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
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