University Music & Concerts at University of Birmingham

29/05/2026

What a pleasure to hear Elgar being played in his eponymous concert hall!

In today’s concert, violinist Nathan Amaral and pianist George Rowley performed a wonderful programme inspired by their heritage, featuring a gorgeous Bach-inspired aria by Villa-Lobos and Elgar’s stunning Violin Sonata in E minor.

Next week’s lunchtime concert is set to be an exciting one: we’ll be joined by Gawain Glenton Music and Kinga Ujszaszi - violin from In Echo as they showcase a battle between the cornetto and the violin!

28/05/2026

Sometimes we forget how lucky we are with facilities like these! Great to have The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in today!

28/05/2026

Last night's concert was absolutely spectacular!

In the final Barber Evening Concert of the 25/26 season, Solomon's Knot treated us to an evening of glorious Bach cantatas (sung completely off-copy 🤯), transporting us back to 1726.

We may be nearing the end of the Barber Concert season, but our Summer Festival of Music is just around the corner! Head to our linktree for info on all the exciting concerts we've got coming up: https://linktr.ee/UniversityMusic

25/05/2026

📢‼️ FREE EVENT!

Ahead of BCMG's Still Life concert featuring his Sound Investment commission "…and other spirits", composer George Lewis will deliver a free public lecture at University of Birmingham.

Promising a fascinating insight into his distinctive musical voice, the Columbia University professor will explore the relationship between human and machine subjectivities in his 2024 composition "The Reincarnation of Blind Tom" for orchestra, saxophone and AI pianist.

📍 Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham
📅 Friday 19 June, 2pm
🎟️ Book now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-reincarnation-of-blind-tom-music-machines-and-subjectivity-tickets-1988079510333

22/05/2026

Today we were treated to a spectacular lecture-recital exploring the long tradition of art song in Wales!

Ceri Owen, our Head of Performance here at UoB, delved into the country’s rich history with the help of contralto Jess Dandy, who beautifully performed a programme of songs in the Welsh language.

Next week we are thrilled to be welcoming YCAT violinist Nathan Amaral and pianist George Rowley – don’t miss it!

15/05/2026

What a treat to hear the fabulous Richard Jenkinson and Alexander Boyd in today’s lunchtime concert!

They presented a gorgeous programme of beautifully played Brahms and Debussy sonatas.

Come back next week for a programme of Welsh song performed by Jess Dandy and Ceri Owen!

13/05/2026

Two weeks until we welcome the fabulous Solomon's Knot!

Join the group as they celebrate Bach's final church cantatas 300 years after they were written, complete with their 17-piece period instrument orchestra.

🎟️ Tickets start from £6 and can be purchased here: https://www.quaytickets.com/uobboxoffice/en-GB/shows/solomon's%20knot/events
🚨 Music students and University Music members can claim their free ticket by emailing [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you in the Elgar Concert Hall at 7:30pm!

12/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that James Llewelyn Jones has been appointed as University Chorus Director and brings a wealth of community chorus experience to this exciting role. Welcome to the team, James!

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University Music are pleased to welcome James Llewellyn Jones as the new Director of University Chorus.

12/05/2026

We are looking forward to hosting these fantastically talented singers later in the year!

Come and be inspired by the talented young singers from the NCCGB in their summer concert!

Following two week-long residential courses, the four choirs - with singers aged 9-19 - will sing music from sacred to secular, ancient to modern and everything in between. Musical direction by Dan Ludford-Thomas.

📆 Saturday 8 August
⏰ 3.30pm
📍 Aston Webb Great Hall, University of Birmingham

08/05/2026

A stunning concert from Theano Papadaki Soprano and Oxford Song director Sholto Kynoch today – with an exciting surprise feature! 🎻

The pair performed a vibrant programme of lesser-known Greek, Spanish, and Italian song which brought some sunshine to the Elgar Concert Hall.

Be sure to come along next week for a beautiful programme of Brahms and Debussy performed by cellist Richard Jenkinson and pianist Alexander Boyd!

01/05/2026

A phenomenal lunchtime concert from Tomos Boyles to kick off our summer Barber concert series! 🌟

Presenting a programme of Bach, Chopin, Debussy and Rachmaninoff, Tomos played to an enchanted audience in the Elgar Concert Hall today 👏

Come along next week to hear our termly collaboration with Oxford Song, as we welcome Greek soprano Theano Papadaki Soprano and accompanist Sholto Kynoch 🤩