DeKalb Symphony Orchestra presents “Peter and the Wolf”

Step into a world where music tells stories and imagination takes center stage! The DeKalb Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Children’s Concert invites families, dreamers, and adventurers of all ages to a magical afternoon of symphonic discovery.

This year’s highlight is Prokofiev’s beloved Peter and the Wolf, brought vividly to life with graceful dancers from the Decatur School of Ballet and the delightful narration of Robert Shaw-Smith, whose storytelling will guide listeners through Peter’s daring woodland adventure. Each instrument becomes a character—chirping bird, sly cat, brave boy—woven together in a performance that’s as enchanting to watch as it is to hear.

The program also includes sparkling selections from Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite, where trolls dance and mornings dawn in glorious color; Mozart’s lively Symphony No. 40, bursting with playful energy and elegance; and the unforgettable first notes of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, a musical mystery that has thrilled audiences for generations.

Designed especially for young listeners and the young at heart, this concert is a joyful introduction to the wonder of the orchestra, where stories leap off the page and melodies linger long after the final note. Come listen, learn, and be inspired! Tickets available at www.dekalbsymphony.org.