The Daphne Awards gala ceremony

The 2026 Daphne Awards gala takes place at the Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen on 14th of May 2026. Lang Lang, Serena Sáenz and Jonathan Tetelman will perform alongside the Tivoli Copenhagen Philharmonic and conductor Dmitry Matvienko.

Evening Program

Tivoli Copenhagen Philharmonic

Dmitry Matvienko, Conductor

Lang Lang, Piano

Jonathan Tetelman, Tenor

Serena Sáenz, Soprano

Tivoli Concert Hall
May 14^th 2026, 7.30 PM

Program

Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990)
Overture to Candide

Jacob Gade (1879–1963)
Tango Jalousie

Arturo Márquez (b. 1950)
Danzón No. 2

Arias and Duets
To be announced

Sergei Rachmaninov (1873–1943)
Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18

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The event will last approximately 2 hours.
There will be no intermission.

About the Ceremony
Please note that this is an award ceremony, which includes speeches and the presentation of the prizes in addition to the musical performances. A host will guide the audience through the evening.

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the conductor

Dmitry Matvienko

Dmitry Matvienko is Chief Conductor of the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, where he began his tenure in the 2024/25 season. Recognized for his artistic maturity and expressive depth, he rose to international prominence after winning First Prize and the Audience Prize at the Malko Competition, along with top honors at the Guido Cantelli International Conducting Competition. He has since led many of the world’s leading orchestras across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Equally active in the operatic field, Matvienko has conducted productions at major European houses and continues to expand his international presence with notable debuts, including at the Opéra National de Paris. Born in Belarus, he trained in St. Petersburg and Moscow, working closely with distinguished conductors and developing a musical voice defined by clarity, intensity, and insight.
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dmitrymatvienko.com

the Orchestra

Tivoli Copenhagen Philharmonic

Tivoli Copenhagen Philharmonic is one of Denmark’s oldest and most dynamic orchestras, with a history dating back to 1843 and the founding of Tivoli Gardens. Today, the orchestra consists of 65 full-time musicians and serves as the regional symphony orchestra for Sjælland, Lolland and Falster. It performs major symphonic concerts at the Royal Danish Academy of Music Concert Hall in Copenhagen and presents a wide range of innovative formats, from immersive education projects to cross-genre collaborations.

In summer, the orchestra performs as Tivoli Copenhagen Philharmonic, continuing a tradition of concerts in Tivoli that spans more than 180 years. Copenhagen Phil’s Chief Conductor is Christoph Gedschold, with Thomas Dausgaard as Honorary Guest Conductor.

www.copenhagenphil.dk

Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, venue for Daphne Awards concert

the venue

The Concert Hall

Located in the heart of Copenhagen’s historic Tivoli Gardens, the Tivoli Concert Hall is one of Denmark’s most iconic cultural venues. Renowned for its unique blend of tradition and modern design, the hall offers exceptional acoustics and an intimate atmosphere that brings audiences close to the music. For more than 180 years, it has hosted world-class performances across genres, from symphonic concerts and opera to contemporary collaborations. Today, it remains a vibrant meeting place for international artists, local audiences and innovative musical experiences.

www.tivoli.dk