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Birmingham City University Award Ceremony
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Wed 10 Feb 10:15am Symphony Hall
Birmingham City University Award Ceremony
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Wed 10 Feb 3:30pm Symphony Hall
Yasmin Levy - Sentir Tour
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Wed 10 Feb 7:30pm Town Hall

Yasmin Levy is, in the words of The Guardian, ‘the next world music superstar.’ Her exquisite and passionate vocal style combines the purity of Ladino (the Judeo-Spanish music of Spain) and the fiery heart of flamenco. In her new album _Sentir_ (World Village), produced by the acclaimed Javier Limón (who has worked previously with the likes of Portuguese fado star Mariza), she has found a vision that integrates these musical directions. With Sentir, Yasmin’s music truly becomes 'of the world’. _"Aside from her stunning looks, Levy's biggest asset is her voice, which is versatile, sensuous, and brimming with emotion"_ The Independent _“Her magical new album, Sentir, is her most mesmerising accomplishment so far, and will surely find a place on many a ‘record of the year’ list in the coming months.”_ Sunday Times No support, no interval.
CBSO Viennese Classics - Matinee
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Thu 11 Feb 2:15pm Symphony Hall

Light and shade in old Vienna. Schubert’s friends bet him that he couldn’t write an overture as good as one of Rossini’s, so he simply ran one off there and then! His sunny “little C major” symphony took rather more work, but you’d hardly know it; it positively bubbles with happiness - and, of course, those unforgettable Schubert melodies. It’s all a world away from Beethoven’s darkest and most powerful piano concerto - though you can certainly hear why Schubert hero-worshipped Beethoven above all his contemporaries. Expect conductor Andrew Manze, and hugely respected soloist Ronald Brautigam, to bring out all its drama and emotion.
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra* *Andrew Manze* _conductor_ *Ronald Brautigam* _piano_
*Schubert* _Overture in the Italian Style_ 8’ *Beethoven* Piano Concerto No 3 34’ *Schubert* Symphony No 6 35’
Cluster plus support Einstellung
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Thu 11 Feb 8:00pm Town Hall

Capsule is extremely proud to present Krautrock legends Cluster to perform in Birmingham. Musicians from David Bowie to Brian Eno have been influenced by (and even participated in) the duo’s groundbreaking recordings. Musician, writer and rock historian Julian Cope places three Cluster albums in his Krautrock Top 50.

Doors 8pm Support 8.30pm
Centre Stage - Eyeglass
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Fri 12 Feb 1:10pm Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre

*Beethoven* _Eyeglass_ Duo *Dittersdorf* Duo for viola and bass *Schulhoff* Concertino
*Marie-Christine Zupancic* _flute_ *Adam Römer* _viola_ *John Tattersdill* _double bass_
*Beethoven* _Eyeglass_ Duo *Dittersdorf* Duo for viola and bass *Schulhoff* Concertino
Rush Hour Blues - Tony Woods Project
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Fri 12 Feb 5:30pm Symphony Hall Foyer Bars

Saxophonist and clarinettist Tony Woods leads a group mixing elements of folk with jazz. Presented in association with Birmingham Jazz.
CBSO Friday Night Classics: Film Music For Lovers
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Fri 12 Feb 7:30pm Symphony Hall

The perfect treat for your Valentine, or simply the chance to snuggle up with the CBSO and enjoy a night of romantic music from some of the most heart-rending moments from the big screen. Featuring soundtracks by Arnold, Barry, Herrmann and others, this evening surely won’t leave a dry eye in the house. Chocolates and hankies not supplied!
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra* *Michael Seal* _conductor_ *Tommy Pearson* _presenter_
Including music from: _Gone With The Wind_ _Titanic_ _Dr Zhivago_ _Out Of Africa_ _Love Actually_ _Shakespeare in Love_ _Independence Day_ _Casino Royale_ _Vertigo_ _Sense And Sensibility_ _Much Ado About Nothing_ and more
BBC Big Band: What the World Needs Now...
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Fri 12 Feb 7:30pm Town Hall

Join the BBC Big Band for a space age pop celebration of those easy-listening kings, Burt Bacharach and Henry Mancini. Award-winning vocalist Ian Shaw performs the best of Bacharach including _Make it Easy on Yourself_, _I Say a Little Prayer_ and _I’ll Never Fall in Love Again_. The BBC Big Band features the hippest Mancini sounds including _Peter Gunn_, _Green Onions_, _Tijuana Taxi_ and _Night Train_. Concert to be recorded for BBC Radio 2’s "Big Band Special":http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/bigband BBC Big Band is a Town Hall Associate Artist
*BBC Big Band* *Ian Shaw* _vocalist_ *Jiggs Whigham* _conductor_
The Gilbert & Sullithon 2010 in aid of the lord mayor's charity appeal
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Sat 13 Feb 10:00am Town Hall

A sponsored marathon of all thirteen Gilbert & Sullivan operettas. Singers from Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond will perform non-stop for 22 hours in aid of the Lord Mayor’s Charity Appeal. If you are interested in taking part call 0121 243 9896.

Please note that this event runs until 8am on Sunday 14th February 2010
Carmina Burana
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Sun 14 Feb 4:00pm Town Hall

Paul Gambaccini narrates Carl Orff’s masterpiece in a brand new professional production by Matthew Jones Music Ltd. Featuring top oratorio soloists and The Matthew Jones Orchestra and Choir, this large scale event promises to be a classical extravaganza.
*Matthew Jones* _conductor_ *Paul Gambaccini* _narrator_ *Helen Whittington* _soprano_ *Hilary Fisher* _alto_ *Hugo Tucker* _tenor_ *Andrew Mayor* _baritone_ *The Matthew Jones Orchestra and Choir*
Valentine's Day at the Musicals
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Sun 14 Feb 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Audience favourites from _Any Dream will Do_ and _I’d Do Anything_ *Daniel Boys* and *Jessie Buckley* will recreate many of the most romantic moments from musical theatre with an irresistible collection of iconic love anthems. Joined by the Manchester Concert Orchestra and Capital Voices, the two rising young stars will bring to life the poignancy of Carousel, the passion of West Side Story, the lilting lyricism of Miss Saigon and the wistful yearning of Breakfast at Tiffany’s with such heart-stopping numbers as If I Loved You, Maria and Moon River. Show-stopping love songs for the perfect Valentine’s Day celebration. Including songs from: _West Side Story_ _Carousel_ _My Fair Lady_ _The Lion King_ _Pal Joey_ _Annie Get Your Gun_ _Aspects of Love_ _Jesus Christ Superstar_ _Oliver!_ _Dirty Dancing_ _Breakfast at Tiffany’s_ _Phantom of the Opera_ _Miss Saigon_ and more
*John Rigby* _conductor_ *Capital Voices* *Manchester Concert Orchestra* With TV Stars *Jessie Buckley* ‘Nancy Favourite’ from the BBC’s _I’d Do Anything_ *Daniel Boys* from the BBC’s _Any Dream Will Do_
Birmingham City University Award Ceremony
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Mon 15 Feb 10:15am Symphony Hall
Lunchtime Organ Concert Thomas Trotter
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Mon 15 Feb 1:00pm Town Hall

*Thomas Trotter* _organ_
*Hollins* Concert Overture in C minor *Bairstow* Sonata *Goss-Custard* Chelsea Fayre *Ketelbey* Bells across the Meadows *Coates* Princess Elizabeth March *Wagner* Evening Star (from _Tannhauser_) and The Ride of the Valkyries
Birmingham City University Award Ceremony
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Mon 15 Feb 3:30pm Symphony Hall
MIDLAKE Plus support Sarah Jaffe
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Tue 16 Feb 7:30pm Town Hall

The Texas quintet make their Town Hall debut to mark the release of their third album, _The Courage Of Others_. The album is the follow-up to _The Trials of Van Occupanther_, their second, hugely loved breakthrough album, which received masses of critical acclaim: _“Skilfully textured and beautifully written...Fans of Flaming Lips, Wilco and Grandaddy should get it immediately. And fall in love.”_ *Word* _“... music descended directly from the golden era of American folk: the prairie-wide melodies and plaintive harmonies of Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young... This rocks.”_ *The Telegraph*

Doors 7pm Sarah Jaffe 8pm Midlake 9pm
King of Instruments: Thomas Trotter plays Albinoni & Poulenc Orchestra of the Swan
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Wed 17 Feb 2:30pm Town Hall

Poulenc’s organ concerto is a perfect foil for Albinoni’s much loved Adagio for organ and strings. Youthful works from Rossini, Respighi and Mendelssohn complete the progamme.
*Orchestra of the Swan* *David Curtis* conductor *Thomas Trotter* organ
*Rossini* String Sonata No 3 in C *Albinoni* Adagio for organ and strings *Mendelssohn* Symphony No 8 *Respighi* Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No 3 *Poulenc* Organ Concerto
An Evening With Larry Lamb
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Wed 17 Feb 8:00pm Town Hall

An evening of entertainment and stories from Larry’s life on and off- stage. From selling encyclopedias in Germany to corrosion control technician in America, Larry has a large repertoire of anecdotes to share. After answering an “Actors Wanted” advert, he has gone on to TV stardom, most recently as Archie Mitchell in EastEnders and Michael “Mick” Shipman, in Gavin and Stacey.
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CBSO A Soirée with the Labèques
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Thu 18 Feb 7:30pm Symphony Hall

It’s a real pleasure to welcome back to Birmingham the amazing Labèque sisters, for one of the most sparkling of all French pieces, Poulenc’s delightful double concerto. They also bring their uniquely gallic flair to Debussy’s masterpiece for two pianos, while rising French star Lionel Bringuier makes his CBSO debut conducting three very different orchestral showpieces from his homeland. Ravel’s sumptuous Spanish fantasy brings the evening to an exuberant finish.
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra* *Lionel Bringuier* _conductor_ *Katia & Marielle Labèque* _piano_
*Berlioz* Overture, _Le Corsaire_ 9’ *Debussy* _En blanc et noir_ 16’ *Poulenc* Concerto for two pianos 20’ *Roussel* Symphony No 3 24’ *Ravel* _Rapsodie espagnole_ 17’
Birmingham City University Award Ceremony
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Fri 19 Feb 10:15am Symphony Hall