Friday 12 January 2024, 7.30pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
A New Year's Celebration
A New Year's CelebrationPresented by Saffron Hall
In the concert hall, nothing says New Year like Strauss’ waltz The Blue Danube and it provides a rousing conclusion to tonight’s programme, along with music from his hit operetta Die Fledermaus.
The swirling dances and operatic high jinks of 19th century Vienna contrast with music from Spain. Rodrigo’s guitar concerto is amongst the most popular of all classical works, with its famous slow movement used by film directors, jazz musicians and brass band alike. If the waltz is Vienna’s dance, the fandango, habanera, and seguidilla belong to southern Spain, inspiring arias from Bizet’s Carmen, de Falla’s ballet music, and Albéniz’ sound picture of Andalusia – music bathed in Iberian sunshine to lift the spirits in midwinter. Presented from the stage by Katie Derham, this is a New Year’s treat from the BBC Concert Orchestra and soloists.
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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
Ten for £10
Transport
Shuttle bus
Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance
Programme and performers
Programme
- Programme to include
- De Falla The Three-Cornered Hat Suite No.1 11 mins
- Isaac Albeniz, orch Fernandez-Arbos El Puerto (The Harbour) from Iberia 5 mins
- Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez 24 mins
- interval
- Chaminade arr. Gauwin Suite No.1: March, Intermezzo, Scherzo 12 mins
- Bizet "Habanera" "Seguidilla" "Gypsy Song" from Carmen 9 mins
- Ravel Pavane pour une infante defunte 6 mins
- J Strauss II Die Fledermaus - Chacon a son gout 3 mins
- J Strauss II The Blue Danube 11 mins
Performers
- BBC Concert Orchestra
- Gabriella Teychenné conductor
- Thibaut Garcia guitar
- Felicity Buckland mezzo soprano
- Katie Derham presenter
Information for your visit
Friday 12 January 2024, 7.30pm
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.
Pre-show shuttle bus
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
When to arrive
6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.
Foyer opens
6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.
Auditorium opens
7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.
Show starts
7.30pm
Interval
Interval (20 mins)
Show ends
9.40pm (approx)
Post-show shuttle bus
9.40pm – 10.40pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station
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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