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 free public concert at 3 PM on October 30, 2022 at Canmore Seniors Association’s Creekside Hall, Canmore, Alberta. First available by video from January 2021 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 will only be 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
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