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Fri 27th February

A person playing the cello wearing old fashioned headphones Barber Lunchtime Concert: Workers Union Ensemble
1pm - 1:50pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Workers Union Ensemble join us for this CrossCurrents performance with a programme featuring percussion, oboe, cello and piano. Barber Lunchtime Concerts are free with no booking needed, just come along.

Wed 4th March

A string quartet posed with instruments Barber Evening Concert: Tetzlaff Quartet
7:30pm - 9:15pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Internationally acclaimed violinist Christian Tetzlaff brings his quartet to Birmingham for the first time. It is a privilege to welcome them - founded in 1992, the Tetzlaff Quartet is one of the world’s leading string quartets. Student tickets £5.

Thu 19th March

A toddler watches a harpist Barber Baby: Homme vu par une fleur (Man Seen by a Flower)
11am - noon
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Relax, listen, or dance - adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in.

Sat 21st March

Children interact with a music technician in a performance Barber Family: Sounds of the Sun
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Experience the sounds of the sun with musician Aaron Diaz! Barber Family workshops are free and drop in, for children aged 4-10yo and their grown-ups, with interactive performances and activities.

Tue 24th March

A microphone in front of an empty concert hall Take part: Clapping Music workshop
7pm - 9:30pm
Bramall Music Building
Join leading percussionist Colin Currie for an inclusive workshop focusing on Steve Reich’s minimalist masterpiece, Clapping Music. Originally written for two performers, we take on the challenge of a mass performance. Register for your free place.

Wed 25th March

Four people playing drums Barber Evening Concert: Colin Currie Quartet at CrossCurrents
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Colin Currie brings his percussion quartet to the CrossCurrents new music festival for an evening celebrating Steve Reich's 90th Birthday year. A highlight is a mass community performance of Clapping Music following a public workshop. Tickets £5.

Wed 1st April

Two children crafting Barber Family: Light and Landscape
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Take part in a tactile, making activity inspired by the light and landscape of A Landscape with Cattle and Figures, Karel Dujardin. Barber Family workshops are free and drop in, for children aged 4-10yo and their grown-ups.

Sat 18th April

A parent and two children draw on a large artwork Barber Family: Chalk Cliff Comics
11am - 3pm
The Exchange, Centenary Square
Join a writing and illustration workshop with artist Michael D Kennedy inspired by Chalk Cliffs in the Sun, by Otto Dix. Barber Family workshops are for children aged 4 –10 years and their grown-ups.

Thu 30th April

Small children watch a saxophonist Barber Baby: Still Life with a Garland of Fruit
11am - noon
The Dome, Bramall Music Building
Experience the magic of live music inspired by works from the Barber collection. Relax, listen, or dance - adventure awaits! Ideal for 0-4yo and their grown ups, free and drop-in.

Sat 16th May

A keytar player on stage in front of a projected image of a cartoon witch Groove Sensations
11am - noon
Elgar Concert Hall, Bramall Music Building
Part of our Groove Baby: Barber Family double-bill. Groove Baby present a sensational sensory voyage specially created for under 5s and their grown-ups. Tickets £5, plus sensory crafting 10:00-16:00 in the foyer for ticket holders!
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