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CBSO Beethoven and Rachma...
More Info Book TicketsSat 11 Dec 7:00pm Symphony Hall
One concert: two epic dramas. 'C’est l’empereur!' cried a French soldier, at the first performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto, and the name has stuck. And fair enough: with its majestic proportions and stirring melodies, this is a concerto on a truly imperial scale - and a challenge even for a virtuoso of the calibre of our soloist tonight, Louis Lortie. Rachmaninov’s tremendous Second Symphony is even grander in scale; a passionate journey through a vast Russian landscape, with some of the most romantic music even Rachmaninov ever wrote. Danish maestro Thomas Dausgaard has this music pulsing through his veins; expect soaring emotions and sweeping drama, from first note to last.
*Thomas Dausgaard* _conductor_ *Louis Lortie* _piano_
*Beethoven* Piano Concerto No. 5 (_Emperor_) 38’ *Rachmaninov* Symphony No. 2 55’
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Christmas Oratorio Ex Cathedra 2010/11 Season
More Info Book TicketsSun 12 Dec 4:00pm Town Hall
Bach’s ‘Christmas Oratorio’ is perhaps the most confident and optimistic statement of Christian belief in the whole choral repertoire. Actually a sequence of cantatas for Christmas, it is richly scored, with a large Baroque orchestra that includes trumpets and drums. This is a wonderfully uplifting way to start your Christmas season. The concert comprises cantatas I, II, III & VI.
*Ex Cathedra Choir & Baroque Orchestra* *Jeffrey Skidmore* _conductor_ *Grace Davidson* _soprano_ *Matthew Venner* _alto_ *Samuel Boden* _evangelist & tenor_ *Greg Skidmore* _bass_
*J S Bach* _Christmas Oratorio_ cantatas I, II, III & VI
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Sing Carols With The City...
More Info Book TicketsMon 13 Dec 1:00pm Town Hall
This truly festive occasion is now an annual favourite. Come and sing your heart out to favourite carols, led by Thomas Trotter and Cambrian Brass, with the inimitable Jeremy Nicholas as your compere.
*Thomas Trotter* _Organ_ *Cambrian Brass* *Jeremy Nicholas* _Compere_
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Only Men Aloud A Christmas Concert
More Info Book TicketsMon 13 Dec 7:30pm Symphony Hall
After two acclaimed sell out tours in 2009, Only Men Aloud are back with a very special Christmas themed concert. The show will be a selection of festive Christmas repertoire, plus a mixture of songs from both of their albums and a few firm favourites. Only Men Aloud was formed to encourage younger men to get involved with one of Wales’ oldest and best loved traditions, male voice singing. The choir shot to fame in 2008 when they were crowned winners of the BBC One hit Saturday night show _Last Choir Standing_. The group are unafraid to tackle music not normally associated with male voice choirs, with their repertoire ranging from the 17th Century to the present day. Their most recent album, the _Band of Brothers_ has just won them the Classical Brit Award for ‘Album of the Year 2010’. 'I can't quite believe that in less than 2 years, we're putting our third UK National tour on sale. For all of us in OMA, nothing matches the thrill of being out on the road, performing live and meeting all our fabulous loyal supporters. Our Christmas tour last year was such great fun and we can't wait to get back out there doing what we love to do the most!' Tim Rhys-Evans, Only Men Aloud. "Visit the Only Men Aloud website":http://www.onlymenaloud.com/
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Centre Stage - Copland &a...
More Info Book TicketsTue 14 Dec 2:10pm Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre
*CBSO Players*
*Copland* Sextet *Dohnányi* Sextet in C
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Handel: Messiah City of Birmingham Choir
More Info Book TicketsTue 14 Dec 7:00pm Town Hall
Once again City of Birmingham Choir bring their acclaimed performances of this popular masterpiece to both Symphony Hall and Town Hall. *'Christmas festivities can sometimes disappoint but the City of Birmingham Choir’s performances of Handel’s Messiah never do.'* _Birmingham Post_
*Claire Wild* _soprano_ *Frances Bourne* _contralto_ *James Oxley* _tenor_ *Alan Ewing* _bass_ *City of Birmingham Choir* *City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra* *Thomas Trotter* _harpsichord_ *David Newsholme* _organ_ *Adrian Lucas* _conductor_
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CBSO Mendelssohn Abroad
More Info Book TicketsThu 16 Dec 7:30pm Symphony Hall
It’s midwinter in Birmingham - so treat yourself to a blast of musical sunshine, in the form of Mendelssohn’s exuberant _Italian_ symphony. From the moment it bursts into life to the dizzying final tarantella, there’s never been a more joyous musical homage to the land of blue skies and chianti! Pure escapism - and there’s pure romance on the cards, too, in Schumann’s adorable Piano Concerto, written in the first flush of love for his wife Clara. The great French keyboard poet Jean-Efflam Bavouzet joins rising Spanish star Pablo Heras-Casado, who also steers the CBSO across Mendelssohn’s musical seascape, and adds a final touch to our musical exploration of the year 1910 with Busoni’s haunting _Berceuse Elégiaque_.
*Pablo Heras-Casado* _conductor_ *Jean-Efflam Bavouzet* _piano_
*Mendelssohn* Overture, _The Hebrides_ 10’ *Schumann* Piano Concerto 31’ *Busoni* _Berceuse Elégaique_ 9’ *Mendelssohn* Symphony No. 4 (_Italian_) 26’
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Carols by Candlelight
More Info Book TicketsFri 17 Dec 7:30pm Symphony Hall
Carols and seasonal classics performed by the UK’s most elegant ensemble in full period costume in a candle-lit style setting. Presented in association with Raymond Gubbay. For more information visit "www.raymondgubbay.co.uk":http://www.raymondgubbay.co.uk
*Mozart Festival Chorus* *Mozart Festival Orchestra* in full period costume *Sophie Bevan* _soprano_ *Steven Devine* _conductor_
*Handel* _Zadok the Priest_ *Mozart* _Laudate Dominum_ *Bach* _Wachet auf_ *Vivaldi* _Gloria_ (Opening) *Cullen* _Coventry Carol_ *L. Mozart* _Musical Sleigh Ride_ *Pearsall* _In dulci jubilo_ *Corelli* _Allegro & Pastorale_ from _Christmas Concerto_ *Handel* _Let the bright Seraphim_ Christmas sequence from _Messiah_ including Hallelujah Chorus *Bach* Air on the G string Carols for all including: _Hark! the herald angels sing_, _The first Nowell_, _O come, all ye faithful_, _Once in royal David’s city_, _God rest ye merry, gentlemen_, _It came upon the midnight clear_, _Good King Wenceslas_, _Unto us is born a son_
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Christmas Festival 2010
More InfoDec 2010 - Feb 2011 Symphony Hall
*Special Multi-buy Offer* For a limited period only, book tickets for two or more concerts at the same time and save 15% off the price of your tickets. Offer applies to top four ticket prices only and excludes Hayley Westenra, New Year’s Eve, Johann Strauss Gala, Glenn Miller, and Anton and Erin. Offer closes 1 December and is only available to book by phone or in person. Patrons must book the same number of tickets per concert for each party member to qualify for the discounts. *Groups* 10% discount for groups of 10 or more, 15% discount for groups of 20 or more and 20% for groups of 50 or more. Freephone 0800 358 7070. Discounts apply to the top four ticket prices on the following performances only: 17, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29 December and 1 January (The Mikado).
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CBSO Festive Favourites w...
More Info Book TicketsSat 18 Dec 3:00pm Symphony Hall
Get your Christmas celebrations off to a suitably joyful start in the company of the CBSO and our family of choruses. Enjoy seasonal music from traditional favourites to some more unusual gems - and plenty of carols for all to sing. And to complete the perfect early Christmas present, we welcome back TV presenter, adventurer and superhuman rower Ben Fogle to share festive readings and stories.
*Simon Halsey* _conductor_ *Ben Fogle* _presenter_ *CBSO Choruses*
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CBSO Festive Favourites w...
More Info Book TicketsSat 18 Dec 7:30pm Symphony Hall
Get your Christmas celebrations off to a suitably joyful start in the company of the CBSO and our family of choruses. Enjoy seasonal music from traditional favourites to some more unusual gems - and plenty of carols for all to sing. And to complete the perfect early Christmas present, we welcome back TV presenter, adventurer and superhuman rower Ben Fogle to share festive readings and stories.
*Simon Halsey* _conductor_ *Ben Fogle* _presenter_ *CBSO Choruses*
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Christmas Music By Candle... Ex Cathedra 2010/11 Season
More Info Book TicketsSat 18 Dec 7:30pm Book through our ticket office for St Paul's Church
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Noël Notelets
More Info Book TicketsSun 19 Dec 11:00am Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre
A mini-concert of festive favourites for 3-5 year olds and their families.
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Noël Notelets
More Info Book TicketsSun 19 Dec 2:00pm Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre
A mini-concert of festive favourites for 3-5 year olds and their families.
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Christmas Wishes with Hay...
More Info Book TicketsSun 19 Dec 7:30pm Symphony Hall
Join award winning star singer Hayley Westenra and her guests for a very special Christmas concert full of her favourite carols and songs. Since Hayley’s first recording at the tender age of twelve her performances continue to charm audiences around the world. With special guest artist Rhydian Roberts. Presented in association with Raymond Gubbay. For more information visit "www.raymondgubbay.co.uk":http://www.raymondgubbay.co.uk
*Hayley Westenra’s Band* *Tim Evans* _musical director_ *RAVEN* _string quartet_ *Edgbaston High School for Girls Junior Choir*
_The Little Road To Bethlehem_, _The Christmas Song_ (_Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire_), _Veni Veni Emmanuel_, _Silent Night_, _River_, _Corpus Christi Carol_, _Peace Shall Come_, _All With You_, _Ave Maria_, _O Holy Night_
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Christmas Music By Candle... Ex Cathedra 2010/11 Season
More Info Book TicketsMon 20 Dec 7:30pm Book through our ticket office for St Paul's Church
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Centre Stage - A Palm Cou...
More Info Book TicketsTue 21 Dec 1:10pm Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre
*The Berkley Salon Ensemble* *CBSO Youth Chorus*
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CBSO Festive Favourites w...
More Info Book TicketsTue 21 Dec 7:30pm Symphony Hall
Get your Christmas celebrations off to a suitably joyful start in the company of the CBSO and our family of choruses. Enjoy seasonal music from traditional favourites to some more unusual gems - and plenty of carols for all to sing. And to complete the perfect early Christmas present, we welcome back TV presenter, adventurer and superhuman rower Ben Fogle to share festive readings and stories.
*Simon Halsey* _conductor_ *Ben Fogle* _presenter_ *CBSO Choruses*
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Christmas Music By Candle... Ex Cathedra 2010/11 Season
More Info Book TicketsTue 21 Dec 7:30pm Book through our ticket office for St Paul's Church
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CBSO Festive Favourites w...
More Info Book TicketsWed 22 Dec 3:00pm Symphony Hall
Get your Christmas celebrations off to a suitably joyful start in the company of the CBSO and our family of choruses. Enjoy seasonal music from traditional favourites to some more unusual gems - and plenty of carols for all to sing. And to complete the perfect early Christmas present, we welcome back TV presenter, adventurer and superhuman rower Ben Fogle to share festive readings and stories.
*Simon Halsey* _conductor_ *Ben Fogle* _presenter_ *CBSO Choruses*
