Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Alan Yamamoto, CSO Resident Conductor	4 Saturday mornings at 11:00 am Blumenthal Performing Arts Center - Belk Theater Pre-Concert Festivals begin at 10:00 am in the lobby Offer your child the thrill of hearing and seeing a live symphony orchestra! Entertaining and educational, these one-hour concerts introduce children to great music, expanding their hearts and minds while making them giggle. The Pre-Concert Festival puts the musical experience right in their hands, through activities coordinated by the CSO Education Department. Kids meet the instruments of the orchestra at The Musical Petting Zoo, sponsored by the Symphony Guild. “Harmonious How-To’s,” a Pre-School Station, and a Charlotte Symphony Ensemble are all part of this festival full of learning and fun! Read a Mom's Review of a Symphony Lollipops Concert

Past Performances
	Dan Kamin’s The Lost Elephant Sat Jan 19 • 11:00 am Blumenthal Performing Arts Center - Belk Theater Alan Yamamoto, Conducting Elmer the Elephant has escaped from the zoo, but the zookeeper is determined to track him down! Musical comedian Dan Kamin creates a jungle full of animals with a few simple props, his amazing movement skills, and the music of the Charlotte Symphony. It’s a great way to introduce your children to classics like “Flight of the Bumblebee” and “William Tell Overture.” Join the search for The Lost Elephant and discover classical music! See a preview at www.dankamin.com. Dan Kamin created the physical comedy sequences for Chaplin and Benny and Joon, and trained Robert Downey, Jr. and Johnny Depp for their acclaimed starring performances. He performs with symphonies around the world. Don’t miss his welcome return to the CSO for this exciting program.

	SEEMORE GOODSTUFF INVESTIGATES THE ORCHESTRA With Grey Seal Puppets Sat Nov 3 • 11:00 am Blumenthal Performing Arts Center - Belk Theater Alan Yamamoto, Conducting WTVI’s intrepid little elephant, Seemore Goodstuff, and his pals are on a beguiling case. How do so many people with funny instruments make such beautiful music? Seemore has vowed to find out with the help of The Charlotte Symphony. Where does the sweet sound come from? Is it from the little white stick that guy is waving or the shiny metal things people are blowing? Seemore and the gang will find out for sure.

	Peter & The Wolf Magic Circle Mime Company Sat Oct 6 • 11:00 am Blumenthal Performing Arts Center - Belk Theater Alan Yamamoto, Conducting The beloved Prokofiev classic becomes an exciting theatrical experience in this unique production. Movement replaces narration, and the concert hall becomes the scene of action as the conductor's assistant (Peter) tries to capture a vicious wolf that threatens orchestra and audience alike. With the help of the musicians, good triumphs over evil.

	Beethoven Lives Upstairs with Classical Kids Sat Apr 5 • 11:00 am Blumenthal Performing Arts Center - Belk Theater Alan Yamamoto, Conducting A deaf, grumpy, and disheveled old man has moved in above young Christoph’s apartment. He stomps around the floor and bangs on the piano, much to Christoph’s dismay. But that ornery old noise-maker turns out to be Ludwig van Beethoven. As Christoph describes Beethoven’s antics in letters to his uncle, he slowly comes to understand the genius of the composer and the beauty of his music. Recommended for children ages 4 and up.


Programs and artists are subject to change.