This free, relaxed open rehearsal gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the DSO as the musicians prepare for the Young People's Family Concert. Join from 1-1:50pm for hands-on activities before the open rehearsal.

When does a piano hop like a kangaroo, a violin bray like a donkey, and a cello swim like a swan? In Carnival of the Animals, of course! Through playful poems and Saint-Saëns’s beloved music, the orchestra brings nature’s most amazing creatures to life! Guaranteed to engage and inspire imaginations of all ages.

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Relaxed Open Rehearsal: Carnival of the Animals

Orchestra Hall

Relive the magic of animation as the orchestra brings to life the unforgettable scores that have accompanied generations of beloved characters. “​​We are excited to present our concert Tunes from the Toons looking at the history of how music enhanced animation from the earliest days of Steamboat Willie, Donald Duck, and Tom and Jerry all the way to the modern digital animation of Beauty and the Beast and The Incredibles,” Gary Liebst, Director, said.

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May 2, 2025

Relaxed Open Rehearsal: Carnival of the Animals · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Oct 19, 2024

Tunes from the Toons · Conroe Symphony Orchestra

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