Kazuki Yamada extends as Music Director of CBSO

We are delighted to announce that Kazuki Yamada has extenended his tenure as Music Director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) until the end of the 2028 – 2029 Season. The prolonged commitment is reflecting his ever-deepening relationship with the orchestra and increasing involvement in creative decision making.
In this season alone, he will have conducted more than 20 concerts in Birmingham, ranging from performances of landmark classical works, including an exploration of Ninth Symphonies by Mahler, Bruckner, Dvořák, and Beethoven. This spring, Kazuki Yamada will take the Orchestra on tour to both Europe and Japan. 
Kazuki Yamada says: “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.“ 

You can find the full press release on the CBSO's website.