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SUN · JUN 28 · 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Children’s Concert: The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns

ft. Simon Provan, Jinwoo Lee, Peter Thomas +1 more

Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens· 2220 N Terrace Ave
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Interactive concert with Milwaukee Symphony stars; kids can join the fun with stuffed animals.

Part I

The details

About this event

The Villa Terrace hosts a charming children's concert featuring Saint-Saëns' "Carnival of the Animals." Narrated by Simon Provan, this event is designed to engage young audiences with its playful and interactive format. Guest artists from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, including Jinwoo Lee and Peter Thomas, bring their exceptional talent to this delightful performance.

Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animals and participate by singing and moving along with the music, making it a memorable experience for families. The Villa Terrace's beautiful setting adds to the magic, making it a perfect outing for a summer morning.

From the organizer

Join us for a delightful performance of Le Carnaval des animaux (The Carnival of the Animals), the beloved and humorous musical suite by Camille Saint-Saëns. This playful concert will be narrated by Simon Provan, who will guide the audience through each animal-inspired movement with charm and wit. We are delighted to feature guest artists Jinwoo Lee, Concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra; Peter Thomas, cellist of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra; and pianist Eunice Kim, who has recently moved to the area. This concert is perfect for audiences of all ages—especially young children! Kids are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animals and participate by singing and moving along with the music, making for a fun and interactive experience.

Getting in

  • Tickets

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  • Drop in anytime — no commitment needed

Pro tips

  • Parents

    Bring your child's favorite stuffed animal for the concert. Kids are encouraged to participate by singing and moving along with the music, making it a fun and interactive experience.

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
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Music

Classical
Loud

Who'll Be There

Families with children, likely parents or guardians who appreciate classical music and are looking for engaging, educational activities for their kids. There may also be music educators and local community members interested in supporting the arts.

How the Room Feels

Loud musicUnpredictable volume

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Who It's For

Social style:
Small group (3–6)
Energy needed:
Light participation

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Loud. Conversation between songs only — plan around that.

Loud musicUnpredictable volume

The crowd

Designed for 3–6 people. Good group-of-friends territory.

You'll leave with

A memory

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