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Orchestra of the Swan thrills a full house

Orchestra of the Swan packs out the stage and auditorium of Kingsley College in Redditch Read

CBSO's future in safe hands

Christopher Morley meets members of the CBSO Youth Orchestra Read

Britten Sinfonia uncovers hidden treasure

The Britten Sinfonia, with Gwilym Simcock on board, reworks the collaboration of Gil Evans and Miles Davis Read

CBSO shows versatility

Andrew Manze conducts the CBSO through Bach's Third Orchestral Suite Read

Haydn overshadowed by the best of Britten

Birmingham Festival Choral Society * * * *at Adrian Boult HallReview by Richard Bratby Read

Young music talent put to the test

Christopher Morley looks ahead to the week in classical music Read

Music collaboration wins a Jaguar

A 27-year collaboration between Mitchells & Butlers and the CBSO was recognised at an awards ceremony last night. Read

Myleene's in a Klass of her own

Myleene Klass looked immaculately turned out and positively glowing as she switched on the Christmas lights in London on Tuesday. Read

From opera pit to podium of the CBSO

Like many other conductors - Sakari Oramo and Andris Nelsons among them - Edward Gardner owes part of his glittering success to having been in the right place at the right time. Read

Musical flight into the past

The Orchestra of the Swan engages the audience at Birmingham Town Hall Read

Many strings to one's bow

CBSO leader Laurence Jackson steps up to play the Beethoven Concerto on Sunday - but not before doing his day job. Christopher Morley reports. Read

Youthful Clein keeps control

Cellist Natalie Clein performs with the CBSO in Sutton Coldfield Read

Diego takes centre stage

Conductor Diego Masson tells Terry Grimley why he'd rather conduct Boulez than Beethoven Read

Youth brings vitality to Neilsen

The CBSO Youth Orchestra continues to impress with another fresh and energetic performance Read

Perfect setting for Elgar's autumn

Christopher Morley hears the best and worst of Malvern's favourite son Read

Music and poetry beautifully balanced

The Bromsgrove Concerts maintain their reputation for high quality Read

Mighty peformance from legends

The Cleveland Orchestra, along with the CBSO Chorus, bring the very best out of Mahler Read

Smiles all round as Swan takes flight

Orchestra of the Swan impresses in its inaugural concert Read

Glorious pipes complete Town Hall's return

Thomas Trotter puts the new Town Hall organ through its paces. Read

Singers pushed to the limit

Ex Cathedra serve up a bumper bundle of song at the Town Hall Read