National Symphony Orchestra Family Concerts: Tchaikovsky Discovers America
Explore the life and music of Tchaikovsky in this Classical Kids production with the National Symphony.
- Dec 14, 2003
- Concert Hall
- Approx 1 hour
- $14.00 - $18.00
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About the Program
In this uplifting musical tale by the award-winning Classical Kids company, the great 19th-century composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky arrives in America for the grand opening of New York City’s Carnegie Hall, but the building isn’t finished yet! He storms off, only to be whisked away by two kindhearted children for a musical journey to Niagara Falls. During the long train trip, Tchaikovsky tells stories about his life in Russia, his love of music, and his fear about conducting the big concert. Over tea and chocolate, the children help him compose parts of his beloved Nutcracker Suite, and in the process, everyone discovers the courage to make their dreams come true. Featuring engaging narration accompanied by glorious excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s most famous works—including Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty,and the 1812 Overture—it’s a fascinating musical exploration of Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary genius from a kid’s point of view!Part of the Kennedy Center–wide Tchaikovsky Festival.
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About the Kennedy Center 2003 Tchaikovsky Festival
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Related Events
National Symphony Orchestra: Tchaikovsky Festival Opening Night/Leonard Slatkin, conductor Dec 3, 2003 at 7:00 PM
National Symphony Orchestra: Leonard Slatkin, conductor/Gil Shaham, violin Dec 4 - 6, 2003
PLUS: Tchaikovsky In His Time
Dec 10, 2003 at 6:00 PM ![[Performance Plus logo.]](/images/icon_perfplus1.gif){kind=icon}
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