Classic Kids: Carnival of the Animals
Schedule
Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:30 am
UTC+10:00Location
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, St Kilda Road level, Southbank, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3006 | Melbourne, VI
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Get ready to stomp, swoop, and swim through a wild musical adventure with Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns! This concert features a parade of musical creatures, including some new animal-inspired pieces — from tiptoeing tortoises to a roaring lion — all brought to life by the MSO with pictures drawn by you!Send us your colourful, creative drawings of any of the animals featured in the music (list below). Your artwork could be part of a spectacular projection shown live during the concert!
Let your imagination run wild — and be part of this musical celebration of animals big and small.
Program
Andrew Aronowicz^ New work*
Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals
^Cybec Young Composer in Residence
*World Premiere of an MSO Commission
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Corvaia+ conductor
+Cybec Assistant Conductor
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Where is it happening?
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall, St Kilda Road level, Southbank, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3006, Ngv International, 130-200 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia, MelbourneEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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