Thu 16 September
Symphony Hall
Broad Street
Birmingham B1 2EA
‘Try to imagine the whole universe beginning to ring and resound. These are no longer human voices, but planets and suns revolving.’ With its vast orchestra, and even huger chorus, Mahler’s mighty Symphony of a Thousand lives up to its nickname. But it’s much more than just the most spectacular symphony ever written; it’s an exultant hymn to the joy of creation itself, and every performance is a special occasion. You’ll be thrilled, you’ll be moved – and you’ll be blown backwards, as Andris Nelsons, the CBSO, three great choruses and a star-studded team of soloists launch Birmingham’s centenary Mahler Cycle in truly epic style.
6.15pm Pre-concert talk with Norman Lebrecht, novelist, critic and author of Why Mahler?
16/09/2010 00:00:00 :
18/09/2010 00:00:00 :
CBSO The Birmingham Mahler Cycle: Andris Nelsons conducts Symphony No. 8 at
Birmingham‘Try to imagine the whole universe beginning to ring and resound. These are no longer human voices, but planets and suns revolving.’ With its vast orchestra, and even huger chorus, Mahler’s mighty Symphony of a Thousand lives up to its nickname. But it’s much more than just the most spectacular symphony ever written; it’s an exultant hymn to the joy of creation itself, and every performance is a special occasion. You’ll be thrilled, you’ll be moved – and you’ll be blown backwards, as Andris Nelsons, the CBSO, three great choruses and a star-studded team of soloists launch Birmingham’s centenary Mahler Cycle in truly epic style.
6.15pm Pre-concert talk with Norman Lebrecht, novelist, critic and author of Why Mahler?
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