BBC Proms Concert - City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Aug 19. 7.30pm. Royal Albert hall, London (020 7589 8212).

Karen Tweed's May Monday (Family Concert). Sept 10. 8pm. Huntingdon Hall, Crowngate. Worcester. (01905 611427).

Viva Verdi - (A celebration of Italy's most famous operatic export). Sept 9. 8pm. Huntingdon Hall. Crowngate. Worcester.

Music from the Heart (a year of passionate performances from the CBSO) Sept 27. City of B'ham Symphony Hall. Berkley Street. Birmingham.(0121 616 6511).

Wagner, Mozart, Bruckner - City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Sept 27-29. 7.30pm. (0121 780 3333).