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### Event Description: Lunar Dreams - Birmingham Contemporary Music Group

**Event Title:** Lunar Dreams

**Date and Time:** Sunday, 15th September 2024, 4:30 PM (Pre-concert talk at 3:30 PM)

**Venue:** CBSO Centre, Berkley Street, Birmingham, B1 2LF

**Ticket Prices:**
- General: £15
- Student: £7.50
- Under 12s: FREE with a paying adult

**Event Overview:**
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of Arnold Schoenberg's birth on September 13, 1874, the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) presents "Lunar Dreams," a concert dedicated to his legacy and the rich musical heritage he left behind. Schoenberg, a pioneer of modernism and the founder of the twelve-tone composition method, revolutionized music and continues to inspire contemporary composers.

**Program:**
- **Arnold Schoenberg (1874 - 1951):** *Pierrot Lunaire*, Op. 21 (1912) - 35 minutes
- **Param Vir (b. 1952):** *A Spread of Dreams* (2009) - 11 minutes
- **Param Vir:** *Twelve Tones for Flute and Piano* (World Premiere, 1970) - 4 minutes
- **Bethan Morgan Williams (b. 1992):** *Voices Go With You* (2021) - 11 minutes
- **Julian Anderson (b. 1967):** *Mitternachtslied* (2020, 2023) - 6 minutes

**Performers:**
- **Yeree Suh:** Soprano
- **Tom Kemp:** Conductor

**Event Highlights:**
- A tribute to Arnold Schoenberg, featuring his most celebrated work, *Pierrot Lunaire*.
- Performances of new works inspired by Schoenberg's twelve-tone technique.
- An exploration of themes such as night, transitions, and freedom in sound.

**Additional Information:**
- The event will start with a pre-concert talk at 3:30 PM, providing insights into the evening's program and the significance of Schoenberg's contributions to modern music.
- The concert will be an ethereal experience, celebrating radical thought and the dreamlike qualities of Schoenberg's music.

**Booking Information:**
Tickets can be purchased online. Please ensure to book early as seats are limited.

**Contact:**
For more information, please contact the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group at 0121 616 2616.

Join us for an evening of celestial music and celebrate the enduring legacy of Arnold Schoenberg with the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group.

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Yeree Suh

Soprano

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Sep 15, 2024

Lunar Dreams · Birmingham Contemporary Music Group

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