Magnificent Musical Creatures
Sun Nov 9, 2025
Orchestra Hall
Explore how music connects us to the animal kingdom! Featuring the Minnesota Orchestra and film snippets from the Minnesota Zoo originally filmed as part of our 2021 Young People’s Concert, Musical Menagerie, this program pounces, swoops and dives into music inspired by Earth’s many creatures. From galloping horses to charming birdsong, this program will take you to animal habitats around the world.
This one-hour relaxed concert format is designed for audiences of all ages, including individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities.
A Few Things to Know
- Free child tickets are available through our Hall Pass program. Learn more
- This concert will feature a variety of music—some soft and some loud—because we know that different audience members like different levels of sound. Review our tip sheet (available one month before the concert) to read about quiet spaces, noise-canceling headphones and other options which are available for tailoring the concert experience to fit your family's preferences.
- Come early to participate in lobby activities, including opportunities to try instruments, engage in creative movement, make art, learn more about the program and meet Minnesota Orchestra musicians.
- Prepare for the concert experience with our playlist, lobby map, pre-visit story and other materials (available one month before the concert)
Artists
Minnesota Orchestra
The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra, now in its second century, ranks among America’s top symphonic ensembles, with a distinguished history of acclaimed performances in its home state and around the world; award-winning recordings, broadcasts and educational engagement programs; and a commitment to intentionally build concert programs to feature more works by composers of color, exploring music both contemporary and historic. In September 2024, Danish conductor Thomas Søndergård began his second season as music director.
Accessibility Services
- ASL Interpretation
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Braille & Large Print Programs
- Service Animals Allowed
- Wheelchair & Accessible Seating
- Headphones & Ear Plugs
Additional services are available upon request.
The Family Concert series is made possible by
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
