Details
Item details
Date
Sunday, October 22, 2023 3:00PM
Location
Long Center
Name
Halloween Children's Concert
,Description
Jerry Hou, conductor
Be captivated by a magical journey through family-friendly classics, inspired by witches, sorcerers, and enchanted creatures! This annual favorite promises to delight audiences of all ages with a bewitching lineup.
Experience the beloved music of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, brought to life with lively narration. Immerse yourself in the tale of poor Princess Odette, who falls under the wicked spell of the evil wizard Rothbart, transforming her into a graceful swan. Witness a captivating struggle as true love holds the key to breaking the enchantment, but there's more to this famous fairy tale than meets the eye.
Prepare for a spine-tingling experience as we present a trio of teeth-chattering classics by master composers Mussorgsky, Humperdinck, and Gounod. These hauntingly beautiful pieces will transport you to a world of mystery and wonder.
PROGRAM:
MODEST MUSSORGSKY - Night on Bald Mountain
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK - Hänsel und Gretel: Witch's Ride
CHARLES GOUNOD - Faust: Ballet Music (VII. Dance of the Phryne)
PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY - Swan Lake, op. 20: Excerpts
EDVARD GRIEG - Peer Gynt: Suite No. 1, op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King
Hear a sample of NIght on Bald Mountain, Swan Lake, and Peer Gynt.
🎃👻 And that's not all! 👻🎃
Join us on the H-E-B Terrace an hour before the performance (at 2:00 pm) for our Pre-Concert Activities for kids, including musical crafts and games, an instrument petting zoo, face painting and more! Don’t forget to dress up in your most spooktacular costumes and take part in our Halloween Costume Contest - be sure to enter by 2:45 pm for a chance to win exciting prizes during the concert! Our friends from Austin Opera, Austin Youth Orchestra, Ballet Austin, Long Center, Love Corn and Paramount Theatre will be on-hand to join the fun.
Mark your calendars for this spooktacular event and join us for an unforgettable Halloween Children's Concert filled with musical magic and delight! Get your tickets now and ensure you don't miss out on this thrilling experience for the whole family.
NOTE: For children ages 2 and under, please stop by the Long Center Box Office before entering the theatre to pick up a complimentary lap child ticket. Please note that all persons attending the performance must have a ticket to enter the theatre.
Corporate and Individual Concert Sponsors:
Lurleen and Dan Ladd; Thrivent
In-Kind Sponsor and Décor Partner:
Pre-sale for subscribers begins at 10 am on Tuesday, July 22nd.
Single tickets on sale at 10 am on Thursday, July 24th.