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The Music of Our Emotions
Overview
Discover how music can help us understand and share our feelings. Born of a life filled with joy and sorrow, love and pain, the music of Tchaikovsky pulses with strong emotions. Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser and members of the CSO present the Russian composer’s courageous journey and demonstrate how music helps all of us express our emotions.
Perfect for ages 5-12!
Program
Selections from Symphony No. 4
Starburst
Allegro assai from Symphony No. 40
Diamond
Tempo di menuetto from Symphony No. 8
Molto vivace from Symphony No. 1 (Classical)
Extras
Pre- and postconcert activities at Symphony Center
From 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Family Matinee attendees have access to an array of free Orchestra Explorer Activities located on floors 1-5 of the Symphony Center Rotunda:
- 1st floor – Scavenger Hunt
- 2nd floor – Try out musical instruments at an instrument petting zoo
- 3rd floor – Play an English/Spanish matching card game AND try a Boomwhacker
- 4th floor – Create a musical emotions paper doll chain
- 5th floor – Mini-Maestros conducting activity with a Civic Orchestra chamber ensemble
To access the Rotunda, enter Symphony Center at 67 E. Adams St. and walk straight back. From the Michigan Avenue lobby, walk down the Arcade Hallway to the right of the box office until you reach the Rotunda.
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