Sessions

CBSO celebrate summer of sport at Hockley Social Club.

Review: Barber and Rachmaninoff – “life-affirming”

Simon Hale listens to the CBSO and their guest conductor.

Stand By For Action! 2: Tunes of Danger

A musical celebration of themes from Gerry Anderson’s TV shows at Symphony Hall.

Ambitious production for Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Ethnically-led production of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman by Persona Arts at Bradshaw Hall.

CBSO announce 2024-25 season

Week-long festival of free performances amongst the highlights.

Lichfield festival line-up announced

All-star line-up set for cathedral city.

Review: Tchaikovsky Classics

Carlos Acosta and Tchaikovsky combine at Symphony Hall, watched by Simon Hale.

Review: Baroque to Broadway

Simon Hale enjoys a gloriously eclectic night of the CBSO at Symphony Hall.

Sakari conducts Sibelius & Strauss

The CBSO provide another memorable Symphony Hall occasion, as Simon Hale testifies.

Review: Jess Gillam plays Williams and Villa-Lobos

Simon Hale spends an enjoyable evening with the CBSO.

CrossCurrents new music festival returns

Festival to showcase the UK’s most exciting emerging composers and artists.