Symphony Hall

CBSO 2025/26: Beethoven & Puccini

17 Apr 2026

Friday 2:15pm

£26-£62 inc. per ticket commission

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Artists

Carlo Rizzi Conductor

Seong-Jin Cho Piano

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Programme

Rossini The Thieving Magpie: Overture, 10mins

Beethoven Piano Concerto No.1, 37mins

Puccini (arr. Rizzi) Tosca: Symphonic Suite, 20min

Puccini (arr. Rizzi) Madam Butterfly: Symphonic Suite, 18mins

About CBSO 2025/26: Beethoven & Puccini

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

Running time This concert will last approximately 2 hours.

Mischief, murder and magnificence in a brilliant showcase for the orchestra – with a little help from the Opera.

Be immersed in a dazzling array of sounds and moods. Rossini’s Thieving Magpie sounds as mischievous as ever, from opening drumroll to galloping conclusion. Beethoven’s early piano concerto is both assertive and playful, full of bold contrasts and surprising effects. The exceptional young pianist Seong-Jin Cho dazzles in the solo part. In the second half we find beauty in tragedy: orchestral suites from two of Puccini’s most powerful operas, Tosca and Madam Butterfly, arranged by conductor Carlo Rizzi. Puccini’s genius at orchestration is revealed in all its expressive glory.

Booking Info

Save on tickets with the CBSO’s multibuy discounts, group bookings & concessionary prices (on eligible concerts) starting from £5: See Ways to Save below.

This event is included in the multibuy discount.

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

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