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Bruckner's 9th Symphony from Birmingham

Martin Helmchen joins the CBSO to play Mozart's dazzling Piano Concerto No 26 - the "Coronation", followed by Bruckner's mighty 9th symphony, conducted by Kazuki Yamada.

Martin Helmchen joins the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra to play one of Mozart's most strenuous workouts for a solo pianist - his dazzling Piano Concerto No 26 - the "Coronation".

In the second half, conductor Kazuki Yamada leads the orchestra in Anton Bruckner鈥檚 stirring and emotional Symphony No.9 - three mighty movements that form the powerful final statement from this uniquely brilliant composer.

Recorded at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on 12th December 2024.

Presented by Mark Forrest.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Piano Concerto No 26 in D major, "Coronation"
Anton Bruckner: Symphony No 9 in D minor

Martin Helmchen, piano
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Kazuki Yamada, conductor

Release date:

2 hours, 14 minutes

Broadcast

  • Mon 13 Jan 2025 19:30