The Music of Our Emotions

Discover how music can help us understand and share our feelings. Born of a life filled with joy and sorrow, love and pain, the music of Tchaikovsky pulses with strong emotions. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser and members of the CSO present the Russian composer’s courageous journey and demonstrate how music helps all of us express our emotions.

Perfect for ages 5-12!

Pre- and postconcert activities at Symphony Center

From 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Family Matinee attendees have access to an array of free Orchestra Explorer Activities located on floors 1-5 of the Symphony Center Rotunda:

• 1st floor – Scavenger Hunt
• 2nd floor – Try out musical instruments at an instrument petting zoo
• 3rd floor – Play an English/Spanish matching card game AND try a Boomwhacker
• 4th floor – Create a musical emotions paper doll chain
• 5th floor – Mini-Maestros conducting activity with a Civic Orchestra chamber ensemble

To access the Rotunda, enter Symphony Center at 67 E. Adams St. and walk straight back. From the Michigan Avenue lobby, walk down the Arcade Hallway to the right of the box office until you reach the Rotunda.