The Carnival of the Animals
Family Concert
Chromatica Orchestra
Information
Times: 12pm, 3pm
Tickets: £12*
*all orders will be subject to a transaction fee of £2.
Running Time: 60 minutes (no interval)
Age Recommendation: 7+ (but all ages are welcome)
This event takes place in person in our Grand Hall
Spark imagination and ignite creativity in your little one this half-term at this creature feature family concert, brought to life with big-hearted fun.
Have you ever seen a tortoise dance the can-can? Or an elephant attempt a nimble waltz? How about violins masquerading as cheeky, pecking hens? Or kangaroos leaping across pianos? No? Well, you can find them all and more in Saint-Saëns’ fun filled The Carnival of the Animals.
Conductor Tess Jackson and presenter Jessie Maryon Davies introducing your young musician to the awesome sounds of a live orchestra.
Giggles are guaranteed!
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Performers
Presented and performed by Chromatica Orchestra with young musicians from the Music in Secondary Schools Trust.
Conductor Tess Jackson
Presenter Jessie Maryon Davies
Chromatica Orchestra is a collective of spirited, young, professional musicians unleashing the power of live orchestral music. We collaborate with exceptional emerging conductors and inspirational soloists to create extraordinary musical experiences.We’re charged by the desire to ignite creativity, spark imagination, celebrate beauty and stir emotions.
Tess Jackson
Access
PRE EVENT INFORMATION
This event takes place in person in our Grand Hall. This space is on the ground floor, with step-free access via a lift.
If you have booked a ticket you will receive an email from us before your performance detailing important information about your visit.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT/COMPANION TICKETS
If you require the assistance of a friend or helper to attend, we can make a free ticket available for your companion. You can book access companion tickets online or contact the Box Office to book by emailing access@bac.org.uk.
To book a free access companion online:
- log in to your account here
- go to ‘Other preferences’ and tick ‘I require a personal assistant/companion’.
- Choose the performance, date and seats you would like and if you add at least 2 tickets to your basket, then one of these will automatically become free.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Latecomers and re-entry are permitted at specific moments throughout the performance in-between pieces.
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