A waltz, a dance at the gym, and all the fun of the fair!

You’ll have a hard time keeping to your seat in this programme of dances and fantastical scenes led by Kazuki Yamada. After capering at the Roman Carnival with Berlioz, pause for breath in Fauré’s stunning Elegy, featuring the mesmeric Kian Soltani, before the cello has a major workout in Saint-Saën’s blazing Cello Concerto. Then it’s no holds barred for Bernstein's riotous Symphonic Dances before Ravel leads us in an elegant Valse.

About Kazuki conducts Joy

PRE-CONCERT EVENT

Join us in the Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space for a special pre-concert talk, 1:30 - 2:00pm. Get a first look at the 2025-26 season and hear highlights to look out for from the CBSO team and musicians.

Full programme

  • Berlioz, Roman Carnival  (9mins)
  • Fauré, Elegy for Cello & Orchestra  (7mins)
  • Saint-Saëns, Cello Concerto No.1  (20mins)
  • Bernstein, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story  (23mins)
  • Ravel, La Valse  (13mins)

Performers