New Year's Concert

Celebrate the arrival of the new year with the Orchestre National de Cannes at the Théâtre Debussy. Under the baton of Holly Hyun Choe, the program features Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 45, known as "The Farewell," blending humor with profound emotional depth. The concert continues with youthful and elegant pieces by Richard Strauss, whose wind passages sparkle with refined grace. The Polish composer Mieczysław Karłowicz's Serenade for Strings offers a romantic waltz full of lyrical warmth. Jacques Ibert's Divertissement adds a spirited and sharp contrast, while György Ligeti's Romanian Concerto closes the evening with vibrant folk-inspired dances and vivid modal colors, creating a dynamic and festive finale. The performance takes place at Cannes' Palais des Festivals' Théâtre Debussy and lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, including an intermission.