“one of the best non-professional orchestras
in the land”
The Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in the 1940s is one of the country’s leading non-professional symphony orchestras, with members from all walks of life throughout the Heart of England. It enjoys close links with both the Birmingham Conservatoire and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
The Orchestra is always happy to hear from prospective new members, supporters or sponsors.
More Infomation - other ways to get in touch with the orchestra, information on vacancies.
Future Concerts - this year's programme
Who's Who - conductors, players and the committee
Archives - the history of the orchestra and a database of performances
News
The recent (January 2008) concert by the BPO Big Band in Sutton Coldfield was a great success - “The band played magnificently ... and deserved the rapturous applause from the full-house audience.”
Our concert in October 2007 in Birmingham was praised by the Birmingham Post for its "energy and vivacity". There are also reviews of our concerts last season in October, December, February and June
Our programme for the current season is now available online
The BPO was featured playing Delius on Radio 3 Amateur Orchestra Showcase on Tuesday 3 October 2006 - available here - MP3 (4.1 mb)
The orchestra was saddened by the death of its Patron, Sir Malcolm Arnold last year. Our best wishes and condolences are offered to his family, and to Anthony Day, who has cared for him most faithfully over many years. Among many obituaries are those from the BBC, The Guardian and The Independent. See also the article in Commentary.
A number of old photographs and copies of programmes dating back to the 1940s have recently been donated to the orchestra by Roger Preston. Most of them are now available on the Archives and History pages. Any information about dates, venues or people in the photos would be gratefully received.
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