"Rundell and the CBSO were marvellously even-handed in their enthusiasm for all the pieces; all the performances seemed fabulously assured." The Guardian

When the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra marked its Centenary in 2020, there was never any question that new music would be at the heart of the celebrations. The orchestra marked its 100th year by commissioning 20 emerging composers to write short orchestral works to be played throughout the 2020 season – but then Covid-19 intervened.

Instead all 20 works were brought together in a single concert in January 2023, when the audience at Symphony Hall, Birmingham were treated to a bumper celebration of new music by rising-star composers. The concert was conducted by Clark Rundell and recorded for release by NMC, ensuring that these new works are available to be heard globally and in perpetuity.

Gwilym Simcock: Move!

Gwilym Simcock: Simple Tales

John Parricelli (guitar), Yuri Goloubev (double bass), Gwilym Simcock (piano), Martin France (drums), Thomas Gould (violin), William Schofield (cello)

City of London Sinfonia, Clark Rundell