From the archives . . . . images of the BPO over seventy years to the sound of Elgar's Serenade for Strings from a concert conducted by E David Ludlow in 1950.
The Birmingham Philharmonic Concerto Prize
The BPO Concerto Prize (formerly the Ludlow Philharmonic Concerto Prize) is a competition for solo performers organised and staged by the Birmingham Conservatoire in association with the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra. Read more
Members of the BPO were invited to take part in Channel 5's The Gadget Show, testing new and strange musical devices. The programme was broadcast on Monday 8 November 2010 at 20.00. In the photo are Gillian Whiting and Julien Guillamat (cello), Julie Nash (violin) and Geoff Cutler (viola). Photo by Geoff Cutler.
The orchestra is pleased to annouce the appointment of Richard Laing as Associate Conductor. Richard has enjoyed a close relationship with the orchestra for several years, conducting concerts in Birmingham Town Hall, Adrian Boult Hall and Leominster Priory as well as in Sutton Coldfield and Warwick, and leading the memorable performances of Mahler's "Resurrection" Symphony in 2007.
Special congratulations to our Patron, the
ianist Peter Donohoe who was awarded a
CBE in the New Year Honours List 2010. Peter discussed his recent performances of Ravel's Concerto for the Left Hand with the BPO in a recent article in the Birmingham Post -“I don’t regard the main issue to be whether or not the musicians concerned are amateur or professional. It’s more important that they’re genuinely interested and committed to music."
Founded in the early years of the second world war to raise money for war charities, the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra received its present title in 1941. It retained its vigour at the cessation of hostilities and remains one of the country’s best amateur orchestras, drawing its members from all walks of life throughout the West Midlands.
Music Director Michael Lloyd
The orchestra is pleased to annouce the appointment of 
