Carnival of the Animals with Buffalo Philharmonic at Kleinhans- April 6, 2025 at 2:30pm for families. Tickets are $7.

The concert offers a playful yet educational look at the orchestra, encouraging children to associate musical sounds and themes with the characteristics of various animals. It’s a perfect way to combine learning with entertainment.

Program

Fernanda Lastra, conductor
Deia Elwadi, narrator
Vivienne Liu, piano
Oliver Santora, piano

BARTÓK / orch. Willner  Romanian Folk Dances
V. Poarga Românească (Romanian Polka)
VI. Mărunțel (Fast Dance)

MARTIN KUTNOWSKI  How the Toad Got His Spots

SAINT-SAËNS  Carnival of the Animals
I. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion
II. Hens and Roosters
III. Horses of the Tartary (Fleet Animals)
IV. Tortoises
V. The Elephant
VI. Kangaroos
VII. Aquarium
VIII. People with Long Ears
IX. The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Forest
X. Aviary
XI. Pianists
XII. Fossils
XIII. The Swan