Exciting news: the 2nd movement of Chris Long’s composition has been delivered to the Equinox partners, so we can start rehearsing!
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.
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What could be better than a wonderful afternoon of Christmas music? In the historic Town Hall? With the marvellous City of Birmingham Choir and the splendid Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra?
Answer = There could not be anything better.
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.
Start your Christmas Celebrations in style this December and join us and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra on Friday 9th (Symphony Hall) and Tuesday 13th (Town Hall) for our annual Messiah performances.
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).
While you’re about it, book for our wonderful Christmas Treats concert on Sunday afternoon, 18th December.
A party in the foyer at Symphony Hall with a 90th birthday cake and a toast to the City of Birmingham Choir concluded our wonderful concert tonight. It was lovely to see many supporters, life members and patrons. Our President welcomed all present, and there were three resounding cheers!
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).
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.
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 would love to see you at our 90th birthday concert in Symphony Hall. Saturday 5th November at 7.30 pm.
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!
We are rehearsing for our 90th Birthday Concert on Saturday 5th November. Janacek’s Glagolitic Mass is spectactular, and is matched with his Taras Bulba and Dvorak’s tuneful Te Deum.
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.