CBSO 2025/26: Brahms’ Fourth Symphony

Artists
Eduardo Strausser Conductor
Natalya Romaniw Soprano
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Programme
Nina Shekhar Lumina, 11mins
Strauss Four Last Songs, 25mins
Brahms Symphony No.4, 38mins
About CBSO 2025/26: Brahms’ Fourth Symphony
Booking Opens:
10am Friday 02 May: CBSO Benefactors
10am Thursday 8 May: CBSO Circle Level Donors
10am Monday 12 May: CBSO Patrons
10am Thursday 15 May: Friends of CBSO
10am Monday 19 May: B:Music Members
10am Wednesday 21 May: General Sale
Booking Opens:
10am Friday 02 May: CBSO Benefactors
10am Thursday 8 May: CBSO Circle Level Donors
10am Monday 12 May: CBSO Patrons
10am Thursday 15 May: Friends of CBSO
10am Monday 19 May: B:Music Members
10am Wednesday 21 May: General Sale
Age Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+
Running time This concert will last approximately 1hour 45mins.
Bursts of radiance and some famous last words.
Experience the light, the dark and the mysterious middle-ground in this gloriously rich programme, led by the versatile Eduardo Strasser. Shekhar’s Lumina explores a vibrant world of contrasts, or as she puts it, ‘bursts of radiance amongst the eeriness of shadows’. Strauss looks back on his long creative life in Four Last Songs, its seasons and sunsets filtered through his adoration of the soprano voice. The incomparable Natalya Romaniw is the soloist. And despite Brahms subtitling his final symphony ‘Tragic’, it is full of warm orchestral colours. ‘This piece does not altogether displease me’, said Brahms, somewhat modestly. Hard not to agree.
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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Wheelchair Users and Disabled Patrons
If you require a wheelchair position (subject to availability) please call the Box Office on 0121 289 6343.
A range of tickets and services are available under our Access Scheme. To find out more, or to join the Access Scheme, email boxoffice@bmusic.co.uk or call us on 0121 289 6343.
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Getting here
- Symphony Hall
Broad Street
Birmingham
B1 2EA - More info