CBSO Chopin 200

Wed 24 Feb 2010 7:30pm at Symphony Hall

Andrew Litton © Danny Turner

Next week the musical world celebrates the 200th birthday of its favourite composer of piano music, and the CBSO gets in early with performances of his dazzling and lyrical second concerto, played by a leading American pianist. This is gloriously romantic music, and Tchaikovsky’s famous Shakespearean overture is even more so. Regular guest conductor Andrew Litton is renowned for his commitment to English music, and here he conducts Vaughan Williams’ most dramatic symphony.

6.15pm. Free pre-concert talk:
Vaughan Williams’ Fourth
Conductor Andrew Litton shares his passion for Vaughan Williams’ darkest symphony – with Simon Webb.

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£9.50 – £39.50

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Litton conductor
William Wolfram piano

Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet 21’
Chopin Piano Concerto No 2 30’
Vaughan Williams Symphony No 4 34’

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