The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Kids Concerts presents Beethoven Lives Upstairs
Experience the power, passion, and playfulness of Ludwig van Beethoven — the composer of the most famous four‑note motif in classical music — in this vibrant family concert. Bursting with some of his most beloved melodies, from the power of the Fifth Symphony to the lyricism of Für Elise and the joy of the Ninth, this program shows who Beethoven was as a composer and why his music continues to inspire listeners of every age.
The Classical Kids LIVE! Theatrical Symphony Concert Series has collaborated with hundreds of distinguished orchestras presenting over a thousand performances to bring to life Susan Hammond’s best-selling audio stories for student and family audiences. Over two million children and adults throughout North America and abroad have enjoyed these magically staged concerts designed to bring to life the extraordinary lives and the musical masterpieces of the great classical composers.
Trevor Wilson conductor.
*For accessible seating please contact VSO Customer Service at 604.876.3434 or [email protected].
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