Sunday 4 January 2026, 4pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
A New Year's Celebration
A New Year's CelebrationPresented by Saffron Hall
New Year 2026 transports us – musically – westwards away from Vienna to America.
The song of a great city, Gershwin’s colourful orchestral portrait captures beautifully the bustle, elegance and romance of Paris, immortalised in Gene Kelly’s dance routines in the classic film. His groundbreaking opera meanwhile captures a rather different urban soundscape. Giving voice to a fictionalised neighbourhood in South Carolina with struggles, consolations and tragedies that are all too real, gives us some of Gershwin’s greatest and most memorable vocal numbers. Embellished with other well-loved American music, join the BBC Concert Orchestra for an afternoon of transatlantic treasures.
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This concert is made possible by an anonymous donor
Performance information
Running time
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
Transport
Shuttle bus
The shuttle bus won't be running for this event
Programme and performers
Programme
- Programme to include
- Gershwin An American in Paris
- Copland Fanfare for the Common Man
- Gershwin Arias from 'Porgy & Bess'
- Plus other well-loved American music
Performers
- BBC Concert Orchestra
- Edwin Outwater conductor
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Information for your visit
Sunday 4 January 2026, 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
Show ends
To be confirmed
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
Transport
Shuttle bus
Additional information
Drinks
Cloakroom
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