The Children's Ball – Symphonic Animals: Dates, Cities & Tickets

The Children’s Ball, Symphonic Animals invites you to step into a world where nature’s raw wonder and the animal kingdom spark the imagination of musicians and listeners alike. Led by the playful Maestro Mouse, the film transports audiences into the heart of Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony, where orchestral magic comes alive through vibrant passages that echo the calls of the forest and the rhythms of the sea. Excerpts from Brown’s score, meticulously translated into French by Catherine Kalengula, weave seamlessly with Benjamin Britten’s timeless The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra, illuminating the four primary instrument families and the colors they paint on the sonic canvas.

Experience a journey that is as educational as it is enchanting: Britten’s Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell, composed in 1946 for an educational film commissioned by the British government, makes its triumphant appearance and even features in the Oscar‑nominated film Moonrise Kingdom. The Bal des Enfants, an all‑ages celebration, promises that both young and mature hearts will discover the subtle interplay of sound, the gleam of timbres, and the sheer joy that only a symphony orchestra can produce. Presented in French only, this benefit concert renews our commitment to art and community.

Don’t miss this magical musical adventure. Details & tickets available here.