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SUMMARY:FULLY BOOKED Barber Baby | A Regatta on the Grand Canal\, Venice
DESCRIPTION:Barber Baby | A Regatta on the Grand Canal\, Venice\nThursday 15 October\, 11am – 12noon \nThe Dome\, Bramall Music building \nFree; FULLY BOOKED \nExperience the magic of live music with your baby inspired by works from the Barber Collection. \nHop into your gondola and have a ball! Let Francesco Guardi’s A Regatta on the Grand Canal\, Venice sweep you up in the party atmosphere as we travel to Italy through music. \nEnjoy a varied mix of performers\, styles and instruments and revel in the vivid connection between art and music. With relaxed seating\, beanbags and foam mats – you can listen\, dance and enjoy the session in a welcoming environment. \nFrancesco Guardi\, A Regatta on the Grand Canal\, Venice (early 1780s)\nAccessibility \n\nThe Bramall music building has level access and power assisted doors\, with lifts to each floor. The Dome is on the third floor.\nThere is a cafe on the main floor\, by the entrance.\nThere are accessible toilets on the Lower Ground and Ground floor\nBaby change facilities are available on the Lower Ground floor. Quick change materials are available during the session in the Dome for anyone who needs them.\nFurther access details are available through AccessAble. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact learning@barber.org.uk \n\n\nPlease note we will have a professional photographer working at this event. If you and/or your little one don’t wish to appear in photos\, let a member of staff know at the door.
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/barber-baby-a-regatta-on-the-grand-canal-venice/
LOCATION:The Dome Theatre\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Barber Baby
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert | Lecture-Recital: Sea Songs
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Concert | Lecture-Recital: Sea Songs\nFriday 16 October 1–1.50pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\nFree \nCeri Owen piano\nGareth Brynmor John baritone \nStar baritone Gareth Brynmor John joins award-winning pianist\, academic\, and Head of Performance Ceri Owen for this lecture-recital exploring the sea as inspiration to generations of song composers. Featuring familiar and rarely-heard music by Edward Elgar\, Rebecca Clarke\, John Ireland\, Grace Williams\, Ralph Vaughan Williams\, Ina Boyle\, and more – a journey to sea in song! \nDue to unforseen circumstances Ceri Owen is no longer able to perform for this concert. Pianist Christopher Glynn will be joining Gareth Brynmor John to perform a programme of English Song: Nature\, Memory and the Passing of Time. \nHolst The Heart Worships\nFinzi Earth and Air and Rain\, Op.15 (Selection)\nVaughan Williams Four Poems by Fredegond Shove\nVaughan Williams The Sky Above the Roof\nFinzi Let us Garlands Bring\, Op.18 \n***** \nAdmission is FREE and unticketed.\nDoors open at 12.30pm. Please be prompt as admission of latecomers is at the discretion of the venue.\nFood is NOT permitted in the concert hall.\nNo mobile phones/devices during the performance. \n\nAccess Information\n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/seasongs/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T213000
DTSTAMP:20261009T150612Z
CREATED:20260617T133832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T150612Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Concert | In Echo with Horatio Clare
DESCRIPTION:Evening Concert | In Echo with Horatio Clare\nThe Salt Road\nWednesday 21 October 7.30–9.30pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\n£22.50\, £16.50 Barber Association\, £11.50 Concessions\, £6 Student/U18/ University Staff \nGawain Glenton cornetto/director\nBojan Čičić violin\nRachel Byrt viola\nEmily White alto and tenor sackbut\nWilliam Hunt violone\nSilas Wollston organ\nHoratio Clare reader \nThe ancient Salt Road between Lüneburg and Lübeck\, walked by Bach on his way to meet Buxtehude\, has existed beyond memory. It was a vital artery for transporting the ‘white gold’ upon which the wealth of the region depended. The music of these two towns is celebrated here in an evocative fusion of music and poetry\, of journeys real and imagined\, physical and spiritual. The programme brings together an eclectic combination of works from composers including JS Bach\, Dietrich Buxtehude\, Georg Böhm\, and Heinrich Schütz\, along with a new commission from organist Silas Wollston; performed by leading period instrument ensemble\, In Echo\, with readings from writer and broadcaster\, Horatio Clare. \nProgramme includes:\nJS Bach Canzona in D minor\, BWV 588\nWalter Mit fried und freud ich fahr dahin\, JWWV 27\nIsaac Innsbruck\, ich muss dich lassen\nSchütz So fahr ich hin zu Jesu Christ\, SWV 379\nBöhm Vater unser im Himmelreich\, IGB 24\nBuxtehude Ciacona in E minor\, BuxWv 160\nSilas Wollston White Gold \n***** \nBox Office \nTo book tickets please visit University of Birmingham Box Office\nOr call: 0121 414 4414 (Mon to Fri 10am-12pm) \n£22.50\, £16.50 Barber Association\, £11.50 Concessions\, £6 Student/U18/ University Staff\n(prices listed include booking fee) \n\nBarber Evening Concert ticket discount \nDiscount available when booking multiple concerts:\n2 concerts = 10% off\n3 concerts = 15% off\n4 concerts = 20% off\n5 or above = 30% off \n\nAccess Information \n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/inecho/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Evening Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261023T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T133847Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert | Oleg Shebeta-Dragan and Gunnar Mextorf
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Concert | Oleg Shebeta-Dragan and Gunnar Mextorf\nFriday 23 October 1–1.50pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\nFree \nUkrainian clarinettist\, Oleg Shebeta-Dragan joins us as part of his BBC New Generation Artist status\, a relationship which will also include a performance with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. In this performance with duo partner Gunnar Mextorf we hear the premiere of a work co-commissioned by the BBC and the Henry Barber Trust\, Evgeni Orkin’s Sonnet. \nFrancaix Tema con variazioni\nEvgeni Orkin Sonnet (world premiere)\nLutoslawski Dance preludes\nClarke Morpheus\, arr. for clarinet\nBernstein Sonata for clarinet and piano \nPlease arrive in good time as this concert is recorded live and latecomers will not be admitted. \n \n***** \nAdmission is FREE and unticketed.\nDoors open at 12.30pm. Please be prompt as admission of latecomers is at the discretion of the venue.\nFood is NOT permitted in the concert hall.\nNo mobile phones/devices during the performance. \n\nAccess Information\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors. A Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/olegshebetadragan/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260908T110700Z
CREATED:20260908T110700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T110700Z
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SUMMARY:Barber Family | The Big Draw
DESCRIPTION:Barber Family | The Big Draw\nWednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October\, 11am – 3pm \nDrop-in\, Free \nPerfect for children aged 4 – 10 and their grown-ups  \nCome together and make your mark on the Barber this October half term. While our building is closed for our transformation\, we’re taking the art outside. \nGrab some paint pens and let your imagination run wild as you decorate a special exhibition on our building’s hoardings. Scribble\, doodle and design without limits! \nThis event is part of the Campaign for Drawing’s ‘The Big Draw’ initiative. Don’t worry about bringing anything as free drawing materials will be provided from our outdoor art station\, accessed via steps from the Green Heart\, between the Watson Building and the Arts Building. \nWhen you arrive\, check in with us outside the Barber’s front entrance for directions. Note that our building is currently closed to the public. Nearest facilities are accessed in the Bramall Music Building or the Arts Building. \nThis project has been made possible with support from Chiel Construction. \nAccess information \n \n\nOur outdoor art station is accessed via steps from the Green Heart\, between the Watson Building and the Arts Building. (2)\nStaff will be stationed outside the Barber Institute of Fine Arts (1) for directions. Note that our building is currently closed to the public.\nNearest toilet facilities are accessed in the Bramall Music Building (4) or the Arts Building (3).\nNearest baby change facilities are in the Bramall Music Building (4)
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/barber-family-the-big-draw/
CATEGORIES:Barber Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T133917Z
CREATED:20260617T133917Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert | Michael Pandya\, Ruby Hughes and Elizaveta Ivanova
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Concert | Michael Pandya\, Ruby Hughes and Elizaveta Ivanova\nFriday 30 October 1–1.50pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\nFree \nThe first collaborative pianist to become a BBC New Generation Artist\, Michael Pandya has been awarded several prestigious prizes\, including the Pianist Prize at the Wigmore Hall International Song Competition. Michael is joined by soprano Ruby Hughes\, and flautist Elizaveta Ivanova for this lunchtime concert\, with a programme that includes the world premiere of a new work co-commissioned by the BBC and the Henry Barber Trust by Lisa Robertson. \nProgramme includes:\nHüe ‘Soir Païen’ from Chansons lointaines Crumb ‘Night’ from Three Early Songs\nBritten At the mid hour of night\nRavel La flûte enchantée\nDebussy Syrinx\nLisa Robertson New Work (world premiere) \nPlease arrive in good time as this concert is recorded live and latecomers will not be admitted. \n \n***** \nAdmission is FREE and unticketed.\nDoors open at 12.30pm. Please be prompt as admission of latecomers is at the discretion of the venue.\nFood is NOT permitted in the concert hall.\nNo mobile phones/devices during the performance. \n\nAccess Information\n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/michaelpandya/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T131000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261104T140000
DTSTAMP:20260930T145140Z
CREATED:20260930T145140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T145140Z
UID:49662-1793797800-1793800800@barber.org.uk
SUMMARY:Guest Concert | King Edward's Schools
DESCRIPTION:Guest Concert | King Edward’s Schools\nWednesday 4 November 1.10–2pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\nFree \nKing Edward’s School\nKing Edward VI High School for Girls \nJoin us for this lunchtime concert featuring a selection of the talented young musicians from King Edward’s School and King Edward VI High School for Girls. \n***** \nAdmission is FREE and unticketed.\nDoors open at 12.30pm. Please be prompt as admission of latecomers is at the discretion of the venue.\nFood is NOT permitted in the concert hall.\nNo mobile phones/devices during the performance. \n\nAccess Information\n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/kingedwards/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260916T083719Z
CREATED:20260817T114737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T083719Z
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SUMMARY:FULLY BOOKED Barber Baby | Snowdon
DESCRIPTION:Barber Baby | Snowdon\nThursday 5 November\, 11am – 12noon \nThe Dome\, Bramall Music building \nFree; FULLY BOOKED \nExperience the magic of live music with your baby inspired by works from the Barber Collection. \nLet’s scale the heights together on a musical journey inspired by David Cox’s Snowdon. A mountain lake will be the perfect destination for our very own musical picnic! \nEnjoy a varied mix of performers\, styles and instruments and revel in the vivid connection between art and music. With relaxed seating\, beanbags and foam mats – you can listen\, dance and enjoy the session in a welcoming environment. \nSnowdon (1853)\, David Cox\nAccessibility \n\nThe Bramall music building has level access and power assisted doors\, with lifts to each floor. The Dome is on the third floor.\nThere is a cafe on the main floor\, by the entrance.\nThere are accessible toilets on the Lower Ground and Ground floor\nBaby change facilities are available on the Lower Ground floor. Quick change materials are available during the session in the Dome for anyone who needs them.\nFurther access details are available through AccessAble. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact learning@barber.org.uk \n\nPlease note we will have a professional photographer working at this event. If you and/or your little one don’t wish to appear in photos\, let a member of staff know at the door.
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/barber-baby-snowdon/
LOCATION:The Dome Theatre\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Barber Baby
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T134017Z
CREATED:20260617T134017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T134017Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert | Lachrimae
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Concert | Lachrimae\nFriday 6 November 1–1.50pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\nFree \nLachrimae: The Lute Music of John Dowland and JS Bach \nSamrat Majumder classical guitar \nSamrat Majumder is a Scottish-Indian classical guitarist who is taking the classical world by storm. He studied at the Robert Schumann Hochschule\, Düsseldorf\, and holds a MMus from Royal Conservatoire in the Hague\, a BMus from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, and has won first prize in numerous competitions across Europe. \nDowland Three Fancies\nBach Lute Suite No.1\, BWV 996\nArthur Keegan New Work (YCAT Commission)\nTrad. Scottish Lute Manuscripts\nDowland Three Songs \n \n***** \nAdmission is FREE and unticketed.\nDoors open at 12.30pm. Please be prompt as admission of latecomers is at the discretion of the venue.\nFood is NOT permitted in the concert hall.\nNo mobile phones/devices during the performance. \n\nAccess Information\n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/lachrimae/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260918T151807Z
CREATED:20260617T133956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T151807Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert | The Purcell School
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Concert | The Purcell School\nFriday 13 November 1–1.50pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\nFree \nCome along to hear the next generation of classical music artists! A selection of talented students from The Purcell School for young musicians join us for a lunchtime concert centred around Mozart’s popular Serenade for winds\, performed by The Purcell School Wind Octet. \nPoulenc Sonata for Two Clarinets\, FP 7\nMozart Serenade No.12 in C minor\, K388\nFarrenc Allegro from Sextet in C minor for winds and piano\, Op.40\n \n***** \nAdmission is FREE and unticketed.\nDoors open at 12.30pm. Please be prompt as admission of latecomers is at the discretion of the venue.\nFood is NOT permitted in the concert hall.\nNo mobile phones/devices during the performance. \n\nAccess Information\n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/purcellschool/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T133751Z
CREATED:20260617T133751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T133751Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert | Clare Hammond – piano
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Concert | Clare Hammond – piano\nFriday 20 November 1–1.50pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\nFree \nOne of the most formidable pianists of her generation\, Clare Hammond is a regular guest at festivals and in concert halls across the UK. A performer with great poise\, renowned for her communication and expressiveness\, Hammond’s programme includes a new work commissioned by Presteigne Festival and Wigmore Hall by Emma-Ruth Richards. \nBonis Femmes de légende: Desdémona and Mélisande\nMichael Zev Gordon Diary Pieces 2021\, set 2\nCarwithen Sonatina\nEmma-Ruth Richards Three Études (Joint Presteigne Festival/Wigmore Hall commission)\nRavel Sonatine \n\n \n***** \nAdmission is FREE and unticketed.\nDoors open at 12.30pm. Please be prompt as admission of latecomers is at the discretion of the venue.\nFood is NOT permitted in the concert hall.\nNo mobile phones/devices during the performance. \n\nAccess Information\n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/clarehammond/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T133736Z
CREATED:20260617T133736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T133736Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert | Dichterliebe
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Concert | Dichterliebe\nFriday 27 November 1–1.50pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\nFree \nHelen Charlston soprano\nSholto Kynoch piano \nIn 2023\, Helen Charlston and Sholto Kynoch premiered Knight’s Dream\, a brilliantly inventive new cycle by Héloïse Werner that was conceived as a companion piece for Schumann’s Dichterliebe. The concert received rave reviews in The Times and The Observer\, the latter describing it as ‘a triumphant recital’. Helen and Sholto have subsequently recorded the programme on the BIS label and celebrate the release of this album with another performance of this exceptional pairing of works. \nHéloïse Werner Knight’s Dream\nSchumann Dichterliebe\, Op.48 \n\n \n***** \nAdmission is FREE and unticketed.\nDoors open at 12.30pm. Please be prompt as admission of latecomers is at the discretion of the venue.\nFood is NOT permitted in the concert hall.\nNo mobile phones/devices during the performance. \n\nAccess Information\n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/dichterliebe/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T133721Z
CREATED:20260617T133721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T133721Z
UID:49270-1796389200-1796392800@barber.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert | Fidelio Trio
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Concert | Fidelio Trio\nFriday 4 December 1–1.50pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\nFree \nDarragh Morgan violin\nTim Gill cello\nMary Dullea piano \nOne of the UK’s most acclaimed piano trios\, Fidelio Trio join us for this lunchtime performance with a programme that includes Michael Zev Gordon’s In the Middle of things\, a work commissioned by the trio and premiered with us a number of years ago. Their relationship with Michael (University of Birmingham Professor of Composition) continues as they give this concert following a workshop with Department of Music composition students. \nMichael Zev Gordon In the Middle of things\nJudith Weir Piano Trio Two\nTunde Jegede Songs of the Eternal\nPhilip Glass Head On \n***** \nAdmission is FREE and unticketed.\nDoors open at 12.30pm. Please be prompt as admission of latecomers is at the discretion of the venue.\nFood is NOT permitted in the concert hall.\nNo mobile phones/devices during the performance. \n\nAccess Information\n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/fideliotrio/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260817T150930Z
CREATED:20260617T133652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T150930Z
UID:49274-1796994000-1796997600@barber.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Concert | Stephen Upshaw and Huw Watkins
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Concert | Stephen Upshaw and Huw Watkins\nFriday 11 December 1–1.50pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\nFree \nOur autumn term lunchtime concerts conclude with a performance from two leading chamber musicians\, violist Stephen Upshaw\, and pianist and composer Huw Watkins. The duo joins us having given a composition workshop with music students last year\, and their programme includes two solo works by Huw alongside a new work by Professor of Composition\, Michael Zev Gordon. \nHuw Watkins Three Postcards for solo viola\nSchumann Märchenbilder\nWatkins Prayer for solo piano\nMichael Zev Gordon New Work \n***** \nAdmission is FREE and unticketed.\nDoors open at 12.30pm. Please be prompt as admission of latecomers is at the discretion of the venue.\nFood is NOT permitted in the concert hall.\nNo mobile phones/devices during the performance. \n\nAccess Information\n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/stephenupshaw/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260916T083922Z
CREATED:20260817T114845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T083922Z
UID:49523-1797505200-1797508800@barber.org.uk
SUMMARY:FULLY BOOKED Barber Baby | Ludlow Castle\, from the North West\, with the River Teme
DESCRIPTION:Barber Baby | Ludlow Castle\, from the North West\, with the River Teme\nThursday 17 December\, 11am – 12noon \nThe Dome\, Bramall Music Building \nFree; FULLY BOOKED \nExperience the magic of live music with your baby inspired by works from the Barber Collection. \nCome on a gentle river journey with JMW Turner’s Castle Ludlow\, from the North West\, with the River Teme. Let’s drift past cows\, underneath bridges and towards a mighty castle! \nEnjoy a varied mix of performers\, styles and instruments and revel in the vivid connection between art and music. With relaxed seating\, beanbags and foam mats – you can listen\, dance and enjoy the session in a welcoming environment. \nLudlow Castle\, from the North West\, with the River Teme (around 1800)\, Joseph Mallord William Turner\nAccessibility \n\nThe Bramall music building has level access and power assisted doors\, with lifts to each floor. The Dome is on the third floor.\nThere is a cafe on the main floor\, by the entrance.\nThere are accessible toilets on the Lower Ground and Ground floor\nBaby change facilities are available on the Lower Ground floor. Quick change materials are available during the session in the Dome for anyone who needs them.\nFurther access details are available through AccessAble. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact learning@barber.org.uk 
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/barber-baby-ludlow-castle-from-the-north-west-with-the-river-teme/
LOCATION:The Dome Theatre\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Barber Baby
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270127T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270127T213000
DTSTAMP:20260619T093637Z
CREATED:20260619T093637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T093637Z
UID:49303-1801078200-1801085400@barber.org.uk
SUMMARY:Evening Concert | Borodin Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Evening Concert | Borodin Quartet\nWednesday 27 January 7.30–9.30pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\n£22.50\, £16.50 Barber Association\, £11.50 Concessions\, £6 Student/U18/ University Staff \nHaydn Quartet in E-flat\, Op.33\, No.2\, ‘The Joke’\nDebussy Quartet in G minor\, Op.10\nShostakovich Quartet No.2 in A\, Op.68 \n***** \nBox Office \nTo book tickets please visit University of Birmingham Box Office\nOr call: 0121 414 4414 (Mon to Fri 10am-12pm) \n£22.50\, £16.50 Barber Association\, £11.50 Concessions\, £6 Student/U18/ University Staff\n(prices listed include booking fee) \n\nBarber Evening Concert ticket discount \nDiscount available when booking multiple concerts:\n2 concerts = 10% off\n3 concerts = 15% off\n4 concerts = 20% off\n5 or above = 30% off \n\nAccess Information \n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/borodinquartet/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270210T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260619T093612Z
CREATED:20260619T093612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T093612Z
UID:49307-1802287800-1802295000@barber.org.uk
SUMMARY:Evening Concert | Paul Lewis – piano
DESCRIPTION:Evening Concert | Paul Lewis – piano\nWednesday 10 February 7.30–9.30pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\n£22.50\, £16.50 Barber Association\, £11.50 Concessions\, £6 Student/U18/ University Staff \nMozart Piano Sonata No.6 in D\, K284\nMendelssohn Variations sérieuses\, Op.54\nCopland Piano Variations (1930)\nMozart Piano Sonata No.11 in A\, K331 \n***** \nBox Office \nTo book tickets please visit University of Birmingham Box Office\nOr call: 0121 414 4414 (Mon to Fri 10am-12pm) \n£22.50\, £16.50 Barber Association\, £11.50 Concessions\, £6 Student/U18/ University Staff\n(prices listed include booking fee) \n\nBarber Evening Concert ticket discount \nDiscount available when booking multiple concerts:\n2 concerts = 10% off\n3 concerts = 15% off\n4 concerts = 20% off\n5 or above = 30% off \n\nAccess Information \n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/paullewis/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Lunchtime Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T093522Z
CREATED:20260619T093522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T093522Z
UID:49313-1803495600-1803502800@barber.org.uk
SUMMARY:Evening Concert | Fantasia Orchestra: ‘British Isles’
DESCRIPTION:Evening Concert | Fantasia Orchestra: ‘British Isles’\nWednesday 24 February 7–9pm \nElgar Concert Hall\, Bramall\n£22.50\, £16.50 Barber Association\, £11.50 Concessions\, £6 Student/U18/ University Staff \nFeat. Guy Johnston cello\nDame Sheila Hancock narrator \nFantasia Orchestra team up with British cellist Guy Johnston and Dame Sheila Hancock for a programme that celebrates the British Isles and interweaves classical\, folk\, pop and rock into an eclectic and audience-friendly programme. \nThey’ll perform John Dowland\, James Macmillan\, Huw Watkins\, Karl Jenkins\, Edward Elgar alongside George Harrison\, Fairport Convention\, Hozier and Cat Stevens – all interlaced with contextual poetry and prose read by leading lady Dame Sheila Hancock. \n***** \nBox Office \nTo book tickets please visit University of Birmingham Box Office\nOr call: 0121 414 4414 (Mon to Fri 10am-12pm) \n£22.50\, £16.50 Barber Association\, £11.50 Concessions\, £6 Student/U18/ University Staff\n(prices listed include booking fee) \n\nBarber Evening Concert ticket discount \nDiscount available when booking multiple concerts:\n2 concerts = 10% off\n3 concerts = 15% off\n4 concerts = 20% off\n5 or above = 30% off \n\nAccess Information \n\nThe Elgar Concert Hall is located in The Bramall Music Building. The Bramall Music Building has a café\, level access\, accessible toilets\, baby changing facilities\, and power assisted doors.\nA Changing Places toilet is also available in the nearby Main Library building.\nFor full information visit AccessAble – Your Accessibility Guide
URL:https://barber.org.uk/event/fantasiaorchestra/
LOCATION:Elgar Concert Hall\, Bramall Music Building\, University of Birmingham\, Edgbaston\, B15 2TT
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Barber Evening Concerts
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