A Boy Was Born

Saturday 12 January

Town Hall

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If you require a wheelchair position (subject to availability) please call the Box Office on 0121 780 4949.

Britten’s choral music has a particular magic: the sweet lyricism of A Hymn to St Cecilia; the special Christmas atmosphere of A Boy Was Born; the Tudor charm and splendour of the choral dances from the opera Gloriana and the youthful genius of A Hymn to the Virgin, written when Britten was just sixteen.

Oliver Condy, Editor of BBC Music Magazine, explains why he has recommended tonight’s concert:

The Britten celebrations get off to a sparkling start with a delightful programme of some of his freshest and most colourful choral music, performed by one of the UK’s foremost choirs.

Ex Cathedra is a Town Hall Associate Artist.

6.15pm Pre-concert conversation with Jeffrey Skidmore

Ex Cathedra Choir
Academy of Vocal Music
Jeffrey Skidmore conductor
Alexander Mason organ

Britten	Jubilate in C	4’
	A Hymn to the Virgin	4’
	A Boy Was Born	32’
	Choral Dances from Gloriana	10’
	A Hymn to St Cecilia	10’
	Rejoice in the Lamb	15’

£9.50, £17.50, £25, £35*
60plus £9.50, £17, £24, £33.50*
Choir Benches not available.

CONCERT PACKAGES
Book six or more concerts and save up to 30%. And, the more concerts you book for, the more money you’ll save:

• Book 6-8 concerts and save 10%
• Book 9-10 concerts and save 15%
• Book 11-16 concerts and save 20%
• Book 17 or more concerts and save 30%

You will also receive these exclusive benefits:
• First choice of seats in Symphony Hall and Town Hall during the priority booking period
• Ticket exchange scheme
• Free concert programme
• Discounts on selected additional concerts throughout the year
• 6 months interest-free credit on orders over £100 if you book by Saturday 30 June 2012
• Car parking for just £4.50 at Qpark Brindleyplace
• 12½% discount at Symphony Hall Music Shop
• 10% discount on Town Hall and Symphony Hall merchandise
• 30% discount on additional Birmingham International Concert Season concert tickets if you book 17 or more concerts in your package

FURTHER DISCOUNTS

Wheelchair Users and Disabled Patrons
50% discount on full priced tickets. If you require a companion, they are also entitled to a 50% discount.

Students and under 25s
50% discount on full priced tickets.

Kids Go Free
One free ticket per child (aged 16 and under) for every adult ticket purchased. Maximum group size of 6. Free concert programme included.

£9.50 Tickets
A maximum of 4 £9.50 tickets per concert per booker are available from 24 April for customers booking at least 6 concerts, however these do not count towards a Concert Package. Customers booking 5 or fewer concerts can purchase £9.50
tickets from 28 May. No additional discounts or other Concert Package benefits are available for tickets at £9.50.

Groups of 11 or More
Bring a group of 11 or more people and receive a 20% discount, plus one free ticket per 10 tickets purchased (for each performance attended). Phone the Group Booking Department on 0800 358 7070, open 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Please note all tickets must be paid for in one transaction.

Standby Discounts
Available from 1pm on the day of evening performances (10am on matinees):
• Passport to Leisure holders £12
• Benefit* Recipients £5
• Students and under 25s £5

*Qualifying benefits are Income Support, Pension Tax Credit and Disability Tax Credit.

Please call the Box Office for further information. All tickets are offered subject to availability. Only one discount can apply unless stated otherwise. Proof of eligibility may be required when purchasing/ collecting reduced price tickets. Please note only one Standby Discount is available per ID used.

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* A £2.50 fee per transaction will be charged on all bookings except purchases made in person at the Town Hall or Symphony Hall Box office.