Miss Saigon: “powerful themes remain timeless”
Simon Hale is entranced by a heart-wrenching Alexandra Theatre performance.
Sunny Afternoon: “the songs are the stars”
Simon Hale has a Kinks-tastic night at the Alexandra Theatre .
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.
Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff & Tchaikovsky
Simon Hale watches a CBSO collaboration at Symphony Hall.
Peter Grimes: “harrowingly brilliant”
Simon Hale witnesses a Welsh National Opera masterclass at Birmingham Hippodrome.
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.