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Movie and music experience Polar comes to Birmingham Dec 16 2011

Diane Parkes speaks to a environmental film-maker about close encounters with inquisitive bears and a walrus – and the pressing need to protect a precious ecosystem from global warming. Read

Beethoven's 9th - a triumph of deception Dec 16 2011

Christopher Morley reflects on how Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premiere was a slap in the face for London.Read

Review: Messiah, City of Birmingham Choir, at Symphony Hall Dec 16 2011

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During a chorus rehearsal for Messiah Sir Malcolm Sargent once remarked to a soprano, “I can’t see you, Madam, which means you won’t be able to see me.”Read

Review: Halesowen Orchestra, at Cornbow Hall, Halesowen Dec 16 2011

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Founded 25 years ago, the Halesowen Orchestra is a happy orchestra.Read

Review: The Sixteen, at Birmingham Town Hall Dec 16 2011

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Even the most ardent fan of festive music can suffer from Christmas carol fatigue at this time of year.Read

Jazz Diary: Tradition and nostalgia sets festive tone Dec 15 2011

The Christmas season is one of nostalgia and tradition, and this week’s jazz acquires that festive tone, with lots of new twists on looking back.Read

Different seasonal offerings for a classical Christmas Dec 09 2011

Christopher Morley chooses some less obvious Christmas compositions often overlooked in favour of the 'blockbusters'.Read

Review: CBSO conducted by Robert Spano, at Symphony Hall Dec 09 2011

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Taking up the CBSO where Louis Fremaux had left it, Simon Rattle described it as “the best French orchestra in the land”.Read

Review: Birmingham Ensemble, at Adrian Boult Hall Dec 09 2011

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Sit back and enjoy! What better than lovely music played on a cold Sunday for friends and by friend? The true definition of chamber music. It was delightful to hear Peter Thomas (15 years as leader of the CBSO) heading the Birmingham Ensemble – what a treat.Read

Review: Birmingham Schools' Symphony Orchestra, at Adrian Boult Hall Dec 09 2011

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One has to keep remembering that this is an orchestra consisting of school pupils – not students or keen adults but young people, often with other equally demanding interests.Read

Review: The Orchestra Of St John, at St John's Church, Bromsgrove Dec 09 2011

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This was the debut concert of a brand-new orchestra formed with the laudable aim of allowing student musicians the opportunity to learn from playing alongside seasoned professionals, and it deserves to do well.Read

Review: Thomas Trotter/CBSO, at Symphony Hall, Birmingham Dec 08 2011

Poul Ruders’ Symphony No.4 proved a winner on so many counts, not least because it made good use of Symphony Hall’s fabulous organ.Read

Jazz Diary: Flashmob at the Yardbird Dec 08 2011

* JA flashmob is the name for an organised but seemingly spontaneous mass arts event in a public place. Flashmob is also the name of Cornish guitarist Ryan Williams’ band with Rory Simmons on trumpet, Will Collier on bass and Nick Smalley on drums.Read

Rock royalty Status Quo bring seasonal bash to Birmingham Dec 02 2011

From Butlins to Buckingham Palace – it has been quite a journey for rockers-turned-family favourites Status Quo.Read

Review: Concert Fantastique, Martin Fröst/CBSO, at Symphony Hall, Birmingham Dec 02 2011

Martin Fröst’s technical wizardry and engagingly extrovert musical personality make him the ideal interpreter of Swedish composer Rolf Martinsson’s Concert Fantastique Read

Ex Cathedra to reissue its Vivaldi CD after securing rights to recording Dec 01 2011

Birmingham choral group Ex Cathedra has seen its first CD Vivaldi Vespers re-issued after regaining the rights from the now defunct ASV Gaudeamus label.Read

Review: Australian Chamber Orchestra, at Symphony Hall, Birmingham Dec 01 2011

This wonderful concert had more riches than a fat-cat banker’s bonus. The programme was a long one, but what joys it provided. Read

Review: Royal Ballet Sinfonia, at Birmingham Cathedral Dec 01 2011

An interesting collaborative evening as the Royal Ballet Sinfonia joined with the Birmingham Cathedral Choir consisting of boys, girls and men. Read

Review: Orchestra Of The Swan, at Birmingham Town Hall Dec 01 2011

A near-packed Town Hall audience struggled through the Frankfurt Christmas market to enjoy a programme which brought us all back to England in summertimeRead

Jazz Diary: Heavy sounds of Husk and Meatfeast at the Hare & Hounds Dec 01 2011

Look in the record collections of the young whizz kids emerging from the jazz schools these days and you are just as likely to find albums by Cannibal Corpse or Napalm Death as ones by John Coltrane and Miles Davis.Read

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