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Oysterband 30th Anniversary Tour plus special guests Edward II
Fri 21 Nov Town Hall
Once the bad boys of folk and rock, Oysterband have grown over the past five years into the role of musical custodians and godfathers of folk. Collaborative tours with rising young stars under the banner of The Big Session; a Big Session “live” album with June Tabor, Eliza Carthy, The Handsome Family, and Show Of Hands; the Big Session festivals, and numerous awards have led, to the most exciting time inOysterband’s considerable history.
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Raymond Froggatt and Band- Birmingham Rain Tour 2008 No Support
Sat 22 Nov Town Hall
*Birmingham Rain Tour* His concerts are sold out across the country and abroad and the Froggie followers arriving at the shows clutching their frogs and waving their green scarves are certainly a sight to behold! Froggie writes and sings his own songs mesmerizing his audience, as well as making them laugh with one of his many stories. An evening with Raymond Froggatt is pure magic, an evening not to be missed.
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Sunday Morning Coffee Concert - Andreas Brantelid & Bengt Forsberg
Sun 23 Nov Town Hall
*Schubert* Sonata for Cello and Piano, D 821 _Arpeggione_ *Janacek* Fairy Tale for Cello and Piano *Franck* Sonata in A major op 13
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Amjad Ali Khan In Concert Supported by Sampad. In association with Radio XL
Sun 23 Nov Town Hall
The world-renowned sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan is a living legend. His playing is renowned for its deeply expressive vocal tone and its combination of heady sensuousness and profound spirituality. He has collaborated with Ravi Shankar, Yehudi Menuhin, appeared at WOMAD, and has performed several times for Prince Charles. _“Amjad Ali Khan casts a kind of charm on audiences, sending out ripples of excitement.”_ *New York Times* More information is also available at "Sarod.com":http://www.sarod.com/amjad/default.htm £10, £15, £20, £25
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Lunchtime Organ Concert - Thomas Trotter (24th Nov 2008)
Mon 24 Nov Town Hall
Thomas Trotter plays Ives’ Variations on America, C.P.E. Bach’s Sonata in A minor, Pierne’s March of the Tin Soldiers, and more. Admission from 12.30pm.Programme lasts approximately one hour. Thomas Trotter is a Town Hall Associate Artist.
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Tony Hadley in concert plus support
Tue 25 Nov Town Hall
Tony has been an accomplished solo artist for nearly 15 years following his successful career with Spandau Ballet. He loves songwriting and recording, although his real passion lies within the live arena. Last year Tony made his West End debut, starring as Billy Flynn in Chicago, and realised another dream when he made his latest album, Passing Strangers. The album covers some of Tony's favourite songs by favourite artists such as Tony Bennett, Jack Jones and Billy Eckstine as well as two original songs written by Tony. The album has already featured on Parkinson and Friday Night is Music Night.
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Talking Cities: Urban Design Public Series
Wed 26 Nov Town Hall
DAVID WEST of STUDIO EGRET-WEST talking on Strategy to Specificity The future of Birmingham’s Big City Plan will be defined by courage, cultural change and commitment to see ideas through. David West will discuss the challenges faced in translating “big ideas” through the scales - from Strategy to Specificity. David is a partner of Studio Egret West and a planner and urban designer specialising in urban visions and strategic framework plans. Since graduating from Manchester University / TU Delft, Holland, David has worked on a number of diverse projects all over the world. At Atkins, he worked on large scale masterplans in China, Portugal, Abu Dhabi, and Brazil. Then at Alsop, he established and led the ‘Big Architecture’ team, formulating radical urban strategies that challenged conventional thinking about places. Having set up Studio Egret West with Christophe Egret in 2004, David has pursued a passion for delivering place specific strategies and solutions. David sits on the CABE London 2012 Design Review Panel. Talking Cities is the 2008 Urban Design Public Lecture series organised between Birmingham City University, School of Architecture and MADE, the Regional Architecture Centre in the West Midlands. £5 and concessionary rates for students This event is sponsored by Atkins.
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Birmingham Bach Choir: Bach Mass in B Minor Brandenburg Baroque Soloists
Sat 29 Nov Town Hall
Completed in the last year of his life, the Mass in B Minor is the consummate expression of Bach’s genius. With masterful interplay between chorus, orchestra, and soloists from the beseeching spirals of the opening Kyrie to the final climactic Dona nobis pacem this is choral music at its greatest.
*Birmingham Bach Choir* *Brandenburg Baroque Soloists* *Paul Spicer* Conductor *Celeste Lazarenko* Soprano *Christopher Ainslie* Counter Tenor *Sean Clayton* Tenor *Vojteh Safarik* Bass
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Orchestra of the Swan: Mozart V Salieri
Sun 30 Nov Town Hall
Despite a lack of evidence, the legend that Salieri poisoned Mozart out of jealousy has been fixed in people's minds by the film Amadeus. The older composer could certainly spin a good tune, but judge for yourselves whether he comes anywhere near the genius of two of Mozart's most delightful. 1.30pm free pre-concert talk Post-concert Conversation Club in the Circle Bar 15 mins after the end of the performance. "It's just how music should be." Birmingham Post £8.50, £12.50, £16.50, £19.50 Choir benches £6.50 60 plus £7.50, £11.50, £15, £17.50 Orchestra of the Swan is a Town Hall Associate Artist.
*Orchestra of the Swan* *David Curtis* Conductor *Diane Clark* Flute *Helen Cole* Harp
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Lunchtime Organ Concert - Sing Carols with the City Organist
Mon 1 Dec Town Hall
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Positively Red Concert Celebrating the lives of all those living with HIV on World Aids Day
Mon 1 Dec Town Hall
The evening celebrates those people with HIV who are living longer, more productive, and active lives due to new effective treatments. It includes musical entertainment from a range of local community groups whose members are disproportionately affected by HIV.
*Barbara Nice* (aka Janice Connolly) *Richard Ainslie* compere *Lynne Jones* Labour MP Selly Oak speaker *Fitzgerald Arts String Quartet*, *Rainbow Voices Choir*, *New Life Wesleyan Dancers*, *Sue Brown* (Performance Poet), *Celia* (Soloist), *Argosy Musical Theatre Company*, *Benjamin Brunel* (Pop singer/song writer), *Congole Group* (African Music), *Bourneville Musical Theatre Company*.
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Birmingham Community Foundation Christmas Carol Concert
Wed 3 Dec Town Hall
Following last year's sell out event at Town Hall, this year's Christmas Carol Concert will include _The Snowman Suite_, exctracts from Thcaikovsky's _Nutcracker_ Suite and _Deck the Halls_ plus much more. Held in aid of the Birmingham Community Foundation. For further information please visit www.bhamfoundation.co.uk/newsfs.html £20, £25
*Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra* *Adrian Goldberg* compere *Michael Lloyd* conductor *Choir of St Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton*
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Britten Sinfonia at Lunch - Dec 2008
Thu 4 Dec Town Hall
This opening concert in Britten Sinfonia’s acclaimed lunchtime series features works chosen by the eminent British composer Colin Matthews, including Mozart’s masterful Kegelstatt Trio. Matthews’ award-winning Elegiac Chaconne will be performed alongside a specially commissioned work from his chosen composer, Charlotte Bray.
*Polina Leschenko* piano *Janne Thomsen* flute *Joy Farrall* clarinet *Martin Outram* viola *Caroline Dearnley* cello
*Chopin* Polonaise Brilliante for piano and cello 8’ *Charlotte Bray* New Work 10’ (world première tour) *Colin Matthews* Elegiac Chaconne 7’ *Mozart* Kegelstatt Trio K 498 20’
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Tweedeleededeedee, Sir Ru Barb & the Green Wolf
Sat 6 Dec Town Hall
The Destroyers combine engaging narrative, song and music in this original tale that introduces a handful of memorable characters, raises important questions and encourages audience participation in a fun-packed session. Written by Paul Murphy, scored by Frank Moon. 11am - 11.45am Fun-filled interactive workshop 12 noon - 1pm Main performances, with audience participation Recommended for children aged 6 and over. www.thedestroyers.co.uk www.jigsawbridge.com
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University of Birmingham Choir & Orchestra
Sat 6 Dec Town Hall
The power of music to move human passion is the subject of this ode in praise of Cecilia, music's patron saint. Handel's setting of Dryden's words, which refer to Alexander the Great, explores the whole gamut of emotion in truly thrilling style.
*Colin Timms* conductor *Jenny Carson*, *Hannah McFarland* sopranos *Robert Gardiner* tenor *George Humphreys* bass
*Handel* Alexander’s Feast
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A Boy Was Born Britten at Christmas
Sun 7 Dec Town Hall
Britten is widely regarded as the leading British composer of the 20th century. Ex Cathedra begins its festive celebrations with a performance of his best-loved Christmas repertoire - A Boy Was Born, St Nicolas and A Ceremony of Carols - in collaboration with Ex Cathedra's fellow Town Hall Associate Artist, the Orchestra of the Swan. The concert also features Ex Cathedra's Academy of Vocal Music. £30, £23.50, £15, £8.50 60plus, unwaged, groups of 11 or more, £27.50, £21, £13, £7 _“Textures glittered throughout”_ *The Birmingham Post* Visit Ex Cathedra's website by clicking "here":http://www.ex-cathedra.org/
*Ex Cathedra Choir* *Orchestra of the Swan* *Jeffrey Skidmore* conductor * Benjamin Hulett* tenor
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King Edward VI Camp Hill Schools' Christmas Concert
Mon 8 Dec Town Hall
Featuring the schools' main music ensembles, including the Concert Orchestra, Concert Band, Intermediate Orchestra, Intermediate Wind Band, Training Strings and Training Wind Band, in a seasonal feast of music.
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Quartet for the End of Time
Tue 9 Dec Town Hall
Four world-class soloists come together to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of one of France’s greatest composers - Olivier Messiaen. His visionary _Quartet for the End of Time_ is an uplifting and spiritual work, and will be accompanied by specially commissioned visuals from artist Kathy Hinde. It is preceded by Ravel’s Piano Trio - tinged with serene disquiet and written as the world descended into the carnage of the First World War. *BBC music magazine’s editor, Oliver Condy, explains why he has recommended tonight’s concert:* _"Messiaen premiered his Book of Revelation-inspired Quartet at a Polish prisoner of war camp in 1941 in front of 5,000 fellow prisoners. Widely seen as his finest work, it’s the perfect introduction to a composer who brought French music kicking and screaming into the 20th Century.”_ "BBC Music Magazine":http://www.bbcmusicmagazine.com 6.15pm pre-concert talk Tickets £5-£20
*Steven Osborne* piano *Alban Gerhardt* cello *Viviane Hagner* violin *Kari Kriikku* clarinet *Kathy Hinde Messiaen* visuals
*Ravel* Piano Trio in A Minor 20’ *Messiaen* Quartet for the End of Time 50’
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The Puppini Sisters Christmas Special
Wed 10 Dec Town Hall
Marcella Puppini, Kate Mullins and Stephanie O'Brien led the retro wave in 2006 with their 1940s influenced blend of 'pop with swing' and gorgeous sense of glamour and fun. "To Puppini" quickly became a lifestyle and fashion statement as the name became synonymous with fashion, style and allure and audiences embraced the girls' highly entertaining and original musical performance and the ethos of dressing to impress. _Betcha Bottom Dollar_ was the fastest selling jazz debut in Britain on its release and the album debuted at number 2 in the US jazz charts. Their second album _The Rise And Fall Of Ruby Woo_ revealed a new maturity in the writing and their sound. The girls will include a few Christmas hits in their set in the unique Puppini style! The West Midland's premier wind-up merchant, The Gramophone Man aka 'Dj Shellac' will be playing 78's from the 1920's, 30's and 40's on two wind-up gramophones in the foyer, before and after the performance.
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Christmas Special
Thu 11 Dec Town Hall
The cult orchestra of all-singing, all-strumming, all-plucking ukulele players return to Town Hall following last year's triumphant sell out concert! *Please note this performance is currently sold out. Clicking on the below link will take you to the booking page if any returns are available.* Alternatively you can call the Box Office on 0121 780 3333 to enquire.
