CONCERTS FOR FAMILIES

Spooky Sounds and Magical Melodies

Saturday, October 25, 11am

San Diego Symphony Orchestra

JOHN WILLIAMS: “Hedwig’s Theme” from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
ANNA CLYNE: Masquerade
SAINT-SAËNS: Danse macabre, Op. 40
STRAVINSKY: The Firebird Suite, 1919 version

Start your day with a magical and spooky adventure with the orchestra! Enjoy the enchanting "Hedwig’s Theme," the thrilling Dance macabre and the fiery finale of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. Don’t forget your costumes, this morning of music will have you spellbound!

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Peter and the Wolf

Saturday, February 7, 11am

Taylor Renee Henderson, narrator
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

RIMSKY-KORSAKOV: “Flight of the Bumblebee” from Tale of Tsar Saltan
DAVID MACKENZIE: Right Whale, Wrong Letter (World Premiere)
GERSHWIN: Promenade (Walking the Dog)
ANDERSON: The Waltzing Cat
PROKOFIEV: Peter and the Wolf

Embark on a musical journey celebrating the beauty of the animal kingdom. From the buzzing "Flight of the Bumblebee" to the classic musical story Peter and the Wolf to a world premiere of Right Whale, Wrong Letter, this concert is an unforgettable tribute to our furry, finned and feathered friends!

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Space Junk

Saturday, April 11, 11am

WindSync, wind quintet
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

R. STRAUSS: “Sunrise Fanfare” from Also sprach Zarathustra
JESSIE MONTGOMERY (arr. Jannina Norpoth): Starburst
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: "Allegro con brio" and "Allegro" from
   Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67
IVAN TREVINO: Space Junk (World Premiere)
JOHN WILLIAMS: “Main Title” from Star Wars

Blast off with the San Diego Symphony for a cosmic adventure through music! From the triumphant "Sunrise Fanfare" to the dramatic Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and the iconic Star Wars theme, this concert will take you to the stars and beyond. With the world premiere of Space Junk, it’s a family-friendly journey through the galaxy you won’t want to miss!

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Meet the Winds: Mother Goose

Saturday, November 1, 10am & 11:30am

Featuring a San Diego Symphony Orchestra Wind Quintet

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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Meet the Brass: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

Saturday, December 13, 10am & 11:30am

Featuring a San Diego Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet

Feel the holiday spirit in this festive musical celebration! Our brass section will bring the beloved poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" to life with sparkling fanfares, warm tones and holiday cheer. Perfect for young listeners, this performance is a cozy, jolly way to kick off the season together.

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Meet the Percussion: Clapping Music

Saturday, February 14, 10am & 11:30am

Featuring a San Diego Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble

Get ready to stomp, clap and groove as we dive into the rhythmic world of percussion! Featuring the electrifying Clapping Music and an array of drums, cymbals and marimbas, this interactive performance will have your little ones moving to the beat and making music of their own. Fun, lively and totally unforgettable!

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Meet the Strings: Ferdinand the Bull

Saturday, March 28, 10am & 11:30am

Featuring a San Diego Symphony Orchestra String Quintet

Join us for the heartwarming tale of Ferdinand the Bull, told through music and the beautiful melodies of the string family. Violins, violas, cellos and basses will take center stage, bringing Ferdinand’s peaceful world to life in this charming, interactive experience. A gentle and joyful way to inspire budding music lovers.

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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas In Concert

Fri/Sat, October 24-25, 7:30pm

Scott Terrell, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra will present Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Live-to-Film featuring a screening of Disney’s timeless holiday classic with GRAMMY®-winning composer Danny Elfman’s musical score performed live to the film.

©Disney
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. All rights reserved.

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Vienna Boys Choir

Friday, November 21, 8pm

The Vienna Boys Choir is one of the most famous choirs in the world, and one of the oldest. Boys have been singing at Vienna's Imperial Chapel since at least 1296. Today, the former imperial ensemble is a private, non-profit organization with a primary and grammar school for 330 boys and girls between the ages of six and nineteen with a focus on choral music and singing. The Vienna Boys Choir’s education, listed by UNESCO as cultural heritage, is open to all, regardless of origin, gender, nationality or religion.

Please note: The San Diego Symphony Orchestra does not appear on this concert.

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FLOW in Concert with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, November 23 at 2pm

Following a historic win for Best Animated Feature at the 97th Academy Awards, Flow, the story of a solitary cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world submerged in water, has captivated audiences worldwide with its poetic, dialogue-free storytelling and singular visual style. Now, in Flow in Concert, audiences can immerse themselves in the emotional depth of the film enhanced by the immediacy and grandeur of live orchestration.

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Home Alone in Concert at The Rady Shell

Saturday, December 13, 6pm

Thiago Tiberio, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra.

Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

© 1990 Twentieth Century Fox

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Noel Noel at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Fri Dec 19, 7:30pm | Sat/Sun, Dec 20-21. 6pm

Christopher Dragon, conductor
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

San Diego Symphony's holiday tradition, Noel Noel, returns outdoors to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Featuring favorite songs, Christmas classics, sing-alongs and holiday cheer.

The concert will be led by celebrated guest conductor Christopher Dragon and director Jonathan Gilmer, and features Radio City Music Hall singer Devin DeSantis, the return of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir.

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