Little Red Riding Hood

The classic fairytale with a surprise ending,
set to the fiery String Quartet No. 11 in F Minor, Op. 95, “Serioso”
by Ludwig van Beethoven

Julie Freedman Smith narrates and sings this version of Little Red Riding Hood by Liza Scriggins in a public concert at 3:30 PM on February 5, 2023 at the Calgary Central Library Performance Hall, in collaboration with Kensington Sinfonia and Green Fools Theatre, thanks to grants from Calgary Foundation as well as the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. This production was first available by video in 2021-2022 as a Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Education Concert, with artwork by Olga Cuttell. (Please note: the painting above is by Swedish artist Carl Larsson, 1881. Olga Cuttell’s creations were only available through the Calgary Philharmonic, who commissioned her for this particular project.) Please see our News & Events page for more details.

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Grounder’s Grand Adventure

The story of a Richardson’s ground squirrel
as he sets out to find his place in the world,
set to the lively Serenade for violin, viola and cello
by Ernst von Dohnanyi

Samantha Whelan Kotkas narrates this original story written by Liza Scriggins, with violinist Elisa Milner, violist Liza Scriggins, cellist Olena Kilchyk, and artwork by Olga Cuttell of Oladesign. Coming soon to a venue or school near you, it is most suited to children aged 0-9 and their families.

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Salmon and Dipper’s Wondrous Journey

The enchanting tale of a fish and a bird
as they trek together upstream,
set to the spellbinding music of Claude Debussy’s
Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp

Samantha Whelan Kotkas narrates this original story written by Liza Scriggins, with Gianetta Baril playing harp, Lucie Jones on flute, Liza Scriggins on viola, and artwork by Olga Cuttell of Oladesign, most suited to children aged 0-9 and their families. Also available in French! Please scroll down to the bottom right of this page for more information.

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Elk’s Wintry Day

The story of young elk as he follows his herd
 from one feeding ground to another,
set to the evocative music of Andre Jolivet’s
Petite Suite for Flute, Viola and Harp

Samantha Whelan Kotkas narrates this original story written by Liza Scriggins, with Gianetta Baril playing harp, Lucie Jones on flute, Liza Scriggins on viola, and artwork by Olga Cuttell of Oladesign, most suited to children aged 0-9 and their families. Also available in French! Please scroll down to the bottom right of this page for more information.