Bringing the Light in December
CBSO to bring light, hope and unity to Birmingham.
Nielsen’s Fourth Symphony: “extraordinarily intense and evocative”
Simon Hale watches the CBSO delivering an evening of inspiration.
The Dream of Gerontius: “a fitting tribute”
Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall for the opening of the CBSO’s new season.
Laura Mvula returns to Birmingham
Singer to perform with the CBSO in celebration.
Hockley Social Club unveils packed final autumn programme
Influential UK street food and events space announces huge autumn 2025 programme.
CBSO in the city launches this week
Free concerts for tens of thousands of Birmingham residents.
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.
CBSO announces its 2025-26 season
Tradition meets innovation in new series.
Kazuki Yamada conducts Birmingham Contemporary Music Group
BCMG premiere a brand-new concerto for Japanese Shō.
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.
Beatle Mania!: “happy if not excited”
Simon Hale watches the CBSO take on the Beatles.
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.
CBSO announce 2024-25 season
Week-long festival of free performances amongst the highlights.
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.
Review: Symphonic Rat Pack
Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall to watch the CBSO tackle the Rat Pack.
Review: Kazuki conducts Beethoven’s Eroica
Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall for the CBSO’s latest.
Review: Burt Bacharach – What the World Needs Now
Simon Hale is present when the CBSO pay tribute to a legendary composer.
Review: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no. 2
Simon Hale attends a CBSO anniversary celebration.
Review: Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff
Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall as the CBSO marks the Russian composer’s birth.
Review: Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff
Simon Hale watches the CBSO and its charismatic conductor at Symphony Hall.