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A history of one of the world’s foremost period-instrument
ensembles, on the eve of its fiftieth anniversary
Over a century of history, the City of Birmingham Symphony
Orchestra has taken different names and forms. It has weathered
war, recession and social change, evolving from a part-time
municipal ensemble into a symphony orchestra with a worldwide
reputation. But throughout it all, the CBSO has been Birmingham's
orchestra - the musical embodiment of one of the world's great
cities, in all its ambition, complexity and diversity. In its
centenary year, Forward: 100 Years of the City of Birmingham
Symphony Orchestra celebrates a truly pioneering institution, at
home and abroad.; The CBSO's list of `firsts' is striking: the
first major orchestra to present children's concerts, the first to
appoint permanent education staff, a pioneer in its attitude to
female musicians and management, and a globally recognised example
of the power of the arts to drive urban renewal. Each of its
conductors brought something new, from the quiet determination of
Leslie Heward and the rejuvenating energy of George Weldon to the
revolutionary transformation of the Simon Rattle years, and the
bold new vision of Sakari Oramo, Andris Nelsons, and Mirga
Grazinyte-Tyla.; But the CBSO's history extends far beyond the
concert platform, embracing Edward Elgar and Neville Chamberlain;
Jean Sibelius and Benjamin Britten; rock bands, film scores and
Bollywood legends. Through tragedies and triumphs, gruelling tours
and an unwavering commitment to new music and new audiences, the
orchestra has survived and thrived, taking as its watchword
Birmingham's own motto: Forward. This is its story.
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