Symphony Hall

CBSO plays Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony

Past event

This event took place:

19 Apr 2023

Artists

Julian Rachlin Conductor/Violin

Sarah McElravy Viola

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Programme

Rossini The Thieving Magpie: Overture, 10

Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola, 30

Beethoven Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral), 40

About CBSO plays Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony

Mozart loved to direct his music while he played it – and that’s exactly what Julian Rachlin will be doing today, as together with viola player Sarah McElravy he performs what might be the finest concerto Mozart ever wrote. Rossini’s high-spirited overture sets things fizzing; then experience the splendour and serenity of Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony – a day in the country, right here in Birmingham.

Photo Julian Rachlin © Vasilka Balevska

Free Pre-Concert Talk

Join us at 1.15pm in the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space for a talk with music journalist and author Norman Lebrecht, discussing his latest book Why Beethoven? in conversation with CBSO Chief Executive Stephen Maddock.

Booking Info

20% discount for groups of 10+

25% discount for groups of 20+ Plus every 11th ticket free

Tickets £5 for Children aged 17 and under in the group (excluding family concerts & notelets)

Package discounts:

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8-9 Concerts £7.50

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

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