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Awakening Concert "The Carnival of the Animals"

Photo : ©Orchestre Colonne

Jun 6

Awakening Concert "The Carnival of the Animals"

Forget everything you know about stiff orchestral recitals; this performance brings a musical menagerie to life where every melody represents a different creature. It is the perfect introduction for little ears to experience the playfulness and charm of classical music in a vibrant setting.

La Seine Musicale

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On Sunday, June 6, 2027, La Seine Musicale hosts a special concert-awakening performance of Camille Saint-Saëns' The Carnival of the Animals. This 45-minute event invites families to discover how instruments depict various creatures, from the majestic lion to the graceful swan. Designed for children aged 4 and up, the concert offers a playful introduction to classical music through vivid soundscapes. The performance takes place from 11:30 to 12:15, providing an engaging experience for young audiences. Tickets for this musical journey are available at 20€, with a reduced rate of 10€ offered for eligible attendees.

The lions roar, the elephant lumbers along, the kangaroos jump, the turtles move slowly, the swans glide gracefully, the fish twirl, and the birds sing...

But in which work can we find this incredible procession of animals? In The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns, of course! Each instrument becomes an animal and each melody tells a funny or surprising little story.

So, are you ready to meet all the inhabitants of this menagerie and listen to their musical adventures?

Recommended for ages 4 and up

PROGRAM

SAINT-SAËNS · The Carnival of the Animals

Duration: 45 minutes (no intermission)

CAST

Anastasia RIZIKOV* · Conductor

Alice POWER, Victor DEMARQUETTE · Pianos

Florestan GERNOVESI · Winner of the 2026 Edouard Colonne Competition – Cello

Orchestre Colonne

Our take on this event

Experience the imaginative world of Camille Saint-Saëns' The Carnival of the Animals at La Seine Musicale in Boulogne-Billancourt. Conducted by Anastasia Rizikov, this performance features the Orchestre Colonne, with pianists Alice Power and Victor Demarquette and cellist Florestan Gernovesi, winner of the 2026 Edouard Colonne Competition. The event is tailored for children from age 4, offering an accessible entry point into the world of orchestral music.

The program lasts 45 minutes without an intermission, taking the audience on a journey through the musical characteristics of various animals. Each section of the work illustrates the unique personality of a creature, from the heavy tread of the elephant to the nimble movements of the fish. The concert runs exclusively on June 6, 2027, starting at 11:30 and concluding at 12:15.

Tickets are required to attend the performance. The cost is set at 20€ for standard admission, while a reduced rate of 10€ is available.

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