THE MONTH IN NUMBERS

100

…years of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, celebrated with a concert conducted by Sir Simon Rattle (below) in early September.

200

…miles cycled by the Armonico Concert and wine guru Oz Clark to raise money for the Unlocking Baroque/musical Memories project.

34

…per cent of people streaming classical music are aged 18-25, reveals new research.

20

…orchestral musicians playing outside a prison in Rio, in protest at the jailing of black cellist Luiz Carlos Justino.