Dance
The CBSO at New Street Station
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
- Under 90 mins
- Early finish
- Date
- Fri, 28 Aug 2026
- Time
- 17:00 · 1h 0m
- Venue
- New Street Station
- City
- Birmingham
- Conductor
- Jack Lovell-Huckle
- Tickets
- See booking site
You'll be taken to the ensemble's official site.
Summary
Jack Lovell-Huckle conducts the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a programme of rhythmic orchestral excerpts from film and stage at New Street Station.
Why it's fantastic
Expect the unexpected as a full orchestra transforms your daily commute into a cinematic spectacle right on the station concourse. From the high-stakes drama of Star Wars to the instantly recognisable thrill of the William Tell Overture, this hour-long burst of energy is the perfect way to experience world-class music for free.
Programme
- 01Gershwin: Strike up the Band
- 02John Williams: Duel of the Fates from The Phantom Menace
- 03Ronan Hardiman: Lord of the Dance
- 04A.R. Rahman: Jai Ho
- 05Copland: Hoe-Down from Rodeo
- 06Orff: Carmina Burana: O Fortuna
- 07Klaus Badelt: Pirates of Caribbean
- 08Rossini: William Tell Overture
- 09Beethoven: Symphony No.9: Ode to Joy (excerpt)
