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Christopher Morley
Review: British Classics, CBSO at Symphony Hall
CBSO
Elgar's In the South is a tone-poem of Straussian stature and texture, and the performance it received from the CBSO under John Wilson was both full-blooded and insightful, generously phrased and perceptively fleet of detail.
Italian composer's concerto is a jewel yet to be admired
Birmingham Symphony Hall
The CBSO give the UK premiere of a rarely-performed piece of work by Venetian composer Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari, Christopher Morley talks to soloist Francesca Dego
Opera star who still has pop and Peruvian folk in his blood
Birmingham Symphony Hall
One of the world's greatest bel canto tenors, Juan Diego Florez, comes to Birmingham's Symphony Hall for the first time this month
Paraorchestra creates one body of talent with CBSO
Birmingham Symphony Hall
Bringing a dizzying range of instruments, the world's first ensemble for disabled people is ready to show there's no barriers for talented players
Bulldozers can't destroy city's globetrotting spirit
Birmingham Symphony Hall
After the loss of the Adrian Boult Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire has used the opportunity to take its world flavours across the city.
National Trust's grand plans for Elgar's humble birthplace
Worcestershire
The museum dedicated to the great English composer was in danger of folding, until the conservation body stepped in. Now it is to be transformed.
Review: CBSO at Birmingham Symphony Hall
CBSO
Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla returned to a packed and adoring Symphony Hall to conduct her second subscription series concert with "her" CBSO.
Brother's bringing a sense of 'Adventure' to Symphony Hall
Birmingham Symphony Hall
Brothers Tim and Tom Redmond let their imaginations run wild and let the music tell their stories at Symphony Hall children's concert
LA club experience inspired composer's disco-style piece
Retail & Consumer
Magazine editor, reviewer and composer Robert Matthew-Walker talks about the premiere of his latest ‘modern’ piece of work
Review: CBSO at Birmingham Symphony Hall
CBSO
Andris Nelsons returned to conduct the CBSO.
Like most conductors I'm a bit terrified of Beethoven’s Ninth - Peter Marks
Kings Norton
Peter Marks, conductor of amateur orchestra Eroica Camerata, talks to Christopher Morley about its distinct style and sound as they prepare to perform in Kings Norton
Edward Gardner brings his new orchestra to Birmingham
CBSO
Christopher Morley talks to conductor Edward Gardner in Norway ahead of his return to the Symphony Hall
Birmingham's concert scene has been lit up by Mirga effect
CBSO
Christopher Morley looks back on a spectacular year for classical music in the Midlands
Diaries that give insight into path to greatness is a Christmas cracker
Christmas
Still looking for the perfect gift for the music lover in your life? Christopher Morley has found some that should definitely make it into their stocking this year.
Soprano superstar jumped at the chance to support Julian Lloyd Webber's work
Moseley
Soprano Danielle de Niese is sought after around the world, but the star is heading to Birmingham Conservatoire for an intimate recital.
Ex Cathedra's expedition to explore the New World
Birmingham Town Hall
Ex Cathedra conductor Jeffrey Skidmore tells Christopher Morley about the Birmingham choir's journey to discover the baroque music of South America
Pianist embraces the raw, immense genius of Brahms
Birmingham Symphony Hall
As pianist Benjamin Grosvenor gets ready for a Symphony Hall concert, Christopher Morley talks to him about the challenges of tackling Brahms' First Piano Concerto
Sir Simon's scintillating symphonies top of the pile for Christmas
Christmas
As the festive season is upon us, here’s Christopher Morley's top picks for the best gifts for the classical music lovers in your lives
Review: Mirga Conducts Mahler's First, CBSO, at Birmingham Symphony Hall
CBSO
There was Mirga magic galore enthralling a packed CBSO audience within the Symphony Hall.
Talented trio of brothers back to where it all began
CBSO
Three of the award-winning 12 Ensemble who appear in Birmingham next week tell Christopher Morley how they honed their craft from a young age in the city
Prejudice under microscope in Tchaikowsky's Bard opera
Birmingham Hippodrome
Tchaikowsky never lived to see his interpretation of The Merchant Of Venice see the light of day, but it’s now alive and kicking thanks to the WNO
Creating a buzz with all 17 Beethoven string quartets
Worcestershire
Music lovers from across the country will be descending on Bromsgrove at the weekend for the town's Beethovenfest with the Dante Quartet.
Composer John Joubert to finally see his opera Jane Eyre performed
Moseley
As composer John Joubert approaches his 90th birthday, he’s delighted at the prospect of hearing his labour-of-love opera performed.
Review: Orchestra of the Swan at Birmingham Town Hall
Orchestra Of The Swan
Orchestra of the Swan introduced us to their partners next season, Lucia Caruso, and her husband, Pedro Henriques da Silva.
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