THE BIRMINGHAM MAHLER CYCLE: ANDRIS NELSONS CONDUCTS SYMPHONY NO. 8

Thursday 16 September 2010 at 7.30pm

Symphony Hall, Birmingham +44 (0)121-780 3333

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Andris Nelsons  conductor
Marina Shaguch  soprano
Erin Wall  soprano
Carolyn Sampson  soprano
Katerina Karnéus  mezzo-soprano
Mihoko Fujimura  mezzo-soprano
Sergei Semishkur  tenor
Christopher Maltman  baritone
Matthew Best  bass
CBSO Chorus & Youth Chorus  
CBSO Children's Chorus  
Hallé Choir  

Mahler: Symphony No. 8 (Symphony of a Thousand) 85'

"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.

Sung in Latin & German with English surtitles.

£10, £14, £19, £24, £29, £34, £39, £44, £48
A £2 fee per transaction will be charged on all bookings by THSH Box Office, except purchases made in person.

Sounds Interesting pre-concert talk at 6.15pm
With Norman Lebrecht, novelist, critic and author of Why Mahler?

Please note that this pre-concert talk will take place in ICC Hall 5.

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