The lion roars, the birds sing, the elephant waddles, the swan glides... All come to life thanks to the instruments of the Orchestre National Montpellier in Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals , a joyful musical bestiary to discover with the family. Each instrument becomes an animal, each piece a sound tableau: flute for the birds, cello for the swan, piano for the kangaroos... This fabulous work is a fun way to discover the sounds of the orchestra by following a real animal parade. Alongside Damien Robert, who designed the staging, actress Wafae Ababou blends gesture and music in a poetic interpretation in LSF, while Lim Kiihwan's projected illustrations accompany the music and invite wonder.

Carnival of the Animals

Opéra Comédie

At the center of the program is Schubert's essential Quintet , nicknamed "The Trout": a lively and sparkling work, where each instrument interacts with the others, blending virtuosity and lightness. Other musical gems will enrich a program where the musical exchange and the complicity of the performers are fully deployed.

Cyril Van Ginneken

Events

Upcoming events

11 - 15 Feb, 2026

Carnival of the Animals · Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

May 9, 2026

In unison · Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Future and recently performed repertoire

Piano in Trout Quintet by Schubert

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

Piano in Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns

Opéra Orchestre National Montpellier

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