Orchestre de l'Opéra national de Nancy-Lorraine ©Diego Zébina

Discover the Orchestra

For children aged 5 to 12

This two-part programme introduces the world of symphonic music through teacher training led by a specialist facilitator and a narrated concert for pupils.

Discovering a work, experiencing it first-hand, meeting a composer and getting to know the Opera Orchestra will fire the imagination of younger and older pupils alike.

Practical information

Price 3 per pupil
Duration of the narrated concert (school session): 1 hour
Time: 10 am
Venue: Salle Poirel

Symphonic Culture Event

Class registration is subject to teachers attending a preparatory session on a Wednesday from 3 pm to 4.30 pm at the Opera (Stage Door, 1 Rue Sainte-Catherine, 54000 Nancy). This lively session will give you all the tools you need to approach the chosen work with confidence.

Programme

Discover the Orchestra #1 
These Worlds within us

  • Wed Sept. 23 2026 
    Symphonic Culture Event
  • Fri Oct. 16 2026 
    Commented concert 
    Symphony no4 « Romantic », Anton Bruckner

Discover the Orchestra #2 
The Journey of Candide

  • Wed Oct. 72026
    Symphonic Culture Event
  • Fri Nov. 272026
    Commented concert 
    Boléro, Maurice Ravel 
    El amor brujo, Manuel de Falla

Discover the Orchestra #3 
The Two Hundredth

  • Tue Dec. 2 2026
    Symphonic Culture Event
  • Ven  Jan. 15 2027
    Commented concert 
    Symphony no 7, Ludwig van Beethoven

Discover the Orchestra #4 
The Sound of destiny

  • Wed Feb. 10 2027
    Symphonic Culture Event
  • Fri March 26 2027
    Commented concert 
    Symphony no 5, Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski

Discover the Orchestra #5 
Journey to Italy

  • Wed May 19 2027
    Symphonic Culture Event
  • Fri June 4 2027 
    Commented concert 
    Opening of the Carnaval romain, Hector Berlioz 
    La Boutique fantasque, Ottorino Respighi from Gioacchino Rossini

Contact

Cultural and artistic education service