Symphony HallBroad Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2EA, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Programme
| Brahms, Johannes (1833-1897) | Piano Concerto no. 1 in D minor, Op.15 | |
| Janáček, Leoš (1854-1928) | The Fiddler's Child | |
| Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975) | Symphony no. 6 in B minor, Op.54 |
Performers
| Sir Mark Elder | Conductor |
| Sir Stephen Hough | Piano |
| City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra |
Former Principal Guest Conductor, Sir Mark Elder, makes a welcome return after more than 20 years with a wonderful programme. Brahms is on majestic form in his first Piano Concerto brought to dramatic life by Sir Stephen Hough. Janáček packs a punch with his tale of the fiddler, his sick child – and authoritarian oppression. Shostakovich knew a thing or two about that. His Symphony No.6 builds from slow start to wild conclusion – one of his most diabolical finales.
Tickets £26-£62