Press Story
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) today reveals its 2024-25 Season, continuing its commitment to presenting exceptional musical experiences in a way that brings connection, inspiration and joy to the people of Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond.
Across more than 100 performances, the CBSO journeys from the greatest orchestral masterpieces at Symphony Hall to fun-filled interactive concerts for all the family, and from new music by today’s most important composers to performances at Birmingham’s Bullring and New Street Station - showcasing the incredible range and talent of the orchestra through diversity of programming, in a Season that places CBSO musicians in the spotlight as well as welcoming a host of world-renowned guest artists and conductors.
The orchestra also strengthens its mission to reach new audiences across the West Midlands and beyond with an ambition to embed itself even further into the cultural life of the city.
The season at a glance
- Kazuki Yamada given new title of Music Director to reflect his ever-deepening relationship with the CBSO
- Guest artists include Jamie Barton, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Isabelle Faust, Edward Gardner, Mirga Gražinyté-Tyla, Jonathan Heyward, Sir Stephen Hough, Leila Josefowicz, Miloš, Soweto Kinch, and Nicky Spence
- CBSO strengthens its role as Birmingham’s orchestra with a new Community Board and free week-long festival: CBSO in the City
- Five premieres including the world premiere of Héloïse Werner’s work for orchestra and soprano, performed by the composer herself
- A new series presents performances that push the boundaries of concert presentation: CBSO Explores
- Former Principal Guest Conductor, Sir Mark Elder, makes a welcome return after more than 20 years
- Two new Creative Associates bring new thinking and approaches to the orchestra’s work