BOY, did the lad and I have fun.
It was a rather neat program, they sent us the music before the program so we knew what music to expect.
No cameras were allowed during the program so I only have this so-so shot while they were warming up.
The conductor did a really good job as introducing each piece and telling the children what to expect from it.
In the hall of the mountain King , oh my how my lad liked this song, and has asked for me to play it again for him more than once. :)
The conductor explained that you could hear the fellow creeping into the mountain and having some goblins or something start to sneak up behind them, and then a huge race at the end... would they catch him or would he escape. My lad LOVES the imagery and the music..ah.. it makes him smile.
They did 10 pieces in all, each time the conductor gave some explanation of the piece and gave the students something to listen for. Sometimes he provided imagery, other times he asked what emotion the piece asked or demanded of them, and so forth. All the different ways the music tells a story were explained and demonstrated.
If you ever have a chance to go to a Children's lesson time at the orchestra, do so. You'll learn much and be able to watch your children's faces light up with joy.
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