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Pictures At An Exhibition

Wed 25 Jun 2008 Symphony Hall

For our last ‘symphonic’ concert of the season we turn to Chinese conductor Xian Zhang, acclaimed internationally for her dynamic and spirited performances. Tonight she directs the CBSO in music from Ravel’s great ballet Daphnis and Chloé, and also in Ravel’s magnificent orchestral version of Mussorgsky’s piano portraits. She is joined by a Canadian rising star for Lalo’s best-known work, a colourful violin concerto based on Spanish dance tunes.
Xian Zhang conductor Karen Gomyo violin
Mussorgsky (orch. Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition 32' Lalo: Symphonie espagnole 31' Ravel: Daphnis and Chloé • Suite No. 2 18'
Schools Concert: Pictures At An Exhibition

Thu 26 Jun 2008 Symphony Hall

Mussorgsky’s epic tour through a Russian picture gallery provides the inspiration for this introduction to the symphony orchestra, specially devised for Key Stage 2 students (years 3 and 4). From old castles and catacombs, through farm carts and bustling markets, to the Great Gate of Kiev, this colourful music should set young imaginations on fire. For information on pre-concert support packages for schools, please contact the CBSO’s Education Department by emai(education@cbso.co.uk) or telephone (0121 616 6500). Teachers are also invited to contact the CBSO for details of other opportunities available to schools under our Education and Community programme.
Xian Zhang conductor Tommy Pearson presenter
Schools Concert: Pictures At An Exhibition

Thu 26 Jun 2008 Symphony Hall

Mussorgsky’s epic tour through a Russian picture gallery provides the inspiration for this introduction to the symphony orchestra, specially devised for Key Stage 2 students (years 3 and 4). From old castles and catacombs, through farm carts and bustling markets, to the Great Gate of Kiev, this colourful music should set young imaginations on fire. For information on pre-concert support packages for schools, please contact the CBSO’s Education Department by emai(education@cbso.co.uk) or telephone (0121 616 6500). Teachers are also invited to contact the CBSO for details of other opportunities available to schools under our Education and Community programme.
Xian Zhang conductor Tommy Pearson presenter