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Grand Organ Gala London Concert Orchestra
Sat 28 Jun Symphony Hall
A magnificent evening of favourite orchestral classics celebrating the power and splendour of the King of Instruments presented by Phillp Scriven. *Philip Scriven* Organ/Presenter *Adrian Partington* Conductor *Fanfare Trumpeters of the Band of the Welsh Guards* *London Concert Orchestra*
*STRAUSS* Sunrise from Also Sprach Zarathustra *BACH* Toccata and Fugue *SAINT-SAENS* Organ Symphony *WALTON* Crown Imperial *CLARKE* Trumper Voluntary *MASCAGNI* Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana *ALBINONI* Adagio *WIDOR* Toccata *ELGAR* Cockaigne Overture Pomp and Circumstance March No.1
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BROLLY & FRIENDS 2008
Sun 29 Jun Symphony Hall
Bob Brolly, BBC Radio, T.V. presenter and singer brings his popular charity event to Symphony Hall. Joining Brolly on stage will be a whole host of friends including Sean O'Farrell, who joined Bob at the Ricoh last year, comic genius Jimmy Cricket, country star Shawn Cuddy and all the way from Nashville, Tennessee - Scott Shipley who appeared on Brolly's latest album. As usual, the Birmingham Irish Pipes and Drums will start this great night out.
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Rush Hour Blues BIRMINGHAM JAZZ YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Fri 4 Jul Symphony Hall
Level 3 Bar. Admission FREE. Presented in association with "Birmingham Jazz":http://birminghamjazz.co.uk
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Friday Night Classics: The Magic of MGM
Fri 4 Jul Symphony Hall
Escape from it all this Friday - into the technicolour world of the legendary MGM musicals. The young British conductor John Wilson loves this music, so much so that MGM itself has hired him to restore some of these fabulous movies to their former glory. Tonight he shares his passion, with a night of sheer tuneful indulgance from the golden age of the Hollywood musical. Star vocalists Kim Criswell and Gary Williams join Wilson and the band for a show that features such hits as _Singin' In The Rain, Ten Cents A Dance, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Get Happy, Can't Help Lovin' That Man, You Were Meant For Me, The Heather On The Hill_ - and, of course, _That's Entertainment_. Go on, spoil yourself!
John Wilson - conductor Kim Criswell - vocalist Gary Williams - vocalist City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus City of Birmingham Young Voices
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Family Event: Twinkle Toes
Sat 5 Jul Symphony Hall
Led by professional dance practitioner Jenny Murphy, we invite you to have some fun on the Town Hall floor! Using mimicry, self-expression and good humour, Jenny will lead you and your child through a session of movement to music, ending with a dance created by the children themselves. Children £2.50, Parents/Carers free
*For children aged 3-5 and their parents/carers
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An Evening With Pentangle No Support
Sat 5 Jul Symphony Hall
The original line-up of Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Jacqui McShee, Danny Thompson and Terry Cox return to celebrate their legacy. Formed in swinging ‘60s London, Pentangle were one of the most exciting and innovative groups in the world, genuinely pushing boundaries and exploring new musical avenues. Simultaneously stars of the underground and darlings of the mainstream, they enjoyed an unprecedented degree of worldwide success for an acoustic band and their influence and musical impact is still revered and relevant today.
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National Festival of Music for Youth - 7th July
Mon 7 Jul Symphony Hall
Admission subject to availability on arrival at the venue.
Events are taking place at Symphony Hall & Adrian Boult Hall
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National Festival of Music for Youth - 8th July
Tue 8 Jul Symphony Hall
Admission subject to availability on arrival at the venue.
Please Note: Day tickets are not valid for Singposium at the CBSO Centre & the Rock, Pop and Urban Festival at the Carling Academy 2.
Events are taking place at Symphony Hall, Town Hall & Adrian Boult Hall
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National Festival of Music for Youth - 9th July
Wed 9 Jul Symphony Hall
Admission subject to availability on arrival at the venue.
Events are taking place at Symphony Hall & Adrian Boult Hall
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National Festival of Music for Youth - 10th July
Thu 10 Jul Symphony Hall
Admission subject to availability on arrival at the venue.
Events are taking place at Symphony Hall & Adrian Boult Hall
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National Festival of Music for Youth - 11th July
Fri 11 Jul Symphony Hall
Admission subject to availability on arrival at the venue.
Events are taking place at Symphony Hall, Town Hall & Adrian Boult Hall
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Rush Hour Blues WALSALL JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Fri 11 Jul Symphony Hall
Level 3 Bar. Admission FREE. Presented in association with "Birmingham Jazz":http://birminghamjazz.co.uk
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National Festival of Music for Youth - 12th July
Sat 12 Jul Symphony Hall
Admission subject to availability on arrival at the venue.
Events are taking place at Symphony Hall & Adrian Boult Hall
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CBSO Summer Concert - Beethoven's Best
Sun 13 Jul Symphony Hall
Classical music doesn’t get any better than Beethoven. The man was a phenomenon, a revolutionary, a prophet and a romantic. His unconventional genius turned music upside down and it’s never been the same since! Tonight is full of vintage Beethoven: there’s a stirring overture, Beethoven’s most poetic piano concerto, and finally, the symphony that changed the world - the Eroica. Written as a radical artist’s homage to a great revolutionary, the symphony had its title-page torn off in fury by Beethoven when its original dedicatee, Napoleon, betrayed the ideals of freedom. That same energy crackles through every bar of this unforgettable masterpiece. Everyone should hear it at least once!
*Susanna Mälkki* Conductor *Nelson Goerner* Piano
*Beethoven* Fidelio Overture 6’ *Beethoven* Piano Concerto No. 4 34’ *Beethoven* Symphony No. 3 (Eroica) 45’
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Saregama & the CBSO present Rafi Resurrected with Sonu Niigaam
Tue 15 Jul Symphony Hall
*A Tribute to Mohammad Rafi* Sonu Niigaam, the most popular playback singer in India today, and famous as the presenter of hit talent show _SaReGaMa_, teams up with Birmingham’s world-renowned orchestra, to perform 18 legendary hits by Mohammad Rafi, the radiant and nostalgic voice of Bollywood’s golden era. Songs performed will include tracks from the forthcoming _Rafi Resurrected album_, plus several extra tracks specially arranged for the spectacular sounds of a 75-piece orchestra amplified by state of the art audio equipment. Presented by SaReGaMa in association with the CBSO. VIP tickets available from SaReGaMa on 020 8961 3344. Please note that the concert starts promptly at 7.45pm.
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra*
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Rush Hour Blues TG COLLECTIVE
Fri 18 Jul Symphony Hall
Level 3 Bar. Admission FREE. Presented in association with "Birmingham Jazz":http://birminghamjazz.co.uk
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CBSO Summer Concert - Benevolent Fund Concert
Fri 18 Jul Symphony Hall
Carl Davis treats you to his favourite selection of popular classics for the CBSO Benevolent Fund’s annual fundraising event. Join the CBSO’s musicians for a wonderful evening of much-loved music including Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, Beethoven’s Romance in F for violin, Debussy’s Clair de Lune, Fauré’s Pavane and Grainger’s arrangement of Danny Boy. The music for the BBC’s hugely successful period-drama Cranford was composed by Carl Davis, and you can enjoy the world premiere performance of this Suite in Symphony Hall tonight.
*Carl Davis* Conductor *Laurence Jackson* Violin
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Sing For All
Sun 20 Jul Symphony Hall
Sing For All is a collaborative project between Town Hall & Symphony Hall, the CBSO Choral Department and Birmingham Music Service. The programme aims to extend singing opportunities for young people of all ages and abilities and over the past nine months, both new and existing choirs have worked with world-class choral leaders to develop their skills. This free concert celebrates the wealth of young choral talent from across Birmingham and showcases the first year of a new THSH choral commission by Lin Marsh. All of the choirs will present their own selected repertoire before joining together to perform the new work entitled 'Birmingham Life'. Tickets are free of charge but must be booked through the Town Hall & Symphony Hall Box Office.
*Birmingham Music Service Area Choirs* *City of Birmingham Symphony Youth Chorus* *City of Birmingham Youn Voices* *The new 'Sing For All' Central and Boys Choir*
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Rush Hour Blues INTERPLAY
Fri 25 Jul Symphony Hall
Level 3 Bar. Admission FREE. Presented in association with "Birmingham Jazz":http://birminghamjazz.co.uk
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k.d. lang Plus support Duston O'Halloran
Fri 1 Aug Symphony Hall
k.d. lang has announced a series of European tour dates in July and August as part of her continuing worldwide Watershed Tour. The tour follows sold out concerts in Glasgow and London earlier this year. Of January’s London concert, the Daily Telegraph declared, ‘lang’s voice remains a wonder to behold. Many pass themselves off as “proper” singers, but lang is one of the few who can really, really sing. Glorious.’ The Times echoed, ‘With the pop world suddenly in thrall to a bevy of young, female torch singers, here is a star who really knows the stylistic and emotional ropes of the genre.’ k.d.’s latest album is the acclaimed bestseller, _Watershed_, which was released by Nonesuch Records in January and saw k.d. achieve some of the best chart success of her 25-year career, including her highest ever debut on the US Billboard chart at no.8. The album comprises 11 new songs written and produced by k.d., including the first single _I Dream Of Spring_ and the forthcoming single _Coming Home_. It is the first album of newly written material from the four-time Grammy winner since 2000's _Invincible Summer_, and her first studio album since 2004's Canadian songbook, _Hymns Of The 49th Parallel_. It is also the first self-produced collection of her career. The Sunday Times Magazine called it a ‘masterpiece’, and in a four-star review Q proclaimed it ‘The best thing she’s done since 1992’s _Ingénue_.’
