Tickets
All tickets $28
$7 transaction fee / order
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Available as part of a 2026 Classic Kids package
Dates
Saturday 29 August 2026
10:30am at Hamer Hall
Saturday 29 August 2026
12:30pm at Hamer Hall Relaxed performance
Duration
Approx. 50 minutes, no interval
Accessibility
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Wheelchair, walker and scooter accessible
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Assistive listening devices available
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Service animals allowed
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Relaxed performance
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Visual story
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Quiet space available
Program
Andrew Aronowicz^ New work*
Saint-Saëns 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, including some new animal-inspired pieces — from tiptoeing tortoises to a roaring lion — all brought to life by the MSO with pictures drawn by you!
Send us your colourful, creative drawings of any of the animals featured in the music (list below). Your artwork could be part of a spectacular projection shown live during the concert!
Let your imagination run wild — and be part of this musical celebration of animals big and small.
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Corvaia+ conductor
+Cybec Assistant Conductor
Calling All Young Artists!
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra wants your amazing animal drawings!
Send us your colourful, creative drawings of any of the animals featured in the music (list below). Your artwork could be part of a spectacular projection shown live during the concert!
Let your imagination run wild — and be part of this musical celebration of animals big and small.
Open to children aged 13 and under
Submissions close: 1 March 2026
Email: education@mso.com.au
Post: GPO Box 9994, Melbourne, 3001
Animals to choose from:
- Lions
- Hens and Roosters
- Fast animals
- Tortoise
- Elephant
- Kangaroo
- Fish and ocean life
- Donkey
- Cuckoo
- Birds
- Pianos (yes, that’s right!)
- Swan
- Fossils
- Cockatoo
- Platypus
- Diprotodon
We can't wait to see your creations!
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
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
The positions of Daniel Corvaia and Andrew Aronowicz are supported by Cybec Foundation.
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Cybec Foundation
