Starry nights, exotic voyages and all the colours of the symphony orchestra.

It’s all about colour: and from the subtle impressionist tints of Debussy to Stravinsky’s gleaming, streamlined symphony from wartime LA, guest conductor Jérémie Rhorer knows just how to make this music glow. The CBSO Youth Chorus adds its own magic, and we’re thrilled to welcome British soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn in Ravel’s luscious Shéhérazade. “A voice of pure operatic joy” say the critics – but come and hear for yourself

About Debussy and Stravinsky

Join us for a FREE pre-concert piano recital from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Pianists. The performance will take place on the Symphony Hall Main Stage from 6:15pm. No additional ticket is needed for this event.

Listen In

Take a sneak peek at the music in this concert.

Symphony in Three Movements (Movement 1) Stravinsky

Full programme

  • Debussy, Nocturnes  (23mins)
  • Ravel, Shéhérazade  (17mins)
  • Debussy, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune  (10mins)
  • Stravinsky, Symphony in Three Movements  (23mins)

Performers