Family Concert: Carnival of the Animals

Saint-Saëns’s brilliant work Carnival of the Animals depicts the elephant, tortoise, swan, and more using the colors and contours of sound. Chiarina presents the composer’s original version for 11 instruments and features new narration performed by baritone Carl DuPont.

This performance lasts approximately 45 minutes and is recommended for children aged 5 and up, alongside adults who enjoy using their imaginations!

Program

Camille Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals

Artists

Carl DuPont, narrator

Adria Sternstein Foster, flute

Patrick Morgan, clarinet

Wanzhen Li, violin

Regino Madrid, violin

Philip Kramp, viola

Carrie Bean Stute, cello

Aaron Clay, bass

Jonathan Bisesi, percussion

Efi Hackmey, piano

Lisa Emenheiser, piano

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Mark's Capitol Hill, 301 A Street Southeast, Washington, United States