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CBSO Family Concerts give children the opportunity to see and hear a full orchestra in a relaxed setting. These popular performances attract many, many families and today's audience included babies, teenagers and grandparents. The shows are recommended for 7+ and I think this is about right. However, many multi-generational families, including my own, were enjoying the 'Myths and Legends' concert this afternoon. Birmingham's Symphony Hall is an impressive venue and every seat gives a great view. Today though there were children peering over the rails and stretching their legs in the aisles. The show kicked off with Tom Redmond entering as Thor, complete with cape and hammer. He introduced each piece in a variety of creative ways which kept children engaged. Our favourite part was when he came on in a cowboy hat and we met mean Billy the Kid from the brass section. Billy kept playing his trumpet too loud but the conductor, Delyana Lazarova kept him in check. The music wa...

One of the really great things about living close to Birmingham is the variety of music happening in the city centre. Since becoming a parent, I have discovered that this extends to families as well. Here are some of the best family musical events coming soon.  BOpera B'Opera describe themselves as producing 'beautiful music for tiny ears.' I'd say that is an absolutely spot on description of the classical music that B'Opera share with young children and their families. My family have attended one of their concerts and it was lots of fun and very interactive. The costume and props really engaged my children and the whole family was singing along at some point during the performance. B'Opera have a relaxed concert coming up on March 19 th  called Songs My Mother Taught Me at St George's Church, Birmingham. https://www.bopera.co.uk/events-1  Tickets are £17.50 for one adult and up to two children. Notelets City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra have a brillian...