Click HERE for the details of how to obtain your CD.

Equinox was such a memorable event, we are sure you would like to have a recording to treasure. Only £11.50 including p&p.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Now is the time to call the Box Office on 0121 780 3333 or click here to buy tickets to our Classical meets Romantic concert in Town Hall on Saturday 12th May.

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

You will enjoy this tuneful, dramatic and passionate evening of singing and orchestral playing. We are really looking forward to singing these three great works. A free short programme leaflet will be available at the concert. A full colour programme with much more detail can be downloaded free: click HERE.

Robert Schumann (1810-1856)

“Huge congratulations to you and your team for a wonderful event!”

“Still coming down to earth after the buzz of Saturday, the finale piece still ringing in my ears.”

“Really enjoyed Equinox on Sat. Fabulous concert, really blew me away”

“It was a real treat to hear the different groups and to see such a “Birmingham” audience at Symphony Hall!”

“The concert was amazing, I felt as excited as if I had been singing myself.”

“I wished I could hear it again – there – live – in that situation.”

Read the press review.  See more photos and read the feedback…
Download the full-colour programme Equinox-programme.

Order the CD of Equinox

You can order a CD of the concert – details: Equinox Recording

Don’t miss this feast of music from across the cultural spectrum, including new piece KOINONIA. 350 choral singers and percussion groups reflecting the Chinese, Indian, Arabic, African Caribbean, Eastern and Western European communities of Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Supported by Art Council and Royal Society for the Arts.

BE THERE! 7.30 pm, Symphony Hall.

– Children 16 and under £5 in all areas
- 17-25 year olds £5 standby tickets 1 hr before performance
- Groups (10+), 10% discounts + one free on £20/£25 tickets
- Disabled people: 50% for themselves and a companion on £20/£25 tickets
- All seats in Grand Tier only £10 for adults
- Book in person at the box office and avoid the £2 transaction fee

Saturday 17th March 2012 Symphony Hall Birmingham

EQUINOX will be a once in a lifetime celebration of the rich depth of our local cultural heritage. After two years of creative planning, Symphony Hall will witness the realisation of the vision of bringing together 350 choral singers and percussion groups reflecting the Chinese, Indian, Arabic, African Caribbean, Eastern and Western European communities of Birmingham and the West Midlands.

þ Children 16 and under £5 in all areas
þ 17-25 year olds £5 standby tickets 1 hr before performance
þ Groups (10+), 10% discounts + one free on £20/£25 tickets
þ Disabled people: 50% for themselves and a companion on £20/£25 tickets
þ All seats in Grand Tier only £10 for adults
þ Book in person at the box office and avoid the £2 transaction fee

DON’T MISS IT!

Last week Martin was on Joe Aldred’s show.  All great publicity for a fantastic Cultural Olympiad event in Birmingham.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00p4crt#synopsis

Now is the time to get tickets for the fantastic EQUINOX concert at Symphony Hall on Saturday 17th March.  Ticket details HERE.

Anita Bhalla

Anita Bhalla OBE will be presenting the concert including the City Choir, its partner youth choir Bournville Young Singers, and our new friends from cultures across Birmingham, such as the renowned Black Voices and the newly-formed Chinese Community Centre Birmingham’s Wan Cheuk Choir.

Participant details HERE.

World Music Youth Choir

This was the first time all 350 performers have come together to rehearse Chris Long’s composition. It was fantastic to hear all the different musical traditions combine into one piece. Equinox is shaping up to be a very exciting experience!
Buy your tickets and spread the word! EQUINOX

Equinox website: here.

The composition has two movements and uses voice and percussion to combine together the musical cultures of all the groups taking part.  It will be exciting to see what Chris has created in the coming weeks!

City Choir members started rehearsing the piece tonight – we are going to enjoy learning it.

Keep up to date with progress here.

Committed singing is exciting!

Join the City of Birmingham Choir at our next OPEN REHEARSAL.

Enjoy two hours of superb choral training with our charismatic conductor, Adrian Lucas.
All music will be provided – just bring yourself! A chance to meet choir members in an informal setting. Refreshments will be available.

A warm welcome awaits you.

Date: Tuesday 10th January 2012
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Registration from 6pm
Place: The Priory Rooms Meeting and Conference Centre, Bull Street, Birmingham, B4 6AF.

LEAFLET TO DOWNLOAD 2012-01_OpenRehearsal.

So come along to

CHRISTMAS TREATS.
Sunday 18th December,

2.30 pm, Town Hall.

Take a break from your Christmas preparations and treat yourself to an afternoon of uplifting festive music. We will perform festive favourites and there will even be an opportunity for you to join in, if you wish!

Town Hall is in the centre of the Frankfurt Christmas Market so you can make an occasion of it, get those last minute presents and enjoy a glass of Glühwein afterwards. Bring the whole family, young and old, and get into the Christmas spirit.

Went to outstanding performance of Handel’s Messiah at Symphony Hall tonight… a good night out.

The feedback from one member of the audience on Friday night at Symphony Hall.

You have another chance to join us, the CBSO and a brilliant team of soloists at Town Hall on Tuesday night (13th Dec.) at 7 pm. Handel’s Messiah – Classic FM Magazine top choice concert. We are giving out free programmes and you also can download a free, full-colour programme online.

Why not also enjoy the festive spirit and seasonal joy at our Christmas Treats concert, also in Town Hall, on Sunday 18th December at 2.30.

This year we have teamed up with Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra for a fabulous musical programme. Then you can continue your enjoyment with a warming mug of Glühwein at the German Christmas Market outside.

Classic FM have made us their “Top Choice” Messiah for the festive season and, if that is not enough persuasion, we will be giving away free programmes (and you can pop to the amazing German Christmas Market nearby for a warming mug of Glühwein).

Christmas Treats

While you’re about it, book for our wonderful Christmas Treats concert on Sunday afternoon, 18th December.

Deputy Lady Mayoress cuts the birthday cake.

After a pre-concert talk involving Christopher Robinson, with a goodwill message from Sir David Willcocks, as well as a short performance from Bournville Young Singers, our concert included spectacular Janacek – the Galgolitic Mass. Congratulations to conductor Adrian Lucas and all the performers for a splendid evening.

Look at our Facebook site for more photos (see link).

Free Programmes for Messiah!

This year we are trialling a new initiative to give audiences free programmes for our Messiah concerts. A short, free programme with the words and other basic information will be given out at the concert itself. A more detailed full-colour programme is available online to read at your leisure, before or after the concert.

www.citychoir.org.uk/programmes

Just hours to go to our  90th birthday concert in Symphony Hall -  Saturday 5th November at 7.30 pm.

Read the article in the Birmingham Post, here.

Stunning soloists – Judith Howarth,Catherine King, Adrian Thompson and Keel Watson – the CBSO, choir – and amazing music!  Don’t miss a marvellous evening’s entertainment.

Watch an extract of the thrilling Glagolitic Mass from this year’s BBC Proms:

We will be having a Late Bar in the Symphony Hall foyer after the concert , where you can socialise with choir members and friends and help us celebrate our birthday.

Included in your concert ticket is a free pre-concert talk with former conductor Christopher Robinson, our associate choir, Bournville Young Singers, a message from Sir David Willcocks.

Don’t wait – book tickets for yourself and your friends now!

We would love to see you at our 90th birthday concert in Symphony Hall -  Saturday 5th November at 7.30 pm.

Watch an extract of the thrilling Glagolitic Mass from this year’s BBC Proms:

We will be having a Late Bar in the Symphony Hall foyer after the concert , where you can socialise with choir members and friends and help us celebrate our birthday.

Included in your concert ticket is a free pre-concert talk with former conductor Christopher Robinson, our associate choir, Bournville Young Singers, a message from Sir David Willcocks.

Don’t wait – book tickets for yourself and your friends now!

We will be having a Late Bar after the concert in the Symphony Hall foyer, where you can socialise with choir members and friends and help us celebrate our birthday.

Included in your concert ticket is a fascinating free pre-concert talk involving former choir conductor Christopher Robinson, our Voice Factory associate choir, Bournville Young Singers, a message from former choir conductor Sir David Willcocks, and more about the choir and the works being performed.

Don’t wait – book tickets for yourself and your friends now!

Tickets are now on sale – click here.

For our 5th November concert, quote “Early10″ for 10% off up to 4 tickets over £16 before 24th September!

Please remember to book your Messiah tickets, too! (9th or 13th December – you choose.)

For full details of our concerts and how to book, go to the concerts page.