City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Since the inaugural concert of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Edward Elgar in 1920, the orchestra has gone from strength to strength and gained a world-class reputation. The CSBO performs around a hundred and thirty concerts a year, touring extensively both in the UK and internationally.
Hilton Birmingham Bromsgrove
Enjoy the comfort and luxury of the Hilton Birmingham Bromsgrove during your stay, a 4Q rated hotel located 12 miles from the centre of Birmingham.
World-famous conductor Carl Davis
Arrivals in February will enjoy an evening of music from Oscar-winning films led by this world-famous conductor. American-born Carl Davis has had a long and glittering career and made significant contributions to both film and television music in the roles of composer, conductor and arranger.
Host Carol Ann Wells
Carol Anne Wells studied piano, singing and oboe at The Royal College of Music. An accomplished pianist and entertainer in both classical and light music, she has given recitals at London's South Bank, Barbican Halls and the Royal Albert Hall.
Host Robert Habermann
Robert has worked and toured in the USA after being discovered and subsequently perfoming with, the lengendary American singing star Margaret Whiting and winning Best International Performer 1994 from the prestigious Manhattan Association of Cabarets. In the UK his nation-wide theatre performances include appearances at many of London's top venues, the Royal Albert Hall, Purcell Room, 100 Club and the Prince Edward Theatre to name a few.

Hotel highlights

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Since the inaugural concert of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Edward Elgar in 1920, the orchestra has gone from strength to strength and gained a world-class reputation. The CSBO performs around a hundred and thirty concerts a year, touring extensively both in the UK
and internationally.

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

A CBSO concert
Two in-house shows including a guest artist
A music talk and pre-concert briefing
An excursion to Elgar's birthplace
Music host and Saga representative
Porterage at your hotel
Cancellation cover

Please call
0800 096 0084
for latest availability

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Birmingham, England

Customer reviews

It's always a thrill when a great symphony orchestra performs contemporary music on a grand scale in the stunning Symphony Hall, especially when it features foremost conductors and soloists. Choose to indulge in either the music of Oscar winning films, Andrew Lloyd Webber classics or Hollywood greats. During this holiday, you'll also enjoy two in-house song and piano shows with your music host and a guest artist, and visit Elgar's birthplace.

Your programme

You can choose from the following arrival dates. The orchestral performance takes place on the Friday evening at Symphony Hall.

Arrivals February, 2013
A Night at the Oscars: Roll out the red carpet for an evening of music from Oscar-winning films, led by world famous conductor Carl Davis. Concert will include memorable soundtracks from the golden age of film to the triumphant King's Speech and the enigmatic Black Swan.

Arrivals March, 2013
The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber: Celebrate the work of Britain's most successful theatre composer, including all the best-loved songs from Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita and Aspects of Love, performed by some of the West End's brightest talents.

Arrivals April, 2013
Can't Help Singing: This toast to Hollywood's leading ladies, including Judy Garland, Julie Andrews and Barbara Streisand, features classics from The Sound of Music, White Christmas, Carousel and many more performed by Broadway vocalist Kim Criswell.

Arrivals June, 2013
Ol' Blue Eyes: Gary Williams has been hailed as the next best thing to Frank Sinatra, and his spectacular tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes features such hits as Let's Face the Music and Dance, Come Fly With Me and I've Got You Under
My Skin.

During the holiday your host will give an illustrated welcome talk, a pre-concert briefing and perform two in-house shows - Magic of the Musicals and Stars of Stage and Screen - accompanied by a guest artist.

Birmingham Symphony Hall

Host details

Please call
0800 096 0084
for latest availability