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What to expect
The 2027 New Year’s concert includes Gershwin’s An American in Paris and music from Offenbach’s operetta La Vie parisienne, arranged by Manuel Rosenthal.
- Gershwin travelled to Paris in 1926.
- He wanted to study with Maurice Ravel.
- Paris taxi horns inspired An American in Paris.
- The concert is full of joie de vivre.
- Flexible subscriptions give 25% discount.
Questions
When does New Year’s Concert start and end?
New Year’s Concert runs Saturday, 9 January 2027, 20:00 until 23:59.
Where is New Year’s Concert?
New Year’s Concert takes place at Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Ravensteinstraat 23, Brussel.
What music is included?
Gershwin’s An American in Paris
Music from Offenbach’s operetta La Vie parisienne, arranged by Manuel Rosenthal
Gershwin travelled to Paris in 1926 at age 28 to study with Maurice Ravel.
Ravel told him he was better as a first-class Gershwin than a second-class Ravel.
He returned with Paris taxi horns, later used in An American in Paris.
The Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo commissioned Manuel Rosenthal to compose new ballet music.
During a US tour, he made the score.
The concert is described as full of joie de vivre.
What does the flexible subscription include?
Choose four or more symphonic productions and get 25% discount plus other benefits.
Is there a booking link?
The listing does not include an online booking link or registration URL.
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Getting there
Paleis voor Schone Kunsten, Ravensteinstraat 23, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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