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The holidays are upon us! Why not celebrate with your family at the beautiful Powell Hall? This December and beyond, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has numerous family-friendly concerts that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Home Alone In Concert
Experience the beloved 1990s box office hit, Home Alone In Concert, on the big screen with the SLSO performing John Williams’ charming and delightful score live. See what antics eight-year-old Kevin McCallister comes up with when he is accidentally left behind from family vacation. (Did you know this 1990s classic is the highest grossing holiday film of all time??)
The Symphony plays the live score as the beloved Christmas movie plays on the big screen. This family-friendly event is so popular, The Symphony added an additional show!
Friday, December 14, 7pm | Saturday, December 15, 2pm & 7pm | Sunday, December 16, 2pm
Mercy Holiday Celebration
This holiday celebration not only features visiting with Santa before the concert and during intermission, but showcases favorite songs to get your family in the holiday mood!
Friday, December 21, 2:00pm & 7:30pm | Saturday, December 22, 2pm & 7:30pm | Sunday December 23, 2pm
Walt Disney Animation Studios: A Decade in Concert
Family-favorite Disney songs from favorite Walt Disney Animation Studios films released over the last decade will thrill all ages of concert goers! Songs performed live and are paired with movie clips on the big screen. The performance will include music from Moana, Tangled, the Academy Award–winning Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia and more!
Friday, December 28, 7pm | Saturday, December 29, 2pm
2019 Family Concerts
The SLSO’s Family Concert series continues Sunday, February 17, 2019 at 3pm with the performance of Cinderella! This classic fairy tale is brought to life by selections from Prokofiev’s vibrant and colorful score. Share this timeless tale with your family, one with a message that good things come to those who are patient, persistent, and compassionate. Also, as a bonus, the SLSO’s Music Director Designate, Stéphane Denève, will conduct this whimsical performance. Be sure to arrive early at 2pm for photo with a princess and her prince, and to explore the musical playground!
Finally, the Family Concert Series concludes on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 3pm with the performance of Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns. This beloved all-time favorite introduces children to classical music as each of the movements represent a different member of the animal kingdom that will have the whole family giggling. You’ll want to swim like a swan, hop like a kangaroo and strut like a lion after experiencing this wild menagerie of music! Be sure to arrive early for this concert, too, starting at 2pm to explore the musical playground!
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