Farewell, But Not Goodbye
Symphony Hall
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The end of a ten-year tenure: Sakari Oramo bows out as Music Director in truly spectacular style, with a thrilling pair of life-affirming masterpieces. This is the last chance to see Sakari conduct the CBSO in Symphony Hall, until he returns in a new guise as Principal Guest Conductor for the 2008/09 season. Janácˇek’s Sinfonietta is one of the greatest of all 20th-century scores, its brassy fanfares (featuring an extra nine trumpets in addition to a large orchestra) surrounding a work of astonishing originality and power. Beethoven’s final Symphony is also a summation of a life’s work, and its culminating vocal setting of Schiller’s ‘Ode to Joy’ has become an anthem for all humanity. A great team of soloists and our own magnificent Chorus join the Orchestra for what is certain to be the hottest ticket of the season • be sure to book early!
6.15pm pre-concert talk
Please note there is also a repeat performance on Thursday 12 June
Janácek Sinfonietta 25’
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (Choral) 67’
Sakari Oramo conductor
Lisa Milne Soprano
Jane Irwin Mezzo-soprano
Gordon Gietz Tenor
Matthew Rose Bass
City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus
£39, £36.50, £31.50, £27.50, £23, £20, £16.50, £13, £9.50
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Symphony Hall
- 32 Broad Street, Birmingham, B1 2EA, West Midlands, United Kingdom
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