Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's Brass and Percussion sections in a vibrant concert on Sunday, 2 March 2025, at 3:00pm. This unique performance will take place at the prestigious Town Hall in Birmingham, offering a blend of classical and contemporary pieces that promise to captivate and enchant.

The concert will feature a diverse program starting with Jacob Gade's "Tango Tzigane," famously known as the most celebrated tango worldwide. Following this, the audience will be treated to the exquisite music from Astor Piazzolla's tango-opera "María de Buenos Aires," a piece that truly deserves wider recognition for its compelling beauty. Anders Eliasson's "Kimmo for Trumpet and 6 Percussion" will then take you on a thrilling journey, showcasing the exceptional talents of the CBSO's brass and percussion musicians. The climax of the afternoon will be a powerful performance of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," arranged by Howarth, bringing the visual arts to life through sound.

Tickets for this spectacular event are priced between £26 and £38, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 included for tickets over £15. This concert is also part of our multi-buy discount scheme, offering great savings. Additionally, we provide reduced ticket prices for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience this magnificent performance.

The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the music and the moment.

Don't miss this opportunity to see Kazuki Yamada conduct the CBSO Brass and Percussion in what promises to be a memorable and exhilarating concert. Book your tickets now and be part of a musical journey that celebrates the power and beauty of brass and percussion.

Kazuki Conducts CBSO Brass & Percussion

Birmingham Town Hall

Experience the enchantment of classical music brought to life at the "Pictures at an Exhibition" concert, under the baton of conductor Marcelo Lehninger with the talented Clayton Stephenson on piano. This captivating performance will feature the stirring compositions of Coleridge Taylor, Grieg, and Mussorgsky, including the much-loved Grieg Piano Concerto and Mussorgsky's vivid "Pictures at an Exhibition."

Join us for a night where music and visual art converge, offering a feast for the senses. Soloist Clayton Stephenson, celebrated as a 2022 Young Artist of the Gilmore Festival, promises to deliver a performance that intertwines the elegance of classical music with the beauty of visual storytelling. The concert will not only showcase the auditory splendor of these compositions but also include visual elements displayed throughout the lobbies and hall, enhancing the immersive experience.

This event is scheduled for two unforgettable evenings at DeVos Performance Hall:
- Friday, February 07, 2025, at 7:30 PM
- Saturday, February 08, 2025, at 7:30 PM

Tickets are available for purchase now. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a unique musical journey that celebrates the synergy between music and art, all within the heart of Grand Rapids at 300 Ottawa NW, Suite 100 Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Thank you to our sponsors, including Series Sponsor Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Helen DeVos, and the Edith I. Blodgett Guest Artist Fund for supporting this event. Marcelo Lehninger holds the esteemed Daniel & Pamella DeVos Music Director Chair, ensuring an evening of unparalleled musical excellence.

For more information and to secure your tickets, please visit our website or contact us at 616.454.9451. Join us for a magical evening that promises to be a highlight of the 2023-2024 season.

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Pictures at an Exhibition

DeVos Performance Hall

Shostakovich's music has it all – an expressiveness of its own that can run from burlesque antics to teeth-grinding fury from one bar to the next. It is powerful music that takes the audience on an emotional journey from the first note, and with its demands for virtuosity and exuberant orchestral language speaks directly to the very best side of the orchestra's musicians.

Kochanovsky & Kavakos

DR Koncerthuset

Join us at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for an extraordinary evening as Joe Hisaishi leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in "Hisaishi Leads Pictures at an Exhibition." This captivating event will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 8:00 PM, with additional performances on Friday, November 15, and Sunday, November 17.

The night will feature Joe Hisaishi conducting his own world premiere alongside Mussorgsky’s enchanting "Pictures at an Exhibition," arranged by Ravel. The program includes Hisaishi's "Adagio for Strings and Two Harps," and the world premiere of his "Harp Concerto," a LA Phil commission. Emmanuel Ceysson, the LA Phil's esteemed harpist, will give the world premiere of Hisaishi’s Harp Concerto under the composer’s baton. The evening promises to be a celebration of Hisaishi's ambitious and distinct musical voice, which honors Japanese music traditions while drawing inspiration from a wide array of genres.

Joe Hisaishi, renowned for composing more than 100 film scores and being the musical mind behind nearly all of Hayao Miyazaki’s films with Studio Ghibli, explores his love for the harp with his "Adagio for Strings and Two Harps." The concert will also highlight the orchestral colors in Mussorgsky’s "Pictures at an Exhibition," arranged by Ravel, bringing to life whimsical characters and surreal scenes reminiscent of Ghibli's enchanting worlds.

This performance is part of the Otis Booth Foundation Series: Thursday Evenings TH2 Series and is generously supported by The Otis Booth Foundation. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Joe Hisaishi and the LA Philharmonic at one of the most iconic venues in Los Angeles.

Hisaishi Leads Pictures at an Exhibition

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Angry gnomes, dancing chickens, and the sheer grandeur of the Great Gate of Kiev…there’s a reason why Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” is one of the most popular of orchestral showpieces. But you haven’t really heard it until you’ve heard the composer’s original piano version. Discover it tonight as part of a ravishing romantic programme from the “brilliant” (The Times) Katya Apekisheva.

Steinway International Piano Series: Katya Apekisheva

Bute Park

Modest Mussorgsky’s magnificent Pictures at an Exhibition, which masterfully paints a musical art gallery,anchors this program in two forms: in its original version for solo piano and in a rarely-heard orchestration by Sergei Gorkachov. Up-and-coming star pianist Maxim Lando makes his Columbus Symphony debut with two virtuosic interpretations: the solo Mussorgsky and Tchaikovsky’s enchanting Piano Concerto No. 2.

Ohio Theatre

Music would never be the same after Igor Stravinsky unleashed The Firebird in 1910 – a ballet score that would herald the pictorial powers with which the composer would shock and enchant generations of theatregoers. Stravinsky found the perfect subject matter in the collision of the evil magician Kaschchei with the just and irrepressible Firebird. The suite of music from the ballet ends in an infernal dance ripe for Stravinsky’s own brand of violent syncopation. Marios Papadopoulos conducts it here, alongside wickedly entertaining music from Saint-Saëns, and an atmospheric mountain climb from Mussorgsky. The concert is complete with the virtuosic and lyrical concerto for violin and viola by Alexey Shor, our Composer-in-Residence, highlighting the instruments’ poetic qualities while seamlessly blending their technical brilliance and emotional depth.

The Firebird

The Sheldonian Theatre

Opening Night: Gershwin Piano Concerto

Skyline High School

Join us for an enchanting evening with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) at Prom 43: Pictures at an Exhibition, part of the prestigious BBC Proms. This remarkable concert is scheduled for Thursday, 22 August 2024, at 7:30 pm, promising a night of musical brilliance and emotional depth.

Under the baton of the talented Kazuki Yamada, the CBSO will bring to life the evocative music of Modest Mussorgsky, inspired by the fantastical and surreal images he encountered at an exhibition in 1874. This performance offers a unique listening experience with the orchestra playing the picturesque orchestration by Henry Wood, which intriguingly predates the more commonly known version by Maurice Ravel by seven years.

The evening's program also includes the enchanting Mother Goose Suite by Ravel, a fairy-tale ballet that transports listeners to a world of magic and wonder. Additionally, the concert will feature Mozart’s profound final piano concerto, showcasing the virtuosic skills of pianist Paul Lewis, and a mesmerizing interlude, La nuit et l’amour, by Augusta Holmès.

The full program for the evening includes:
- Ravel, Mother Goose Suite (16 mins)
- Mozart, Piano Concerto No.27 (32 mins)
- Holmès, La Nuit et L’Amour (6 mins)
- Mussorgsky, orchestrated by Wood, Pictures at an Exhibition (30 mins)

This event will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, allowing audiences worldwide to partake in the magic of this extraordinary musical journey. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the depth and beauty of these masterpieces performed by the CBSO under the direction of Kazuki Yamada, with Paul Lewis on piano.

Prom 43: Pictures At An Exhibition

Symphonic Frights

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Immerse yourself in a night of musical illustrations with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra's presentation of "Pictures at an Exhibition" on October 13, 2023, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This enchanting performance, under the baton of Music Director Darko Butorac and featuring the talented pianist Roman Rabinovich, will take place at the prestigious Ruby Diamond venue located at 222 S Copeland St, Tallahassee, FL 32304.

"Pictures at an Exhibition" is a masterpiece originally composed by Modest Mussorgsky for piano, inspired by the drawings and watercolors of his dear friend Viktor Hartmann. The symphonic version, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel, brings to life the vibrant and evocative imagery through the power of the orchestra, culminating in the majestic "Great Gate of Kiev."

Before the concert, attendees are invited to join Maestro Butorac at 6:30 PM for an insightful discussion about the story behind the concert program. This pre-concert talk is a unique opportunity to deepen your appreciation of the music and its historical context.

Tickets for this mesmerizing performance are available for purchase. Don't miss the chance to experience the beauty and power of "Pictures at an Exhibition" as brought to life by the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra.

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