
Relive some of your favorite childhood fairy tales at the St. Louis Symphony's performance of Peter and the Wolf. The performance is enhanced with actors and projected visuals presented in partnership with the Webster University Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts.
With its vivid depiction of Peter and his animal friends and foes set to music, this timeless classic is a beloved tale you'll want to share with the whole family. Principal bass Erik Harris also performs the U.S. premiere The Wolf, a concerto for double bass by the celebrated film composer of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Performances are Nov. 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 29 at 3 p.m.
More information: stlsymphony.org
Activities include strawberry picking, festival foods, the children’s playground, a petting zoo, carnival rides, wagon rides and more.
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