Symphony Hall

CBSO 2025/26: Kazuki conducts Harmonium 

04 Jul 2026

Saturday 7:00pm

£26-£62 inc. per ticket commission

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Artists

Kazuki Yamada Conductor

Janai Brugger Soprano/Narrator

CBSO Chorus

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Programme

Copland Fanfare for the Common Man, 5mins

Copland Lincoln Portrait, 16mins

Joan Tower Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, 5mins

Price The Heart of a Woman, Nine Songs for Soprano and Orchestra (European Premiere), 20mins

John Adams Harmonium, 30mins

About CBSO 2025/26: Kazuki conducts Harmonium 

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

Running time This concert will last approximately 1hour 45mins.

The power of words and music: portraits of ‘uncommon’ American heroes and heroines.

In turbulent times, we seek out inspirational figures to make sense of the world. By duly inspired by stirring words set to magnificent music in this celebration of American composers. Copland composed his Fanfare for the Common Man in 1942, following a powerful speech by the Vice President Henry A. Wallace. He urged Americans to fight for freedom, not only their own but that of the whole world. Lior Rosner has orchestrated nine songs by Florence Price, including her famous ‘Heart of a Woman’. Written in 1941, it reminds us that freedom should never be taken for granted. Tower celebrates the ‘Uncommon Woman’ in her fanfares, each dedicated to a remarkable female musician. Adams’ Harmonium searches for transcendence in the face of uncertainty. Kazuki Yamada leads the CBSO, with soprano Janai Brugger speaking and singing the visionary texts.

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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