Morning events, Music

The UK-based musician from Ghana performs a mix of world, jazz and funk.

The soprano performs various works.

A session for very young babies to make music, involving songs, movement and active listening.

• Directed by: Iain Ledingham (dir)
• Written by: JS Bach

A performance of Bach's Ich Ruf Zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ, Der Friede Sei Mit Dir and his Meine Seel Erhebt Den Herren.

• Directed by: Masaaki Suzuki (dir)
• Written by: JS Bach

A performance of Bach's Wo Soll Ich Fliehen Hin? and his Jesu, Nun Sei Gepreiset.

Johann Sebastian Bach: St Matthew Passion .: (complete, performed in English) The Bach Choir's annual tradition of performing Bach's St Matthew Passion in English dates back to 1930. Today's audiences continue to appreciate the relevance and immediacy of the performances. Joining The Bach Choir is a ripieno choir…

Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude in C minor for lute, BWV.999 Johann Sebastian Bach: Fugue in G minor for lute, BWV.1000 Johann Sebastian Bach: Prelude, Fugue & Allegro in E flat for lute, BWV.998 Interval Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita in C minor for lute, BWV.997 As with all his works for solo…

Johann Sebastian Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier Book II, Part 1, BWV.870-881 The first book of Well Tempered Clavier was an extraordinary achievement - 24 preludes and fugues written in every major and minor key. But the second book exceeds even the first in its scale and variety. In this unique event, harpsichord…

• Directed by: Edward Gardner (cond)
• Written by: Wagner

Edward Gardner conducts the Overture to Wagner's Faust, Wesendonck-Lieder and Tristan And Isolde, Prelude, Webern's Passacaglia, Berg's Seven Early Songs and Strauss's Death And Transfiguration. With soprano Christine Brewer.

• Directed by: Martyn Brabbins (cond)
• Written by: Thea Musgrave

Martyn Brabbins conducts various works by Thea Musgrave. With horn player Martin Owen and soprano Lisa Milne.

A musical workshop for children with special educational needs.

Three-day rock, indie and pop event featuring Django Django, Local Natives, Solange, John Talabot, Savages, Fucked Up, Dutch Uncles, Theo Parrish, Moon Duo, Lunar C, Gabriel Bruce, Paradise, East India Youth, and many more.

Using the tales of Beatrix Potter as inspiration, professional tutors lead a day of dance, drama and singing. Adults are invited to a performance at the end.

Annual beer festival featuring over sixty real ales and ciders.

Now in its tenth year, this favourite of the music festival scene is back with a carnival-themed birthday celebration. As well as the music expect a family-friendly atmosphere, theatre and spoken word events, ceilidhs, arts and crafts workshops and fancy dress. Line-up for 2013 includes Twin Atlantic, James, The Straits…

Eloquence and elegance characterise Argentinian-born mezzo soprano Bernarda Fink’s raptuorously received recitals. Acclaimed both for her golden-toned voice and for her subtle characterisations, Fink offers vivid, deeply expressive song performances. With her regular recital partner, US-born pianist Anthony Spiri, she…

A four-day event featuring most aspects of popular music. Saturday headliner Snoop Dogg will be followed by Elton John on Sunday, with other weekend acts including MIA, Franz Ferdinand, The Flaming Lips, Johnny Marr, The Knife, Bombay Bicycle Club, The Roots, Belle & Sebastian, Sinead O'Connor, and many more.

The singer-songwriting duo performs acoustica.

Folk, rock, acoustic and Americana showcase featuring Friday headliners The Proclaimers, Show Of Hands and Lau on Saturday and Oysterband and Gretchen Peters playing on Sunday. With performances over the weekend from Steve Forbert, Eduardo Niebla, Sam Carter, Megson, Henry Priestman and Lucy Ward.

In the classical music equivalent of a parent & baby screening, the SCO plays a short concert of much-loved classics in a baby-friendly environment; nobody will raise an eyebrow if your little one provides vocal encouragement.

One of Europe's oldest festivals, this annual eight day celebration features over 300 dancers, musicians, singers and craftsmen promoting their artistic work. In addition to the main concert programme there are street performances, dance and music workshops and a children's club.

• Written by: JS Bach

The organist performs Bach's Piece D'Orgue, Partite Diverse Sopra O Gott, Du Frommer Gott, Trio Sonata No 1 In E Flat, Nun Danket Alle Gott, Allein Gott In Der Hoh Sei Ehr' and his Prelude And Fugue D.

For those considering taking a music course, the day will consist of concerts, workshops and talks about Birmingham Conservatoire's courses and life at the University.