The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama told its staff today that it is axeing its junior department at the end of this term. Almost 200 children study there on saturdays. That will all stop in July. This is not rich kids playing expensive instruments. One of them texted...

Sakari's back, bravo @oramsa! 0n 🔥with @TheCBSO and @AnuKomsi this evening 🎶🎻 #Sibelius #Strauss #Merikanto

What a homecoming - @oramsa @AnuKomsi @TheCBSO Sensational Sibelius / Strauss / Merikanto 🎵

GLORIOUS to hear ⁦@oramsa⁩ reunited with his ⁦@TheCBSO⁩ for night of Sibelius, Merikanto, Strauss (4 Last Songs @AnuKomsi⁩) ending with Sibelius 7, 25 yrs since I first heard his Sibelius (Kullervo) here ⁦@BMusic_Ltd⁩ SH. I feel young again! #CultureMatters

8/9 Anyway, these cuts make me very angry. This city has one of the greatest cultural inheritances in the country, albeit one that is often undervalued and slandered. These are assets for the whole country, not just Birmingham.

It's here! 🙌 We're delighted to announce our 2019-20 Concert Season at @THSHBirmingham - the start of our Centenary celebrations. Explore it all on our website: cbso.co.uk/19-20-season

This was a stonking concert! Yet again the BBC CO showing how impeccable and versatile they are. Beeb and gen public, you HAVE to protect this brilliant orchestra and national treasure!

Here comes summer folks!

Always a joy to play with you, @TheCBSO!