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2019-20 Concert Season
Our 2019-20 concert season is the first of two very special Centenary seasons for us. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating our 100th birthday as we not only honour our past, but create the music of the future.

2018-19 Concert Season
From blockbuster, licensed-to-thrill movie music to spectacular symphonies, and from classical concertos to classic pop songs, there's a world-class musical experience for everyone in the 2018-19 season...
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François Leleux: Mendelssohn
Town Hall, BirminghamMendelssohn himself conducted in Birmingham Town Hall, but he loved Scotland too, and his Third Symphony evokes wild landscapes, skirling pipes and Highland …
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François Leleux plays Mozart
Centre Stage
CBSO Centre, Birmingham“It started simply enough, like a rusty squeezebox…and then suddenly high above it, sounded a single note on the oboe”.
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Christmas Treats
Notelets
–CBSO Centre, BirminghamAt the CBSO, we believe music is for everyone – and if you like to move around, dance or join in, this special toddler-friendly Christmas concert at CBSO Centre …
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Handel's Messiah
On Tour
Symphony Hall, BirminghamBegin the Festive season in style with a sparkling performance of Handel’s famous choral masterpiece, ‘Messiah’.
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The CBSO in Oxford
On Tour
Sheldonian Theatre, OxfordElgar: The Dream of Gerontius.
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Mirga conducts Brahms
Symphony Hall, BirminghamWhen Edward Elgar became professor of music at the University of Birmingham, he was eager to share his love of Brahms’ Third Symphony.
Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla – These Are a Few of My Favourite Things
On Tour
Ikon GalleryMusic Director Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla discusses her eight favourite works of art with Jonathan Watkins, Ikon Director.
Star Wars
Friday Night Classics
Symphony Hall, BirminghamA long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. John Williams’ scores for Star Wars are some of the most stirring music ever written for the cinema.
A Choral Christmas with Hugh Dennis
Friday Night Classics
–Symphony Hall, BirminghamFavourite tunes, traditional carols and the whole family gathered together for a very special celebration: the CBSO’s annual Choral Christmas has become a real …