New Year’s Gala with Cph. Phil – An Evening of Strauss, Gershwin, and Cole Porter
Copenhagen Phil rings in the New Year with a festive musical experience featuring highlights from Strauss, Gershwin, and Cole Porter. Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with waltzes, jazz, and beloved compositions.
Jump into 2026 with Copenhagen Phil
Copenhagen Phil once again invites the audience to one of the year’s most atmospheric musical events when the symphony orchestra opens 2026 with a festive and enchanting musical celebration. It will be an experience that honors the beauty of life and the captivating power of music – from Vienna’s elegant salons to Harlem’s vibrant jazz scene.
The concert draws connections from the golden ballrooms of the old empire, where the Viennese waltz floated effortlessly, to the 20th century’s dream of New York – with Harlem’s pulsating rhythms and melting pot of new musical styles. A journey through time, places, and moods.
Performers
- Copenhagen Phil – The Symphony Orchestra of all of Zealand
- Chief Conductor: Christoph Gedschold
- Host: Jens Jacob Tychsen – known as “Mr. Weyse” from the TV series Seaside Hotel
Programme
Selected works by:
- Strauss
- Lehár
- Gershwin
- Cole Porter
- Duke Ellington
- Leonard Bernstein
Practical Information
- The concert will take place:
- 11 January 2026 at 3:00 PM
- At Royal Stage, Milnersvej 39, 3400 Hillerød
- Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes incl. intermission
- Buy your ticket here.