City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Concert. Oct 27. 7pm. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Box Office (021 780 3333).

Elgar - the musical context of his career by Simon Mundy (Elgar biographer). Oct 31. 7.30pm. The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath, Worcester. Tickets available on (01905 333224)

Best of British - (concert in aid of the CBSO Benevolent Fund). Nov 16. 7.30pm. Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Box Office (0121 780 3333).

An exciting afternoon concert will be given by International Performers with Volante Strings. Nov 17. 2.30pm. tickets available from Music 47, Blue & 'A la Carte', Broad Street, Pershore, or telephone 01886 812282 for more info.

Best of British (concert in aid of the CBSO Benevolent Fund). Nov 16. 7.30pm. Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham. Box Office. 0121 780 3333

Oliver Knussen conducts, Lisa Saffer soprano are back by popular demand in an orchestral masterpiece to include early parts of the last century. Nov 22 7.30pm & Nov 24 7.00pm. Symphony Hall, Broad Street, Birmingham. Box Office. 0121 780 3333

Elgar's Malvern by Dr John Harcup. Nov 28. 7.30pm. The Elgar Birthplace Museum, Lower Broadheath, Worcester. Tickets available on (01905 333224)