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.

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Prom 43: Pictures At An Exhibition

Join us for an enchanting evening as Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) in a magical performance featuring the works of Mozart and Mussorgsky. This captivating concert, titled "Kazuki Conducts Mozart & Mussorgsky," is set to take place on Wednesday, 21 August 2024, at 7:00pm in the prestigious Symphony Hall, Birmingham.

The evening promises to transport audiences to a world of fairy tales and fantastical images through Ravel's "Mother Goose Suite" and Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," vividly brought to life by Kazuki and the CBSO. Amidst these enchanting pieces, attendees will be treated to a lush, romantic interlude by Augusta Holmès, and the elegance of Paul Lewis performing Mozart’s last Piano Concerto, No.27.

The full programme for the night includes:
- Ravel's "Mother Goose Suite" (29mins)
- Mozart's "Piano Concerto No.27" (32mins), featuring Paul Lewis on piano
- Holmès' "La Nuit et L’Amour" (6mins)
- Mussorgsky arranged by Wood's "Pictures at an Exhibition" (34mins)

Tickets are priced between £26-£62, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 included for tickets over £15. The concert also offers various ways to save, including multi-buy discounts and reduced prices for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients.

The performance is expected to last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and the beast, a hut on hen’s legs, and all human and animal life in a musical form as we head to the BBC Proms with Kazuki and the CBSO.

Book your tickets now for an unforgettable journey through music and imagination with "Kazuki Conducts Mozart & Mussorgsky."

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