Review: The naughty carriage on the orphan train
Simon Hale watches a Patrick Studio production of “tear-jerking poignancy”.
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.
Ashton Classics: “a thrilling celebration”
Simon Hale joins in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s spirited commemoration.
Kazuki conducts Bruckner 9: “emotionally powerful”
Simon Hale is entranced by the CBSO at Symphony Hall.
The Book of Mormon: “blasphemy and hilarity”
The acclaimed religious satire has Simon Hale amongst an enthusiastic audience at the Alex.
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.
Dear Evan Hansen: “a stunning show”
Simon Hale battles traffic to get to the Alex.
Madam Butterfly: “top class and sensually powerful”
The CBSO perform Puccini’s masterwork, with Simon Hale in the audience.
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: The Bodyguard
Simon Hale watches the enjoyable-in-parts Christmas offering from the Alexandra Theatre.
Review: Ainadamar
Simon Hale is moved by this Welsh National Opera production at Birmingham Hippodrome.
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: Bernstein’s Candide
Simon Hale watches the Welsh National Opera at the Alexandra Theatre.
Review: Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff
Simon Hale watches the CBSO and its charismatic conductor at Symphony Hall.
Review: Carmina Burana
Simon Hale visits Symphony Hall with the CBSO in residence.
Review: Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto
Simon Hale enjoys the CBSO performing an old favourite at Symphony Hall.
Review: CBSO at the Royal Concertgebouw
Simon Hale catches the CBSO on tour.
An Evening with Richard Digby Day
Simon Hale listens to a Solihull School old boy turned theatre legend.
Review: My Fair Lady
Simon Hale is enchanted by a timeless classic at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Review: Prokofiev and Sibelius
Simon Hale enjoys the CBSO’s latest performance.
Review: An Evening of Music and Dance
Simon Hale enjoys the return of a winning combination from Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Tubular Bells – the Fiftieth Anniversary Experience
Simon Hale talks to conductor Robin Smith about his upcoming tour of the legendary album.