There's no age limit for going to a concert, andOrchestre Lamoureux understands this. In 2016, the orchestra's musicians launched the concept of mini-concerts, specially designed for babies. Here, we're not talking about amusical awakening in the round in a LAEP, but rather a concert in a venue, and not just any venue, since we're talking about the Théâtre de l'Atelier, in the Abbesses district, as well as the Théâtre des Deux Rives, in Charenton-le-Pont.
Orchestre Lamoureux already holds adult concerts there, and wanted to introduce children to symphonic music and music theory from birth. On the program, then, you'll embark on a 30-minute concert with a listening/singing section and a dance section! Each performance is different, featuring different musicians and composers: the perfect way to (re)discover classical and symphonic music as a family!
As soon as you arrive, the family atmosphere is there: two-month-old babies in slings, 3-year-olds on the floor because they don't want to move, a stroller parking lot... We're right where we belong! Although food is forbidden, bottles of water are nevertheless allowed. Then it's time for the show! The lights are not too dim so as not to disturb the children, and a dozen (or less) musicians arrive to open the concert.
"We didn't want this to be a static concert, with children and parents sitting in armchairs in the Salle Gaveau. We wanted the children to be able to move around and experience their first concert freely," say the members of the Orchestra. As a result, the babies are allowed to move around as much as they like throughout the concert, and even to raise their voices! As far as prices are concerned, the orchestra wants to be able to welcome everyone to its baby concerts, with a child rate of 9 euros and an adult rate of 15 euros in 2nd category, 20 € in 1st category. So, are we ready to discover this baby-friendly concept?
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On the program for the 2023/2024 Baby Concerts:
Vivaldi
Discover excerpts from Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi's legendary Four Seasons. Little ones will hear the harpsichord, the flagship instrument of the Baroque period, and join in with the orchestra in the sound of the seasons.
When? Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24 at 10 and 11:15 a.m., then at 3 and 4:15 p.m. on Saturday.
Where ? Théâtre de l'Atelier
Amadeus
Discover some of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's finest works with the musicians of Orchestre Lamoureux.
Jolies plumes
This program will introduce you to several great composers who were inspired by birds and tried to transcribe them into music! You'll find Saint-Saëns' Swan and Ottorino Respighi's Hen and Nightingale.
Beethoven
In the setting of the Salle Gaveau, Orchestre Lamoureux performs the famous melodies of one of the greatest composers in music history, to whom we owe the European anthem.
Ballerina
Orchestre Lamoureux invites you and your family to a symphony concert. Today's program invites you to (re)discover the emblematic ballets of Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: waltz with Princess Odette and her little swans and the Sugar Plum Fairy from the kingdom of delights!
New Year's Eve
This New Year's Baby Concert is inspired by the one traditionally performed in Vienna every year since 1939, in a Lamoureux version. Start the year waltzing with Vienna's greatest composers!
Circus
Enter the world of Monsieur Loyal, his clowns and comedians, with a program dedicated entirely to circus music. After a drum roll, the artists take to the stage to popular tunes ranging from Edith Piaf's French chanson to Erik Satie and Charlie Chaplin's cinema.
Fairy tales
Youngsters can enjoy the brilliance of these symphonic accents, Maurice Ravel's facetious pastiches and discover all the instruments of the orchestra in turn!
Chopin's piano
Let yourself be enchanted by the gentle melodies of the most famous of piano composers, Frédéric Chopin, played by Paul Montague.
Opera arias
Let's open the doors of opera to babies today, with beloved arias fromCarmen, La Traviata and many more!
The winds dance
The orchestra's wind instruments, accompanied by a percussionist, come together to interpret dance-related works by great composers. Folklore, traditional music and jazz have often been sources of inspiration for so-called "classical" music. This is how waltz, polka, tango and ragtime come together in this little concert.
Bird songs
A unique musical matinee: bird song music and breathtaking show tunes for the very young.... A magical program not to be missed!
Gypsy music
Gypsy music is unmistakable and full of emotion, powerful rhythmic contrasts and improvisations. Embark on a journey to Eastern Europe with traditional music!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 23th, 2023 to June 23th, 2024
Location
Salle Gaveau
45 Rue la Boetie
75008 Paris 8
Access
Miromesnil metro station
Prices
tarif enfant: €9
tarif adulte 2ème catégorie: €15
Tarif adulte 1ère catégorie: €20
Recommended age
Up to 5 years old
Official website
orchestrelamoureux.com
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