The Daphne Award gala ceremony

The 2026 Daphne Award 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 Alondra de la Parra.

Evening Program

Tivoli Concert Hall
14.5.2026, 19.30

Tivoli Copenhagen Philharmonic

Alondra de la Parra, Conductor

Lang Lang, Piano

Jonathan Tetelman, Tenor

Serena Sáenz, Soprano

Program

Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990)
Overture to Candide

Jacob Gade (1879–1963)
Tango Jalousie

Arturo Márquez (b. 1950)
Danzón No. 2

Pietro Mascagni (1863–1945)
Intermezzo from Cavalleria rusticana

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

Alondra de la Parra

Alondra de la Parra is a Mexican conductor known for her powerful musical presence and deep social engagement. She currently serves as Chief Conductor of the Orquesta y Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid (ORCAM) and has led many of the world’s foremost orchestras, including the Orchestre de Paris and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

As founder of Festival PAAX GNP in Mexico and creator of the educational initiative Armonía Social, she is dedicated to making music a tool for empowerment and inclusion. Beyond the concert hall, she actively advocates for the rights of women and children in Mexico, using her platform to promote equality and cultural connection through music.
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www.alondradelaparra.com

the Orchestra

Tivoli Copenhagen Philharmonic

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