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Friday 2 June 2023, 7.30pm

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra with Benjamin Grosvenor

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra with Benjamin Grosvenor

Presented by Saffron Hall

Benjamin Grosvenor standing with his hand resting on the open lid of a grand piano

The CBSO returns under conductor Riccardo Minasi for a captivating evening of music.

Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.2 is performed by Benjamin Grosvenor, about whom Le Monde wrote “... the alchemist has gold in his fingers, an amber and feline touch, a visionary art”. Schubert takes us to Italy in his sunny Overture, and Mozart’s magnificent ‘Jupiter’ Symphony completes the programme.

Supporters

Supported by an anonymous donor

Performance information

Running time

1 hour 50 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

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Programme and performers

Programme

  • Franz Schubert Overture in the Italian Style
  • Frédéric Chopin Piano Concerto No.2
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No.41 “Jupiter”

Performers

  • City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
  • Riccardo Minasi conductor
  • Benjamin Grosvenor piano

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Information for your visit

Friday 2 June 2023, 7.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

7.30pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins) with reception for Gold, Platinum and Foundation members

Show ends

9.20pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

9.20pm – 10.20pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, drinks are not allowed in the auditorium.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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