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Classical Elements
Mar 21, 2026
Overview
Conductor Mei-Ann Chen and members of the CSO embark on a musical exploration of air, fire and water. Journey through a musical depiction of the elements that help to create balance on planet Earth, and discover how we are all part of that harmony.
Perfect for ages 5-12
Program to include selections from:
Holst (orch. Hersh)
Mars from The Planets
Smetana
The Moldau
J. Strauss
Thunder and Lightning Polka
Beethoven
Symphony No. 6
Saint-Saëns
Aquarium from The Carnival of the Animals
Stravinsky
Infernal Dance from The Firebird
Price
Symphony No. 1
Tchaikovsky
Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker
J. Strauss
Waltzes 1 & 2 from Tales from the Vienna Woods
Rimsky-Korsakov
Flight of the Bumblebee from The Tale of Tsar Saltan
Holst (orch. Hersh)
Jupiter from The Planets
Performers
Extras
Pre- and postconcert activities at Symphony Center
From 9:45 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 - Harp Ensemble from Northside College Prep
- 2nd floor - Try out musical instruments at an instrument petting zoo
- 3rd floor - Be a Composer!
- 4th floor - Rain Sticks and Coloring Bees
- 5th floor - Mini-Maestros conducting activity with a Civic Orchestra chamber ensemble and Puzzles
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.
Sponsors & Partners
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