Mesematiné - A kisgömbőc

Iván Fischer was requested by the Berlin Konzerthaus to compose an opera for children based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s world-famous picture book, The Gruffalo. The humorous opera now premieres in Hungary in translation by Ádám Nádasdy. The production is recommended for children between the ages of 3 and 10.

Jean Sibelius: Six Songs – Sydämeni laulu (Song of My Heart), Op. 18, No. 6 Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 103 in E-flat major (“Drumroll”) Hob. I:103 Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43

For almost a quarter of a century, the Festival Orchestra’s program series for children has brought a high-quality classical musical experience to the youngest. The orchestra’s rehearsal room not only serves experimenting with the tiniest details of the symphonic pieces to be performed or playing chamber music, but also as the venue for educating the next generation of classical music lovers.