Philharmonia Fantastique by Britten, Bates, Mason, De (2025/2025), Director musical Conner Gray Covington, Jacobs Music Center, San Diego, United States

Meet the instruments! The concert begins with a classic introduction to the instruments in Benjamin Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra. Then, dynamic concerto meets animated film in Mason Bates’ Philharmonia Fantastique. Guided by a magical Sprite, you’ll explore the fundamental connections between music, sound, performance, creativity and technology. This concert is designed for families with children ages 6 – 12. Please join us one hour before the performance for pre-concert activities in the lobby.