Join us for an enchanting evening with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra as Kazuki Yamada takes the podium to conduct a mesmerizing program featuring the works of Respighi and Saint-Saëns. This captivating concert is set to take place on Wednesday, 4th June 2025, at 7:30 pm in the prestigious Symphony Hall.

The evening promises to be a journey through magical dreams and landscapes, where inspiration meets boundless imagination. The program includes Berlioz's "Le Corsaire Overture," Takemitsu's "I Hear Water Dreaming," Respighi's "Fountains of Rome," and culminates with Saint-Saëns' epic "Symphony No.3 Organ." Each piece is a brilliant landscape inspired by poems, paintings, and the eternal city of Rome, promising to transport the audience to otherworldly realms.

The concert will showcase the extraordinary talents of miracle musician Sebastian Heindl on the organ, bringing the big moments of Saint-Saëns' Symphony to life. Additionally, the CBSO’s own Marie-Christine Zupancic will delight audiences with her stunning solo flute performance in Takemitsu's piece.

Tickets are priced between £26 and £62, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 included for tickets priced over £15. Attendees can also take advantage of our multi-buy discount, along with reduced ticket prices for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients.

The concert is expected to last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the beauty and drama of the music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the full force of the CBSO, complete with world-famous soloists and conductors. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of classical music that promises to inspire and delight.

Kazuki conducts Respighi & Saint-Saëns

The International Convention Centre

### Event Description: Symphonie Fantastique - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Symphonie Fantastique  
**Date:** Saturday, May 17, 2025  
**Time:** 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre  
**Conductor:** Michael Repper  
**Featuring:** Richmond Symphony Chorus  

Join the Richmond Symphony for an enchanting evening of classical music at the Carpenter Theatre. Under the baton of conductor Michael Repper, the orchestra will perform a captivating program that includes:

- **Gabriela Ortiz:** *Antropolis*
- **Borodin:** *Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor*
- **Berlioz:** *Symphonie Fantastique*

The performance will also feature the Richmond Symphony Chorus, adding a rich vocal dimension to the evening's repertoire.

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Symphonie Fantastique

Dominion Energy Center

Alexandre Bloch, Music Director of the National Orchestra of Lille, takes to the podium in this programme celebrating French music from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique has long been a favourite since its premiere in 1830. It was first performed at the Paris Conservatoire, where Louise Farrenc was enrolled in the previously all-male composition class, at the age of just 15. Her powerful and vivacious Overture in E flat, written a few years after the Berlioz, opens this programme.

The Hallé - Symphonie Fantastique

The Bridgewater Hall

Join us for an exhilarating afternoon of music and dance with "Kazuki conducts Joy" at the prestigious Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Thursday, 1st May 2025, starting at 2:15 pm. This captivating concert promises to keep you on the edge of your seat as Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra through a program filled with dances and fantastical scenes.

The concert kicks off with the vibrant energy of Berlioz's "Roman Carnival," followed by a moment of serene beauty in Fauré’s "Elegy," featuring the mesmerizing talents of cellist Kian Soltani. The excitement continues as the cello takes center stage in Saint-Saëns’ fiery "Cello Concerto." The mood then shifts to the streets of New York with Bernstein's "Symphonic Dances from West Side Story," before concluding with Ravel's elegant "La Valse."

Tickets are priced between £26 and £62, with a £3.50 ticket commission for each ticket over £15 sold by B:Music. Attendees can also take advantage of various discounts, including multi-buy offers, reduced prices for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients.

The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval, offering you a perfect blend of exhilarating music and breathtaking performances. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the joy and energy of dance through the power of orchestral music. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable afternoon with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Kazuki Yamada.

Kazuki conducts Joy

Join outstanding British baritone Roderick Williams and conductor Andrew Manze as they explore Fauré’s poignant visions of paradise, joined by the fine voices of the SCO Chorus. Williams also embarks on the profound spiritual journey of Vaughan Williams’s Five Mystical Songs, while Ruth Gipps, a student of his, offers a pastoral idyll from the Lake District.

Fauré Requiem

The Usher Hall

Buchanan Galleries

In celebration of Carlos Izcaray’s 10 years as Music Director of the ASO, the orchestra will perform an anniversary program featuring works Maestro Izcaray conducted at his opening concert in 2013. La Péri, written in 1911, and was Dukas’ last published work is not as well known as The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, this ballet has been considered to be one of his most mature and skilled pieces. Then, Pianist Conor Hanick, regarded as one of his generation’s most inquisitive interpreters of music, performs the world premiere of Carlos Izcaray’s Piano Concerto. Symphonie fantastique returns to the ASC stage for the first time since 2019! Programmatic in nature, it tells the story of a gifted artist who, in the depths of hopeless and despair because of his unrequited love for a woman, has poisoned himself with opium. Witness the artist’s drug-induced hallucinations, beginning with a ball and a scene in a field and ending with a recognizable “march to the scaffold” and a satanic dream.

Izcaray: 10 Years Remembered

Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center

The orchestra will perform The Symphonie fantastique, a piece of music that tells the story of a gifted artist who, in the depths of hopelessness and despair because of his unrequited love for a woman, has poisoned himself with opium. The piece tells the story of the artist’s drug-fueled hallucinations, beginning with a ball and a scene in a field and ending with a march to the scaffold and a satanic dream.

Izcaray: 10 Years Remembered - Coffee Concert

ICO begins the 41st season with Anna Clyne’s Restless Oceans, a work that embraces the power of women. Mezzo-soprano, Ashley Dixon (Christel DeHaan Legacy Guest Artist) shares the magic of summer nights in Berlioz’ picturesque Les Nuits d’été (Summer Nights). Schubert’s Symphony No. 4 in c minor (Tragic) begins a season-long celebration of the First Viennese School.

Summer Nights with Ashley Dixon

Butler University

Experience the shadowy allure of Halloween and surrender to the cinematic frights and delights of “Devil’s Dance,” written by the greatest film composer of our lifetimes. Revel in the mystical thrills of Bunch’s The Devil’s Box with virtuoso Meredith Crawford on amplified viola, and let Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique cast a spell over you with its haunting narrative and chilling melodies. A concert that promises a spine-tingling blend of musical sorcery and symphonic spectacle—it’s a bewitching evening.

Classical Spooktacular

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Experience the majestic power of the organ like never before with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic's presentation of "The Organ Symphony" on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 8:00 PM, held at the Civic Center Music Hall. This concert promises an evening of awe-inspiring music, featuring the extraordinary talents of conductor Alexander Mickelthwate and renowned organist Cameron Carpenter.

The program includes a captivating lineup of works that showcase the organ's grandeur and versatility. The evening will open with Berlioz's spirited "Benvenuto Cellini: Overture," followed by Poulenc's deeply expressive "Organ Concerto in G Minor." The highlight of the night will be Saint-Saëns' "Symphony No. 3 in C Minor," also known as the Organ Symphony, a masterpiece that combines the rich sounds of the orchestra with the powerful sonorities of the organ.

This event is a unique opportunity to experience the organ not just as an accompaniment but as a leading force in concert music. Cameron Carpenter, celebrated for his virtuosity and innovative interpretations, promises to bring a fresh and exhilarating perspective to these classic compositions.

Tickets for "The Organ Symphony" will go on sale on Friday, August 23. To ensure you don't miss out on this spectacular event, sign up for single ticket on-sale notifications. Subscribers can save by creating their own season package, offering a curated experience of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic's 2024-25 season.

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of music that spans the emotional spectrum, from the delicate to the dramatic, all within the splendid acoustics of the Civic Center Music Hall. Whether you're a lifelong lover of classical music or looking to experience the power of the organ for the first time, "The Organ Symphony" is an event not to be missed.

The Organ Symphony

Civic Center Music Hall

Wednesday Concert

Betty Nansen Teatret

Symphonie Fantastique - NC Symphony

Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

### Event Description: Søndergård, Lim, and Rachmaninoff - Minnesota Orchestra

**Event Title:** Søndergård, Lim, and Rachmaninoff

**Dates:** Friday, September 20, 2024, and Saturday, September 21, 2024

**Venue:** Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

**Duration:** 2 hours, including intermission

**Event Overview:**
Join the Minnesota Orchestra for an unforgettable evening featuring the extraordinary talents of conductor Thomas Søndergård and pianist Yunchan Lim. This concert promises to be a highlight of the season, showcasing a blend of classical masterpieces and contemporary works.

**Program:**
- **BERLIOZ:** Roman Carnival Overture
- **RACHMANINOFF:** Piano Concerto No. 2
- **TARRODI:** Liguria
- **RESPIGHI:** The Pines of Rome

**Artists:**
- **Thomas Søndergård:** Conductor
  - Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård, who began his tenure as music director of the Minnesota Orchestra in fall 2023, is renowned for his incisive interpretations and collaborative approach. His versatility spans a broad range of standard and modern repertoire.
- **Yunchan Lim:** Piano
  - At just 20 years old, Yunchan Lim has already made a significant mark in the classical music world. His 2022 performance of a Rachmaninoff piano concerto at the Van Cliburn Competition has garnered over 14 million views on YouTube, showcasing his profound musicality and prodigious technique.

**Special Notes:**
- **Tickets:** Available now as part of a concert package. Save up to 15% and enjoy subscriber perks when you purchase tickets for 3 or more concerts. Individual tickets go on sale on July 29.
- **Pre-concert Activities:** Enhance your experience with pre-concert activities, valet parking, and pre-ordering beverages.
- **Accessibility Services:** Orchestra Hall offers a range of accessibility services, including armless and bariatric chairs, assistive listening devices, large-print programs, noise-canceling headphones, service animal accommodations, and wheelchair-accessible seating.

**Presented by:** Ameriprise Financial

**Plan Your Visit:**
- **Directions & Parking:** Convenient parking is available just steps away from Orchestra Hall in the city-owned and skyway-connected 11th and Marquette Ramp.
- **Mobile App:** Download the MinnOrch App to pre-order intermission drinks, scan your ticket for entry, and access exclusive deals.

Prepare to be whisked away to the Ligurian coast and one of Italy’s most beautiful cities without even leaving your seat. This concert is not to be missed!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Minnesota Orchestra website.

Søndergård, Lim And Rachmaninoff

Minnesota Orchestra

Symphonic Frights

War Memorial and Performing Arts Center

Celebrated Canadian conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni makes his debut with TŌN in an all-French program. The evening begins with Saint-Saëns’ exuberant Bacchanale from his opera Samson et Dalila. Then mezzo-soprano Megan Moore, a co-founder of the Lynx Project who has performed with the Metropolitan Opera, joins us for Berlioz’s tenderly expressive song cycle The Summer Nights. The program also includes Fauré’s evocative suite of incidental music for the play Pelléas et Mélisande, and d’Indy’s soaring and lyrical Symphony on a French Mountain Air, featuring Bard College Conservatory faculty pianist Ryan MacEvoy McCullough.

Berlioz

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