Lucy Crowe

Kazuki Yamada

Jonathan Lemalu

Jennifer Johnston

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Kazuki Yamada leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a stirring performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. This concert, set to take place on Thursday, 19th September 2024 at 7:30pm in the prestigious Symphony Hall, Birmingham, promises to be a celebration of musical mastery and joy.

The evening will spotlight the beautiful variety of instruments with Stravinsky's Symphonies of Wind Instruments and Strauss's Metamorphosen, a piece that quotes Beethoven throughout, before culminating in Beethoven's magnificent Choral Symphony. The famous Ode to Joy in the final movement will feature a quartet of equally magnificent soloists, bringing this awe-inspiring piece to life.

Performers for the evening include conductor Kazuki Yamada, soprano Lucy Crowe, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston, baritone Jonathan Lemalu, and the CBSO Chorus, ensuring an evening of exceptional musical talent.

Tickets are priced between £26-£62, with a per-ticket commission of £3.50 included for tickets priced over £15. Discounts are available for students, 18-30s, under-18s, and benefit recipients as part of our multi-buy discount offer.

The concert will last approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute interval. This event is supported by DLA Piper and is part of a series that also includes performances of Shostakovich & Bartók, Romeo & Juliet, and Elgar & Tchaikovsky.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony under the baton of Kazuki Yamada. Book your tickets now for an evening of sublime music that promises to be both a spotlight on instruments and a joyful finale for voices.

Kazuki conducts Beethoven 9