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

Saturday 18 September 2010 at 8.00pm

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

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Andris Nelsons  conductor
Marina Shaguch  soprano
Erin Wall  soprano
Carolyn Sampson  soprano
Katarina 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 and German with English surtitles)

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Sounds Interesting pre-concert talk at 6.45pm
My Mahler: Symphony No. 8
With writer and broadcaster Stephen Johnson, of BBC Radio 3's
Discovering Music.

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

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