Thousands of workers in Birmingham finished the working week by experiencing a touching tribute to beloved country artist Dolly Parton at a packed New Street station on Friday. The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) adjusted the programme of their free public performance on the station concourse to include an orchestral performance of Dolly’s ‘9 to 5’ hit. 
 

Emma Stenning, CBSO Chief Executive, commented: “Our New Street performance was one of 20 free pop-up concerts the CBSO is performing in public spaces around Birmingham this Bank Holiday weekend. The CBSO team and players decided to change the programme to pay tribute to the music of Dolly Parton. The news of her passing this week was so very sad, but the legacy of her music will live on, and the audience at New Street today really enjoyed the addition to today’s set.”