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Museums

Beyond the Score: Ravel: A Portrait

June 05, 2015 - June 06, 2015 @ 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Location

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

220 S. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60604

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Description

A behind-the-scenes look into the creation of Ravel's works including his Mother Goose Suite and L'enfant et les sortileges. The pieces will be presented theatrically, visually, and musically, featuring live theater, stunning video projections, and orchestral excerpts played by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. These eclectic artistic elements bring the magical fairy-tale world of Ravel to life in an engaging way that is a perfect introduction for families to the music of this extraordinary French composer.

Event Cost: $25-$152

Price Category: $$$

Event times: 7:30 p.m. June 5; 3 p.m. June 7

Ages: Families with kids 8 and up

Additional Information

Age recommendation: Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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