School Concert: Carnival of the Animals | Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Overview

Lina González-Granados leads members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in Saint-Saëns’ playful 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.

Free tickets and transportation are provided to CPS schools attending CSO for Kids School Concerts and Once Upon a Symphony. For more information, visit the School Concerts FAQ page.

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Program

Montgomery

Starburst

Still

Mother and Child

Saint-Saëns

The Carnival of the Animals

Performers

Members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Lina González-Granados

Conductor

Charlotte Blake Alston

Narrator

Sponsors & Partners

Support for Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association programming for children and families is provided by Abbott Fund, John D. and Leslie Henner Burns, John Hart and Carol Prins, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kinder Morgan, The Negaunee Foundation, PNC, Courtney Shea, Megan and Steve Shebik, Michael and Linda Simon, the Walter and Caroline Sueske Charitable Trust and an anonymous family foundation.