Symphony HallBroad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2EA, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
| Thursday 28 May 2026 | 19:30 |
Programme
| Glass, Philip (b. 1937) | Concerto Fantasy for two timpanists and orchestra | |
| Simon, Carlos (b. 1986) | Four Black American Dances | |
| Rachmaninov, Sergei (1873-1943) | Symphonic Dances, Op.45 |
Performers
| Alpesh Chauhan | Conductor |
| Matthew Hardy | Timpani |
| Toby Kearney | Timpani |
| City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra |
Cult classics and American rhythms: Philip Glass meets Rachmaninoff, right here in Birmingham.
It’s hard to imagine 21st century culture without the music of Philip Glass – and impossible to experience his full originality until you’ve heard his music performed live. Two of the CBSO’s own stars play his extraordinary Double Timpani Concerto and another home-grown hero – conductor Alpesh Chauhan – cuts loose with all-dancing, American-inspired masterpieces by Rachmaninoff and Carlos Simon.
Tickets: £26, £38, £50, £62
CBSO Members on-sale 8 May 10:00. General on-sale 21 May 10:00.
© Andrew Fox