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It’s not just Black Sabbath—the history of the Birmingham underground

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It may seem a little strange to some that a discussion of Birmingham’s musical genres has to begin not with a talk of concerts, clubs, or vinyl records, but with a reminder...

Classical symphonies, a German organ, and legendary acoustics: the history of Symphony Hall in Birmingham

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Every major city has its own so-called ‘musical showcase’—a place where people in evening suits and dresses listen to symphonies opera arias and discuss the works of Gustav Mahler or Ludwig van...

Birmingham Ballet and Opera: art without pretence

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In the classic Eastern European sense, ‘academic theatre, opera, and ballet’ effectively do not exist in Birmingham.  And this is somewhat surprising, as the city is so large and ambitious that it...

A classic Birmingham story: oratorios amidst the clamour of the factories

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In the popular imagination, Birmingham is a city more commonly associated with factory chimneys and the clatter of heavy industrial machinery—in other words, that ‘music’ which is far louder than a symphony...

A flash mob within a flash mob, and the flash mob is in full swing

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A flash mob is a rather strange phenomenon, if not downright eccentric. People who, just a minute ago, were rushing about with serious expressions on their faces, attending to their very important...

Parks, fairs, and music halls—where Birmingham residents used to watch films

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As is well known, cinema appeared at the end of the 19th century and spread very quickly throughout Europe. After the first public screenings by brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière in 1895,...
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