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Spring Season of love and beauty
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Sun 21 Mar 4:00pm Book through our ticket office for Highbury Hall

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Ex Cathedra Consort Conductor - Jeffrey Skidmore
Dorridge Music School 25th Anniversary Concert
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Sun 21 Mar 7:00pm Symphony Hall

A night of music, dance and voice. Over 300 musicians and dancers will perform numbers from the musicals including _Wicked, Les Miserables_ and _We Will Rock You_ with a finale of Motown songs and Elgar. The show also features a guest Michael Jackson tribute act. A great night out for the whole family.
Shrewsbury School Symphony Orchestra and Community Choir
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Sun 21 Mar 7:30pm Town Hall

Shrewsbury School Orchestra and Community Choir present a brilliant and varied evening of choral and instrumental works, featuring some of the most talented young musicians in the West Midlands area.
*Jeremy Goulding*, _soloist_ *Iliana Grosse-Buening* _soloist_
*Orff* Carmina Burana *Fauré* Elegie *Tchaikovsky* Piano Concerto No 1
Lunchtime Organ Concert Paul Hale
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Mon 22 Mar 1:00pm Town Hall

*Paul Hale* _organ_
*Cook* Fanfare *Corrette* Selection from _Suite du Premier Ton_ *Vierne* Claire de Lune *Guilmant* Sonata No 3 in C minor, Op 56 *Willan* Introduction, Passacaglia & Fugue in E flat minor
Saregama presents Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan & Group Simply Rahat
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Mon 22 Mar 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Following the death of the great Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, an artist who reached out to millions of people across the globe, the mantle of Nusrat’s genius fell upon the shoulders of his nephew Rahat. Rahat’s ecstatic vocals are the result of years of training at the feet of his superstar uncle, and he's also world-famous for his forays into Bollywood. After a sell-out performance with the CBSO in autumn 2009, Rahat now returns with his group of twelve musicians to perform a mixed repertoire of memorable Qawwalis and his greatest Bollywood hits, from _Akhiyan Udeek Diyaan_ and _Saason Ki Mala Se Simroon Mein_ to _Jag Soona Soona Laage_ and _Jiya Dhadak Dhadak_ from blockbuster films _Om Shanti Om_ and _Kalyug_, respectively. Expect an unforgettable evening as he and his extraordinary ensemble transport you into the rapturous realms of spiritual discovery.
*Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan* _main vocalist_ *Wajahat Ali Khan, Farhat Ali, Asif Maqbool Chishti, Ghulam Abbas, Ali Raza* _chorus_ *Muhammad Shafique* _chorus & harmonium_ *Rashid Ali* _saxophone_ *Salman Ashraf* _bass guitar_ *Nadeem Ashraf* _drums_ *Suleman Ali* _keyboard_ *Amir Ali* _tabla_ *Ghulam Shahbaz* _dholak_
Muti Conducts Beethoven
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Tue 23 Mar 7:30pm Symphony Hall

There have been few more glamorous conducting careers than that of Riccardo Muti, who has conducted the world’s greatest orchestras and spent nearly twenty years as director of La Scala, Milan. Tonight he appears at Symphony Hall for the first time, conducting two towering Beethoven masterpieces: the majestic Eroica Symphony and the timeless Violin Concerto, played by one of the finest violinists of his generation, Joshua Bell. Classic FM’s Anne-Marie Minhall, says of tonight’s recommended concert: _“Riccardo Muti and Joshua Bell go back a long way. When the violinist was just fourteen years old it was with Maestro Muti and the Philadelphia Orchestra that he made his debut.”_
*Philharmonia Orchestra* *Riccardo Muti* _conductor_ *Joshua Bell* _violin_
*Beethoven* Violin Concerto 42’ *Beethoven* Symphony No 3, _Eroica_ 50’
Jethro Tull In Concert
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Wed 24 Mar 7:30pm Symphony Hall

After forty one years at the bottom, at the top and various points in between, Tull are still performing typically more than a hundred concerts each year. Ian Anderson and Martin Barre remain at the centre of a group of sometimes changing but highly capable " indeed excellent " musicians. Currently, Doane Perry, veteran Tull drummer of some 24 years experience, together with John O’Hara on piano and accordion, and David Goodier on bass guitar are to be found in the line-up, delighting audiences and continuing the legacy of Tull’s music with its rich variety and depth of expression wherever fans, young and old, want to hear Rock, Folk, Jazz and Classical-inspired music for grown-ups.
An Evening with Barbara Dickson
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Wed 24 Mar 8:00pm Town Hall

For over four decades, Barbara Dickson has continued to deliver songs to the public in her own incomparable fashion. As a multi-million selling recording artist with an equally impressive Olivier award-winning acting career, Barbara Dickson OBE has firmly established herself as one of the most enduring and popular entertainers in Britain today. Globally known for hits which include Caravans, Another Suitcase in Another Hall and her chart-topping duet with Elaine Paige, I Know Him So Well, Barbara Dickson is also a two-time Olivier Award-winning actress with roles including Anita Braithwaite in TV's Band of Gold and the original Mrs Johnstone in Willy Russell's long-running musical Blood Brothers.
CBSO Tuned In: The Firebird
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Thu 25 Mar 7:30pm Symphony Hall

The CBSO presents a performance of _The Firebird_ with a difference, as broadcaster Stephen Johnson gives a guided tour of Stravinsky’s famous score. Discover how the composer creates his astonishing sounds, hear how the music works, and learn the story of how Stravinsky only got the gig because his teacher Liadov was too lazy! - all illustrated with live music from Andris Nelsons and the full CBSO. Then, after the interval, enjoy a complete performance of _The Firebird_. A real eye (and ear) opener - perfect for aficionado and novice alike.
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra* *Andris Nelsons* _conductor_ *Stephen Johnson* _presenter_
*Liadov* Baba Yaga 3’ Introduction to _The Firebird_ - with live orchestral examples 45’ _interval_ *Stravinsky* _The Firebird_ (1910 version) 44’
Reach For The Sky
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Thu 25 Mar 7:30pm Town Hall

This exciting evening celebrates the exceptional talents of young dancers and musicians from the West Midlands. Part of a national series of ‘Excellent!’ showcases, highlighting the success of the DCSF Music and Dance Scheme, this event includes unique music and dance collaborations for a truly inspiring show.
*Birmingham Conservatoire Junior Department* *Elmhurst School for Dance* *Regional choir schools represented by Lichfield Cathedral Choristers and School Girls’ Choir* *Centres for Advanced Training based at DanceXchange and Dance4*
Rush Hour Blues - Annual Poll Winner's Concert
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Fri 26 Mar 5:30pm Symphony Hall Foyer Bars

The annual audience poll celebrates the diverse range of artists who perform at Rush Hour Blues. The winner's concert sees one lucky group take to the stage for a second time. Presented in association with Birmingham Jazz.
Passion for Life Friday Events Phatfish
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Fri 26 Mar 7:00pm Town Hall

A Passion for Life is a set of events organised at Easter 2010 by local churches and are an opportunity for people of all faiths and none to consider the relevance of Jesus Christ for today. Rico Tice will be giving a number of talks on various topics. Tonight, well-known Christian band, Phatfish will be playing and Rico will be speaking. Also throughout the weekend there are smaller events aimed different sections of the community such as an interactive Easter Family Praise concert and a pre-school Lost Sheep Party. On the Saturday there will also be a number of talks on issues with opportunities for Q&A. Full info at "A Passion For Life":http://www.apassionforlife-brum.org.uk
Passion for Life Saturday Events Henry Olonga, Stilltime, Rico Tice
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Sat 27 Mar 7:00pm Town Hall

A Passion for Life is a set of events organised at Easter 2010 by local churches and are an opportunity for people of all faiths and none to consider the relevance of Jesus Christ for today. Rico Tice will be giving a number of talks on various topics. Saturday features an evening with Henry Olonga, the Zimbabwean cricket captain who made a stand against President Mugabe. There's also a jazz group, Stilltime and a talk by Rico Tice. Also throughout the weekend there are smaller events aimed different sections of the community such as an interactive Easter Family Praise concert and a pre-school Lost Sheep Party. On the Saturday there will also be a number of talks on issues with opportunities for Q&A. Full info at "A Passion For Life":http://www.apassionforlife-brum.org.uk
Sinfonia Of Birmingham: Schubert, Brahms, Stravinsky
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Sat 27 Mar 7:30pm Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre
Last Night Of The Spring Proms
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Sat 27 Mar 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Welcome the new season with this superb concert bursting with popular classics and a rousing finale of all your Proms favourites. With Proms Favourites including Rule, Britannia! Nessun Dorma Land of Hope and Glory Colonel Bogey March Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines There’ll Always Be An England
Jonathan Stoughton _tenor_ James McOran-Campbell _baritone_ Stephen Bell _conductor_ LONDON CONCERT ORCHESTRA
*ROSSINI* Barber of Seville Overture Largo al factotum *BIZET* Duet _from The Pearl Fishers_ Farandole _from L’Arlesienne_ *SUPPE* Light Cavalry Overture *ELGAR* Chanson de Matin *GRIEG* Morning and In the Hall of the Mountain King *STRAUSS* Blue Danube Waltz *MENDELSSOHN* Spring Song *DI CAPUA* O Sole Mio *TCHAIKOVSKY* Polonaise _from Eugene Onegin_
Passion for Life Sunday Events Easter Praise, Rico Tice
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Sun 28 Mar 7:00pm Town Hall

A Passion for Life is a set of events organised at Easter 2010 by local churches and are an opportunity for people of all faiths and none to consider the relevance of Jesus Christ for today. Rico Tice will be giving a number of talks on various topics. Sunday will see an Easter Praise concert with a local gospel choir and a talk from Rico. Also throughout the weekend there are smaller events aimed different sections of the community such as an interactive Easter Family Praise concert and a pre-school Lost Sheep Party. On the Saturday there will also be a number of talks on issues with opportunities for Q&A. Full info at "A Passion For Life":http://www.apassionforlife-brum.org.uk

3pm Easter Family Praise 7pm Rico Tice
Lunchtime Organ Concert Roland Maria Stangier
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Mon 29 Mar 1:00pm Town Hall

*Franck* Final from Six Pièces *Holst* Selections from The Planets Mars , the Bringer of War; Venus, the Bringer of Peace; Jupiter,the Bringer of Jollity (arr. Stangier) *Stangier* Improvisation on given themes. If you wish to provide a theme for the improvisation, please hand a copy to a steward before the concert.
Tuned On Seminar: A Musician's Digital Image
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Mon 29 Mar 6:00pm Symphony Hall

Everyone seems to be on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and other social networks. How important is it for those within music to have a digital identity? How important is it for artists and organisations to connect with an audience via the web? Are the traditional methods of media becoming more fashionable? BBC Radio 1 and Asian Network DJ Bobby Friction, Ghetts, who has over two million profile views on MySpace, and Amelia Ideh, who runs the music and lifestyle blog Put Me On It, will discuss the importance of the digital age for musicians looking to build their image.
DJ Bobby Friction Ghetts Amelia Ideh
CBSO Alfie Boe with the CBSO
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Tue 30 Mar 7:30pm Symphony Hall

Whether as the composer of theme tunes from _Blackadder_ to _The Vicar of Dibley_, or as a wonderfully accessible TV champion of classical music in all its forms, Howard Goodall is one of Britain’s best-loved composers. And his new tuneful and deeply moving Requiem, _Eternal Light_, has already become a bestseller. This performance, with star soloists Alfie Boe and Natasha Marsh, will show you why. Alfie Boe also sings Finzi’s radiant masterpiece. 6.15pm. Free pre-concert talk: *Howard Goodall* The popular conductor, composer and broadcaster introduces his new Requiem.
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra* *Simon Halsey* _conductor_ *Natasha Marsh* _soprano_ *Alfie Boe* _tenor_ *William Berger* _baritone_ *CBSO Youth Chorus*
*Holst* Choral Hymns from the _Rig Veda_ 12’ *Finzi* _Dies Natalis_ 25’ *Howard Goodall* _Eternal Light_ (Requiem) 45’
Dan Berglund's Tonbruket Birmingham Jazz 2009/10
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Tue 30 Mar 8:00pm Book through our ticket office for CBSO Centre