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] was the orchestra's first chief conductor. ] was chief conductor from 1924 to 1930. The CBO became a full-time organisation in 1944, changing its name to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in 1948. Chief conductors since then included Rudolf Schwarz, the composer ], Boult in an emergency return for a season after Panufnik's sudden resignation, Hugo Rignold and Louis Frémaux. During this time, the orchestra made recordings and gave regular concerts. ] was the orchestra's first chief conductor. ] was chief conductor from 1924 to 1930. The CBO became a full-time organisation in 1944, changing its name to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in 1948. Chief conductors since then included Rudolf Schwarz, the composer ], Boult in an emergency return for a season after Panufnik's sudden resignation, Hugo Rignold and Louis Frémaux. During this time, the orchestra made recordings and gave regular concerts.


The CBSO began to gain greater international renown after ] became chief conductor in 1980. Under him, the orchestra increased its recording profile and became one of the leading ensembles in Europe, and gained a name for its interpretations of late ] and 20th century works, especially those of ] and ]. During this period, the orchestra moved from ] to a new home venue, ], inside Birmingham's ]. The nearby ], a converted factory, houses management offices, rehearsal facilities, and is a concert venue in its own right, for more intimate performances. The CBSO Youth Orchestra has been affiliated with the CBSO since 2004.<ref>{{cite news | author=Christopher Morley | title=CBSO's future in safe hands | url=http://www.birminghampost.net/life-leisure-birmingham-guide/birmingham-culture/classical-music-birmingham/2007/11/29/cbso-s-future-in-safe-hands-65233-20180743/ | work=Birmingham Post | date=29 November 2007 | accessdate=23 January 2009}}</ref> The CBSO began to gain greater international renown after ] became chief conductor in 1980. Under him, the orchestra increased its recording profile and became one of the leading ensembles in Europe, and gained a name for its interpretations of late ] and 20th century works, especially those of ] and ]. During this period, the orchestra moved from ] to a new home venue, ], inside Birmingham's ]. The nearby ], a converted factory, houses management offices, rehearsal facilities, and is a concert venue in its own right, for more intimate performances. The CBSO Youth Orchestra has been affiliated with the CBSO since 2004.<ref>{{cite news | author=Christopher Morley | title=CBSO's future in safe hands | url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/whats-on/music/cbsos-future-in-safe-hands-3966434 | work=Birmingham Post | date=2007-11-29 | accessdate=23 January 2009}}</ref>


Rattle was named music director of the CBSO in 1990. That same year, the post of Radcliffe Composer in Association was created, with ] filling the role. In 1995 ] became Fairbairn Composer in Association, followed in 2001 by ]. Rattle was named music director of the CBSO in 1990. That same year, the post of Radcliffe Composer in Association was created, with ] filling the role. In 1995 ] became Fairbairn Composer in Association, followed in 2001 by ].


After Rattle relinquished his posts with the CBSO, the Finnish conductor ] became chief conductor in 1998, and music director in 1999. His CBSO work has included the Floof! festival of contemporary music.<ref>{{cite news | author=Tom Service | title=Floof! | url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/reviews/story/0,,967590,00.html | work=The Guardian | date=31 May 2003 | accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref> He has also championed the music of ] in concerts and recordings.<ref>{{cite news | author=Peter Culshaw | title=Visionary genius of the spirit world | url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2006/04/26/bafoulds26.xml | work=The Telegraph | date=26 April 2006 | accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref><ref name="Oramo1">{{cite news | author=Sakari Oramo | title=The forgotten man | url=http://music.guardian.co.uk/classical/story/0,,1893041,00.html | work=The Guardian | date=28 April 2006 | accessdate=1 September 2007}}</ref> In 2008, Oramo stood down as music director and took the title of principal guest conductor for the 2008-2009 season.<ref>{{cite news | author=Martin Cullingford | title=Oramo to step down as CBSO music director | url=http://www.gramophone.co.uk/newsMainTemplate.asp?storyID=2533&newssectionID=1 | work=Gramophone | date=22 February 2006 | accessdate=17 August 2007 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070313041030/http://www.gramophone.co.uk/newsMainTemplate.asp?storyID=2533&newssectionID=1 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 13 March 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Terry Grimley | title=Who will pick up Oramo's baton? | url=http://icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk/birminghampost/perspective/features/tm_objectid=16737957&method=full&siteid=50002&headline=who-will-pick-up-oramo-s-baton--name_page.html | work=The Birmingham Post | date=23 February 2006 | accessdate=17 August 2007}}</ref> After Rattle relinquished his posts with the CBSO, the Finnish conductor ] became chief conductor in 1998, and music director in 1999. His CBSO work has included the Floof! festival of contemporary music.<ref>{{cite news | author=Tom Service | title=Floof! | url=http://arts.guardian.co.uk/reviews/story/0,,967590,00.html | work=The Guardian | date=31 May 2003 | accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref> He has also championed the music of ] in concerts and recordings.<ref>{{cite news | author=Peter Culshaw | title=Visionary genius of the spirit world | url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2006/04/26/bafoulds26.xml | work=The Telegraph | date=2006-04-26 | accessdate=18 August 2007}}</ref><ref name="Oramo1">{{cite news | author=Sakari Oramo | title=The forgotten man | url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2006/apr/28/classicalmusicandopera1 | work=The Guardian | date=28 April 2006 | accessdate=1 September 2007}}</ref> In 2008, Oramo stood down as music director and took the title of principal guest conductor for the 2008-2009 season.<ref>Martin Cullingford, "Oramo to step down as CBSO music director". ''Gramophone'', 22 February 2006.</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Terry Grimley | title=Who will pick up Oramo's baton? | url=http://www.questia.com/library/1G1-142412569/perspective-who-will-pick-up-oramo-s-baton-terry | work=The Birmingham Post | date=23 February 2006 | accessdate=17 August 2007}}</ref>


In October 2007, the CBSO named Andris Nelsons as its 12th music director, effective with the 2008–2009 season.<ref>{{cite news | author=Press Release | title=New direction at CBSO | url=http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=671&SessionID=1b6254ff470a0522c0f57 | work=Birmingham Music | date=8 October 2007 | accessdate=2007-10-08}}</ref> Nelsons' initial contract was for 3 years. The appointment was unusual in that Nelsons had not conducted the CBSO publicly prior to his appointment, but only in a private concert and in a recording session.<ref>{{cite news | author=Charlotte Higgins | title=Young Latvian steps up to lead City of Birmingham orchestra | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,2186508,00.html | work=The Guardian | date=9 October 2007 | accessdate=2007-10-10}}</ref> In July 2009, the orchestra extended Nelsons' contract for another 3 years, through the 2013–2014 season.<ref>{{cite news | author=Terry Grimley | title=CBSO's Andris Nelsons to stay for three more years after record season | url=http://www.birminghampost.net/life-leisure-birmingham-guide/birmingham-culture/music-in-birmingham/2009/07/24/cbso-music-director-andris-nelsons-to-stay-for-three-more-years-after-record-season-65233-24227599/ | work=Birmingham Post | date=24 July 2009 | accessdate=2009-07-25}}</ref> In August 2012, the CBSO announced the further extension of Nelsons' contract formally through the 2014-2015 season, and then for subsequent seasons on the basis of an annual rolling renewal.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.cbso,co.uk/resources/press/013_Andris_renewal.pdf | title=Andris Nelsons renews contract with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | publisher=City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | date=16 August 2012 | accessdate=2012-08-19}}</ref> In September 2010, the CBSO announced the appointment of ] as its next principal guest conductor, effective September 2011, with an initial contract of 3 years, for 3–4 weeks of concerts per season.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.cbso.co.uk/?page=about/meetconductor.html#edward | title=Edward Gardner appointed as Principal Guest Conductor of City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | publisher=City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | date=10 September 2010 | accessdate=2010-09-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Christopher Morley | title=Dream come true for Edward Gardner | url=http://www.birminghampost.net/life-leisure-birmingham-guide/birmingham-culture/music-in-birmingham/2010/09/24/dream-come-true-for-edward-gardner-65233-27320703/ | work=Birmingham Post | date=24 September 2010 | accessdate=2010-09-27}}</ref> In October 2007, the CBSO named Andris Nelsons as its 12th music director, effective with the 2008–2009 season.<ref>{{cite news | author=Press Release | title=New direction at CBSO | url=http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=671&SessionID=1b6254ff470a0522c0f57 | work=Birmingham Music | date=8 October 2007 | accessdate=2007-10-08}}</ref> Nelsons' initial contract was for 3 years. The appointment was unusual in that Nelsons had not conducted the CBSO publicly prior to his appointment, but only in a private concert and in a recording session.<ref>{{cite news | author=Charlotte Higgins | title=Young Latvian steps up to lead City of Birmingham orchestra | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/international/story/0,,2186508,00.html | work=The Guardian | date=9 October 2007 | accessdate=2007-10-10}}</ref> In July 2009, the orchestra extended Nelsons' contract for another 3 years, through the 2013–2014 season.<ref>{{cite news | author=Terry Grimley | title=CBSO's Andris Nelsons to stay for three more years after record season | url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/whats-on/music/cbsos-andris-nelsons-stay-three-3943225 | work=Birmingham Post | date=24 July 2009 | accessdate=2009-07-25}}</ref> In August 2012, the CBSO announced the further extension of Nelsons' contract formally through the 2014-2015 season, and then for subsequent seasons on the basis of an annual rolling renewal.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.cbso,co.uk/resources/press/013_Andris_renewal.pdf | title=Andris Nelsons renews contract with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | publisher=City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | date=16 August 2012 | accessdate=2012-08-19}}</ref> In October 2013, the CBSO announced the conclusion of Nelsons' tenure as music director after the conclusion of the 2014-2015 season.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.cbso.co.uk/resources/press/013_2%20Oct_Announcement.pdf | title=The search begins for the new Music Director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | publisher=City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | date=2 October 2013 | accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Graeme Brown | title=CBSO music director Andris Nelsons to stand down at end of contract | url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/whats-on/music/cbso-music-director-andris-nelsons-6128873 | work=Birmingham Post | date=2013-10-02 | accessdate=2013-10-03}}</ref> The CBSO's current principal guest conductor is ], since September 2011, with an initial contract of 3 years, for 3–4 weeks of concerts per season.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.cbso.co.uk/?page=about/meetconductor.html#edward | title=Edward Gardner appointed as Principal Guest Conductor of City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | publisher=City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | date=10 September 2010 | accessdate=2010-09-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Christopher Morley | title=Dream come true for Edward Gardner | url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/whats-on/music/dream-come-true-edward-gardner-3928049 | work=Birmingham Post | date=24 September 2010 | accessdate=2010-09-27}}</ref>


In 2001, the players rejected a contract that would have stopped extra payments for broadcasts and recordings, in the context of financial crisis at the CBSO.<ref>{{cite news | author=David Ward | title=Top orchestra's cash crisis | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,498401,00.html | work=The Guardian | date=30 May 2001 | accessdate=2007-08-17}}</ref> In addition, other controversy arose from the CBSO's demands from the Arts Council for a greater share of the Council's stabilisation fund, because of its reputation compared to other British orchestras.<ref>{{cite news | author=David Ward | title=Orchestral discord over money with strings | url=http://education.guardian.co.uk/higher/arts/story/0,,501290,00.html | work=The Guardian | date=2 June 2001 | accessdate=2007-08-17}}</ref> In 2001, the players rejected a contract that would have stopped extra payments for broadcasts and recordings, in the context of financial crisis at the CBSO.<ref>{{cite news | author=David Ward | title=Top orchestra's cash crisis | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,,498401,00.html | work=The Guardian | date=30 May 2001 | accessdate=2007-08-17}}</ref> In addition, other controversy arose from the CBSO's demands from the Arts Council for a greater share of the Council's stabilisation fund, because of its reputation compared to other British orchestras.<ref>{{cite news | author=David Ward | title=Orchestral discord over money with strings | url=http://education.guardian.co.uk/higher/arts/story/0,,501290,00.html | work=The Guardian | date=2 June 2001 | accessdate=2007-08-17}}</ref>


The CBSO has recorded substantially for labels such as ] Classics, Warner Classics,<ref>{{cite news | author=Tim Ashley | title=Rachmaninov; Piano Concertos 2 & 4, Lugansky/ CBSO/ Oramo | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2005/apr/08/classicalmusicandopera.shopping4 | work=The Guardian | date=8 April 2005 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref> and Orfeo.<ref>{{cite news | author=Christopher Morley | title=First love rekindled for Andris Nelsons and CBSO | url=http://www.birminghampost.net/life-leisure-birmingham-guide/birmingham-culture/music-in-birmingham/2009/06/25/first-love-rekindled-for-andris-nelsons-and-cbso-65233-23976733/ | work=Birmingham Post | date=24 June 2009 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Andrew Clements | title=Strauss: Ein Heldenleben; Rosenkavalier Suite, City of Birmingham SO, Nelsons | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/feb/05/andris-nelsons-richard-strauss | work=The Guardian | date=5 February 2010 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Tim Ashley | title=Stravinsky: The Firebird; Symphony of Psalms | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/may/13/stravinsky-firebird-symphony-of-psalms-cbso-nelsons | work=The Guardian | date=13 May 2010 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref> The orchestra has also released recordings under its own self-produced label.<ref>{{cite news | author=Anthony Holden | title=Classical CDs | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/jul/08/classicalmusicandopera | work=The Observer | date=8 July 2007 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref> The CBSO has recorded substantially for labels such as ] Classics, Warner Classics,<ref>{{cite news | author=Tim Ashley | title=Rachmaninov; Piano Concertos 2 & 4, Lugansky/ CBSO/ Oramo | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2005/apr/08/classicalmusicandopera.shopping4 | work=The Guardian | date=8 April 2005 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref> and Orfeo.<ref>{{cite news | author=Christopher Morley | title=First love rekindled for Andris Nelsons and CBSO | url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/whats-on/music/first-love-rekindled-andris-nelsons-3945064 | work=Birmingham Post | date=24 June 2009 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Andrew Clements | title=Strauss: Ein Heldenleben; Rosenkavalier Suite, City of Birmingham SO, Nelsons | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/feb/05/andris-nelsons-richard-strauss | work=The Guardian | date=5 February 2010 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author=Tim Ashley | title=Stravinsky: The Firebird; Symphony of Psalms | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/may/13/stravinsky-firebird-symphony-of-psalms-cbso-nelsons | work=The Guardian | date=13 May 2010 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref> The orchestra has also released recordings under its own self-produced label.<ref>{{cite news | author=Anthony Holden | title=Classical CDs | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/jul/08/classicalmusicandopera | work=The Observer | date=8 July 2007 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref>


==Chief Conductors and Music Directors== ==Chief Conductors and Music Directors==

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City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO)
Orchestra
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Former nameCity of Birmingham Orchestra
Founded1920
Concert hallSymphony Hall, Birmingham
Principal conductorAndris Nelsons
Websitecbso.co.uk

The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is a British orchestra based in Birmingham, England. The Orchestra's current chief executive, appointed in 1999, is Stephen Maddock. Since 2008, the CBSO's music director is Andris Nelsons.

History

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Founded by Neville Chamberlain, the orchestra first performed as the City of Birmingham Orchestra in September 1920, with Appleby Matthews conducting its first concert. The programme included Overture: Saul by Granville Bantock, a strong supporter of the orchestra's foundation. However, its official foundation is generally reckoned to have been the "First Symphony Concert" in November 1920, when Edward Elgar conducted a programme of his own music in Birmingham Town Hall.

Appleby Matthews was the orchestra's first chief conductor. Adrian Boult was chief conductor from 1924 to 1930. The CBO became a full-time organisation in 1944, changing its name to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in 1948. Chief conductors since then included Rudolf Schwarz, the composer Andrzej Panufnik, Boult in an emergency return for a season after Panufnik's sudden resignation, Hugo Rignold and Louis Frémaux. During this time, the orchestra made recordings and gave regular concerts.

The CBSO began to gain greater international renown after Simon Rattle became chief conductor in 1980. Under him, the orchestra increased its recording profile and became one of the leading ensembles in Europe, and gained a name for its interpretations of late romantic and 20th century works, especially those of Sibelius and Gustav Mahler. During this period, the orchestra moved from Birmingham Town Hall to a new home venue, Symphony Hall, inside Birmingham's International Convention Centre. The nearby CBSO Centre, a converted factory, houses management offices, rehearsal facilities, and is a concert venue in its own right, for more intimate performances. The CBSO Youth Orchestra has been affiliated with the CBSO since 2004.

Rattle was named music director of the CBSO in 1990. That same year, the post of Radcliffe Composer in Association was created, with Mark-Anthony Turnage filling the role. In 1995 Judith Weir became Fairbairn Composer in Association, followed in 2001 by Julian Anderson.

After Rattle relinquished his posts with the CBSO, the Finnish conductor Sakari Oramo became chief conductor in 1998, and music director in 1999. His CBSO work has included the Floof! festival of contemporary music. He has also championed the music of John Foulds in concerts and recordings. In 2008, Oramo stood down as music director and took the title of principal guest conductor for the 2008-2009 season.

In October 2007, the CBSO named Andris Nelsons as its 12th music director, effective with the 2008–2009 season. Nelsons' initial contract was for 3 years. The appointment was unusual in that Nelsons had not conducted the CBSO publicly prior to his appointment, but only in a private concert and in a recording session. In July 2009, the orchestra extended Nelsons' contract for another 3 years, through the 2013–2014 season. In August 2012, the CBSO announced the further extension of Nelsons' contract formally through the 2014-2015 season, and then for subsequent seasons on the basis of an annual rolling renewal. In October 2013, the CBSO announced the conclusion of Nelsons' tenure as music director after the conclusion of the 2014-2015 season. The CBSO's current principal guest conductor is Edward Gardner, since September 2011, with an initial contract of 3 years, for 3–4 weeks of concerts per season.

In 2001, the players rejected a contract that would have stopped extra payments for broadcasts and recordings, in the context of financial crisis at the CBSO. In addition, other controversy arose from the CBSO's demands from the Arts Council for a greater share of the Council's stabilisation fund, because of its reputation compared to other British orchestras.

The CBSO has recorded substantially for labels such as EMI Classics, Warner Classics, and Orfeo. The orchestra has also released recordings under its own self-produced label.

Chief Conductors and Music Directors

See also

References

  1. Christopher Morley (29 November 2007). "CBSO's future in safe hands". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 23 January 2009.
  2. Tom Service (31 May 2003). "Floof!". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
  3. Peter Culshaw (26 April 2006). "Visionary genius of the spirit world". The Telegraph. Retrieved 18 August 2007.
  4. Sakari Oramo (28 April 2006). "The forgotten man". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 September 2007.
  5. Martin Cullingford, "Oramo to step down as CBSO music director". Gramophone, 22 February 2006.
  6. Terry Grimley (23 February 2006). "Who will pick up Oramo's baton?". The Birmingham Post. Retrieved 17 August 2007.
  7. Press Release (8 October 2007). "New direction at CBSO". Birmingham Music. Retrieved 8 October 2007.
  8. Charlotte Higgins (9 October 2007). "Young Latvian steps up to lead City of Birmingham orchestra". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 October 2007.
  9. Terry Grimley (24 July 2009). "CBSO's Andris Nelsons to stay for three more years after record season". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
  10. "Andris Nelsons renews contract with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra" (PDF) (Press release). City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. 16 August 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  11. "The search begins for the new Music Director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra" (PDF) (Press release). City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. 2 October 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  12. Graeme Brown (2 October 2013). "CBSO music director Andris Nelsons to stand down at end of contract". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
  13. "Edward Gardner appointed as Principal Guest Conductor of City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra" (Press release). City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. 10 September 2010. Retrieved 27 September 2010.
  14. Christopher Morley (24 September 2010). "Dream come true for Edward Gardner". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 27 September 2010.
  15. David Ward (30 May 2001). "Top orchestra's cash crisis". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 August 2007.
  16. David Ward (2 June 2001). "Orchestral discord over money with strings". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 August 2007.
  17. Tim Ashley (8 April 2005). "Rachmaninov; Piano Concertos 2 & 4, Lugansky/ CBSO/ Oramo". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  18. Christopher Morley (24 June 2009). "First love rekindled for Andris Nelsons and CBSO". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  19. Andrew Clements (5 February 2010). "Strauss: Ein Heldenleben; Rosenkavalier Suite, City of Birmingham SO, Nelsons". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  20. Tim Ashley (13 May 2010). "Stravinsky: The Firebird; Symphony of Psalms". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  21. Anthony Holden (8 July 2007). "Classical CDs". The Observer. Retrieved 28 September 2010.

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