Meet the Winds: Mother Goose

Nathalia Palis, host and performer

San Diego Symphony wind quintet:
Lily Josefsberg, flute
Andrea Overturf, oboe
Max Opferkuch, clarinet
John Degnan, French horn
Leyla Zamora, bassoon

STEPHANIE LEAVELL: “Say Hello (From Your Head to Your Toes)”
DENES AGAY: Polka from Five Easy Dances
arr. CLARK COTHERN: “The Itsy Bitsy Spider”
RAVEL (arr. Frank Morelli): "Little Tom Thumb" from Mother Goose Suite
MENDELSSOHN (arr. JACK MARQUARDT): Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
MOZART (arr. EBERHARD RAMM): Variations on “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”
FERENC FARKAS: "Ugrós (Leaping Dance)" from Early Hungarian Dances
STEPHANIE LEAVELL: “We Have to Say Goodbye”

Take a musical journey into the whimsical world of Mother Goose with the lively sounds of a woodwind quintet! Featuring the flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon and horn, this enchanting performance introduces young listeners to a colorful palette of melodies and playful characters. With music that twirls, soars and sparkles, kids will love discovering how each instrument tells its part of the story. Perfect for curious minds and little explorers!

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These 30-minute interactive concerts are sensory-friendly and designed with little ones in mind. Sing-alongs, rhymes, dances, and musical games will engage your child while introducing them to the instruments of the orchestra.

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AGE AND SEATING GUIDELINES

Symphony Kids concerts are designed for children ages 0-5.

All ages may attend this concert. Symphony Kids concerts feature General Admission seating. Tickets are required for all attendees, including babes in arms.