This June marks 150 years since the birth of the Midlands' most famous composer and conductor Adrian Lucas will lead the choir and orchestra through a range of Elgar's greatest works.
 | | Birmingham Symphony Orchestra |
The concert will culminate with one of his most famous pieces - The Music Makers - which was first performed in the Town Hall at the 1912 Birmingham Festival. Elgar - The Music Maker takes place at the Symphony Hall on Saturday 19th May 2007 at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced between Β£8 and Β£35. To book, call 0121 780 3333 or visit http://www.thsh.co.uk/ A warm up - The Black Country Derby The City of Birmingham Choir opened the epic showdown between Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion with a tribute to Elgar on Sunday 13th May 2007 for the first leg of the Championship play-offs.
 | | Rousing: Birmingham Choir at Molineux |
They gave a rousing rendition of the composer's legendary Pomp and Circumstance (often referred to as Land of Hope and Glory) for the 28,000 strong in attendance at The Molineux. Elgar himself was a huge Wolves fan. No doubt he would have been singing along with the other fans had he been there for the game. | 
