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Sunday 5 January 2025, 4pm

A New Year's Celebration

A New Year's Celebration

Presented by Saffron Hall

Tickets from £20

Price includes a commission of £1.00

Celebrate the beginning of a new year with a journey through classical masterpieces. Delight in the haunting beauty of Mozart's Symphony No.25, renowned for its dramatic intensity and exquisite melodies.

Experience the sublime artistry of Matilda Lloyd as she dazzles with Haydn's captivating Trumpet Concerto, showcasing her unparalleled skill and virtuosity. Join us for an evening of musical enchantment, featuring these iconic works alongside other Viennese treasures by Strauss and Grace Williams' delightful Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes.

Performance information

Running time

2 hours

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

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

The shuttle bus won't be running for this event

Programme and performers

Programme

  • Mozart Symphony No.25
  • Haydn Trumpet Concerto
  • Strauss Die Fledermaus: Overture
  • Mercadente arr Foster Liete Voci from ‘Zaira’
  • Mercadente arr Foster Ah si, questo de mia vita from ‘Zaira’
  • Viardot arr Foster Havanaise
  • Ricci arr Foster Tarantella Napoletana from ‘La festa di Piedigrotta’
  • Williams Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes
  • Strauss The Blue Danube

Performers

  • BBC Concert Orchestra
  • Caleb Young conductor
  • Matilda Lloyd trumpet

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Information for your visit

Sunday 5 January 2025, 4pm

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.

When to arrive

3pm - 3.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

3pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

3.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

4pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

6pm (approx)

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to this performance.

Location

Saffron Hall

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

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this performance
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

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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