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Event overview
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Saturday 29 August 2026
10:30am at Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall Limited availability
Saturday 29 August 2026
12:30pm at Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall Sold out
About this performance
Program
Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals
Andrew Aronowicz^ Four new movements for Carnival of the Animals*
^Cybec Young Composer in Residence
*World Premiere of an MSO Commission
About this performance
Get ready to stomp, swoop, and swim through a wild musical adventure with Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns! This concert features a parade of musical creatures, from tiptoeing tortoises and a roaring lion to four exciting new Australian animal-inspired works by the MSO's Cybec Young Composer in Residence, Andrew Aronowicz, celebrating the platypus, frog, cockatoo and a giant lumbering diprotodon.
Let your imagination run wild—and be part of this musical celebration of animals from around the world and across Australia's unique wildlife, hosted by ABC's resident 'nature nerd', Dr Ann Jones.
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Corvaia+ conductor
Dr Ann Jones presenter
+Cybec Assistant Conductor
Partners
To celebrate 30 years of flights to Australia, our Principal Partner Emirates has collaborated with the MSO to commission new Australian music by 2026 Cybec Young Composer Andrew Aronowicz.
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Emirates logo
Relaxed performance
The 12.30pm performance will take place with elements adapted to reduce anxiety and discomfort. As a concertgoer, you can expect:
- A downloadable visual story emailed to ticket holders ahead of the concert
- A relaxed attitude to noise and movement
- Lights to stay on during the concert
- Open doors and chill-out break areas
- General admission seating with space for freedom of movement
- Friendly, trained staff
Partners
The MSO's relaxed performances receive funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
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AusGov - Health, Disability and Ageing
The MSO is proud to be a member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program.
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Sunflower
Featured artists
Partners
The positions of Daniel Corvaia and Andrew Aronowicz are supported by Cybec Foundation.
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Cybec Foundation
