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Jazz Diary: Genius of Toumani Diabate live in Birmingham Nov 03 2011

I realise this column is supposed to restrict itself to so-called jazz music, but there are some musicians who transcend mere genre with their genius, and one of them is Toumani Diabate.Read

Review: CBSO Youth Orchestra, at Symphony Hall Nov 03 2011

And if you’d been listening with your eyes closed on Sunday you would have been convinced that you were hearing one of the finest professional outfits around, with tight ensemble, flawless intonation and limitless depths of tone.Read

The Specials attracting a new generation Oct 28 2011

The legendary ska band's enduring quality is proving attractive to a new generation. Andy Coleman met them.Read

Traditional schooling for Baibe Skride Oct 28 2011

Christopher Morley speaks to violinist Baibe Skride about life at the CBSO and growing up with conductor Andris Nelsons.Read

Review: Orchestra of the Swan, at Birmingham Town Hall Oct 28 2011

It was ironic that the Orchestra of the Swan should have chosen to launch its fourth season at Birmingham Town Hall with two of Delius’ steamily perfumed orchestral miniatures on what turned out to be the coldest day of the autumn thus far.Read

Review: Duke Bluebeard's Castle, Philharmonia Orchestra at Symphony Hall Oct 28 2011

Bartok’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle already bursts with imagery thanks to its fantastic story.Read

Review: La Serenissima, at St Augustine's Church, Edgbaston Oct 28 2011

A programme of wall-to-wall Vivaldi attracted an encouragingly large audience to the splendid St Augustine’s Church on a very cold night, to enjoy performances from the period-instrument band La Serenissima which were sprightly and lively, crisply delivered.Read

Review: CBSO, at Symphony Hall Oct 28 2011

Young Armenian pianist Nareh Arghamanyan will have been so excited at the prospect of performing with one of the world’s greatest orchestras, but in the event this proved something of a disappointment.Read

Review: Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra, at Adrian Boult Hall Oct 28 2011

I doubt I’ve ever heard a better concert from certainly one of the finest non-professional orchestras in the land, and I know I’ve heard few better performances of Mahler’s Sixth Symphony than the one the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra delivered on Sunday afternoon. Read

Jazz Diary: Add Asian spice to the mix Oct 27 2011

One of the most creative and distinctive new strands in British jazz over the last few years has been the consolidation of a strong crossover between jazz and Asian music.Read

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds to play Birmingham NIA Oct 24 2011

Noel Gallagher is to play the Birmingham National Indoor Arena next year as part of his High Flying Birds tour. Read

Photographic exhibitions capture the essence of the 1960s and 70s Oct 21 2011

Two new photographic exhibitions capture stars of stage and screen in different lights, writes Jon Perks.Read

Sir John Tomlinson takes Wagner to deeper levels Oct 21 2011

The industrial community of his childhood brought music alive for the our greatest Wagnerian bass, writes Christopher Morley.Read

Review: Dudley International Piano Competition, at Dudley Concert Hall Oct 21 2011

The finals of the 32nd Dudley International Piano Competition proved a glittering occasion, bringing back the CBSO to the tremendous acoustic, immediate and straight, of what we still remember as Dudley Town Hall, and attracting a crowd of nearly 100 last-minute audience-members queuing to buy tickets atthe door. No town can afford to ignore a boost such as this, and I trust the local municipal fathers will be taking this success on board.Read

Jazz Diary: Birmingham Jazz back with Meadow and Led Bib Oct 20 2011

After what seems like an awfully long time, Birmingham Jazz finally gets fully into gear this week with a prestige double bill on Saturday, the first of the new Jazz Club season on Wednesday and collaboration with the Supersonic Festival on Sunday.Read

Review: Roger McGuinn, at Birmingham Town Hall Oct 19 2011

Roger McGuinn may forever be associated with cover versions but nobody should forget how good the Byrds were in their own right. Read

Mike Skinner lines up final gig for The Streets Oct 19 2011

Birmingham musician Mike Skinner is set to play his final gig as The Streets at Butlins holiday camp in Skegness.Read

UB40 members declared bankrupt at county court Oct 17 2011

Four members of Birmingham reggae band UB40 are now officially penniless.Read

Review: Rihanna, at LG Arena, Birmingham Oct 17 2011

Rihanna has a back catalogue of songs to make this Loud tour worth remembering for her talent, not her writhing. Read

The Enid are in tune with their fans Oct 14 2011

A symbiotic relationship with its fans keeps rock group The Enid thriving. Andy Coleman finds out why.Read

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