#ClassicalMusic Two major conducting contests: Svetlanov Competition in Birmingham with CBSO, 3–6 Sept 2026 (apps 1 Mar–15 Apr 2026). Plus the 18th Donatella Flick LSO Competition, 2–4 Dec 2025, featuring 20 finalists from 9 countries. Who are you backing? #Conducting #Orchestra
December 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
#ClassicalMusic Two major conducting contests: Svetlanov Competition in Birmingham with CBSO, 3–6 Sept 2026 (apps 1 Mar–15 Apr 2026). Plus the 18th Donatella Flick LSO Competition, 2–4 Dec 2025, featuring 20 finalists from 9 countries. Who are you backing? #Conducting #Orchestra
My new choral piece will be premiered at Symphony Hall by the CBSO and Chorus tonight and I couldn’t be more scared and excited all at once.
Here we go.
🎟️ Tickets: tinyurl.com/ytpe94sz
See you at Symphony Hall.
#composerlife #newmusic #choralmusic #cbso #symphonyhall
Here we go.
🎟️ Tickets: tinyurl.com/ytpe94sz
See you at Symphony Hall.
#composerlife #newmusic #choralmusic #cbso #symphonyhall
December 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
My new choral piece will be premiered at Symphony Hall by the CBSO and Chorus tonight and I couldn’t be more scared and excited all at once.
Here we go.
🎟️ Tickets: tinyurl.com/ytpe94sz
See you at Symphony Hall.
#composerlife #newmusic #choralmusic #cbso #symphonyhall
Here we go.
🎟️ Tickets: tinyurl.com/ytpe94sz
See you at Symphony Hall.
#composerlife #newmusic #choralmusic #cbso #symphonyhall
What an evening.
Hearing my choral piece brought to life by the CBSO the soloists, and Chorus is something I will never forget.
Thank you to everyone who came. I feel truly touched. 🎶
#composerlife #choralmusic
Hearing my choral piece brought to life by the CBSO the soloists, and Chorus is something I will never forget.
Thank you to everyone who came. I feel truly touched. 🎶
#composerlife #choralmusic
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What an evening.
Hearing my choral piece brought to life by the CBSO the soloists, and Chorus is something I will never forget.
Thank you to everyone who came. I feel truly touched. 🎶
#composerlife #choralmusic
Hearing my choral piece brought to life by the CBSO the soloists, and Chorus is something I will never forget.
Thank you to everyone who came. I feel truly touched. 🎶
#composerlife #choralmusic
Good morning Ash and good morning Wulferhampton. It’s the run up to Christmas so we’re out later to listen to CBSO and assorted choirs playing lovely music. I may indulge in a mug of warm gluhwein in honour of the season
December 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Good morning Ash and good morning Wulferhampton. It’s the run up to Christmas so we’re out later to listen to CBSO and assorted choirs playing lovely music. I may indulge in a mug of warm gluhwein in honour of the season
I mean these people have to work with here, can not find a Cooper bar a younger woman on the CBSO about us
December 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I mean these people have to work with here, can not find a Cooper bar a younger woman on the CBSO about us
Good to see @nitinsawhney.bsky.social at Symphony Hall last night.
Along with the joy of the music in a remarkable evening, it was good to know that Nitin is recovering from his heart attack - and to hear his call for others of South Asian heritage to consider heart health.
@bmusicltd.bsky.social
Along with the joy of the music in a remarkable evening, it was good to know that Nitin is recovering from his heart attack - and to hear his call for others of South Asian heritage to consider heart health.
@bmusicltd.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Good to see @nitinsawhney.bsky.social at Symphony Hall last night.
Along with the joy of the music in a remarkable evening, it was good to know that Nitin is recovering from his heart attack - and to hear his call for others of South Asian heritage to consider heart health.
@bmusicltd.bsky.social
Along with the joy of the music in a remarkable evening, it was good to know that Nitin is recovering from his heart attack - and to hear his call for others of South Asian heritage to consider heart health.
@bmusicltd.bsky.social
It’s not exactly representative of my concerts (though is of me well enough), as mostly I go to CBSO concerts nowadays, but couldn’t decide on one to pick :) The fact I don’t actually remember any of these concerts doesn’t help either!
November 28, 2025 at 7:43 AM
It’s not exactly representative of my concerts (though is of me well enough), as mostly I go to CBSO concerts nowadays, but couldn’t decide on one to pick :) The fact I don’t actually remember any of these concerts doesn’t help either!
I'm looking forward to the first rehearsal of my new choral piece today!
I can’t wait to hear that big choir in the room. 🎶
What’s your favourite instrument in the orchestra?
#choralmusic #newmusic #cbso #rehearsalda
I can’t wait to hear that big choir in the room. 🎶
What’s your favourite instrument in the orchestra?
#choralmusic #newmusic #cbso #rehearsalda
November 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I'm looking forward to the first rehearsal of my new choral piece today!
I can’t wait to hear that big choir in the room. 🎶
What’s your favourite instrument in the orchestra?
#choralmusic #newmusic #cbso #rehearsalda
I can’t wait to hear that big choir in the room. 🎶
What’s your favourite instrument in the orchestra?
#choralmusic #newmusic #cbso #rehearsalda
18th Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition in London & 6th Evgeny Svetlanov International Conducting Competition at CBSO in Birmingham
https://www.europesays.com/uk/592643/
Donatella Flick and HRH The Duke of Kent announce Nicolò Foron as winner of 17th Donatella Flick …#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/592643/
Donatella Flick and HRH The Duke of Kent announce Nicolò Foron as winner of 17th Donatella Flick …#uk #news #uknews
18th Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition in London & 6th Evgeny Svetlanov International Conducting Competition at CBSO in Birmingham - United Kingdom
Calling young conductors. Two international conducting competitions take place over the next year. The sixth edition of the Evgeny Svetlanov International
www.europesays.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
18th Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition in London & 6th Evgeny Svetlanov International Conducting Competition at CBSO in Birmingham
https://www.europesays.com/uk/592643/
Donatella Flick and HRH The Duke of Kent announce Nicolò Foron as winner of 17th Donatella Flick …#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/592643/
Donatella Flick and HRH The Duke of Kent announce Nicolò Foron as winner of 17th Donatella Flick …#uk #news #uknews
Ooh, we’re getting a harpsichord as well as recorders. It’s Naples 1725 today at the CBSO.
November 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Ooh, we’re getting a harpsichord as well as recorders. It’s Naples 1725 today at the CBSO.
I had the good fortune to be taken there over 40 years ago with colleagues from the CBSO. We then returned to Finlandia Hall to perform Sibelius 5 6 and 7 with Simon Rattle.
November 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I had the good fortune to be taken there over 40 years ago with colleagues from the CBSO. We then returned to Finlandia Hall to perform Sibelius 5 6 and 7 with Simon Rattle.
Victorian legislation states that unless the child is on a CBSO, they cannot accept a report of harm to 17 year olds
What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?
Indexes in books are written by actual humans and cannot be done automatically by computers
Indexes in books are written by actual humans and cannot be done automatically by computers
What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?
More than half the CO₂ emissions of the Industrial Age have been pumped into the atmosphere since 1990.
More than half the CO₂ emissions of the Industrial Age have been pumped into the atmosphere since 1990.
November 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Victorian legislation states that unless the child is on a CBSO, they cannot accept a report of harm to 17 year olds
CBSO/Vänskä Review – Eerie brilliance and nervous tics in a compelling programme classical music
✨ Read this trending post from Culture | The Guardian 📖 📂 Category: Classical music,Culture,Music,City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ✅ Main takeaway: SEpilius and Shostakovich shared a gift for…
✨ Read this trending post from Culture | The Guardian 📖 📂 Category: Classical music,Culture,Music,City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ✅ Main takeaway: SEpilius and Shostakovich shared a gift for…
CBSO/Vänskä Review – Eerie brilliance and nervous tics in a compelling programme classical music
✨ Read this trending post from Culture | The Guardian 📖 📂 Category: Classical music,Culture,Music,City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ✅ Main takeaway: SEpilius and Shostakovich shared a gift for lyrical storytelling, lending cohesion to this evening of musical narratives in Symphony Hall, from the light-hearted myths and legends of Finland to the customary pronouncements of the Soviet composer's final symphony.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
CBSO/Vänskä Review – Eerie brilliance and nervous tics in a compelling programme classical music
✨ Read this trending post from Culture | The Guardian 📖 📂 Category: Classical music,Culture,Music,City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ✅ Main takeaway: SEpilius and Shostakovich shared a gift for…
✨ Read this trending post from Culture | The Guardian 📖 📂 Category: Classical music,Culture,Music,City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ✅ Main takeaway: SEpilius and Shostakovich shared a gift for…
#TheGuardian #News: #CBSO/Vänskä review – weird brilli kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#9
#Sacramento, #California: #California researchers warn kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/us-capital...
#Manchester #Evening #News: #Cricket's heaviest drinke kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#6
#Sacramento, #California: #California researchers warn kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/us-capital...
#Manchester #Evening #News: #Cricket's heaviest drinke kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#6
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November 20, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#TheGuardian #News: #CBSO/Vänskä review – weird brilli kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#9
#Sacramento, #California: #California researchers warn kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/us-capital...
#Manchester #Evening #News: #Cricket's heaviest drinke kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#6
#Sacramento, #California: #California researchers warn kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/us-capital...
#Manchester #Evening #News: #Cricket's heaviest drinke kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#6
I doubt Vanska will be asked to return to Birmingham any time soon as the CBSO musicians fill out an appraisal form for visiting conductors. 🙄
November 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I doubt Vanska will be asked to return to Birmingham any time soon as the CBSO musicians fill out an appraisal form for visiting conductors. 🙄
CBSO/Vänskä review – weird brilliance and neurotic tics in a compelling programme
CBSO/Vänskä review – weird brilliance and neurotic tics in a compelling programme
Soprano Helena Juntunen brought Sibelius’ vocal works to dramatic life in a remarkable concert that paired the Finnish composer with late Shostakovich
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
CBSO/Vänskä review – weird brilliance and neurotic tics in a compelling programme
Lefanu’s Columbia Falls is a major orchestral work that exemplifies her early mature style—textural, expansive, & deeply evocative. It was commissioned by the Feeney Trust for the CBSO & takes its name from a remote village in Maine, USA, where LeFanu began composing it during the summer of 1974.
November 20, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Lefanu’s Columbia Falls is a major orchestral work that exemplifies her early mature style—textural, expansive, & deeply evocative. It was commissioned by the Feeney Trust for the CBSO & takes its name from a remote village in Maine, USA, where LeFanu began composing it during the summer of 1974.
🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#ThroughTheNight
- The CBSO and Kian Soltani: Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto
Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a French programme.
▶️ Relisten on BBCSounds
#ThroughTheNight
- The CBSO and Kian Soltani: Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto
Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a French programme.
▶️ Relisten on BBCSounds
BBC Radio 3 - Through the Night, The CBSO and Kian Soltani: Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto
Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a French programme.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#ThroughTheNight
- The CBSO and Kian Soltani: Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto
Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a French programme.
▶️ Relisten on BBCSounds
#ThroughTheNight
- The CBSO and Kian Soltani: Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto
Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a French programme.
▶️ Relisten on BBCSounds
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TVC... Simon Rattle/CBSO - Scene with Cranes. 😊
November 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TVC... Simon Rattle/CBSO - Scene with Cranes. 😊
I was commissioned to write a choral piece CBSO and Choir. Performance is 7th of December in Symphony Hall Birmingham. You can get tickets here. I'm beyond excited for the premier.
tinyurl.com/ytpe94sz
tinyurl.com/ytpe94sz
November 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I was commissioned to write a choral piece CBSO and Choir. Performance is 7th of December in Symphony Hall Birmingham. You can get tickets here. I'm beyond excited for the premier.
tinyurl.com/ytpe94sz
tinyurl.com/ytpe94sz
“Bassoons, Sah! Thousands of ‘em!” Well, three. Four if you count the contrabassoon. Packed house for a CBSO all-bassoon recital today. The players sway and dip with the music, cradling their bassoons as though they’re dancing with them.
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
“Bassoons, Sah! Thousands of ‘em!” Well, three. Four if you count the contrabassoon. Packed house for a CBSO all-bassoon recital today. The players sway and dip with the music, cradling their bassoons as though they’re dancing with them.
#ClassicalMusic Edward Gardner and the CBSO wrap their Schubert cycle (Vol. 4) with a vivid 'Great' C major (No. 9) — brisk, fresh, with punchy timpani and characterful winds. The surprise: Mary Bevan shines in orchestral songs by Britten, Berlioz, Brahms, Reger. Heard it yet? #Schubert #CBSO
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
#ClassicalMusic Edward Gardner and the CBSO wrap their Schubert cycle (Vol. 4) with a vivid 'Great' C major (No. 9) — brisk, fresh, with punchy timpani and characterful winds. The surprise: Mary Bevan shines in orchestral songs by Britten, Berlioz, Brahms, Reger. Heard it yet? #Schubert #CBSO
Have to admit to not being too familiar with her. I’ll give her a listen.
I’m a Janet Baker fan for her Mahler 2 with Rattle/CBSO (outstanding version all round) and any Elgar she’s recorded.
I’m a Janet Baker fan for her Mahler 2 with Rattle/CBSO (outstanding version all round) and any Elgar she’s recorded.
November 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Have to admit to not being too familiar with her. I’ll give her a listen.
I’m a Janet Baker fan for her Mahler 2 with Rattle/CBSO (outstanding version all round) and any Elgar she’s recorded.
I’m a Janet Baker fan for her Mahler 2 with Rattle/CBSO (outstanding version all round) and any Elgar she’s recorded.
#ClassicalMusic Phones disrupted a CBSO concert with Isata Kanneh-Mason (Rach 3), sparking debate. CBSO policy: silent mode; no photos/videos during performance; program notes ok; photos/videos only in applause. Sensible nuance or distraction? Chime in. #LiveMusic #AudienceEtiquette
November 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
#ClassicalMusic Phones disrupted a CBSO concert with Isata Kanneh-Mason (Rach 3), sparking debate. CBSO policy: silent mode; no photos/videos during performance; program notes ok; photos/videos only in applause. Sensible nuance or distraction? Chime in. #LiveMusic #AudienceEtiquette