Photo : ©Orchestre Colonne
Doudou & Magic Concert "Edou and the Carnival of the Animals"
Introduce your little ones to the magic of classical music through a whimsical journey where stuffed animals meet soaring orchestral melodies. With a dash of stage illusion and interactive storytelling, this concert transforms the famous carnival into a playground for the tiniest listeners.
La Seine Musicale
About
On June 6, 2027, La Seine Musicale presents Doudou & Magie: Edou and the Carnival of the Animals, a special performance designed for children aged 0 to 5. Through the famous melodies of Camille Saint-Saëns, young audiences are introduced to classical music with the help of Edou, an adventurous cuddly toy. The show features a mix of nursery rhymes, interactive hand games, and magic tricks, brought to life by the Orchestre Colonne. This 30-minute experience takes place from 10:00 to 10:30, with ticket prices starting at 10€ for reduced entry.
Edou, the adventurous plush toy, sets out to discover a funny and wonderful world where animals come to life.
To the rhythm of the famous tunes from Camille Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals, children meet a clumsy elephant, a sumptuous swan, bounding kangaroos, and even mischievous fish. Each animal comes to life to the sound of the instruments.
Nursery rhymes to sing, hand games, and a few magic tricks accompany this journey imagined for young ears.
A fun and surprising encounter to marvel, play, and take your first steps into the world of classical music.
A concert for ages 0 to 5
PROGRAM
SAINT-SAËNS · The Carnival of the Animals
Duration: 30 minutes (no intermission)
CAST
Anastasia RIZIKOV* · Conductor
Alice POWER, Victor DEMARQUETTE · Pianos
Romane BELLIOT· Narrator
Christophe PORTIER· Magician
Colonne Orchestra
*In partnership with the CRR de Paris
Our take on this event
Edou the explorer takes children on a musical journey through the whimsical world of Camille Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals. During this 30-minute concert, toddlers aged 0 to 5 encounter clumsy elephants, graceful swans, and jumping kangaroos through orchestral sounds. The performance is specifically crafted for young ears, blending storytelling with magic tricks and nursery rhymes to create an engaging, sensory introduction to classical music.
The event features conductor Anastasia Rizikov, in partnership with the CRR de Paris. The artistic team includes pianists Alice Power and Victor Demarquette, narrator Romane Belliot, and magician Christophe Portier, all accompanied by the Orchestre Colonne. The performance runs continuously without an intermission to maintain focus and engagement.
Join us on June 6, 2027, at La Seine Musicale, located on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt. The event is scheduled from 10:00 to 10:30. Tickets are available at 20€ or 10€ for the reduced rate, offering a unique opportunity to share a morning of wonder and discovery with your little ones.
