DLA Piper Renews Partnership With CBSO For Fourth Consecutive Year

The CBSO has announced that global law firm DLA Piper’s Birmingham office has renewed its partnership with the orchestra for a fourth consecutive year. Spanning concerts at the heart of the CBSO’s 2026-27 Season and performances designed to reach broad and diverse audiences, DLA Piper’s concert sponsorship will range from Kazuki Yamada conducting Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony on 4 February 2027 - part of the Beethoven at 200 celebration which forms a central part to this season - and Alisa Weilerstein performing Elgar’s Cello Concerto on 2 December 2026, through to Symphonic ABBA on 22 April 2027 and 50 Years of Star Wars on 23 January 2027.

The renewed partnership reflects DLA Piper’s continued commitment to Birmingham’s cultural life and to supporting organisations that bring communities together through world-class artistic experiences.
DLA Piper’s backing helps the CBSO continue delivering an eclectic and ambitious season programme, reflecting the orchestra’s commitment to sharing exceptional music with the widest possible audiences.

Emma Phillips, Birmingham Office Managing Partner at DLA Piper, said: "We are delighted to renew our partnership with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra for a fourth consecutive year. The CBSO is a cornerstone of Birmingham's cultural community, bringing world-class music to audiences across the region and beyond.

"At DLA Piper, we are committed to supporting the communities in which we operate, and we are proud to support an organisation that not only delivers exceptional performances but also creates meaningful opportunities for people of all backgrounds to engage with music. We look forward to continuing our partnership and supporting another exciting season for the CBSO and its audiences."


Emma Stenning, CEO of the CBSO, said: "On behalf of the entire CBSO family, I would like to express our sincere thanks to DLA Piper for renewing their support of the orchestra’s activities for the coming season. In particular, I wish to thank Emma Phillips and Siona Spillett for their leadership and steadfast championing of our partnership. We look forward to another year of outstanding music-making at our Birmingham home with the support of DLA Piper, and to continuing to deepen our partnership around a shared ambition to broaden the reach of orchestral music."