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New Year's Concert 2026

To kick off 2026 in style, conductor Tianyi Lu will lead the Belgian National Orchestra for a concert that is as festive as it is unexpected. Celebrate the New Year with a selection of dance-inspired works that cross continents with some of the greatest composers, including Tchaikovsky, Dvořák, Piazzolla, and Price. Alongside the traditional Viennese waltzes, the virtuosity of Belgian accordionist Philippe Thuriot brings an unexpected twist to contemporary pieces, elevating them to the highest level.

Thanks to the players of the National Lottery and to the Tax Shelter of the Federal Government of Belgium through Casa Kafka Pictures.

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Programme

Antonín Dvořák Slavonic Dances, Op. 46, No. 1
Antonín Dvořák Slavonic Dances, Op. 72, No. 2
Florence Price Symphony No. 1 in E minor, III. Juba Dance
Astor Piazzolla Las Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas, IV. Invierno Porteño (arr. Ch. Delporte)
Astor Piazzolla Oblivion (arr. Ch. Delporte)
Philippe Thuriot A tous et à Toots / Valse à Christiaan (arr. Ward Opsteyn)
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov The Snow Maiden (Suite), IV. Dance of the Tumblers
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, op. 20 (selection)
Johann Strauss Jr. Die Fledermaus, Overture
Johann Strauss Jr. The Blue Danube, Op. 314
Johann Strauss Jr. Unter Donner und Blitz, Op. 324

Artists

Tianyi Lu Conductor
Philippe Thuriot Accordion

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