City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

As the resident orchestra of Symphony Hall, the CBSO performs around 130 concerts each year, touring extensively in the UK and internationally, ensuring Birmingham is placed firmly on the map. Ignite, the CBSO’s programme to engage audiences and the community, includes a world-famous family of five choruses, chamber groups, a youth orchestra and an education programme that in total reaches upwards of 50,000 people each year.

The CBSO has a sizable discography, with many recordings having won international prizes. Under Andris Nelsons the CBSO has released critically acclaimed discs with Orfeo featuring music by Tchaikovsky, Richard Strauss and Stravinsky.

The CBSO aims to offer the very best in musical performance and education – flying the flag for the people of Birmingham and the UK.

Visit the CBSO website for more information.