Symphony Hall

CBSO 2025/26: An Evening with Rushil Ranjan

27 Nov 2025

Thursday 7:30pm

£26-£62 inc. per ticket commission

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Artists

Rushil Ranjan Composer/Arranger/Piano

Nitin Sawhney CBE Composer, Piano

Melvin Tay Conductor

Abi Sampa Vocalist

Aakash Odedra Dancer

Praveen Prathapan Bansuri

Janan Sathiendran Tabla

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Programme

A. R. Rahman Bombay Theme

John Williams Across the Stars

A. R. Rahman Raga Dance

Mascagni Intermezzo

Mychael Danna Pi’s Lullaby

Nitin Sawhney Breathing Light

Nitin Sawhney Morphine and Memories

Sibelius Symphony No.5; III. Allegro molto

Rushil Ranjan New Commision

About CBSO 2025/26: An Evening with Rushil Ranjan

Age Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+

Running time This concert will last approximately 2 hours.

Rushil Ranjan joins Nitin Sawhney, Abi Sampa and Aakash Odedra for a concert celebrating the power of music to bring us together.

From the co-creator of the Orchestral Qawwali Project and recently-announced CBSO Collaborative Artist, Rushil Ranjan, comes a one-of-a-kind concert where traditions meet, voices intertwine, and music speaks beyond borders.

At the heart of the concert is the world premiere of Rushil’s new commission, written for the CBSO and acclaimed vocalist Abi Sampa, with conductor Melvin Tay at the helm. This bold new work weaves together South Asian and Western classical traditions, revealing their natural harmony and shared emotional depth.

Alongside this are performances of pieces by Rushil’s greatest influences, from the sweeping soundtracks of John Williams to the unforgettable anthems of A. R. Rahman and the pioneering sound worlds of Nitin Sawhney CBE, who joins the orchestra as a guest artist in this unmissable performance. Balancing this contemporary vision is the symphonic mastery of Sibelius, setting Rushil’s new composition in dialogue with the orchestral tradition.

Booking Info

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This event is included in the multibuy discount.

Free (limited) ticket for Disabled Visitor’s Carers, as per Access Scheme.

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