The Carnival of the Animals
Close to Classics
Close to Classics places you at the heart of the orchestra, surrounded by musicians – and, in this edition, two Steinway grand pianos. Conductor Chloe Rooke leads the Residentie Orkest and pianists Tobias Borsboom and Daniel Verhoeven through Saint-Saëns’ inventive The Carnival of the Animals. In addition, young British composer Robin Fiedler brings five brand-new animals to life, written specially for this concert. Hear every nuance, feel the rhythms up close and experience classical music like never before.
Camille Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals is a delightful parade of creatures, each brought vividly to life by the orchestra. From graceful lions to playful frogs and plodding tortoises, each movement is a tiny character study – lighthearted on the surface, but clever and full of wit underneath. Beneath the humour lies subtle irony, refined craftsmanship and compassion for both humans and animals. It's music that shows how orchestras tell stories without words.
Chloe Rooke, conductor
Tobias Borsboom, piano
Daniel Verhoeven, piano
Saint-Saëns The Carnival of the Animals
Fieder 5 Animals (world premiere)
Friday 22 January – 7:30 PM
6:30 PM – lobby opens
7:10 PM – doors open
7:30 PM – concert
8:30 PM – concert ends
There will be no intermission.
Prices include cloakroom service and a complimentary drink before the concert.
Friday 22 January – 9:15 PM
8:15 PM – foyer opens
8:55 PM – doors open
9:15 PM – concert
10:15 PM – end of concert
There will be no intermission.
Prices include cloakroom service and a complimentary drink after the concert.
Saturday 23 January – 7:30 PM
6:30 PM – foyer opens
7:10 PM – doors open
7:30 PM – concert
8:30 PM – end of concert
There will be no intermission.
Prices include cloakroom service and a complimentary drink before the concert.
Saturday 23 January – 9:15 PM
8:15 PM – foyer opens
8:55 PM – doors open
9:15 PM – concert
10:15 PM – end of concert
There will be no intermission.
Prices include cloakroom service and a complimentary drink after the concert.
Section: €30
Under 30 or student: €15
Please note that during the concert, you'll be seated among, around and close to the orchestra. There will be a change of seats halfway through the concert.
