The Mountain that Loved a Bird

Tristan Rais-Sherman, conductor
Taylor Renee Henderson, narrator
San Diego Symphony Orchestra

LILI BOULANGER: D’un matin de printemps (Of a Spring Morning)
DE FALLA: The Three-Cornered Hat Suite No. 1
RAVEL: "Rigaudon" from Le Tombeau de Couperin
CAROLINE SHAW: The Mountain that Loved a Bird
   Animation by the Graphic Arts and Media Technology students of
   Truckee Meadows Community College
   Fe Danger, director
JOHN WILLIAMS: “Flying Theme” from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Transport your entire family into a timeless story about friendship in composer and Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw’s musical adaptation of The Mountain that Loved a Bird by Alice McLerran. Alongside this work are colorful works by the French composers Lili Boulanger and Maurice Ravel, and the vibrant Spanish ballet music of Manuel de Falla. The finale of the afternoon, John Williams’ "Flying Theme" from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, ignites the imagination with its uplifting iconic melody, capturing the spirit of wonder that defines this heartwarming tale of family, friendship and the unknown.

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.

Concert banner image by visual artist Natalie Meza Barbosa.