Sunday 4 January 2026, 4pm
- Saffron Hall
- Good availability
- Tiered seating
A New Year's Celebration
A New Year's CelebrationPresented by Saffron Hall
A New Year that transports us westwards to US for a selection of the most uplifting and popular orchestral music of the twentieth century. That great American export, jazz, sits at its very centre - Gershwin’s mini piano concerto Rhapsody in Blue and hits songs from Broadway to the opera house - some of the finest love songs ever written.
Copland’s stirring fanfare and infectious ballet music stir the spirits, before Gershwin returns us to Europe: An American in Paris is the song of a great city, capturing the hubbub, elegance and romance of the City of Light, immortalised in Gene Kelly’s dance routines in the classic film. An afternoon of transatlantic treasures.
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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
Transport
Shuttle bus
The shuttle bus won't be running for this event
Programme and performers
Programme
- Copland Fanfare for the Common Man 3 mins
- Price Concert Overture No.2 15 mins
- Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue 16 mins
- Copland Hoedown from 'Rodeo' 3 mins
- Gershwin Summertime 4 mins
- Gershwin Someone to Watch Over Me 5 mins
- Gershwin Walking the Dog 3 mins
- Gershwin The Man I Love 2 mins
- Kern All The Things You Are 5 mins
- Gershwin An American in Paris 18 mins
Performers
- BBC Concert Orchestra
- Edwin Outwater conductor
- Francesca Chiejina soprano
- Julius Asal piano
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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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