February 17, 2024 | 11:00 AM or 12:45 PM
Lina González-Granados leads members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Saint-Saëns’ humorous and imaginative masterpiece, The Carnival of the Animals. Guided by narration from master storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston, the orchestra depicts nature’s most amazing creatures — from the mighty elephant to the majestic swan.
Perfect for ages 5-12.
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