The Story of Babar the Little Elephant
Kinderconcert Series
https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/36025
In-person event
This tale, full of twists and turns, will definitely have you moved to tears and laughter. Featuring the music of Francis Poulenc, one of France’s greatest composers, this show presents the remarkable story of King Babar. Majestic, entertaining, and moving, this show captures the adventures of the little elephant while presenting an evocative array of musical forms: the lullaby sung by Babar’s mother, the Musette waltz of the pastries, the wedding march and...
Azrieli Studio,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
- In-person event
- English
- Ages 3-8
- ≈ 45 minutes · No intermission
This tale, full of twists and turns, will definitely have you moved to tears and laughter.
Featuring the music of Francis Poulenc, one of France’s greatest composers, this show presents the remarkable story of King Babar. Majestic, entertaining, and moving, this show captures the adventures of the little elephant while presenting an evocative array of musical forms: the lullaby sung by Babar’s mother, the Musette waltz of the pastries, the wedding march and polka, and the lovely finale – a nocturne bathed in moonlight.
In association with Jeunesses Musicales Canada
Performances in English at 11 am and 1:30 pm
Performance in French at 3 pm
- Narration Charlotte Gagnon
- Piano Laurence Lambert-Chan
- ADAPTATION AND STAGE DIRECTION Judith Pelletier, François Racine
- SCENOGRAPHY Gabrielle Desrosiers
- ENGLISH TRANSLATION Nelly Rieu
