Review: The Ordering of Moses
Simon Hale is enthralled by the CBSO’s premiere.
Birmingham Bach Choir present For Those We Loved
Featuring premiere of newly commissioned work alongside the best of Vaughan Williams.
Indian classical music superstars visit Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Artists meet students, business leaders, politicians and dignitaries.
Review: Mozart & Mahler, CBSO
Simon Hale watches and listens to the CBSO’s latest Symphony Hall performance.
Review: Viennese new year
Simon Hale gets 2022 underway at Symphony Hall.
Review: Symphonic Sessions
Simon Hale dines out on the latest serving from Hockley Social Club & the CBSO.
New free concert series at Symphony Hall announced
See the best young Conservatoire musicians at lunchtime.
Review: Jess Gillam’s American Roadtrip
Simon Hale watches the young saxophonist combine with the CBSO.
CBSO to perform at New Street Station
Your opportunity to take the baton and conducting the renowned orchestra.
Streetfood and symphonies
Hockley Social Club and the CBSO present Symphonic Sessions.
Review: Organ symphony
Simon Hale is present at the CBSO’s latest Symphony Hall date.
CBSO appoints new chief conductor
Kazuki Yamada to become Chief Conductor and Artistic Advisor.
Solihull’s going to Ibiza
Ibiza Proms in the Park taking place at Tudor Grange.
New CBSO dates announced
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus announce August performances at Symphony Hall.
CBSO partners with Marquee TV
Tie-up will enable global audiences to appreciate Birmingham’s orchestra.
CBSO Review: Shostakovich’s Fifth
Simon Hale watches the continued return of the CBSO to Symphony Hall.
CBSO review: Hough plays Saint-Saëns
Simon Hale watches the CBSO’s long-awaited return to Symphony Hall.
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.