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The Midlands' Leading LGBTQ+ Orchestra

Upcoming Concert

Brahms' First

BGSO fills the CBSO Centre with Brahms's glorious Symphony No. 1. Preceded by Brahms's Tragic Overture and Dvořák's Symphonic Variations, this is a summer concert that will blast away any storm clouds and bring the dazzling sunshine! 

When

Sat 18 July

3pm

Programme

Brahms

Tragic Overture, Op. 81

Dvořák

Symphonic Variations, Op. 78

Brahms

Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68

Where

CBSO Centre

Birmingham,

B1 2LF

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View Our Latest Performance

Our March 2026 concert featured Ney Rosauro's sparkling Marimba Concerto No. 1, with soloist Andrew Woolcock absolutely dazzling our audience with his virtuosity. Sibelius's sweeping Symphony No. 2 was the second half of our programme. Watch our concert highlights video to enjoy some of the most epic moments!

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Current Vacancies

BGSO offers a welcoming orchestral environment that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. We currently have the following openings for new members to join the orchestra. If you would like to contribute to a vibrant cultural community and help promote diversity and visibility within classical music, please get in touch.

Open Seats:

Horn 1, 3 and 4

Trombone 1, 2 and 3

Bassoon 2

All String Instruments

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