Archived event
Performance details
Friday 31 May 2024 at 10.30am
Friday 31 May 2024 at 12:30pm
Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer Hall
About this performance
A story of hope, freedom and family love.
Join the MSO as they bring the beautiful picture book The Peasant Prince to life. Based on his best-selling memoir Mao’s Last Dancer, this work narrates with words and music the inspiring story of Li Cunxin’s childhood and follows his subsequent journey to become one of the world’s greatest ballet dancers.
Katy Abbott, MSO Composer in Residence, will explore the themes of her work with illuminating demonstrations with the orchestra.
Image credit: Anne Spudvilas
Program
Katy Abbott* The Peasant Prince
*MSO Composer in Residence
Featuring
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Ingrid Martin conductor
Katy Abbott presenter
Bert LaBonté narrator
Duration: approx. 50 minutes, no interval
Learning resources
Explore this suite of activities and learning experiences suitable for the classroom before or after attending this performance.
This resource was created by James Le Fevre, Head of Music at VCASS.
Featured artists
MSO Schools Concerts are supported by Crown Resorts Foundation and Packer Family Foundation.
