A New Year’s Celebration

BBC Concert Orchestra

Thibaut Garcia guitar

Programme to include Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez with Viennese waltzes, polkas and more

The New Year tradition comes with Viennese decadence and a little Spanish sunshine. Rodrigo’s instantly recognisable and beloved guitar concerto adds Spanish flair to the swirling dances of 19thcentury Vienna, its famous slow movement a gorgeous moment of calm amongst the hurly-burly, the Iberian dance rhythms of outer movements every bit as spritely as the music produced by Johann Strauss II and his contemporaries. Like any good festive celebration, this party has elegance, excess, changes of pace and mood and a few surprises!

Tickets £19 - £53* | Presented by Saffron Hall

Supported by an anonymous donor

Fri 19 January 7.30pm

London Community Gospel Choir

You cannot help but smile and move in time at their performances. 40 years old and one of the most energetic and inspiring forces on the UK’s music scene, London Community Gospel Choir are made up from an eclectic mix of united nations and ages from diverse backgrounds, embodying their message of peace and unity in stunning live performances. With their trademark rich sound, tight-knit ensemble and fabulous soloists, they bring their joy, devotion and vocal talents to an evening of iconic gospel hits, alongside new arrangements and material.

Tickets £21 - £36* | Presented by Saffron Hall

Sun 21 January 4pm

Jonathan

Leibovitz,

Maciej Kułakowski & Ariel Lanyi Young Artist Concert

Jonathan Leibovitz clarinet

Maciej Kułakowski cello

Ariel Lanyi piano

Brahms Clarinet Trio in A minor Op.114

Beethoven Piano Trio in E flat major Op.38

Three musicians from Young Concert Artists Trust combine in two chamber music masterpieces written for a special instrumental combination. Brahms’ late work, full of autumnal serenity and muscular vigour, combines one of his characteristically beautiful slow movements with music imbued with a dash of gypsy style. Beethoven’s trio is actually an arrangement of his own large-scale septet, but the reduction in forces seems only to reinforce the work’s dark-hued colouration, lyrical inspiration and fizzing energy.

Tickets £13* | Under 25 tickets free | Presented by Saffron Hall

*prices include £1 booking fee per ticket

Foyer Club: Informal club nights with table seating, bar and street food Tickets

*includes £1 booking fee per ticket

Get ready for Saffron Sessions, a series of boundary-crossing performances brimming with creative artistry and bold collaborations.