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2021 AUTUMN
CONCERT PERFORMANCES
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WELCOME BACK! “…glitter and fizz as
Birmingham orchestra
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Unlock great
discounts with a CBSO
After the stop-start nature
return to the stage.” Concert Package
See page 24
for details
of the CBSO’s concerts – The Guardian
and indeed all our lives - in
2020-21, it feels great to
be looking ahead to a full
Autumn Season rich in CONTENTS
variety and musical
excitement. From Season Highlights – CBSO Music to Suit your Mood 4
symphonic blockbusters by Saint-Saëns,
2021 Autumn Concert Season 5
Beethoven, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky and Brahms, to
new works by some of today’s most exciting Centre Stage 17
composers, by way of Elton John and the Classic FM
Hall of Fame. As you look through this brochure, I Concerts by Coach / Group Bookings 19
really do hope that once again, you will find
something to inspire you, uplift you and remind you Welcoming Families 20
of just how powerful the live music experience is.
Support Us / Membership 21
As regular CBSO attenders will know, for 30 years
Symphony Hall has been the best-sounding and Ticket Offers 22
most comfortable place to enjoy great orchestral Mystery Seats23
music in the UK. But what you might not yet know
is that it now also has fantastic new foyers, bars Concert Packages 24
and public spaces where you can enjoy a drink
and a chat with other concert-goers, a pre-concert Ticket Prices 25
talk or even a post-concert informal session with
CBSO musicians. With its excellent ventilation and Your Visit & Accessibility 26
experienced, friendly front of house team, you can
also be sure that your safety and comfort are in
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the best possible hands. Furthermore, for this first
Principal Contrabassoon
Section Leader Clarinet
Autumn Season we will be offering a choice of
standard and socially distanced seats at different Margaret Cookhorn £
Oliver Janes
levels in the auditorium which we hope that you, TICKETS FOR
our hugely valued audience, will find reassuring. THOSE 18-30
See p22
So take your pick and join us this autumn as we
celebrate being back together for great music with
your CBSO – 101 years young! The CBSO is Classic FM's
Orchestra in the Midlands
Stephen Maddock Call 0121 780 3333 or book
Chief Executive
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SEASON HIGHLIGHTS – CBSO 2021 AUTUMN THRILL
Thursday 16 September 2021, 7.30pm
MUSIC TO SUIT YOUR MOOD CONCERT Saturday 18 September 2021, 7pm
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
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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
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
sensation comes as standard! when she conducts Janáček’s magical opera The
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
Amy Thomas
in Symphony Hall, you’re hearing the best sound haunting Requiem and a whole evening devoted what we’re doing - reuniting the CBSO, our
Tutti Viola
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. 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.
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INDULGE UNWIND
Wednesday 22 September 2021, 2.15pm THRILL Wednesday 6 October 2021, 7.30pm INDULGE
Thursday 23 September 2021, 7.30pm Thursday 30 September 2021, 7.30pm Thursday 7 October 2021, 2.15pm Thursday 14 October 2021, 2.15pm
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Gustavo Gimeno Steven Osborne James Ehnes Baiba Skride
Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Osborne plays Rachmaninoff Beethoven's Pastoral Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet
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'
Chausson Poème de l’amour et de la mer 28' (CBSO Centenary Commission: World Premiere) Mozart Violin Concerto No.5 31'
Miller La Donna 10'
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' Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet: Suite No.2 29'
“Pathétique” means “full of emotion” – and make
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no mistake, Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No.6 is Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto has been Star-crossed lovers: when Prokofiev retold
overflowing with melody, colour, and raw passion. called the “Everest of piano concertos”, but if Britten Violin Concerto 32'
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 physical music – and a gripping climax to a
Even Beethoven needed to relax sometimes, and
course of a love affair (with Dame Sarah Connolly is another old friend of the CBSO: he’s created a concert that positively buzzes with energy and
from cheerful opening to serene finish, his lovely
as soloist), our guest conductor Gustavo Gimeno very personal 100th birthday gift, specially for us. emotion. No surprises there from livewire guest
“Pastoral” symphony is pure refreshment for the
will take us straight to the heart of these three And then Cristian Măcelaru conducts Brahms’ conductor François Leleux; and when our good
spirit. It’s quite a contrast to Britten’s powerful
pieces all first heard in 1893. First: a symphony that begins with the pounding of friend Baiba Skride plays Mozart, your enjoyment
violin concerto, performed today by the fearless
a broken heart and ends in a hymn of triumph. should be off the scale.
Tickets: £55 – £13 James Ehnes. First, though, we’re making history:
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 We are grateful for the generous support of the Gustavo Dudamel - conducts the UK premiere of 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
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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
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Jess Gillam Kevin John Edusei
Jess Gillam’s American FRIDAY NIGHT CLASSICS FAMILY CONCERT
Enchanted Evenings
Roadtrip Your Song…A Tribute to Carnival of the Animals!
Kevin John Edusei – Conductor
Elton John Jaume Santonja Espinós – Conductor Kirill Gerstein – Piano
Jaume Santonja Espinós – Conductor
Jess Gillam – Saxophone Catherine Arlidge – Presenter
Richard Balcombe – Conductor Debussy Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un faune 10'
Graham Bickley, Patrick Smyth, Stuart Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals 22' Ravel Piano Concerto in G major 21'
Gershwin Cuban Overture 10'
Matthew Price, & Abbie Osman – Vocalists Wiseman Carnival of the Endangered Animals18'
Villa-Lobos Fantasia for Saxophone 11' 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 The lion roars, the swan glides and the elephant… (UK Premiere)
Milhaud Scaramouche 9'
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
beasts of the orchestra! We’ve got a few extra surge of sound, Debussy conjures a whole,
At just 17, Jess Gillam was the first saxophonist Wind • Rocket Man • Don’t Let the Sun Go Down
surprises too, in this family concert – as acclaimed 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
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 the musicians! ravishing. How to top that? Well, how about the
Milhaud’s tuneful miniature, as Jaume Santonja phenomenal Kirill Gerstein playing both of Ravel’s
Your Song first stormed the UK singles charts, the
Espinós takes us from the dancehalls of Cuba to glittering, sensuous piano concertos? Sheer
music of Sir Elton John has become the soundtrack
Copland’s leafy Appalachian mountains, on a indulgence…
to all our memories. From Tiny Dancer to Candle in
pan-American roadtrip bursting with big tunes
the Wind, Circle of Life to Pinball Wizard and many, Tickets: £55 – £13
and even bigger personalities. Tickets: £12 / Group of 4: £38
many more, the CBSO and a team of top West End
Tickets: £55 – £13
CBSO+
performers present a spectacular symphonic
tribute to pop’s original Rocket Man. My gift is my We are grateful to the Clive & Sylvia Richards
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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Mirga and the CBSO
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 Elena Tsallagova – Vixen Sharp Ears
Michael Seal – Conductor Marta Gardolińska – Conductor
CBSO Chorus Roland Wood – The Forester
Nicholas McCarthy – Piano Benjamin Grosvenor – Piano
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
Mendelssohn Symphony No.4 (Italian) 27' Elizabeth Cragg – Chief Hen / Jay
Russia, 1953: Dmitri Shostakovich knew that music 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’s Requiem, 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 Sung in Czech with English surtitles
summer sunshine on a November day. But genius affected by Covid-19. Further repertoire to be
conducts a showpiece by Dani Howard and a There will be one interval
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 “The forest was darker than night, but I felt free!”
you’re never too young (or old) to discover Tickets: £55 – £13
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 Tickets: £55 – £13 man, and Janáček's enchanting opera gives voices to
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 same irrepressible life-force. Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and
We are grateful for The Leverhulme Trust's support CHILDREN'S programme for this concert, then please email a terrific cast will put us right there in the forest –
of bursaries for members of the CBSO Youth TICKETS FOR marketing@cbso.co.uk with their name, call us riotous, tender and utterly unforgettable.
Orchestra, and to the Clive & Sylvia Richards SEASON CONCERTS on 0121 616 6500, or write to us at CBSO
Charity, Principal Supporter of the CBSO's work
with young people.
JUST £5! Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF.
Tickets: £55 – £13
SEE P22
Members' Event:
6:15pm Members' Reception. Booking required
See page 21 to find out more about becoming a
Member.
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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
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John Suchet
John Wilson FRIDAY NIGHT CLASSICS Gergey Madaras
John Wilson conducts Classic FM Hall of Fame New Worlds NOTELETS
Rachmaninoff Michael Seal – Conductor Christmas Crackers
John Suchet – Presenter Gergely Madaras – Conductor
Jennifer Pike – Violin Sir Simon Keenlyside – Baritone Catherine Arlidge – Presenter
John Wilson – Conductor
Raphael Wallfisch – Cello CBSO Wind Quintet
Ning Feng – Violin
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
he poured all his nostalgia – and hope - into his Grand passions, glorious tunes: Sibelius’s Finlandia festive tunes, lively presentation, and lots of joining
Tchaikovsky Swan Lake: Finale 5'
soaring, bittersweet Third Symphony. No-one and Dvořák’s New World are two classics that just in, there’ll be plenty of chances to burn off all that
John Williams Star Wars: Main Theme 5' never get old (even if the Hovis advert was nearly seasonal excitement!
conducts this music with more flair than John
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
violinist Ning Feng in the sumptuous violin Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 Finale 7' new memories too, with the UK premiere of In
before each concert. At the end there is also a
concerto by the composer they called “the Morricone Gabriel’s Oboe 3' Exile by Jonathan Dove: a heartfelt musical journey
chance to meet the musicians and see their
Russian Mendelssohn”, and…well, this could get for two great British soloists, written specially for us
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.
CBSO COACH TRAVEL AVAILABLE.
SEE PAGE 19 FOR DETAILS
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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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Philip Brett
UNWIND Principal First Violin
Sunday, 9 January 2022, 3pm
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
CENTRE STAGE –
Section Leader Trumpet
LIVE AT CBSO CENTRE
Jonathan Holland
THE OSBORN CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAMME
Viennese New Year Get closer to our musicians and discover one of Birmingham’s best-
Eduardo Strausser – Conductor Strauss Die Fledermaus: Czárdás 4'
kept musical secrets, a series of short, informal concerts programmed
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' Centre after an 18-month absence! Centre Stage of our strings will present a Scottish/Hungarian
The new year has never been more welcome - but
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
ensembles. We will also be presenting some daring Much to look forward to, see overleaf for full listings!
Strauss Der Zigeunerbaron: Einzegsmarsch 3' that’s simply champagne for the ears – Viennese
Strauss Lob der Frauen 4' style. Prosit Neujahr! and more unusual programmes – our wonderful David BaMaung
percussion section will explore an adventurous CBSO Viola & Centre Stage Co-ordinator
Lehar Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiss 5' Tickets: £55 – £13 all-American programme alongside
Strauss Wiener Bonbons 10'
Strauss Anvil Polka 4'
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Thursday 23 September 2021, 2pm
Brahms String Sextet
GOOD TO KNOW
Regular past attenders of Centre Stage GROUP
Ensemble to include: Philip Brett, Charlotte
Skinner, Chris Yates, David BaMaung, Kate
Setterfield and Catherine Ardagh-Walter
performances might like to know that the format of
these has changed slightly as follows:
CONCERTS BOOKINGS
BY COACH
Performances now start at 2pm (except on 3 Groups of 8+ receive a 20%
Brahms – Sextet in G major December when it's 12pm) and whilst we will no
discount on ticket prices.
longer be selling soup and sandwiches prior to the
Friday 1 October 2021, 2pm concert, we will be offering a selection of delicious
Groups of 11+ also benefit from
CBSO coach travel is once again available for those a reduced per ticket commission
Britten, Crusell and Gipps cakes and your choice of tea or coffee. These will be
living in Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield or Cheltenham of £1 per ticket.
available to buy from 1pm until 2pm.
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 or under, the child ticket price
Gipps – Quintet for Wind and Strings
Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield applies instead of the 20% discount
CBSO Centre is just a short walk from
23 September, 6 October and 9 December
Thursday 4 November 2021, 2pm Symphony Hall:
2 free tickets when you buy 20+
CBSO Baroque Ensemble CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF
Cheltenham
tickets for one concert
22 September and 7 October
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 boxoffice@bmusic.co.uk or
Call 0121 616 6500 call free on 0800 358 7070
Ensemble to include: Marie-Christine Zupancic, or email: marketing@cbso.co.uk
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
Katherine Thomas
Adams
Principal Harp
18 19WELCOMING
FAMILIES
The CBSO’s Family Concerts and Notelets series are specially-
OUR CAMPAIGN FOR MUSICAL
LIFE IN THE WEST MIDLANDS
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
Age guidance: details of Notelets concerts this year.
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 Help us secure the long-term future of music in
Tickets: £12/Group of 4: £38 Suitable for children under 5.
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
Trust to support our private endowment fund
whole city. Your support for this campaign
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
musicians. Your gift will also be matched pound
MAKE A DONATION
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.
20 Call 0121 780 3333 or book online cbso.co.uk 21TICKET OFFERS
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
Principal Fourth Horn
Bryony Morrison
Tutti Second Violin
on the day of the performance. Please allow
Please note, you may be asked to provide proof of
Jeremy Bushell
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
Christmas concerts.
All tickets subject to availability and terms and
conditions apply for all discounts. Please visit
cbso.co.uk/terms for details.
22 Call 0121 780 3333 or book online cbso.co.uk facebook.com/thecbso twitter.com/thecbso instagram.com/thecbso 23CONCERT PACKAGES TICKET PRICES
BUY MORE- SAVE MORE! BOOK 2+ CONCERTS IN ONE GO TICKET PRICES FOR 2021-22 SEASON CONCERTS AT
TO RECEIVE GREAT DISCOUNTS AND OTHER BENEFITS. SYMPHONY HALL, BIRMINGHAM
PRICE Evening, Matinee and
CONCERTS 2–3 4–5 6–7 8–9 10+ BAND Friday Night Classics SPECIAL EVENTS
BOOKED ALL AREAS ONE PRICE
A £55
YOUR SAVING £5.00 £7.50 £10.00 £12.50
Youth Orchestra Concerts: £24
PER TICKET £2.50 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
When ordering you can select an e-ticket or to collect Accessible seats are available for all performances,
Discounted car parking at Q-Park Brindleyplace
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
GRAND TIER
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, UPPER CIRCLE Symphony Hall as follows:
5pm (not available online)
CIRCLE
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 STALLS & It is not yet known when counter
TERRACES
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 STAGE
Monday to Saturday:
Principal Second Trombone
really does pay to plan ahead if you can. 10am – 2pm*
* Box Office opening hours may be
Anthony Howe
To book call 0121 780 3333 or CHOIR extended on concert days.
visit cbso.co.uk/packages
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
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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 boxoffice@bmusic.co.uk
perform as part of a regular programme of free Mini com: 0121 644 6140
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CBSO Centre: 0121 616 6532
cbso.co.uk/centre
Call 0121 616 6500 for a BOOK
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or an audio CD version.
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