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Grieg’s Peer Gynt is a journey through vivid musical scenes and unforgettable melodies. Travel through a magical world of devilish trolls and daring adventure, from the glowing sunrise of Morning Mood to the racing excitement of In the Hall of the Mountain King

Designed to engage children aged 0–5 in active live music listening, these 30-minute interactive performances feature the musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra performing music especially arranged for a small ensemble – perfect for little ears.

Held in the Utzon Room at Sydney Opera House, these performances offer comfortable floor seating for families. Sit, listen, and move around with your children as they explore classical music in a fun, relaxed and welcoming environment.

Program

GRIEG arr. Hansen

Peer Gynt (excerpts)

Artists

Musicians of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Emily Who

Presenter

Emily Who is an Aussie children's performer – singing songs that are perfect for preschoolers! She recently released her fourth album with a fifth coming out this year! 

She regularly performs live shows across Sydney including for Sydney Fringe Festival, the Spot on Kid Festival at Riverside Parramatta, and Vivid Sydney. She writes and presents annual children’s classical music concerts for the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Youth Orchestras and Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra as well as many other ensembles across Australia.

In 2023 Emily received the award for Best Children’s Performer NSW - overall winner AND people’s choice. She was also nominated for Best Album at the Major Minor Music Award.

In 2024 she performed as part of the Artist Meets Early Years program at the Visioni Festival in Bologna, Italy, and toured to preschools across London.

Emily Who music is written and produced by: Emily McKnight, Robin Gist (ToneMaster Productions) and Peter Bailey.

Set and Props team: Lucy-Rose and Sarah Tyler

Merch manager: Susanna Sowden

Live Shows assistant: Edward McKnight

Emily Who