Forged in the furnace of war and premiered to the sound of gunfire, Prokofiev’s massive Fifth Symphony is dedicated to “the greatness of the human spirit”.

Malta’s superstar tenor Joseph Calleja makes his long awaited return to Symphony Hall, teaming up with the CBSO for an evening of glorious singing and favourite …

Gabriel Fauré was a quiet man, and there’s no anger or fury in his haunting Requiem – just some of the loveliest choral music ever written.

Our Artist in Residence Jörg Widmann conducts Mozart’s glorious Jupiter symphony with a composer’s insight and joy.

CBSO Cellos take to the stage for a programme of music from the worlds of Opera & Musicals. To include music by Purcell, Mozart, Bizet, Lehár, Gershwin, and …

Here at CBSO Centre, we welcome all ages. And we know that when it comes to singing, dancing and generally making themselves heard, toddlers are already star …

Experience Bollywood‘s best-loved songs, interwoven with colourful dance sequences specially created for the evening

The most enjoyable symphony that Brahms never wrote? One’s thing for sure: this orchestral version of his First Piano Quartet is definitely flamboyant!

Four Season Project – folk meets classics

Moving, mysterious and heartbreakingly beautiful, Debussy’s fairytale opera will make an unforgettable climax to our Debussy celebrations, and Mirga …

The Rite of Spring and Nicola Benedetti in Shostakovich’s powerful First Violin Concerto – we’re ending the season at maximum voltage.

​So what exactly is an orchestra? Don’t worry: Benjamin Britten has got it covered.

Think orchestral music sounds good in a concert hall? Just wait until you hear the sumptuous sounds of Birmingham’s own symphony orchestra mingle with the …