Birmingham baton agrees two-year renewal

Music director Kazuki Yamada signed a short contract extension today with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.

Chief executive Emma Stenning said: ‘I am thrilled that the brilliant Kazuki Yamada will remain Music Director of the CBSO until August 2029. From working with students at our incredible school, the Shireland CBSO Academy, to leading the Orchestra at the BBC Proms, he is truly at the heart of our music making. More than that, he is totally committed to Birmingham, as a city of immense cultural breadth and creative opportunity. He entirely embodies everything that CBSO hopes to be, and we are privileged to extend our relationship with him in this way.’

Yamada said: ‘I am extremely happy to be renewing my contract with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Over the past few years, I have developed such a strong connection with the orchestra, and it has been a true privilege to build on the special relationship I have with these talented musicians. The CBSO is a super happy, positive, and motivated orchestra, and I have always been inspired by their passion and dedication. There’s so much potential for us to explore together, and I’m excited about the possibilities which lie ahead.’

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