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Doudou & Magic Concert "Edou can't sleep"
Forget the usual screen time and bring your little ones to a dreamlike escape filled with gentle melodies and whimsical magic. This short, soothing concert is the perfect introduction to classical music, designed to captivate tiny hearts and inspire peaceful wonder.
Salle Colonne (Paris 13th)
About
On Saturday, May 22, 2027, the Salle Colonne presents the concert Doudou & Magie: Edou n'a pas sommeil. Specifically designed for children aged 0 to 5, this 30-minute performance introduces young listeners to classical music through a soothing selection of lullabies. Accompanied by storyteller Romane Belliot, magician Christophe Portier, and soloists from the Orchestre Colonne, children will discover works by Fauré, Rachmaninov, Brahms, Schubert, and Tailleferre. The event combines music, gestures, and magic tricks to create a peaceful environment for families. Tickets are available at 20:00€, with a reduced price of 10:00€ for eligible attendees.
Édou, the adventurous plush toy, can't sleep... To drift off, he invites little ones to let themselves be carried by the sweetness of lullabies on a soothing journey to dreamland.
Through these famous and enveloping melodies, the music glides gently like clouds or calm waves, creating a cocoon of sweetness and serenity. Little by little, eyes close, imagination awakens, and the world becomes calm and reassuring.
Nursery rhymes to sing, hand games, and a few magic tricks accompany this journey imagined for young ears.
A tender and comforting encounter to marvel, play, and take first steps into the world of classical music.
A concert for ages 0 to 5
PROGRAM
FAURÉ · Après un rêve
RACHMANINOV · Vocalise
BRAHMS · Wiegenlied
SCHUBERT · Standchen
TAILLEFERRE · Berceuse
Duration: 30 minutes (no intermission)
CAST
Romane BELLIOT · Narrator
Christophe PORTIER · Magician
Soloists of the Orchestre Colonne
Our take on this event
The Salle Colonne hosts the adventurous toy Edou for a special musical event on Saturday, May 22, 2027. This concert is tailored for children aged 0 to 5, offering a gentle first encounter with classical music. Over the course of 30 minutes, without an intermission, the performers create a serene atmosphere designed to soothe and spark the imagination.
The performance features a curated repertoire including Fauré’s Après un rêve, Rachmaninov’s Vocalise, Brahms’ Wiegenlied, Schubert’s Standchen, and Tailleferre’s Berceuse. These pieces are performed by the soloists of the Orchestre Colonne and narrated by Romane Belliot. Magician Christophe Portier adds a touch of wonder with interactive games and magic tricks throughout the session.
Located in the 13th arrondissement, the concert is a perfect opportunity for the youngest ones to explore classical sounds in a reassuring setting. Tickets can be purchased for 20:00€ or 10:00€ for the reduced rate.
