Give your child a chance to experience a story they can not only listen to, but become part of.

The Ugly Duckling is a heartwarming musical journey inspired by the beloved tale of being different, finding your place and discovering what makes each of us unique.

Together with the main character, children explore a colorful world, meet its inhabitants and experience moments of loneliness, hope, courage and transformation.

Set to the enchanting music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Modest Mussorgsky, the story comes alive through movement, rhythm, imagination and interactive play. Children are not just listeners—they become part of the musical adventure.

What Your Child Will Experience:

⚜️ Live flute performance

⚜️ Musical themes from ballets and theatrical works woven into the story

⚜️ Musical games and rhythm activities

⚜️ Percussion instruments and body percussion

⚜️ Interactive participation in the story

⚜️ Listening, coordination, attention and imagination through music

What Your Child Will Discover:

⚜️ Being different doesn't mean being less

⚜️ Music can tell a story without words

⚜️ Courage helps us through loneliness and difficult moments

⚜️ The importance of seeing what is special in ourselves and others

⚜️ Classical music can be playful, emotional and exciting

After SymphoTale, children leave with the joy of playing, moving, imagining and making music together—and the warm feeling that being yourself is something to celebrate.

For children ages 3–6

Rustam Babikov is a professional flutist and vocalist. He has lived in the Bay Area since 2021.

Ticket price is per child. Adults do not need to purchase a ticket. Please indicate child's age when purchasing a ticket.