CBSO announces return to live concerts
Symphony Hall season set to launch in May.
Review: Celebrating Piazzolla: 100 Years of Tango
Simon Hale enjoys the latest digital offering from the CBSO.
Back to the Rep for Birmingham Royal Ballet
June season announced to include world premiere of Birmingham’s own ballet.
Midlands arts scene continues to thrive through lockdown
Global audience reached for West Midlands arts organisations via digital programmes.
Review: Sonya Yoncheva in Germany
Simon Hale watches the latest in the Met Stars Live in Concert series.
Review: Beethoven, Ravel and Berlioz
Simon Hale views the CBSO’s latest performance from a distance.
CBSO conductor to remain in post
Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla extends contract with the orchestra.
Review: French Connections
Simon Hale views the CBSO’s latest digital offering.
Beethoven: 250 years young
Simon Hales listens in on the latest CBSO Online.
Orchestra to perform for isolated elders
CBSO launches activities for older people living in care settings.
Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises
Ex Cathedra, with the Everything to Everybody Project, launches Singing Playgrounds across Birmingham.
Fundraising venture launched to help Birmingham cultural icons
Save A Seat this Christmas to raise funds for Birmingham Rep and Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Twelve years a slave to the stage: My best (and worst) moments
Richard Lutz remembers a dozen years of reviewing Midland performances.
Birmingham Royal Ballet announce The Nutcracker at The REP
“Christmas is not cancelled” as adapted version of classic goes on sale.
Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Lazuli Sky
Birmingham dance is back and it’s a joy, says Jessica Harris.
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group returns home
BCMG returns to ticketed indoor performances in Birmingham.
New appointment for Conservatoire
Dr Shirley Thompson appointed Interim Principal of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.
Study reveals worries over city live venues
Live music in Birmingham to receive just 2% of Cultural Recovery Fund.
Birmingham Opera Company to present Wagner
Summer 2021 date set for Rhinegold at new city canalside development.
CBSO fundraiser gains momentum
Post-Covid recovery programme helps centenary celebrations.
Orchestra of the Swan returns to live music
Autumn season launched for Stratford orchestra.
Julian Lloyd Webber to step down from Conservatoire
Prestigious university status awarded in recognition of successful tenure.
Birmingham Royal Ballet to stage work at Rep
New partnership for Birmingham’s eminent cultural names.
CBSO celebrates centenary with showpiece concert
Sir Simon Rattle to return as guest conductor.
New role for Birmingham conductor
Birmingham Opera Company appoints Alpesh Chauhan as musical director.
Desert Island Discs – part seven
It’s time for Dave Woodhall to share his choices with us.
Desert Island Discs – part six
Simon Hale shares his choices with us.
Eugene Tzikindelean appointed new CBSO Leader
Romanian-born musician to head Birmingham’s world-famous orchestra.
CBSO announces free concert tickets for health workers
Orchestra says ‘thank you’ to frontline staff.
Review: Swan Lake
Simon Hale finds fresh delight in a familiar favourite.