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26 25 24 22 21 20 19 17 5 4 3 THRILL SEASON HIGHLIGHTS – CBSO 2021 AUTUMN Thursday 16 September 2021, 7.30pm Saturday 18 September 2021, 7pm MUSIC TO SUIT YOUR MOOD CONCERT Symphony Hall, Birmingham Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and in the two years since we last launched a new CBSO Season, we’ve all come to realise how much music means to us. It takes us SEASON to new places, and makes old memories fresh. It raises our spirits, soothes our sorrows, and lets us feel things we’ve never experienced before.
Our new season stars the 90 world-class musicians of our orchestra, all eager to be back on stage and making music. We’ve invited guest artists from around the world, and conductors who inspire us. We’ve finally been able to re-unite our family of choruses and youth choruses too – and they’re sounding more glorious than ever. And above all, it stars you, our audience. We’re nothing without you, and we’re determined to give you an autumn to remember. So join us, and… Kazuki Yamada ©copyright Organ Symphony THRILL: to symphonic blockbusters. Saint-Saëns’ choral celebration of Christmas for the whole Organ symphony opens our season, and from family. Birmingham’s biggest night out – bar none! Kazuki Yamada – Conductor Rachmaninoff’s barnstorming Third Piano Concerto Carolyn Sampson – Soprano to epic symphonies by Brahms and Shostakovich, Anna Lapwood – Organ these concerts showcase the incredible sound of a EXPLORE: something different. Mirga Gražinytė- CBSO Chorus huge orchestra raising the roof. That spine-tingling Tyla transforms Symphony Hall into a Czech forest CBSO Youth Chorus when she conducts Janáček’s magical opera The sensation comes as standard! Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture 16' Cunning Little Vixen. But the adventures don’t stop there: meet star saxophonist Jess Gillam, and Poulenc Gloria 25' INDULGE: as the great Romantic composers rediscover a luscious violin concerto by “the Fauré Messe Basse 10' sweep you off your feet. Tchaikovsky pours his Russian Mendelssohn” Alexander Glazunov. Or Conducted by Julian Wilkins heart out in his Pathétique symphony, Dvořák come and experience the thrill of a big premiere Saint-Saëns Symphony No.3 (Organ Symphony) 36' dreams of home from the New World, and the – musical history in the making. waltzes of Johann Strauss whirl you to a more The orchestra thunders, then pauses – and with elegant age. Sit back, and let the music soar. one almighty blaze of sound, the organ lifts the UNWIND: and relax, with music that makes your roof off. Every performance of Saint-Saëns’ “Organ cares simply float away. From the calm of Symphony” is a celebration, and as Kazuki Yamada CELEBRATE: because when the CBSO plays live Beethoven’s "Pastoral" symphony, to Fauré’s launches our new Season, celebrating is exactly in Symphony Hall, you’re hearing the best sound haunting Requiem and a whole evening devoted what we’re doing - reuniting the CBSO, our system on Broad Street! We’ve got a glittering to the Classic FM Hall of Fame, these are the wonderful Choruses and you, our audience, for a tribute to Elton John, a trip to the (musical) zoo – concerts to help you escape into serenity. Thomas Amy Viola Tutti concert that shouts to the skies: we’re back! perfect for younger listeners – and our annual
Whatever your mood, and whatever the occasion, music is all about emotion – and whether you crave deep relaxation or a shot of raw adrenaline, there’s something here that will hit the spot. Music is back in Tickets: £55 – £13 Birmingham - and we can’t wait to share it with you. Members’ Event 16 September, 6:45pm Members' Reception. Booking required. See p21. to find out more about becoming a Member.
4 Call 0121 780 3333 or book online cbso.co.uk 5 INDULGE UNWIND Wednesday 22 September 2021, 7.30pm THRILL Wednesday 6 October 2021, 7.30pm INDULGE Thursday 23 September 2021, 2.15pm Thursday 30 September 2021, 7.30pm Thursday 7 October 2021, 2.15pm Thursday 14 October 2021, 2.15pm Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham ©Marco Borggreve ©Marco ©Benjamin Ealovega Gustavo Gimeno Steven Osborne ©Simon Perry James Ehnes Baiba Skride
Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Osborne plays Rachmaninoff Beethoven's Pastoral Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Borggreve ©Marco Gustavo Gimeno – Conductor Cristian Măcelaru – Conductor Symphony François Leleux – Conductor Dame Sarah Connolly – Mezzo Soprano Steven Osborne – Piano Baiba Skride – Violin Finnegan Downie Dear – Conductor Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel: Overture 8' Turnage Go For It 7' James Ehnes – Violin Rossini William Tell: Overture 12' (CBSO Centenary Commission: World Premiere) Chausson Poème de l’amour et de la mer 28' Miller La Donna 10' Mozart Violin Concerto No.5 31' Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6 (Pathétique) 46' Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.3 39' (UK Premiere) 6 October only Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture 9' Brahms Symphony No.1 45' Mozart Idomeneo: Overture 6' “Pathétique” means “full of emotion” – and make Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet: Suite No.2 29' 7 October only no mistake, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6 is Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto has been Star-crossed lovers: when Prokofiev retold Britten Violin Concerto 32' overflowing with melody, colour, and raw passion. called the “Everest of piano concertos”, but if Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the result was Powerful stuff: and whether it’s Humperdinck’s anyone can scale its peaks, it’s Birmingham Beethoven Symphony No.6 (Pastoral) 40' some of the 20th century’s most thrillingly fairytale magic or Chausson’s artful tracing of the favourite Steven Osborne. Mark-Anthony Turnage Even Beethoven needed to relax sometimes, and physical music – and a gripping climax to a course of a love affair (with Dame Sarah Connolly is another old friend of the CBSO: he’s created a from cheerful opening to serene finish, his lovely concert that positively buzzes with energy and as soloist), our guest conductor Gustavo Gimeno very personal 100th birthday gift, specially for us. “Pastoral” symphony is pure refreshment for the emotion. No surprises there from livewire guest will take us straight to the heart of these three And then Cristian Măcelaru conducts Brahms’ spirit. It’s quite a contrast to Britten’s powerful conductor François Leleux; and when our good pieces all first heard in 1893. First: a symphony that begins with the pounding of violin concerto, performed today by the fearless friend Baiba Skride plays Mozart, your enjoyment a broken heart and ends in a hymn of triumph. Tickets: £55 – £13 James Ehnes. First, though, we’re making history: should be off the scale. Tickets: £55 – £13 as Finnegan Downie Dear – British winner of the Tickets: £55 – £13 CBSO COACH TRAVEL AVAILABLE. Mahler Competition that launched the career of SEE PAGE 19 FOR DETAILS Gustavo Dudamel - conducts the UK premiere of We are grateful for the generous support of the Members’ Event: John Ellerman Foundation in commissioning and Cassandra Miller’s extraordinary La Donna. Post-concert Afternoon Tea with François Leleux presenting Turnage's Go for It. Tickets: £55 – £13 – open to all Members. Booking required. See p21 to find out more about becoming a Member. CBSO COACH TRAVEL AVAILABLE. SEE PAGE 19 FOR DETAILS
6 Call 0121 780 3333 or book online cbso.co.uk 7 EXPLORE CELEBRATE CELEBRATE INDULGE Wednesday 20 October 2021, 7.30pm Friday 22 October 2021, 7.30pm Sunday 24 October 2021, 2pm Wednesday 27 October 2021, 7.30pm Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham ©copyright
Jess Gillam Kevin John Edusei Jess Gillam’s American FRIDAY NIGHT CLASSICS FAMILY CONCERT Enchanted Evenings Your Song…A Tribute to Carnival of the Animals! Roadtrip Kevin John Edusei – Conductor Elton John Kirill Gerstein – Piano Jaume Santonja Espinós – Conductor Jaume Santonja Espinós – Conductor Catherine Arlidge – Presenter Jess Gillam – Saxophone Richard Balcombe – Conductor Debussy Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un faune 10' Graham Bickley, Patrick Smyth, Stuart Gershwin Cuban Overture 10' Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals 22' Ravel Piano Concerto in G major 21' Matthew Price, & Abbie Osman – Vocalists Villa-Lobos Fantasia for Saxophone 11' Wiseman Carnival of the Endangered Animals 18' Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand 19' George King – Piano (CBSO Centenary Commission: World Premiere) Copland Danzón Cubano 7' Moussa Nocturne 12' Including: I’m Still Standing • Something About (UK Premiere) Milhaud Scaramouche 9' The lion roars, the swan glides and the elephant… the Way You Look Tonight • Circle of Life (The waltzes? In Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, Ravel Daphnis and Chloe: Suite No.2 16' Copland Appalachian Spring Suite 23' Lion King) • Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word anything can happen; a truly delightful way to Barber Symphony No.1 20' • Don’t Go Breaking My Heart • Candle in the introduce children of all ages to the fabulous A flute whispers, a harp swoons, and on a luminous surge of sound, Debussy conjures a whole, Wind • Rocket Man • Don’t Let the Sun Go Down beasts of the orchestra! We’ve got a few extra At just 17, Jess Gillam was the first saxophonist gorgeous new world. Call it impressionism, call it ever to reach the finals of BBC Young Musician on Me • Your Song • Goodbye Yellow Brick Road surprises too, in this family concert – as acclaimed film composer Debbie Wiseman introduces a magic, but somehow French composers just know – and she just keeps getting better. Today, she’s and more. how to make an orchestra sound absolutely the star in Villa-Lobos’ flamboyant concerto and whole new musical menagerie. Please do not feed Some tunes are forever, and over 50 years after ravishing. How to top that? Well, how about the Milhaud’s tuneful miniature, as Jaume Santonja the musicians! Your Song first stormed the UK singles charts, the phenomenal Kirill Gerstein playing both of Ravel’s Espinós takes us from the dancehalls of Cuba to music of Sir Elton John has become the soundtrack glittering, sensuous piano concertos? Sheer Copland’s leafy Appalachian mountains, on a to all our memories. From Tiny Dancer to Candle in indulgence… pan-American roadtrip bursting with big tunes the Wind, Circle of Life to Pinball Wizard and many, and even bigger personalities. Tickets: £12 / Group of 4: £38 Tickets: £55 – £13 many more, the CBSO and a team of top West End Tickets: £55 – £13 performers present a spectacular symphonic tribute to pop’s original Rocket Man. My gift is my We are grateful to the Clive & Sylvia Richards CBSO+ Charity, Principal Supporter of the CBSO's work PRE PERFORMANCE Members' Event: song, and this one's for you… TALKS RETURN 6:45pm Members' Reception. Booking required. with young people. THIS SEASON! Tickets: £55 – £13 SEE WEBSITE FOR See p.21 for more information on how to become DETAILS a Member.
8 Call 0121 780 3333 or book online cbso.co.uk facebook.com/thecbso twitter.com/thecbso instagram.com/thecbso 9 THRILL UNWIND UNWIND EXPLORE Sunday 31 October 2021, 3pm Wednesday 3 November 2021, 2.15pm Saturday 6 November 2021, 7pm Tuesday 16 November 2021, 7pm Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham
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CBSO Youth Orchestra Marta Gardolińska Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla Mirga conducts The Cunning CBSO Youth Orchestra plays Benjamin Grosvenor plays A Covid Requiem Little Vixen Shostakovich Beethoven Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla – Conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla – Conductor James Platt – Bass Michael Seal – Conductor Marta Gardolińska – Conductor Elena Tsallagova – Vixen Sharp Ears CBSO Chorus Nicholas McCarthy – Piano Benjamin Grosvenor – Piano Roland Wood – The Forester CBSO Children's Chorus Angela Brower – The Fox Howard Argentum 7' Mozart The Magic Flute: Overture 7' CBSO Youth Chorus Robert Murray – Schoolmaster / Mosquito / Pásek Britten Diversions 23' Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1 36' Programme includes Kitty Whately – Dog / Forester’s Wife / Shostakovich Symphony No.10 57' Fanny Mendelssohn Overture in C major 11' Fauré Requiem 35' Woodpecker / Owl Elizabeth Cragg – Chief Hen / Jay Russia, 1953: Dmitri Shostakovich knew that music Mendelssohn Symphony No.4 (Italian) 27' For this special concert, Mirga leads the Orchestra William Thomas – Badger / Priest / Harašta could cost him his freedom, and maybe even his When Felix Mendelssohn came to Birmingham in and Choruses in a moment of remembrance and Ella Taylor – Mrs Pesak / Cock life. So imagine the intensity, the power and the 1837, we welcomed him like an international reflection. Fauré’sRequiem , with its calm and CBSO Chorus sheer commitment that the inspirational young superstar. He’s still a real Birmingham favourite, peaceful melodies, focuses on eternal rest and musicians of the CBSO Youth Orchestra will bring and his joyous Italian symphony will be like consolation, and makes a fitting tribute to all those Janáček The Cunning Little Vixen 96' to his shattering Tenth Symphony. Michael Seal summer sunshine on a November day. But genius affected by Covid-19. Further repertoire to be Sung in Czech with English surtitles There will be one interval conducts a showpiece by Dani Howard and a runs in the family; so today, as well as Beethoven’s announced, see website for details. dazzling rarity by Britten – because in music, exuberant youthful concerto (played by Benjamin Tickets: £55 – £13 “The forest was darker than night, but I felt free!” you’re never too young (or old) to discover Grosvenor) Marta Gardolinska conducts the only Deep in the Czech countryside, a forester catches a something new. orchestral work by Felix’s sister Fanny. It’s a gem. fox cub. But Vixen Sharp-Ears won’t be tamed by any Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla's position as Music Director is Tickets: £24 man, and Janáček's enchanting opera gives voices to Tickets: £55 – £13 generously supported by John Osborn CBE. humans, animals and even insects: all driven by the If you would like a loved one remembered in the We are grateful for The Leverhulme Trust's support same irrepressible life-force. Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and CHILDREN'S programme for this concert, then please email of bursaries for members of the CBSO Youth a terrific cast will put us right there in the forest – TICKETS FOR [email protected] with their name, call us Orchestra, and to the Clive & Sylvia Richards riotous, tender and utterly unforgettable. SEASON CONCERTS on 0121 616 6500, or write to us at CBSO Charity, Principal Supporter of the CBSO's work Tickets: £55 – £13 JUST £5! Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF. with young people. SEE P22 Members' Event: 6:15pm Members' Reception. Booking required See page 21 to find out more about becoming a Member. 10 Call 0121 780 3333 or book online cbso.co.uk 11 EXPLORE UNWIND INDULGE EXPLORE Wednesday 1 December 2021, 2.15pm Friday 3 December 2021, 7.30pm Thursday 9 December 2021, 7.30pm Friday 10 December 2021 11am & 1.30pm Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham Saturday 11 December 2021 11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm CBSO Centre, Birmingham
John Suchet ©Marco-Borggreve John Wilson FRIDAY NIGHT CLASSICS Gergey Madaras Classic FM Hall of Fame John Wilson conducts New Worlds NOTELETS Rachmaninoff Michael Seal – Conductor Christmas Crackers John Suchet – Presenter Gergely Madaras – Conductor Sir Simon Keenlyside – Baritone John Wilson – Conductor Jennifer Pike – Violin Catherine Arlidge – Presenter Raphael Wallfisch – Cello Ning Feng – Violin CBSO Wind Quintet Mozart Marriage of Figaro: Overture 4' Sibelius Finlandia 8' At the CBSO, we believe music is for everyone – Gershwin Porgy and Bess: Symphonic Picture 23' John Williams Harry Potter: Hedwig’s Theme 5' Dove In Exile 30' and if you like to march around, dance or join in, Glazunov Violin Concerto 21' Borodin In the Steppes of Central Asia 6' (CBSO Centenary Commission: UK Premiere) this special toddler-friendly Christmas concert at Rachmaninoff Symphony No.3 38' Mascagni Cavalier Rusticana: Intermezzo 3' CBSO Centre is perfect! Performed by members of Dvořák Symphony No. 9 (New World) 42' After Rachmaninoff left Russia for exile in America Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending 14' the CBSO, each concert lasts 45 minutes. With festive tunes, lively presentation, and lots of joining he poured all his nostalgia – and hope - into his Tchaikovsky Swan Lake: Finale 5' Grand passions, glorious tunes: Sibelius’s Finlandia and Dvořák’s New World are two classics that just in, there’ll be plenty of chances to burn off all that soaring, bittersweet Third Symphony. No-one John Williams Star Wars: Main Theme 5' conducts this music with more flair than John never get old (even if the Hovis advert was nearly seasonal excitement! Wiseman Wolf Hall: Entirely Beloved 3' 50 years ago now!). But tonight, we’re creating Wilson: add Gershwin at his most tuneful and FREE craft activities take place from an hour new memories too, with the UK premiere of In violinist Ning Feng in the sumptuous violin Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 Finale 7' before each concert. At the end there is also a Exile by Jonathan Dove: a heartfelt musical journey concerto by the composer they called “the Morricone Gabriel’s Oboe 3' chance to meet the musicians and see their for two great British soloists, written specially for us Russian Mendelssohn”, and…well, this could get Wagner Ride of the Valkyries 5' instruments close up. emotional. by poet Alasdair Middleton and one of our most Elgar Enigma Variations: Nimrod 4' communicative – and brilliant – living composers. Tickets: £10* / Group of 4 £35 Tickets: £55 – £13 *Babies under 9 months old do not require a ticket Holst The Planets: Jupiter 8' Tickets: £55 – £13 Members' Event: You love ‘em – so we play ‘em! The Classic FM Hall We are grateful to the Clive & Sylvia Richards 1:30pm Members' Reception. Booking required. of Fame is the definitive countdown of Britain’s In Exile was commissioned thanks to a generous Charity, Principal Supporter of the CBSO's work See p.21 for more information on how to become favourite classical music. Swan Lake, Nimrod, The grant from the Rachel Baker Memorial Charity, and with young people. a Member. Lark Ascending… go on, admit it, you’re humming is performed with additional support from the John them already! John Suchet introduces the CBSO’s Ellerman Foundation. very own Michael Seal in a whole evening of great melodies to stir the heart and soothe the soul.
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12 Tickets: £55 – £13 13 CELEBRATE Thursday 16 – Sunday 19 December 2021 Symphony Hall, Birmingham
A CHORAL CHRISTMAS WITH THE CBSO AND CHORUSES
Celebrate Christmas with the CBSO! What could be more uplifting Thursday 16, 7.30pm Sunday 19, 3.00pm than the CBSO’s annual Christmas concerts at Symphony Hall? Simon Halsey – Conductor Simon Halsey – Conductor CBSO Chorus CBSO Chorus Featuring the full City of Birmingham Symphony smile by our special guest celebrity presenter and CBSO Youth Chorus CBSO Youth Chorus Orchestra and our massed choirs and performers our world-famous Chorus Director, Simon Halsey CBSO SO Vocal CBSO Junior Children's Chorus from across the whole city and beyond, these feel CBE. These concerts are hugely popular, so be good festive favourites are overflowing with good sure to book early and treat the whole family to a Friday 17, 7.30pm PRICE BAND Christmas cheer, magical sounds and seasonal music old and feast of festive musical magic. Simon Halsey – Conductor new, all beautifully wrapped and delivered with a A £55 Tickets: £55 – £25 CBSO Chorus CBSO Youth Chorus B £47.50 CBSO Children’s Chorus Full details of the music being performed will be confirmed shortly. C £42 Please check our website for details. D £33 E £25
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CENTRE STAGE – LIVE AT CBSO CENTRE
Jonathan Holland Jonathan Trumpet Section Leader THE OSBORN CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAMME Viennese New Year Get closer to our musicians and discover one of Birmingham’s best- kept musical secrets, a series of short, informal concerts programmed Eduardo Strausser – Conductor Strauss Die Fledermaus: Czárdás 4' Aga Mikolaj – Soprano Strauss Unter Donner und Blitz 3' and introduced by our musicians at CBSO Centre. Strauss Die Fledermaus: Overture 9' Strauss On the Beautiful Blue Danube 9' We are so excited to welcome you back to CBSO Royal Birmingham Conservatoire students, some Strauss Tritsch-Tratsch 4' The new year has never been more welcome - but Centre after an 18-month absence! Centre Stage of our strings will present a Scottish/Hungarian Strauss Pizzicato Polka 4' why fly to Vienna when the CBSO and maestro is an opportunity for our players to present you fusion concert and our wind section will examine Lehar The Merry Widow: Vilja 6' Eduardo Stausser can whirl you away with the with virtuosic and musical masterpieces of the the magnificent music of Poulenc. These sit Strauss Vergnügungszug 3' sound of a waltz? The Blue Danube, Voices of chamber music repertoire and this season has amongst numerous other marvellous concerts, Spring, Thunder and Lightning; elegant polkas, been programmed with great enthusiasm! In the and we also look forward to working with many Strauss Im Krapfenwald'l 3' operetta romance and all the magic and melody of 2021/22 season we welcome back Centre Stage guest artists throughout the season. Strauss Frühlingstimmen waltz 3' the Strauss family, served up with style in a concert regulars such as the CBSO Baroque and Cello Much to look forward to, see overleaf for full listings! Strauss Der Zigeunerbaron: Einzegsmarsch 3' that’s simply champagne for the ears – Viennese ensembles. We will also be presenting some daring Strauss Lob der Frauen 4' style. Prosit Neujahr! and more unusual programmes – our wonderful David BaMaung percussion section will explore an adventurous Lehar Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiss 5' CBSO Viola & Centre Stage Co-ordinator Tickets: £55 – £13 all-American programme alongside Strauss Wiener Bonbons 10' Strauss Anvil Polka 4'
16 Call 0121 780 3333 or book online cbso.co.uk facebook.com/thecbso twitter.com/thecbso instagram.com/thecbso 17 Thursday 23 September 2021, 2pm GOOD TO KNOW Brahms String Sextet Regular past attenders of Centre Stage GROUP Ensemble to include: Philip Brett, Charlotte performances might like to know that the format of Skinner, Chris Yates, David BaMaung, Kate these has changed slightly as follows: BOOKINGS Setterfield and Catherine Ardagh-Walter Performances now start at 2pm (except on 3 CONCERTS Brahms – Sextet in G major Groups of 8+ receive a 20% December when it's 12pm) and whilst we will no discount on ticket prices. longer be selling soup and sandwiches prior to the BY COACH Friday 1 October 2021, 2pm concert, we will be offering a selection of delicious Groups of 11+ also benefit from Britten, Crusell and Gipps cakes and your choice of tea or coffee. These will be CBSO coach travel is once again available for those a reduced per ticket commission available to buy from 1pm until 2pm. living in Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield or Cheltenham of £1 per ticket. Ensemble to include: Emmet Byrne, Oliver Janes, for a small selection of concert performances. Kirsty Lovie, Jess Tickle and Helen Edgar Performance durations vary, but are generally under Once we have ascertained whether there is still Free reservation facility Britten – Phantasy Quartet an hour with no interval. demand for these, we will explore whether we can Crussell – Clarinet Quartet increase the number for performances in 2022. For accompanied children aged 17 Tickets: £10 Gipps – Quintet for Wind and Strings or under, the child ticket price Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield CBSO Centre is just a short walk from applies instead of the 20% discount 23 September, 6 October and 9 December Thursday 4 November 2021, 2pm Symphony Hall: 2 free tickets when you buy 20+ Cheltenham CBSO Baroque Ensemble CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF 22 September and 7 October tickets for one concert A selection of Baroque music with guest flautist Tickets available in advance from the Symphony Annabel Knight Please check our website for the latest information Hall Box Office or on the day at CBSO Centre. on independently run coach trips to CBSO Thursday 18 November 2021, 2pm All welcome! concerts or contact us as below. TO BOOK Three Trios: Bax, Weinberg and TO FIND OUT MORE To book email Debussy visit cbso.co.uk/coaches [email protected] or Call 0121 616 6500 call free on 0800 358 7070 Ensemble to include: Marie-Christine Zupancic, or email: [email protected] David BaMaung and Katherine Thomas (10am-2pm Monday to Bax – Elegiac Trio Saturday, excluding Bank Weinberg – Trio Holidays) Debussy – Sonata for flute, viola and harp
Friday 3 December 2021, 12pm All tickets subject to availability and CBSO Percussion Ensemble terms and conditions apply for all Ensemble to include: Percussion members, discounts. Please visit James Keefe, Julian Wilkins and RBC Students cbso.co.uk/terms for details. Music by Daugherty, Mazzoli, Reich and Adams Katherine Thomas Principal Harp
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OUR CAMPAIGN FOR MUSICAL FAMILIES LIFE IN THE WEST MIDLANDS The CBSO’s Family Concerts and Notelets series are specially- created concerts designed to open up the world of classical music to children and adults alike. Lively, entertaining and informal, these concerts are a wonderful opportunity for the young – and young-at- heart – to get to know our world-famous orchestra, its musicians, their instruments and the music they play.
FAMILY CONCERTS NOTELETS AT AT SYMPHONY HALL CBSO CENTRE Join our presenters as they take you on a whistle- Toddler-friendly mini-concerts combining music stop tour of the orchestra and the world of music; and stories, with a chance to meet the CBSO with lots of audience participation to set the scene musicians. Children can join in and express for families to listen, learn and enjoy. See page 9 for themselves through singing and dancing – details of Family Concerts this year. moving around is encouraged! See page 13 for details of Notelets concerts this year. Age guidance: The CBSO has captivated audiences across LEAVE A LEGACY Suitable for children aged 5-11. Age guidance: the Midlands, the UK and the world for over Suitable for children under 5. Help us secure the long-term future of music in Tickets: £12/Group of 4: £38 100 years, and shown how music and the Birmingham by leaving a legacy to the CBSO for Tickets: £10/Group of 4 £35 immediate activity or to the CBSO Development *Babies aged under 9 months old do not require a ticket arts can give a new sense of direction to a whole city. Your support for this campaign Trust to support our private endowment fund which will provide an income stream for the will help the orchestra recover from the Orchestra in perpetuity. Covid-19 crisis and allow us to play a vital CHILD TICKETS ARE JUST £5 FOR and relevant role in local, national and BECOME A MEMBER OR 2021-22 SEASON CONCERTS international life, long into our second UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP £5 tickets for children and young people aged 17 and under are century, offering musical inspiration and From as little as £5 a month you can join us as a available for all 2021-22 Season concerts except for Notelets and opportunity to even more people. Member. Existing Members can upgrade their Family Concerts. support to get even closer to the music and the MAKE A DONATION musicians. Your gift will also be matched pound for pound by a generous member of our Give a one-off donation or pledge to support the campaign board. For more information, and to book visit cbso.co.uk/families campaign over the next five years. For more information, please visit cbso.co.uk/support-us or call 0121 616 6510 Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Available in all areas, subject to availability. To check the suitability of a performance for your family, please enquire when booking. By supporting this campaign, you are helping to shape our future. Thank you.
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CHILDREN AGED 17 OR UNDER £5 tickets for all 2021-22 season concerts (except for Notelets and Family Concerts). MYSTERY SEATS Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Mystery Seats are the CBSO’s discounted ticket option giving you the chance to book STUDENTS for selected performances for just £13. Tickets from £5 for all performances. By booking a Mystery Seat, you will be guaranteed entry to the concert of your YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 18-30 choice, but you won’t know where you £10 tickets for all performances. are sitting until the day of the performance. Your ticket will be worth at SCHOOLS & YOUTH MUSIC GROUPS least £13, but you might get lucky with a top-price ticket worth £55. £5 tickets for all main Season concerts. 2 free tickets for organisers of groups of 20+. To book, call Full details, terms and conditions Group Bookings on 0800 358 7070. available at cbso.co.uk/mysteryseats.
BENEFIT RECIPIENTS Mystery Seats can be booked online, by phone or If you receive income support, job seeker’s in person and are limited to two tickets per allowance, universal credit, pension credit or person per concert. Mystery Seats cannot be personal independence payment you can book one bought as part of a Concert Package and must be ticket per performance at the special rate of £5. purchased at least 24 hours in advance of the concert. When booking Mystery Seats, you will not be able to choose the location of your seats GROUP BOOKINGS – so two seats booked together might not be Groups of 8+ receive a 20% discount on ticket allocated next to each other in the hall and your prices. Groups of 11+ also benefit from a reduced seats may not be socially distanced. per ticket commission of £1 per ticket. Once purchased, a Mystery Seat order confirmation will be sent to you but does not allow admittance to the concert – you must exchange this for a valid ticket at the Box Office PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY on the day of the performance. Please allow Please note, you may be asked to provide proof of sufficient time before the start of the concert to your eligibility for ticket offers when booking your do this. Mystery Seats numbers are limited and tickets or on arrival at the venue. subject to availability and are not available for Jeremy Bushell Jeremy Horn Principal Fourth Morrison Bryony Violin Second Tutti Christmas concerts.
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PRICE Evening, Matinee and SPECIAL EVENTS CONCERTS 2 – 3 4 – 5 6 – 7 8 – 9 10+ BAND Friday Night Classics BOOKED ALL AREAS ONE PRICE A £55 YOUR SAVING Youth Orchestra Concerts: £24 PER TICKET £2.50 £5.00 £7.50 £10.00 £12.50 B £45 Family Concerts: £12 / Group of 4: £38 C £35 † For other concerts at CBSO Centre see individual ADDITIONAL BENEFITS concert listings or our website for more details. D £25 Book 2+ concerts in one go to receive:
Free ticket exchange if your plans change DELIVERY OPTIONS FOR TICKETS ACCESSIBLE SEATING Discounted car parking at Q-Park Brindleyplace When ordering you can select an e-ticket or to collect Accessible seats are available for all performances, your ticket from the Box Office free of charge, or you can please contact the box office for more information. Regular CBSO Music Stand magazine and choose to have your tickets printed and posted out to See p26 for details. information about new concerts and package you at a cost of £1. renewals SYMPHONY HALL SEATING PLAN SEATING SET UP 10% off at Presto Music throughout the season, Please note that for the 2021 online and in-store Autumn Concert Season we will be selling a mixture of standard and Spread the cost over 3 months if you spend socially-distanced seating in £100+ and book by Friday 17 September 2021, Symphony Hall as follows: 5pm (not available online) Stalls & Terraces – standard seating Circle – standard seating Buy more – save more – simple! Upper Circle – socially distanced To maximise the amount you save this Season, Grand Tier – socially distanced please ensure that you book tickets for as many of BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS the concerts that you want to attend at the same It is not yet known when counter time. For example, if you buy two concerts now, sales will return, but the Symphony and then two concerts later, you'll save £2.50 on Hall Box Office booking line each ticket. However, if you buy all four concerts in opening hours are currently: one go now, you'll save £5 on each ticket! So it Monday to Saturday: really does pay to plan ahead if you can. 10am – 2pm* * Box Office opening hours may be
To book call 0121 780 3333 or extended on concert days. visit cbso.co.uk/packages Anthony Howe Anthony Trombone Principal Second BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE For full terms and conditions visit: cbso.co.uk/terms Should the CBSO have to cancel a concert for any Covid-19 related reasons you will be offered your choice of a † Selected concerts are not available to book as part credit at the Box Office, or a full refund. of a Concert Package 24 Call 0121 780 3333 or book online cbso.co.uk facebook.com/thecbso twitter.com/thecbso instagram.com/thecbso 25 YOUR VISIT & WE CAN'T WAIT TO ACCESSIBILITY WELCOME YOU BACK ACCESSIBILITY THIS SEASON
Symphony Hall and CBSO Centre are all fully accessible for people with additional needs. The THSH Access Scheme offers free tickets for disabled patrons who need the assistance of a companion. The transformation of Symphony Hall’s public For further information on the Access Scheme, spaces has continued throughout the Covid-19 and details of the ballot for parking spaces for Pandemic and the brand-new spaces at disabled people contact: Symphony Hall, a B:Music venue, now boast new seating areas, larger bars and a café-food offering. Town Hall and Symphony Hall: But it’s the new Jennifer Blackwell performance https://bmusic.co.uk/your-visit space that will make the biggest impression going 0121 289 6333 forward, offering local artists more opportunities to [email protected] perform as part of a regular programme of free Mini com: 0121 644 6140 and affordable events and activities. For Centre Stage concerts, contact: CBSO Centre: 0121 616 6532 cbso.co.uk/centre Call 0121 616 6500 for a BOOK free large-print brochure, Left to Right ONLINE or an audio CD version. Helen Edgar Tutti Cello AT Sally Morgan CBSO.CO.UK The CBSO is the Resident Orchestra of Symphony Hall. Tutti Double Bass Your data: When you book your ticket for a CBSO concert via B:Music's Box Office your data is passed to us. The CBSO processes audience data for certain legitimate business purposes, in order to provide you with the best experiences and most relevant information about our activities as an Arts Charity. To learn more about how we use your data visit cbso.co.uk/privacy Venue addresses: Refunds & Exchanges: Tickets are non-refundable or exchangeable. Refunds will only be given if a performance is cancelled or Symphony Hall, 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EA rescheduled. Lost tickets: There is a £2 charge for printing duplicate tickets. CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS Cover: Top row L to R: Amy Thomas, Bryony Morrison, Helen Edgar & Orchestra by Mat Beckett | Marta Gardolińska by Bart Barczyk | Mirga Contact us: By email: [email protected] Jeremy Bushell. Middle row L to R: Jonathan Holland, Katherine Thomas, Gražinytė-Tyla by Benjamin Ealovega | Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla Andrew Fox | Margaret Cookhorn & Oliver Janes. Bottom row L to R: Sally Morgan, Page 12 John Wilson by Astrid Ackermann | John Suchet by ©Classic FM Call us: 0121 616 6500 Philip Brett & Anthony Howe. All photographed by Benjamin Ealovega | Page 13 Gergey Madaras by Marco Borggreve | Page 14 and 15 CBSO Write to us: CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF | Page 2 Stephen Maddock – Upstream Photography | Oliver Janes by and Choruses ©CBSO | Page 16 Jonathan Holland by Benjamin Ealovega| Benjamin Ealovega | Page 3 Margaret Cookhorn by Benjamin Ealovega | Page 17 Philip Brett by Benjamin Ealovega | Page 18 and 19 Katherine Page 5 | Amy Thomas by Benjamin Ealovega | Kazuki Yamada by Marco Thomas by Benjamin Ealovega | Page 21 CBSO Youth Orchestra By Mat Registered Charity no. 506276. All performance timings are approximate. The information in this brochure was correct at the time of Borggreve | Page 6 Gustavo Gimeno by Marco Borggrieve | Steven Beckett | Page 22 Jeremy Bushell by Benjamin Ealovega | Page23 Bryony Osborne by Simon Perry | Page 7 James Ehnes by Benjamin Ealovega | Morrison by Benjamin Ealovega | Page 24 Anthony Howe by Benjamin going to print (August 2021). The CBSO reserves the right to alter programmes and artists without notice. All tickets subject to Baiba Skrie by Marco Borggreve | Page 8 Jess Gillam by Robin Clewley | Ealovega | Page 27 Helen Edgar and Sally Morgan by Benjamin Ealovega availability. Concert descriptions: Richard Bratby. Brochure design: Wild Ilk Design Studio. Page 9 Kevin John Edusei by Marco Borggreve | Page 10 CBSO Youth 26 Call 0121 780 3333 or book online cbso.co.uk facebook.com/thecbso twitter.com/thecbso instagram.com/thecbso 27 The support we receive from thousands of individual donors, public funders, THANK YOU businesses and private foundations allows us to present extraordinary performances and to create exciting activities in schools and communities. Your support makes such a difference and is much appreciated.
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