Zappeion

Christmas Note  

December 18, 2009 - January 6, 2010, 10:00 - 21:00 

The Zappeion is transformed and flooded with digital music, theatre and the fun of the Carousel, conveying the Christmas message through performances and musical chords. A music "discovery" stage, a musical and theatrical fairytale stage and the beloved carousel beckon behind a brightly-lit avenue, inviting youngsters to visit a magical world of sober string instruments, playful wind instruments and raucous percussion instruments, great leading roles, counterpoints, polyphony and many Christmas harmonies and scenes.  

Launch: Friday, December 18, at 10:30 

Programme 

• Rides on the Carousel

• Spectacle Dome: Musical Fairytales
  
  • Alternative fairytale-telling troupes will present musical performances focused on Christmas tales from around the world, on a 360-degree central stage, at the centre of the Dome.
  • The power of narration and uniqueness of musical creation will present Christmas traditions and values from a different perspective.

• Music Dome: Sound-dimension
  
  • In the Music Dome, children will be entertained and, at the same time, learn about music and musical instruments by playing kinetic and rhythmic games.
  • Digital music games, songs, innovative, modern and digital instruments will introduce children to the magic of music.
  • Children will have a unique experience as, within a short space of time, they will learn to recognize instruments, experiment with them, touch them, listen to the various sounds they make and, with the help of music teachers, create a chorus of musical instruments, percussion and wind instruments.