Toddler session

Mozart: the whole world knows his name, a musical genius, pianist, violinist and composer. Following his death at the age of 35, he bequeathed to humanity some of the greatest masterpieces in music.However, few people know much about his childhood or adolescence: years of endless travelling, during which Léopold (Wolfgang’s father) showed his prodigious son off to prominent figures across Europe. But these travels also had a significant influence on Mozart’s artistic development, especially this famous first trip to Italy – then the global centre of music – where he met many of the great artists of the era.This concert will be an opportunity to discover some of the major works composed by the teenage Mozart, accompanied by fascinating and often juicy travel stories!Recommended for ages 5 and up1st trip by Mozart and his father to Italy (December 1769 – March 1771)   CastingPhilippe Béran, conductorJoan Mompart, actorEmőke Baráth, sopranoMonte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra

Screening of films by Charles ChaplinPaul Lay, pianoThe cure / Charlot fait une cure (1917)Chaplin heads for a spa to rid himself of an unfortunate penchant for alcohol. Spring water might be the recommended tipple for health, but Chaplin prefers other, less respectable beverages.  The water mixed with whisky becomes increasingly popular with the other clients of the spa.The property man / Charlot garçon de théâtre (1914) A props manager and odd-job man for a small music hall troop, Charlie mixes up the actors’ bags, turns their dressing rooms upside down, messes up the scores and, finally, sprays the audience and actors with a fire hose.Recommended for ages five and up.  

Ce conte musical suit les traces du petit Noah, parti à la poursuite du Père Noël. Cette aventure sur des musiques allant de Rossini à Ligeti invite les enfants à rêver et à apprendre en s’amusant avec les cinq instruments à vent du Quintette Altra, la récitante Marion Fontana et les illustrations chatoyantes d’Emma Bertin.