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UK | CLASSICAL MUSIC FAMILIES FORS AGE5 0- PEPPER ANDTHE MONKEY THE RAINBOW CIRCUS MELBOURNE FESTIVAL PRESENTS PRINCIPAL PLAYERS OF AURORA ORCHESTRA Transaction fees may apply melbournefestival.com.au/aurora Melbourne Recital Centre 03 9699 3333 Ticketmaster 136 100 AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE PRESENTED BY JESSIE MARYON DAVIES Aurora Orchestra presents a magical blend of storytelling, theatre and classical music in this special series of performances for children under five. The adventures of Pepper the mischievous monkey and her friends are set to enchanting new chamber arrangements of Robert Schumann’s famous children’s compositions (such as Albumblätter, Carnival and Album for the Young). Pepper the Monkey will sweep your child up on a fantastical, multi-sensory adventure. An interactive and immersive marvel of orchestral theatre, Pepper the Monkey is a delightful way to introduce your child to the wonders of classical music. CARROUSEL DES MOUTONS Thu 9 – Sun 12 Oct Also showing as part of this year’s program of family events is this spellbinding mix of circus, illusion and piano music from Belgian duo D’irque & Fien. (See page 27.) 92 Buy 3 or more eligible events and save 15% See page 118 for details Image: Simon Weir MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE, SALON Fri 24 Oct 10.30am, 11.30am & 12.30pm 30 mins, no interval $20 Family pack $45