Previous Dates:
28 September 2018 (part of BBC Music Day)
15 October 2021
18 November 2022
30 Augus 2024
About
In 2018, the CBSO performed in Birmingham New Street station with BBC Singers and the CBSO Chorus as part of BBC Music Day. We're delighted so many people stopped by to enjoy the orchestra performing live. Returning for the third Platform Symphony at Birmingham New Street Station, the largest set up to date with 80 strong orchestra and 100 strong CBSO chorus.
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In 2018, we provided additional coordination for BBC Music Day coverage including Radio 3;
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In 2021, training was developed for a team of 25 hands-on volunteers to assist with the get in, performance and get-out;
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2022's edition introduced an interactive element where audiences on the day could try their hand at conducting;
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and in 2023, we welcomed CBSO's new Musical Director Kazuki Yamada to conduct his first New Street Station performance!
We have continued to support CBSO staging performances in New Street Station since then, delivering what is undoubtedly one of our favourite events of the year!
OPUS provided:
Event Management Planning and full risk assessment;
Volunteer briefing and Management;
Stakeholder Engagement with Network Rail;
Media coordination and comms support;
On the day event management, supplier liaison and artist liaison.
Professional is the word that describes OPUS. On the projects for which I have been commissioned like The CBSO, the planning stage has been clear and precise concerning their photographic needs. Any unforeseen problems during the shoots have been dealt with quickly and obstacles removed. I have been given creative freedom and been made to feel valued. They are a delight to work with.