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36 days ago by Tommy

The first of my films about Karl Jenkins (above) is now available to watch on the Boosey & Hawkes website. Although I made another version of the film some time ago, it was only seen by delegates at the American Choral Directors Association conference earlier this year. Now this new version is avail ...

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36 days ago by Russ L

A short one this month, which is more my fault than that of the rest of the world. Having given it a last read-through before posting, I’d also like to note that I’m giving some serious consideration to toning down the stupid commentary henceforth. I probably won’t, though. Standard disclaimers: I c ...

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92 days ago by Andy

gab1279 wrote: The Finale of Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony Part III of V From Sir Simon Rattle’s farewell concert with the CBSO, the orchestra he led for 18 years. August 30, 1998 Symphony Hall, Birmingham, England

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93 days ago by roblangley

This evening I was treated to a symphony of music…. from a mixture of sources and all for free… on the streets of Birmingham and within one of the finest concert halls in the world. It made me realise just how lucky we are to be living, working and enjoying this city of Birmingham. I started this ev ...

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100 days ago by Chris Unitt

Last year Symphony Ballroom sold out when Anton du Beke and Erin Boag graced the stage of the Symphony Hall. On 15 and 16 May it’ll be Camilla Dallerup (winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2008) and Ian Waite dancing to music from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. From the official blurb: The CBSO’s symphonic big ...

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110 days ago by Tommy

My latest podcast for the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra is now available at the orchestra's website, as well as on iTunes (don't forgot to subscribe!). This month, I talk to one of the orchestra's Chair Endowers - someone who gives money to the orchestra to essentially sponsor an individual ...

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124 days ago by pollardtrumpets

After 6 months of consultation with CBSO trumpet section, trumpeters Alan Thomas, Jonathan Quirk and Jonathan Holland have decided to select Yamaha trumpets as their instrument of choice. The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, now nearly 90 years old, is one of the finest orchestras in the UK an ...

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155 days ago by inter mezzo

CBSO / Nelsons / Irène Théorin - Symphony Hall Birmingham, 28 January 2009 Birmingham on a dull January afternoon earlier this week. Contrary to received wisdom it was both warmer and drier than London but despite that not exactly a cheering sight. Tucked away behind the tree at the back is Birmingh ...

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198 days ago by Angela Profit

The last time I wrote my blog was the 4th December, since then I have been completely pole axed with the dreaded flu bug, following a flu and pneumonia jab! I rarely ever give up or give in, but the only place for me was bed. I am now up and about again, so where was I? Ah I remember, I had been giv ...

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205 days ago by Tommy

In September I spent a week following the conductor Andris Nelsons around as he prepared for, and gave, his first two concerts as Music Director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. The result is a 30 minute film documentary which we are now rolling out in 3 parts on the CBSO website. I hop ...

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