City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

A wonderful journey of musical discovery awaits with the CBSO's family events, perfect to inspire a love of live music in the young. Don't take our word for it: here you can see reactions from children and families themselves - as well as the presenters and musicians - to get a flavour of the buzz and excitement around these first classical encounters. Visit www.cbso.co.uk/family to join us for more Family Concerts at Symphony Hall for an afternoon of fun-filled musical discovery. Expect plenty of music you'll know, and an introduction to some new treats, all performed by the whole CBSO, with a presenter who brings the music to life. Or bring the youngest members of the family to CBSO Centre for Notelets - special toddler-friendly mini-concerts. Expect a feast for all the senses, with bite-sized music, lots to see and plenty of chances for fidgety feed to get up and move around - the perfect friendly setting to explore music and rhythm. Directed by Mathew Beckett for River Rea Films. Copyright: the CBSO - not to be reproduced. information@cbso.co.uk About the CBSO Founded in 1920 by the civic leaders of the city of Birmingham, the CBSO has a world-wide reputation as a pioneer for music, whilst also being deeply rooted at the heart of the UK's second city. The quality, range and scale of the programme delivered by the CBSO's family of orchestral musicians, conductors and choruses is unrivalled anywhere in the world and, as it nears its centenary in 2020, it will continue to push the boundaries to secure a great future for music in Birmingham. In residence at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, the Orchestra performs around 130 concerts each year, at home in Birmingham, across the UK and internationally. Critically acclaimed, they're famed for presenting audiences with star-studded operas, fresh sounding symphonies, and ground-breaking premieres, alongside silent movies, Broadway classics, Bollywood hits and family shows. Whilst inviting some of the world's greatest musicians to the city to perform, the CBSO is also focused on developing future talent. Whether it is investing in up-and-coming artists, supporting four exceptional Choruses and Youth Orchestra, or involving over 36,000 people each year in an extensive learning and participation programme, the CBSO is a proud ambassador and cultural icon for Birmingham. www.cbso.co.uk (FB) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (Twitter) @TheCBSO

Get a taste of the music being performed in 2013 with the CBSO, as part of A Boy Was Born, the Birmingham-wide celebration of Benjamin Britten's centenary. Featuring behind-the-scenes interviews from members of the CBSO family including our conductors and performers, plus snippets from rehearsals and concerts. Whether coolly atmospheric, exuberantly playful or stark and powerful, Britten's music is always, unmistakably, Britten: clear but questioning, timeless but modern. "If wind and water could write music, it would sound like Ben's." Yehudi Menuhin Join us for Birmingham's celebrations: www.birminghambritten.co.uk and give us your reactions at #bhambritten. Directed by Mathew Beckett for River Rea Films. Copyright: the CBSO - not to be reproduced. Britten War Requiem footage from CBSO Coventry Cathedral 50th Anniversary performance used here with kind permission by Unitel Classica. Available on DVD & Blu-Ray on the Arthaus Musik Label. information@cbso.co.uk About the CBSO Founded in 1920 by the civic leaders of the city of Birmingham, the CBSO has a world-wide reputation as a pioneer for music, whilst also being deeply rooted at the heart of the UK's second city. The quality, range and scale of the programme delivered by the CBSO's family of orchestral musicians, conductors and choruses is unrivalled anywhere in the world and, as it nears its centenary in 2020, it will continue to push the boundaries to secure a great future for music in Birmingham. In residence at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, the Orchestra performs around 130 concerts each year, at home in Birmingham, across the UK and internationally. Critically acclaimed, they're famed for presenting audiences with star-studded operas, fresh sounding symphonies, and ground-breaking premieres, alongside silent movies, Broadway classics, Bollywood hits and family shows. Whilst inviting some of the world's greatest musicians to the city to perform, the CBSO is also focused on developing future talent. Whether it is investing in up-and-coming artists, supporting four exceptional Choruses and Youth Orchestra, or involving over 36,000 people each year in an extensive learning and participation programme, the CBSO is a proud ambassador and cultural icon for Birmingham. www.cbso.co.uk (FB) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (Twitter) @TheCBSO

Hear what people are saying about The Birmingham Beethoven Cycle, with insights and reactions from CBSO audience members, players and Andris himself. Join us for more Beethoven in 2013 www.birminghambeethoven.co.uk and give us your reactions at #bhambeethoven. Romantic and revolutionary, dreamer and poet, genius and visionary: the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Birmingham International Concert Season 2012/13 celebrate Beethoven's music with performances of all his symphonies and piano concertos. Directed by Mathew Beckett for River Rea Films. Copyright: the CBSO - not to be reproduced. information@cbso.co.uk About the CBSO Founded in 1920 by the civic leaders of the city of Birmingham, the CBSO has a world-wide reputation as a pioneer for music, whilst also being deeply rooted at the heart of the UK's second city. The quality, range and scale of the programme delivered by the CBSO's family of orchestral musicians, conductors and choruses is unrivalled anywhere in the world and, as it nears its centenary in 2020, it will continue to push the boundaries to secure a great future for music in Birmingham. In residence at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, the Orchestra performs around 130 concerts each year, at home in Birmingham, across the UK and internationally. Critically acclaimed, they're famed for presenting audiences with star-studded operas, fresh sounding symphonies, and ground-breaking premieres, alongside silent movies, Broadway classics, Bollywood hits and family shows. Whilst inviting some of the world's greatest musicians to the city to perform, the CBSO is also focused on developing future talent. Whether it is investing in up-and-coming artists, supporting four exceptional Choruses and Youth Orchestra, or involving over 36,000 people each year in an extensive learning and participation programme, the CBSO is a proud ambassador and cultural icon for Birmingham. www.cbso.co.uk (FB) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (Twitter) @TheCBSO